NECS Blog Posts
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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
Rising Chess Star at 7: Meet Noah Lucas Palcis
You might think that chess is only for grown-ups who take it seriously. Well, think again! Let me introduce you to Noah Lucas Palcis, a
7 Checkmate Patterns Every Chess Player Should Know
If you’ve been playing chess for a certain period of time, you’ve likely observed that checkmates tend to follow predictable patterns such as a ladder’s