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  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5 Times Magnus Carlsen Got Angry

    Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen is known for his calm demeanor, killer instinct, and unmatched talent at the chessboard. But even the world’s greatest players are human. While he often…

    July 2, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A graphic showing when Magnus Carlsen got angry
  • 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…

    June 25, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A graphic showing grandmasters laughing from the funniest chess moments
  • The Best Guinness World Records in Chess 2025

    Chess isn't just a game. It's a battleground, a brain war, and sometimes, a record-breaking stage. The Guinness World Records in chess prove that. From insane hours of nonstop play…

    June 21, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A graphic highlighting the guinness world records in chess
  • Top 10 Most Brilliant Chess Moves of All Time

    Some moves in chess don’t just win games; they echo through history. Whether it’s a jaw-dropping sacrifice or a sneaky underpromotion that leads to mate, brilliant moves show us the…

    June 20, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A graphic showing Magnus confused and Hikaru joyful over a brilliant chess move
  • 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…

    June 16, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Hans Niemann playing chess
  • Understanding The 6 Essential Chess Tiebreaker Methods

    In many chess tournaments, multiple players often end with the same number of points. When that occurs, organizers need a fair and reliable way to rank those players, and that…

    June 12, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A graphic showing some chess tiebreaker methods
  • Chess960: The Ultimate Guide to Freestyle/Fischer Random Chess

    What if we could make chess even more unpredictable by adding a chaos factor? Something that could reignite creativity from start to finish. Few modern chess innovations fit this quite…

    June 1, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Graphic showing Bobby Fischer's face behind a King chess piece
  • 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…

    May 10, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Graphic showing different type of chess engines
  • 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…

    May 4, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • 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…

    March 15, 2025
    Matthew Oji

    A pre-teen Gukesh in a graphic with current 18-year-old Gukesh
  • 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…

    March 10, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • 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…

    February 26, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • 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…

    February 14, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • 2024 Chess Year in Review; Best and Worst Moments

    2024 was a massive year for chess, with various moments now etched in chess history. In one year, we had the candidates tournament, several world championships, the chess olympiad, and…

    February 9, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • What is the Most Powerful Piece on the Chessboard and Why? – ChessForSharks.com

    Whether you're a chess novice or a Grandmaster, you know that capturing your opponent's king is the ultimate goal. But which chess piece is the most powerful and effective in…

    September 14, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Most Powerful Piece on the Chessboard
  • Rook or Castle: Which Name Is It?

    Before answering this, let's see a little context so you can understand better. The name ‘rook’ comes from the Persian word ‘rukh’, meaning chariot. Centuries ago, the rook piece was…

    September 14, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    White Rook Isolated on White Background
  • What is The Deadliest Move in Chess?: The Answer May Surprise You

    You sit down for a casual game of chess against a friend, thinking it'll just be a fun way to spend the evening. Little do you know, there are moves…

    September 10, 2023
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    deadliest move in chess
  • Stalemate vs Checkmate: All You Need to Know

    The game of chess is a battle of minds. It is an arena where only the strongest minds and the smartest tactics prevail. There is no place for weakness in…

    July 18, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Stalemate vs Checkmate
  • Is Barron Trump A Chess Master? Fact Check

    The claims that raised the question "Is Barron Trump a chess master?" emanated from an article published on a website called THE DAILY CHRONICLE:  "Everyone knows Barron Trump is the…

    April 20, 2022
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Barron Trump and his father, Donald Trump

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