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Five Exciting Chess Tournaments Before 2025 Ends
The real chess lovers all over the world are looking forward to a great ending to 2025. Thankfully, several key events are coming up that

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