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Chess World Mourns Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, Dead at 29

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

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”

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

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

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

A Chess Puzzle Even Supercomputers Can’t Solve

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October 6, 2025

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

Top 10 Easiest Sacrificial Mate-in-5 Combinations

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July 10, 2025

10 easiest sacrificial mate-in-5 puzzles from Lichess. Simple, fun, and perfect for beginners learning how to finish with flair. White…