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FIDE Top 100 Classical Chess Rankings – August 2025 Analysis
It’s always exciting to see how the world of professional chess changes each month! The August 2025 ratings are in,...
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Carlsen Outduels Nakamura in Thriller, Reaches eSports World Cup Final
In a battle worthy of chess’s “El Clasico,” Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura in a heart-pounding armageddon decider to...
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The Andy Woodward Cheating Rumor: What Really Happened?
In March 2025, the chess world was rocked by an unprecedented blitz match between 14-year-old American grandmaster Andy Woodward and...
Players
Ju Wenjun: Achieving a Historical Chess Grand Slam
On December 31st, 2024, Ju Wenjun made history by winning the blitz women’s final of the 2024 World Chess Rapid...
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Controversy Surrounds Carlsen’s Decision to Share World Blitz Chess Championship
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number one chess player, stirred controversy during the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship final when he...
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Declares War! Why Magnus Carlsen Quit the 2024 World Rapid, Blitz Championship?
Chess icon Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship over a dress code dispute, citing years...
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How Chess.com Detect Cheating?
In this Reddit interview, members of Chess.com’s Fair Play Team answer dozens of questions about detecting cheaters, closing over 2,500...
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2024 World Chess Championship: Everything you Need to Know
The 2024 World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju in Singapore promises a historic showdown, blending youth, experience,...
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Caruana: ‘I love many things that I’m terrible at’
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.
Middle Game
10 Pawn Structures You Must Know
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.