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.
Ashwath Kaushik has just become the youngest player to defeat a GM in a FIDE-rated classical chess game, thanks to a discovered check. But it isn’t just about one tactic.
Some might say not to rely on chess tricks and traps to play openings, and I agree. But if you want to have some more fun and win a game quickly, why not learn these traps?
Roughly 100,000 games have been played using the Alien Gambit just in January 2024. Many Grandmasters are falling victim to it. Why has it become a hot trend in chess?
Have you heard of the Siberian Trap in chess? No, it’s not a weapon used to hunt tigers. It’s a tricky maneuver used to win a queen or deliver checkmate.
Learning these traps in the Englund Gambit, you will be able to win a bishop, a queen or even checkmate in less than 10 moves.
68% of the time, players unknowingly stepped into the Noah’s Ark Trap when it was already in place. Read this article to avoid losing a game after just 8 moves.
Although it’s not an all-time record, the chess world welcomes its newest youngest grandmaster, 13-year-old American prodigy GM Andy Woodward.
Vietnamese chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem responded to former world champion Vladimir Kramnik’s claims of his games being “unusual,” stating that Kramnik’s approach to the issue lacked persuasiveness.
Mastering the Elephant Trap in chess can lead to winning a piece in just 8 moves. This trap is deceptive and has caused over 60,000 players to fall victim to its tactics.