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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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FIDE President Elections 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Every four years, the chess world chooses the person who will lead its most important organization. In 2026, delegates from...
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Why Nurgyul Salimova Is Considering Leaving the Bulgarian Chess Federation, and Where She Could Go Next
Nurgyul Salimova, currently Bulgaria’s top-ranked female chess player, has publicly warned that she may stop representing her country. The 23-year-old...
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Hans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi: The Real Reasons Behind Their Conflict
The friction between Hans Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi comes from something deeper than results. They have played each other, but...
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Why Has FIDE Still Not Responded in the Kramnik Disciplinary Case?
More than 6 months have passed since the Ethics & Disciplinary Commission (EDC) case against Vladimir Kramnik was initiated, yet...
Players
Wesley So Net Worth (2026): How Much Has the U.S. Grandmaster Really Earned? Full Breakdown
Wesley So is one of the most consistent elite players of the modern era. He wins quietly, rarely makes headlines,...
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Magnus Carlsen Beats Gukesh with Black at Norway Chess 2026
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in the classical game of Round 4 at the...
Players
Was Bobby Fischer’s IQ Really 180? Facts vs Myth
When people talk about genius in chess, one name always comes up first: Bobby Fischer. His games feel precise, almost...
Players
Garry Kasparov’s IQ: The Myth, the Facts, and What Actually Matters
When people talk about genius in chess, one name always comes up first. Garry Kasparov. Dominant for two decades. Peak...
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Is Dina Belenkaya really the granddaughter of Mikhail Tal?
It started like a classic Tal moment. A bold claim appeared out of nowhere, simple on the surface but powerful...
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Anatoly Karpov Full Interview: “I Could Compete With Carlsen” — Views on Magnus Carlsen, Fischer, and Kasparov
Anatoly Karpov turned 75 on May 23. In a wide-ranging interview, the 12th World Champion reflected on his early passion...