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Carlsen Slams the Table Again After A Loss at the 2025 World Blitz Championship
December 29, 2025
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Carlsen Slams the Table Again After A Loss at the 2025 World Blitz Championship
December 29, 2025
After dropping a piece and failing to pick it up in time, world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ran out of…
Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Chess Champion Garry Kasparov
December 24, 2025
The 10 Most Remarkable Chess Games of 2025
December 18, 2025
Faustino Oro Earns Second GM Norm, Moves Closer to Historic Record
December 17, 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…
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Where Can Beginners Learn Chess in Manchester (UK)
NM
December 29, 2025
Manchester is a brilliant place to start your chess journey. Whether you are a total novice who doesn’t know a…
How to Join a Chess Club in Melbourne: Step-by-Step Guide
NM
December 23, 2025
Finding a chess club in Melbourne is a straightforward process whether you are a casual player looking for a social…
Discovering Beginner-Friendly Chess Clubs in Calgary (Canada)
NM
December 14, 2025
Hey there, chess newbie! If you’re in Calgary, Alberta’s vibrant, sunny city nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains,…
The Best Chess Clubs for Kids and Teens in Auckland
NM
December 10, 2025
In recent years, the ancient game of chess has seen a massive resurgence in popularity among youth globally, and New Zealand is…
The Best Chess Clubs to Visit in Birmingham (UK)
NM
December 5, 2025
When people think of Birmingham, UK, they often think of the industrial revolution, the TV show Peaky Blinders, or its…
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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…
Who is Irene Kharisma Sukandar – Eric Rosen’s Wife
American International Master (IM) and popular streamer Eric Rosen has announced his marriage to Indonesia’s most decorated female chess player,…
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