NECS Blog Posts
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Get Ready for Checkmate: USA vs India! Chess is Getting a Major Makeover!
Mark your calendars for October 4th, 2025, because “Checkmate: USA vs. India” is hitting the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This will be an exciting
Ju Wenjun Crowned Women’s World Chess Champion 2025 — For the 5th Time!
In a powerful and historic performance, Grandmaster Ju Wenjun clinched her fifth Women’s World Chess Championship title after defeating fellow Chinese GM Tan Zhongyi with
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