NECS Blog Posts
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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
How Chess Opens Doors to Top Universities: The Chess Prodigy Who Entered MIT
Many parents are concerned about what activities can help their child stand out for university admissions. Among the few activities that help students improve their
Chess and Neurodegenerative Disease: Science Behind the Moves
We all know that chess is good for mind, but is it also a game against time? Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of conditions where
Highest-Rated Seven-Year-Old: How Kushal Jakhria Shattered a Global World Record
In 2026, the age of top-tier chess players will continue to decline rapidly, and Kushal Jakhria, a young prodigy, will be leading the pack in
Magnus Carlsen Wins the First Official FIDE Freestyle World Championship
History was made in Weissenhaus, Germany, in February 2026, as the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship took place with a joint effort between
Essential Tournament Habits: What Strong Players Do Differently
Competing in a chess tournament is a totally different from playing online or casual games. The pressure is higher. The games are longer. The margin