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  • ChessForSharks Summer Showdown 2025: Blitz, Brilliance, and Global Rivalry

    When 380 chess players from across the world gathered on Lichess this October, no one expected such an electrifying contest. The ChessForSharks Summer Showdown 2025 turned out to be more…

    October 21, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • 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.…

    October 21, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Daniel Naroditsky
  • 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…

    October 20, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    A photo indicating a biography of Viswanathan
  • The 5 Most Played Openings by Grandmasters with Black and White Pieces

    The opening phase of a chess game determines the character and flavor of the game. And at the Grandmaster level, there are so many openings that it can feel overwhelming…

    October 17, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    The 5 Most Played Openings by Grandmasters
  • A New Era in Chess: Inside FIDE’s Proposed Total Chess World Championship

    For over a century, chess fans have known one supreme crown: the World Chess Championship. A duel of endurance, intellect, and nerves played at the longest time controls. However, a…

    October 16, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    FIDE supports the Total Chess World Championship
  • 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…

    October 14, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

    Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura
  • 3 Popular Traps in the Scotch

    While the Scotch is sound enough to appear at the top level, it hides some nasty traps that can punish unprepared opponents, especially in rapid and blitz games. Most of…

    October 14, 2025
    Chessforsharks Editorial Team

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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