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Sindarov – Bibisara Relationship: The Strongest Chess Couple in the World
January 2, 2026
The chess world is no stranger to rivalries, prodigies, and sudden breakthroughs, but at the end of 2025 it was…
Magnus Carlsen Wins His 9th World Blitz Championship in Dramatic Fashion
December 30, 2025
Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Chess Champion Garry Kasparov
December 24, 2025
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The Complete Petroff Defense Breakdown Through Anatoly Karpov’s ‘Winning with the Petroff’
XB
December 5, 2025
For generations, the Petroff Defense (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6), also known as Petrov Defense or the Russian Game, has carried…
The Stafford Gambit: 20 Key Lines, Traps and Refutations
XB
December 3, 2025
Imagine this: you’re five moves into a standard game of chess, and suddenly your opponent sacrifices a knight. Then a…
How to Decline the Alien Gambit: A Simple Refutation
XB
December 2, 2025
The Alien Gambit is an opening still played by thousands of people every day. While many players enjoy taking risks,…
Double Muzio Gambit Tutorial: Advanced Moves, Lines & Tactics
XB
November 24, 2025
If you thought giving up one piece early in the opening was gutsy, try the Double Muzio Gambit: White willingly…
Halloween Gambit Chess Trap: Best Moves, Common Tricks & How to Refute It
XB
November 23, 2025
The Halloween Gambit is one of the most surprising—and controversial—opening ideas in all of chess. It begins from the quiet…
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60 Chess Tactics Every Player Should Know
Learning tactical motifs is the fastest way to improve. Below are 60 essential tactics and patterns, each explained in a…
The Reverse Chess Puzzle: Can You Spot the Losing Move?
Most chess puzzles ask you to find the best move, the brilliant tactic that wins the game. Not today. In…
CHESS CLUBS
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Top Chess Clubs in Dallas, Texas
NM
January 7, 2026
Dallas, Texas is more than just a major business and cultural center—it is also home to a strong and diverse…
Family-Friendly Chess Clubs in San Diego
NM
January 4, 2026
San Diego, a lively coastal city in Southern California, offers many activities that families can enjoy together. Among these activities,…
Affordable Chess Clubs and Chess Cafés in Adelaide
NM
January 3, 2026
Adelaide is a beautiful and relaxed city in South Australia, known for its parks, festivals, and strong sense of community….
Is There a Chess Community in Perth (Australia)? Here’s What You Should Know
NM
December 31, 2025
When people think of Perth, Australia, chess is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. The city is…
Weekly Chess Culture in Brisbane (Australia): Tournaments, Meetups, and More
NM
December 30, 2025
Brisbane, the sunny capital of Queensland, Australia, is best known for its beaches, rivers, and laid-back lifestyle. However, the city…
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Hans Niemann’s IQ: True Genius or Just Elite Chess Intelligence?
Hans Niemann is one of the most talked-about figures in modern chess. At just 22 years old, the American grandmaster…
Why Garry Kasparov Is Widely Considered the Greatest Chess Player of All Time
Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion recently targeted by a Russian arrest warrant, is widely regarded as the greatest…
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