NECS Blog Posts
Learn more about exciting world of chess by checking out the articles below!
The Fearless Maverick: Hans Niemann
While legends like Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, and Hikaru Nakamura dominate the headlines, this player brings serious energy and he is known for his aggressive play
Ilamparthi AR: The Teen Who Became India’s 90th Grandmaster
Meet Ilamparthi AR, a whiz kid from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, now an accomplished 90th Grandmaster of India. He achieved this crucial milestone during the Bijeljina
The Italian Game Traps Every Chess Player Should Know – Part 2
If you enjoyed Part 1 and learned a few cool traps, then get ready because in this part we’ll go even deeper into the Italian
The Italian Game Traps Every Chess Player Should Know – Part 1
The Italian Game is perhaps one of the oldest, most classical, and of course, most elegant chess openings. It’s easy, beautiful, and full of tactical
10-Year-Old Keya Jha Becomes Youngest American Girl to Defeat a Grandmaster
In a breakthrough event that has resonated throughout the chess world, 10-year-old Ohioan Keya Jha has etched her name into American chess history. Competing in
The Halloween Gambit: The Spookiest Opening in Chess
If you are a chess player who enjoys tricking your opponent, then the Halloween Gambit is for you. It appears insane at first, but it’s