Chessforsharks Editorial Team
Our team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers and chess experts with combined 28 years of experience.
What Are Ceremonial First Moves in Chess?
There is something magical about the moment before a major chess game begins. The hall is silent, cameras focus on the board, and the world’s top players sit still, waiting. Then someone who isn’t even part of the match steps forward, touches a pawn, and makes the very first move. It lasts just a few…
The Rise of Vincent Keymer
Vincent Keymer remains one of the prominent chess talents of recent years. His rise to the top of the chess world was unlike many chess prodigies. He didn't come from a traditionally dominant chess nation. Essentially, he is a product of talent, world-class work ethic, and the right mentorship and coaching system. He had climbed…
10 Popular Chess Players and Websites They Own
Only a few of the millions of chess players worldwide get to achieve the highest chess titles in the world. Still, among the average chess players and even the standout titled players, a number have combined the 64 squares with the digital world. From playing websites such as Chess.com and Lichess.org, to new competitors like…
