NECS Blog Posts
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Meet Vaishali Rameshbabu: 24-Year-old Woman Grandmaster – Woman Candidates Winner
Let’s talk a about Vaishali Rameshbabu who recently won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, scoring 8.5/14 (+5−2=7), in Cyprus. With this success, she secured
Sindarov’s Big Win at Candidates Sets Up Gukesh Clash
Sindarov Javokhir has done it! This 20-year-old Uzbekistani grandmaster claimed victory at the Candidates’ tournament of 2026 in Cyprus ahead of schedule. He had won
The Difference Between Theory and Practice in Chess
Understanding Theory and Practice Theory in chess is the collective knowledge that we have gathered over the centuries. It is the body of knowledge that
How Chess Builds Math Confidence in Kids – A Real-Life Case Study
Many parents wish to install confidence in their children when it comes to math, and many methods of doing this create anxiety in kids. Chess,
2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament… Who Will Face Gukesh?
The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is now underway in Cyprus, and the chess world is abuzz with excitement. This is the tournament that will crown
4 Times You Should Not Castle in Chess
Castling is generally the king’s best insurance policy. It puts him in a safe place behind the pawns, and the rook gets to join the