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I'm a passionate board game enthusiast and a skilled player in chess, xiangqi and Go. Words for Attacking Chess since 2023. Ping me at Lichess for a game or chat.
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Speed Chess Championship 2025: Magnus Carlsen Defends Fifth Title, Full Results and Prize Breakdown
GM Magnus Carlsen defended his fifth Speed Chess Championship title by defeating GM Alireza Firouzja 15-12 in the 2025 SCC...
Chess 101
How to Use the Stormphrax Chess Engine
Modern chess players rely heavily on chess engines for analysis, training, and preparation. While engines like Stockfish are well known,...
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Death Cause, Toxicology, and Daniel Naroditsky: Understanding the Tragic End of a Chess Prodigy
The death of American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky at the age of 29 shocked not only the chess world but...
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Christopher Yoo Returns to Competition After Banned Punch Incident
On January 17, 2026, American grandmaster Christopher Woojin Yoo officially becomes eligible to return to FIDE-rated tournament play, marking a...
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Why Wesley So Criticized the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship
When Wesley So speaks critically about the state of elite chess, it tends to carry weight. He is not an...
Chess 101
How to Use the Viridithas Chess Engine
Chess engines are a major reason why online analysis, training, and preparation have advanced so much over the last decade....
Chess 101
How to Use the Horsie Chess Engine: A Simple Beginner’s Guide
If you’re into chess and want a super-strong computer opponent or a serious analysis tool, Horsie is one of the...
Chess 101
How to use Clover Chess Engine
Clover is a UCI (Universal Chess Interface) chess engine created by Luc Metehau. It is a world-class competitor, often ranking...
Players
Hans Niemann’s IQ: True Genius or Just Elite Chess Intelligence?
Hans Niemann is one of the most talked-about figures in modern chess. At just 22 years old, the American grandmaster...
Chess 101
How to Use the Quanticade Chess Engine: A Simple Beginner’s Guide
If you’re into chess and want to analyze games, practice against a super-strong opponent, or just geek out on computer...