NECS Blog Posts
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Teodora Injac Crowned 2025 European Women’s Chess Champion
The European Women’s Chess Championship 2025 came to a thrilling end in Rhodes, Greece, and it was Teodora Injac of Serbia who walked away with

Petroff Defense: Traps for Beginners and Intermediates
The Petroff Defense, also known as the Russian Game, begins with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6. Black aims for symmetry, and many games enter calm waters

Matthias Bluebaum: Making History with His 2nd European Championship Win
In an exciting moment for chess fans, German Grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum has made history by becoming the first player to win the European Chess Championship

The Art of Sacrifice in Chess
Chess is a game of strategy and patience, but sometimes the most exciting moves come from the bold decisions that change the entire match. Sacrificing

Upcoming Exciting Chess Tournaments You Don’t Want to Miss in 2025 (Mid-Year Edition)
As the chess world gears up for an incredible stretch of tournaments in the coming months, there’s never been a better time to follow the

How to Get Better at Chess by Looking at Your Games
Hey there! So, you’ve been playing chess for a while, and you’re probably wondering how to get better without just grinding puzzles or memorizing openings.