The 5 Most Played Openings by Grandmasters with Black and
The opening phase of a chess game determines the character and flavor of the game. And at the Grandmaster level, there are so many openings that it can feel overwhelming for the average chess player to choose one. However, among this vast ocean of possibilities, some openings have stood the test of time and remain…
A New Era in Chess: Inside FIDE’s Proposed Total Chess
For over a century, chess fans have known one supreme crown: the World Chess Championship. A duel of endurance, intellect, and nerves played at the longest time controls. However, a new proposal from Norway Chess, officially endorsed by FIDE, aims to change that. The Total Chess World Championship (also known as the Combined World Championship…
Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura: The Greatest Rivalry in Modern
For every chess fan, two names reign supreme: Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. These two players have etched their names in chess history as the best players of the modern age. It's natural to wonder what the difference is between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, and what similarities allow both names to be mentioned together…