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Ju Wenjun: Meet The Chess World Champion
Ju Wenjun is one of the world's top female players. Since the first time she came into the limelight in the chess world, she has gone from becoming the Chinese…
The Rise of GothamChess: The Internet’s Chess Teacher
In today's online chess world, one name stands out: GothamChess. If you've ever searched YouTube for chess tips or watched someone explain a wild blunder with humor and clarity, you've…
Famous Chess Players Who Wrote Books
Some players dominate on the board. Others leave their mark on paper. A few do both, and those are the legends we're focusing on here. These aren't just great chess…
Anna Muzychuk Wins Dramatic Grosslobming Grand Prix, but Zhu Jiner and Goryachkina Secure Candidates Spots
The FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2024/25 reached a nail-biting conclusion in Grosslobming, Austria. In a bittersweet victory, Anna Muzychuk claimed first place, but it was Zhu Jiner who secured the…
Praggnanandhaa Triumphs at 2025 Superbet Classic After Dramatic Playoff
At the 2025 Superbet Classic Romania, Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu continued his remarkable year, securing his first Grand Chess Tour event win. The Indian prodigy secured the title after a…
What You Did Not Know About The Great Judit Polgar
Chess has seen its fair share of prodigies, but Judit Polgar wasn't just a prodigy; she was a revolution. Born in Budapest in 1976, Judit didn't just break records; she…
Stockfish, Fat Fritz 2 and Other Top Chess Engines in 2025
Introduction The world of computer chess has exploded in the last decade. Chess engines have become more than just tools for hobbyists; they're now full-blown grandmasters in a machine. In…
Why Does Elon Musk Hate Chess?
Many famous people have expressed their admiration for chess, but one of the biggest celebrities in recent times and the world's current richest man never misses a chance to swing…
Why does Chess draw Comparisons with Checkers?
"Playing chess, not checkers." You've probably heard this quote before, or at least a variation of it. For years, chess and checkers have fascinated strategic minds. While both games share…
How to Cheat in Chess
Let's be honest: chess can be challenging. You spend years learning openings, grinding tactics, and memorizing endgames, only to get destroyed by some teenager who barely looks at the board.…
Top 10 Chess Movies You Cannot Miss
Chess isn’t just a game; it’s a battle of intellect, patience, and psychological warfare. Over the years, filmmakers have captured the beauty of chess in gripping narratives that showcase the…
14 Popular Benefits of Playing Chess
Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world, and for good reasons. Even with its popularity, it is natural to question why individuals dedicate themselves to…
Duolingo Enters The Chess Industry: New Chess.com Competition?
It started with a tweet. “Get your knights ready… Chess is coming.” That’s all Duolingo had to say on April 22, and the internet exploded. One image, one sentence, and…
Ranking Movie Characters That Would Make Great Chess Players
We all have our favorite movie characters. The larger-than-life figures always seem to come out on top of obstacles and wow us while they're at it. But have you ever…
Ju Wenjun Dominantly Wins The 2025 FIDE World Women’s Chess Championship!
The 2025 FIDE World Women's Chess Championship is over! Ju Wenjun retains her title in a dominant fashion against the brave and daring challenger, Tan Zhongyi. However, Ju Wenjun's road…
Magnus Carlsen Defeats Nakamura to Clinch Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Title
Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest FIDE-rated player, has once again proven his dominance as one of the greatest by winning and dominating the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. The event,…
Women’s World Chess Championship 2025 Day 8: Ju Wenjun Widens Lead
Day 8 of the Women's World Chess Championship 2025 saw Ju Wenjun further solidify her dominance. Her victory against Tan Zhongyi increases the score to a commanding 6-2, leaving Tan…
Ju Wenjun Leads After Days 4 and 5 of The FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship
Game 4 of the FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2025 began with perfectly balanced scores. The challenger, Tan Zhongyi, stunned the world in Game 2 by taking a full point…
FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship 2025: Score Tied After Three Games
One of the highlight Chess Tournaments for 2025, the FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship features defending World Champion GM Ju Wenjun facing her compatriot, the 33-year-old challenger Tan Zhongyi, whom…
How Does the Secret Zwischenzug Chess Tactic Help You Improve?
Every chess player dreams of pulling off a brilliant tactical sequence, a stunning move that completely catches their opponent off guard and shifts the game's momentum. But what if we…
Chess.com or Lichess? A Strong Comparison
For every online chess player, picking where to play between two of the best chess websites in the world—Lichess and Chess.com—can be challenging. In this article, we will explore the…
The Legend of Garry Kasparov
When people talk about the greatest chess players of all time, Garry Kasparov is always mentioned in the conversation. He was a prodigy who didn’t just dominate the game; he…
Tunde Onakoya: Redefining Chess for a New Generation
In the bustling country of Nigeria, a quiet chess revolution is unfolding. This revolution puts Chess at the epicenter of social and humanitarian efforts. At the forefront of this is…
Impact of Gambling on Chess Integrity
For years, chess was seen as a pure battle of intellect, free from the corruption often associated with money-driven sports. But as gambling in chess grows through mediums like online…
The World’s Best Chess Players by Country (2025)
Reaching the apex of the chess ladder is no easy feat. It takes years of dedication, grit, and hard work to become one of the elite in this game of…
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…
Gukesh Dommaraju: The Future of Chess is Here
Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Ding Liren in Singapore's 2024 World Chess Championship to become the youngest undisputed world champion. From a young prodigy in India to standing at the pinnacle of…
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…
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…
Magnus Carlsen: From Prodigy to Chess World Champion
Some players are great, and then there’s Magnus Carlsen, a name synonymous with dominance in modern chess. From a young Norwegian prodigy to a record-breaking World Champion, Carlsen’s journey is…
Esports World Cup 2025: Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura Headline Chess’s Debut
Chess is being introduced into the Esports World Cup for the first time in 2025 in groundbreaking collaboration with Chess.com. Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura will participate for the first…
How to Improve in Chess Without a Coach
Not everyone has the luxury of hiring a chess coach. Maybe it’s too expensive, or you prefer learning at your own pace. But the good news is that you don’t…
Handling Chess Losses: A Guide to Emotional Resilience
Losing a chess game can be frustrating. You prepare, strategize, and execute your moves, only to see your position crumble. Maybe it was a blunder, a miscalculation, or just an…
How does Chess Make Money?
Similar to other sports industries, finances play a significant role in the world of chess. For instance, if you are considering pursuing chess as a professional career, you might wonder…
Magnus Carlsen Battles FIDE For Freestyle Chess
The chess world has recently been abuzz with controversies and conflicts related to Freestyle Chess. For the unfamiliar, the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour is a Chess960 elite tournament organized by…
2025 Chess Tournaments Calendar: Top Events to Watch
2025 will present many major tournaments, making it an exciting chess year. This article offers a detailed overview of the 2025 chess tournaments where players with the highest ratings will…
