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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…
3 Popular Traps in the Scotch
While the Scotch is sound enough to appear at the top level, it hides some nasty traps that can punish unprepared opponents, especially in rapid and blitz games. Most of the traps in the Scotch are not well-known. Historically, the Scotch remains one of the most respected openings for white. It is one of the…
3 Popular Traps in the French Defense
There are various traps you can play against the French Defense. This Defense has long been a headache for players using 1.e4 openings. It has a reputation for being solid, resilient, and deeply strategic. At first glance, it seems like a wall of black pawns blockading white pawns. However, hidden behind the French opening are…
