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How Erik Allebest Built The Billion-Dollar Business Of Chess
For generations, chess carried a quiet dignity. It was respected, studied, and admired, yet rarely felt modern or exciting. Many players loved the game but struggled to find engaging online…
The Rise of Vincent Keymer
Vincent Keymer remains one of the prominent chess talents of recent years. His rise to the top of the chess world was unlike many chess prodigies. He didn't come from…
10 Popular Chess Players and Websites They Own
Only a few of the millions of chess players worldwide get to achieve the highest chess titles in the world. Still, among the average chess players and even the standout…
Top 5 Biggest Chess Cheating Scandals
Cheating in chess is more common than you would think and is as old as the game itself. Since even absolute beginners know how to cheat in chess, it is…
Anand vs Kasparov: One of Chess’s Greatest Rivalries
Anand and Kasparov have something in common as World Champions; both established their dominance in their respective eras. When two legends of the game have established themselves as greats, it's…
The Legacy of Daniel Naroditsky
On 20th October 2025, the chess world lost one of its most extraordinary chess personalities. Daniel Naroditsky(born November 9, 1995) was not just a Grandmaster; he was a kind soul.…
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…
Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura: The Greatest Rivalry in Modern Chess
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Top 10 SURPRISING Richest Chess Players
When you think of wealthy people, chess players probably aren't the first to come to mind. Most fans know about Magnus Carlsen's fame or Hikaru Nakamura's online success, but what…
Top 5 Funniest Moments in Chess
Chess is often a game of intense focus and quiet tension. But what if I told you that chess isn't always serious business? Yeah, this all-serious game has a comedic…
GothamChess, Hikaru & Top Chess Content Creators to Follow
Online chess isn't what it used to be. It's faster, funnier, and more exciting than ever. A lot of that is thanks to a handful of creators who've changed the…
Is Hans Niemann the Most Hated Chess Player?
Few chess players in modern chess provoke debate and polarizing reactions as much as Hans Niemann. The American grandmaster has become synonymous with controversy. From cheating scandals to bizarre conspiracy…
Top 10 Chess Players with the Most Aura
Chess is a game of calculation. But some players bring something more to the board, something that can’t be measured by rating alone. It’s that magnetic pull. That presence. That…
The Legendary Chronicles of Hikaru Nakamura
You can't think of three great players of this generation without the name Hikaru Nakamura coming to mind. The United States legend has been a household name in chess for…
Is Mikhail Tal a Genius or Overrated? The Truth Behind the Legend
You hear Mikhail Tal and images of dazzling sacrifices and relentless attacks form. Fondly called the "Magician from Riga," his tactical brilliance and unending attacks created beautiful chess games. Tal’s…
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…
