Chessforsharks Editorial Team
Our team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers and chess experts with combined 28 years of experience.
The Tiger of Madras: A Biography of Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand remains one of the most talented chess players to have ever lived. From his humble beginnings in India, he became India's first Grandmaster. His path from Grandmaster to World Champion shows what a combination of talent and hard work can achieve. Anand is among the few players to have been crowned World Champion…
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…
