OPENINGS
Openings
Frankenstein–Dracula: The Coolest, Most Dangerous Opening in Chess
November 10, 2025
When Daniil Dubov sat down to play Georg Meier at the 2025 FIDE World Cup in Goa, few could have…
50 Best Openings for White — Plans, Ideas, and Easy Move Guides
November 4, 2025
Ponziani Opening Explained: Strengths, Traps, and Modern Use
September 22, 2025
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LCZero vs Stockfish: Which Is Better for Analysis?
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November 10, 2025
The question of which engine — LCZero (Leela Chess Zero) or Stockfish — is better for analysis is no longer…
Hikaru Nakamura Clinches Spot in the 2026 Candidates after Dulles Open run
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November 10, 2025
Hikaru Nakamura has completed his public “road to the Candidates” in good fashion. The American grandmaster secured the necessary conditions…
Hikaru Nakamura Survives Two More Tests at Washington Dulles Open
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November 9, 2025
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura extended his perfect start at the inaugural Washington Dulles Open on Sunday, winning both Round 2 and…
Hikaru Nakamura Wins Opening Game at Washington Dulles Open, One Step Closer to the Candidates
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November 8, 2025
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura began his final Road to the Candidates 2026 tournament with a clean, technical victory over Tanush Dokka…
2025 Downriver Classic: Louisiana’s Premier Fall Chess Tournament
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November 7, 2025
The Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans proudly presents the 2025 Downriver Classic, returning on November 8–9, 2025, at the…
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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…
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…
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