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On December 31st, 2024, Ju Wenjun made history by winning the blitz women’s final of the 2024 World Chess Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. This marks the first time a Chinese chess player has claimed the blitz world championship. With this victory, Ju Wenjun has achieved a rare Grand Slam, becoming only the … Read more
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number one chess player, stirred controversy during the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship final when he and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to share the title. The unusual resolution has sparked debates among chess enthusiasts and experts alike, with some accusing the players of “match-fixing.” The Agreement to Share the Title On New … Read more
Chess icon Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship over a dress code dispute, citing years of frustration with FIDE. Is this the start of a chess revolution? “It’s all-out war with FIDE,” Carlsen told NRK shortly after leaving the championship. The Norwegian Grandmaster, visibly frustrated, revealed he is severing all … Read more
In this Reddit interview, members of Chess.com’s Fair Play Team answer dozens of questions about detecting cheaters, closing over 2,500 accounts daily for cheating. TLDR Chess.com’s Fair Play team is at the forefront of ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for millions of players worldwide. With over 2,500 accounts closed daily for cheating—amounting to more … Read more
The 2024 World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju in Singapore promises a historic showdown, blending youth, experience, and global representation. The Contenders Ding Liren, crowned World Champion in 2023 after a hard-fought victory over Ian Nepomniachtchi, faces a difficult challenge as he defends his title. At 32, Ding’s journey has been irregular. … Read more
This is all the words Fabiano Caruana said during his interview with Levy Rozman (GothamChess) before the 2024 Candidates. Check out Caruana’s passion for chess, tennis, boxing, and more.
Understanding pawn structure is essential for developing a strategic plan in the middlegame. Here are the top 10 most common pawn formations in chess you must know.
Many chess players struggle to find the right moves after the opening phase. This article will guide you on how to develop a proper strategy for the middlegame, rather than solely relying on waiting for your opponent to make a mistake.
Although it’s not an all-time record, the chess world welcomes its newest youngest grandmaster, 13-year-old American prodigy GM Andy Woodward.
Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov engaged in a playful yet “match prearranged” chess encounter, resulting in penalties for both at the 2023 Blitz World Championship in Uzbekistan.