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History Of Fischer Random Chess
Ever wonder how chess would play if the starting positions of the pieces were randomized? You're not alone. On June 19, 1996, Bobby Fischer, the legendary chess champion, publicly introduced…
Top 5 Chess Players With The Highest Chess Ratings
Ever wondered who the highest rated chess players are? You've probably heard of names like Kasparov and Carlsen before, but do you know their actual ratings and just how dominant…
10 Best Chess Players Of All Time
Chess, often referred to as the "Game of Kings," has a storied history that spans centuries. Throughout this history, there have been countless grandmasters and brilliant minds who have graced…
Who is Anatoly Karpov?
Anatoly Karpov is a Russian chess Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. Born in 1951 in Zlatoust, Russia, Karpov began playing chess at the age of four and was awarded…
9 Best Games Of Alexander Alekhine You Should Know
Ever heard of "The White Russian"? This was a nickname attributed to none other than the 4th world chess champion, Alexander Alekhine. Born in 1892, the Russian-French player is known…
A Biography Of Bobby Fischer
If you're new to chess, you should have heard of this name spoken about in different contexts but... Who actually is Bobby Fischer? Well., it may interest you to know…
Bobby Fischer vs Garry Kasparov: Comparing Two Legends
As a chess fan, you must've wondered what a match or even a game between some World Champions across different eras would look like. Imagine Emanuel Lasker vs Viswanathan Anand,…
A Biography of Josh Waitzkin (and Why He Stopped Playing Chess)
After watching the award-winning movie 'Searching For Bobby Fischer', a lot of people ask this familiar question: "Does Josh Waitzkin still play chess?" He was believed to be the 'next…
A Biography Of Alireza Firouzja
Some have already declared Alireza Firouzja a future World Champion. It's no surprise as the young chess superstar has taken the chess world by storm in recent years. We've seen…
A Biography Of Ian Nepomniachtchi
If you watched the Candidates tournament in 2021, you should know of the name "Ian Nepomniachtchi", the popular Russian Grandmaster who was able to win the prestigious biennial tournament. Emerging…
History Of The World Chess Championship: A Look At The Pre Steinitz-Era
The World Chess Championship is a two-man tournament that occurs biennially (once in two years). The special tournament determines the chess player who will claim the right to be called…
A Biography Of Fabiano Caruana
He might not be in the GOAT debate, because he's yet to be crowned chess champion of the world, but is Fabiano Caruana worth a mention in the debate? What…
Top 10 Women Chess Players In History
Have you ever wondered why chess is considered the most popular board game ever? It’s because chess is a game that transcends many boundaries, including gender. It appeals to individuals…
Top 10 chess players likely to dethrone Magnus Carlsen
The chess world is currently blessed with a host of players that would’ve probably borne the World Champion title if they had been born in a different era. Players like…
Top 5 Underrated Chess Players in History
Chess, as we know, is a game that has been in existence for centuries. Some chess players have played the role of pioneers ensuring that the beautiful game grow in…
