Chessforsharks Editorial Team
Our team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers and chess experts with combined 28 years of experience.
What Exactly Happened to Bobby Fischer?
Bobby Fischer’s genius on the chessboard was undeniable, but his life off the board was far more complicated. Till today, Fischer’s obscurity is as talked about as his legacy on the board. Someone once celebrated as a national hero, he later became a recluse known for allegedly erratic behaviour, controversial statements, and self-imposed exile. His…
Women Chess Players Speak Against Women Chess Titles
Given the various portrayals in pop culture, the chess boom that resulted from Netflix's release of Queen Gambit, which featured a female protagonist, and the increase of online players because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many chess players have wondered and debated the role of gender in chess and the segregation of women's titles. Prominent players…
Dubov Defeats Niemann in a Blitz Truth Match
In a highly anticipated 18-game blitz match held in Moscow on March 7-8, 2025, former World Rapid Championship winner Russian GM Daniil Dubov defeated American Hans Niemann with a final score of 9.5-8.5. It all started when Daniil Dubov made headlines after he missed a game in the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz against Hans…
