Is Classical Chess Dying in 2025? The Great Debate Between
Classical chess has long been regarded as the purest form of chess, dating back to the era of the first world champion, Steinitz. However, the ongoing online debate, particularly the battle led by Magnus between Freestyle and FIDE, has diverted the attention of chess fans from classical chess to quicker formats like blitz, rapid, and…
How Artificial Intelligence Has Changed Chess Forever
For centuries, chess was the ultimate test of human intellect. Players studied books, memorized openings, and relied on intuition honed over years. Then came artificial intelligence, and suddenly the game entered a new age. Today, computers are stronger than any human, and their influence has reshaped how chess is played, studied, and even understood. The…
Can Online Chess Cheating Be Stopped?
Cheating has always haunted chess, but the digital age has made it more complicated. Online chess brought excitement, convenience, and global access, but it also opened the door for cheating. From casual players running a chess engine on their phones to organised rings of cheaters in prize tournaments, the problem has persisted for some time…