Chessforsharks Editorial Team
Our team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers and chess experts with combined 28 years of experience.
What is a Clearance Chess Tactic?
Like the popular saying goes, chess is 99% tactics. However, some tactical concepts are uncommon and might not be well-known to the average player. Clearance is a tactical concept in which a piece obstructing a square, diagonal, or file is sacrificed or removed to enable a potential attack, allowing another piece to maneuver effectively for…
Magnus Carlsen Wins Esports World Cup Chess Title
The world of chess took a giant leap into the esports spotlight as the inaugural Esports World Cup Chess event concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 1, 2025. For the first time in history, chess was included in the prestigious Esports World Cup program. It delivered everything fans hoped for: drama, rivalries, upsets, and…
Magnus Carlsen Speaking About World Champions
Magnus Carlsen doesn't mince words. Carlsen, being Carlsen, has never shied away from offering direct, sometimes provocative opinions about his fellow world champions. And honestly? When you've dominated chess the way Carlsen has, people tend to listen when you have something to say. Few voices carry the weight that he does, and his extensive accomplishments…
