What I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to Win More Chess Games and Improve Fast
Ever wondered why some players seem to improve their chess rating really quickly while others get stuck? The truth is, it’s not about talent. It’s about knowing what to focus…
Aarit Kapil: The 9-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Who Stunned Magnus Carlsen
When most nine-year-olds are busy with homework and cartoons, Aarit Kapil from New Delhi is busy shaking up the chess world. In a jaw-dropping moment during an online tournament, this…
How to Steal a Queen with the Englund Gambit Trap
So, your opponent starts the game with 1. d4. It is the Queen’s pawn opening and usually means you're in for a long, slow, strategic play where no one does…
Norway Chess 2025 Results: The Drama, the Wins, and the Upsets!
Norway Chess 2025 just wrapped up, and wow, what a tournament it was! Magnus Carlsen took home his seventh Norway Chess title, proving once again why he's still the king…
How to CRUSH the Fried Liver Attack
Ever felt like your opponent is trying to cook you with the Fried Liver Attack? Yeah, I’ve been there. It annoys you when you’re an intermediate player, and if you…
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 rivalry since the chess format…
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 a dominant score of 6.5–2.5.…
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 the gold medal after a…
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 quickly. However, if White knows…
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 twice. After clinching the title…