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  • The 10 Most Common Blunders in Chess

    Chess is a game of skill, patience, and calculation. Yet even the best players in history can and have fallen victim to simple mistakes. In fact, the difference between winning…

    October 4, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Common blunders
  • 3 Popular Traps in the Ruy Lopez Opening

    There is a popular saying in the chess world- E4 is best by test. This is one I will agree with, considering how rich the E4 opening is. Of all…

    October 1, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A position highlighting the outcome of one of the traps in the Ruy Lopez
  • The 5 Most Effective Ways to Play Against The Sicilian Defense

    The Sicilian Defense has been called the most combative opening against 1.e4 openings.  It is sharp, flexible, and designed to take the game to White right from the start. The…

    September 29, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Counter Sicilian Defense
  • Why Chess Pieces Move Like They Do: A Historical Context

    Chess remains one of the oldest and most influential games in human history. Aside from its strategic depth and symbolism, another intriguing aspect of the game is the movement of…

    September 27, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    How chess pieces move
  • Where Will Online Chess Be in 5 Years?

    Imagine logging into a chess site that feels less like a website and more like a living, breathing chess city. You get a personalized coach that knows your most profound…

    September 26, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Where Will Online Chess Be in 5 Years?
  • 3 Popular Traps in the Sicilian Defense

    It's one of the best openings for Black. It's the perfect counter for 1.e4 openings. It's Magnus Carlsen’s favorite weapon with Black. It's none other than the Sicilian Defense.  The…

    September 24, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • Who is Divya Deshmukh? The New Female Star From India

    If you follow chess, you’ve probably heard her name already. If not, get ready, because Divya Deshmukh is not just another young player from India. She’s a rising star who…

    September 23, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Divya Deshmukh playing chess beside the India flag
  • How Chess Can Be Used for Major Social Impact

    Chess has transcended its traditional role as a board game, growing into a global tool for social transformation. From the slums of Lagos to classrooms across London and New York,…

    September 20, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • Top 10 Most Brilliant Chess Prodigies in 2025

    There is an interesting appeal that follows when kids are talented in any sport. That they can show such immense mastery at such a young age is something that most…

    September 19, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • 20 Random Chess Facts You Must Know

    Chess is often called the game of kings. But behind the 64 squares lies a history packed with surprising details that even seasoned players might not know. Whether you’re a…

    September 17, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Random chess facts
  • Anish Giri and Vaishali Rameshbabu Emerge Winners at The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

    Samarkand was buzzing this September. The ancient Uzbek city hosted the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, where every round brought suspense, heartbreak, and moments of pure brilliance. This edition of the…

    September 16, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 trophy lift
  • Is Classical Chess Dying in 2025? The Great Debate Between Fans and Professionals

    Classical chess has long been regarded as the purest form of chess, dating back to the era of the first world champion, Steinitz. However, the ongoing online debate, particularly the…

    September 7, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Classical chess dying
  • How Artificial Intelligence Has Changed Chess Forever

    For centuries, chess was the ultimate test of human intellect. Players studied books, memorized openings, and relied on intuition honed over years. Then came artificial intelligence, and suddenly the game…

    August 30, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Artificial intelligence robot about to pick up a King chess piece
  • Can Online Chess Cheating Be Stopped?

    Cheating has always haunted chess, but the digital age has made it more complicated. Online chess brought excitement, convenience, and global access, but it also opened the door for cheating. …

    August 28, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A masked man practicing online chess cheating
  • The 5 Most Common Mistakes New Chess Players Make

    For many new chess players, coordinating the pieces can feel overwhelming. They watch Grandmasters play and marvel at the survival precision with which these top players navigate complex positions. At…

    August 27, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A chess player in despair with thought bubble highlighting mindsets that end up being mistakes
  • What is the FIDE World Championship Circuit?

    For the average chess player, the FIDE World Championship Circuit can be a tad bit confusing. Even top players have complained about how confusing it is. The FIDE circuit stands…

    August 25, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Top Participating players in the World Championship Circuit
  • How Real-Time Brutal Wars Affected Chess

    Bombs and bullets don’t only rock cities. Sometimes, they also shake the chessboard. Throughout history, wars and political conflicts have spilled into chess halls, affecting tournaments, careers, and even the…

    August 23, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Wars affected the chess world
  • Why FIDE Does Not Recognize the National Master Title

    Picture this: you train for years, rise through local tournaments, and finally earn the title “National Master.” Your chess community celebrates you, your federation records your success, and players respect…

    August 21, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Graphic portraying that FIDE does not recognize the national master title
  • Why Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu Could Be One of the Greatest Chess Players

    When a chess prodigy from Chennai begins toppling the biggest names in the game before turning twenty, the world pays attention. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been doing exactly that; rising from…

    August 16, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu standing in front of chess greats like Fischer, Kasparov and Carlsen
  • How Can You Become A FIDE Organizer?

    Imagine hosting a chess event that attracts players from around the world. Imagine your name linked to an official FIDE-rated tournament. That is the world of a FIDE Organizer. This…

    August 13, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    How you can become a FIDE Organizer
  • Key Indicators to Help Find Chess Tactics in Chess Positions

    Tactics win games. That's a truth every chess player learns quickly. You can play a perfect strategy for 30 moves. But if you miss one tactic, it can all fall…

    August 12, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Magnus Carlsen in focus mode to find chess tactics
  • The 10 Immortal Chess Games Every Player Must Know

    Every chess player has that one game they played that will remain evergreen in their memory. You can't stop thinking about that one brilliant game years after you played it:…

    August 10, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    graphic showing old chess players like Tal, Fischer, and Murphy, who have all played immortal chess games
  • What is an Interference Chess Tactic?

    Chess is full of clever tricks. One such trick is Interference. It's not as famous as other chess tactics like the fork or pin, but it can be just as…

    August 9, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A chess position showing an Interference chess tactic
  • 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…

    August 5, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A man on his tablet using the clearance chess tactic.
  • 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…

    August 3, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Magnus Wins Esports World Cup chess title
  • 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…

    August 1, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Magnus Carlsen in a corner and Bobby Fischer, Gukesh, Ding and Kasparov in another corner of the design
  • What is an Interference Chess Tactic?

    Chess is full of clever tricks. One such trick is Interference. It's not as famous as other chess tactics like the fork or pin, but it can be just as…

    July 30, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A chess position showing an Interference chess tactic
  • How to Solve Chess Puzzles

    Solving chess puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your game. It sharpens your tactical vision, deepens your understanding of key patterns, and boosts your confidence in…

    July 29, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A man thinking of how to solve a chess puzzle
  • 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Botez Sisters

    If you've spent any time in the chess world over the last few years, you've likely come across the Botez sisters: Alexandra and Andrea. Whether they're streaming blitz games at…

    July 28, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Graphic including images of the famed Botez sisters together
  • Great Chess Players Who Lost Games Over Silly Blunders

    Chess has a cruel sense of humor. It often delivers a humbling reminder that no one is immune to spectacular blunders, even outstanding chess players. You might wonder, what is…

    July 23, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Magnus Carlsen upset over losing a game over a silly blunders
  • 5 Surprising Facts Behind Why We Celebrate International Chess Day

    Each year, on July 20th, the global chess community gathers, on and off the board, to celebrate International Chess Day. But what exactly are we celebrating?  For many, it might…

    July 20, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    International Chess Day
  • Top 5 Embarrassing Moments for Chess Players

    Chess is littered with moments that are too human and too cringeworthy not to share. These are the incidents that become legendary stories decades later. Chess is the ultimate game…

    July 19, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Embarrassing chess moments
  • What Happened to Ding Liren? His Rise and Fall

    When Ding Liren won the World Chess Championship in 2023, everyone was glad for him, even his opponent, Ian Nepomniachtchi. But eighteen months later, the chess world watched a different…

    July 17, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Ding Liren looking sad while reminiscing successful times
  • The Ultimate Guide to Professional Chess Streaming

    Chess has always been a game of intellect, but now it’s also a game of entertainment.  With the rise of digital platforms, professional chess streaming has emerged as a powerful…

    July 13, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Hikaru Nakamura is the epitome of chess streaming
  • Magnus Carlsen vs Garry Kasparov: Who is the GOAT?

    When chess fans talk about the greatest of all time, two names always dominate the debate: Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov. They are titans from two different eras, but both…

    July 10, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Magnus Carlsen Vs Garry Kasparov
  • Magnus Carlsen on Gukesh: Respect, Rivalry, or Something Else?

    When Dommaraju Gukesh stunned the world by becoming the youngest Classical World Chess Champion in 2024, many chess legends were in awe of the teenager who had just rewritten history.…

    July 7, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Magnus Carlsen On Gukesh
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