OPENINGS
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Ponziani Opening Explained: Strengths, Traps, and Modern Use
September 22, 2025
The Ponziani Opening is one of the most time-honored choices in chess, appearing as early as the 18th century. Though…
The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Positional Mastery with a Pin
July 14, 2025
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FIDE CEO Criticizes Hikaru Nakamura’s “Showmanship” After Viral King Toss
LR
October 5, 2025
When Hikaru Nakamura tossed Gukesh Dommaraju’s king into the crowd after checkmating the reigning world champion in a one-minute bullet…
Hikaru Nakamura Showboats as Team USA Crushes India 5–0 at “Checkmate: USA vs India”
NM
October 5, 2025
Arlington, Texas — The stars and stripes ruled the board on Saturday night as Team USA swept Team India 5–0…
What Fabiano Caruana’s 2nd Grand Chess Tour Title Means for His Legacy
XB
October 4, 2025
The moment Fabiano Caruana sealed his second Grand Chess Tour title in St. Louis on Sunday, he did not raise…
Why Chess Twitter Is Exploding Over FIDE’s Rating Changes
LR
September 30, 2025
The chess world has been buzzing after Ukrainian Grandmaster Oleksandr Bortnyk accused FIDE – the global chess federation – of…
Faustino Oro, 11, Crosses 2500 and Secures First GM Norm in Madrid
LR
September 24, 2025
Argentina’s Faustino Oro is rewriting chess history at just 11 years old. The prodigy, often dubbed the “Messi of Chess”…
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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…