OPENINGS
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Inside Wesley So’s Preparation: How Guessing the Opening Shapes Victory at the U.S. Chess Championship
October 16, 2025
Before the first move of a chess game is even played, the battle often begins days earlier — on a…
Ponziani Opening Explained: Strengths, Traps, and Modern Use
September 22, 2025
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Chess World Mourns Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, Dead at 29
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October 20, 2025
The global chess community is reeling from the sudden death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, a beloved player, teacher, and…
U.S. Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dies at 29
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October 20, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American chess grandmaster, author, and popular online educator Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at age 29, his…
Hikaru Nakamura on FIDE’s New ‘Total Chess’ Tour: “We Already Have the Total Player — His Name Is Magnus Carlsen”
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October 16, 2025
When FIDE unveiled its newest creation — the Total Chess World Championship Tour — it promised a new era. The…
Magnus Carlsen Gets a New Stage to Dominate: Inside FIDE’s Latest Super Tournament
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October 15, 2025
In the quiet northern city of Stavanger, where Norway Chess first reshaped the professional chess landscape over a decade ago,…
Hikaru Nakamura “Farming” Weaker Opponents Again, This Time at the 2025 Maritime Open Chess Championship
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October 11, 2025
The Hikaru Nakamura “rating farming” saga continues. Barely a month after sweeping through the Louisiana and Iowa State Championships, the…
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A Chess Puzzle Even Supercomputers Can’t Solve
Even the most powerful chess engines, boasting Elo ratings above 3,700, have failed to solve what seems like a simple…
Top 10 Easiest Sacrificial Mate-in-5 Combinations
10 easiest sacrificial mate-in-5 puzzles from Lichess. Simple, fun, and perfect for beginners learning how to finish with flair. White…