NECS Blog Posts
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Bullet, Rapid, or Classical? Which Chess Format Should You Actually Play?
Welcome back, today I want to dive into something that every young chess player must know—chess formats. Yep, I’m talking about bullet, rapid, and classical

Vincent Keymer Wins Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025!
The young German grandmaster went undefeated throughout the 2025 Chess Grand Slam Tournament, claiming the title and a massive $200,000 prize. In the final round,

Bishop Pair vs. Knight Pair: Which One’s Better?
In the game of chess, there’s always this heated debate about whether having a pair of bishops or a pair of knights is more powerful.

Boost Your Chess Skills with These 5 Fun Puzzles
If you’re looking to level up your chess game, one of the coolest ways to do this is by solving puzzles. You heard that right!

Tata Steel Chess 2025: Key Moments Through Round 7
Hey chess lovers! The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 is in full swing, and it’s living up to its mark as the “Wimbledon of Chess.”
Chess Improvement Model: 7 Key Principles with Weekly Schedule
If you want to up your chess game and see your rating climb, you’ve come to the right place. Chess is more than just moving