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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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Why GM Hans Niemann missed Titled Tuesday and what it says about online anti-cheat software
On a Tuesday that should have been all about fast games and prize money, Grandmaster Hans Moke Niemann did not...
Players
The Year of the Comet: Inside Bobby Fischer’s Unstoppable 20-Game Streak
In the global chess world of 1970, there was only one sound: the quiet, inexorable grinding of the Soviet chess...
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Why the Daniel Naroditsky Memorial Fund is aiming for $4 million. And how that money would be used?
Peter Giannatos, speaking on behalf of the Charlotte Chess Center, laid out the reasoning behind an ambitious fundraising goal for...
Chess 101
How Chess.com Bans Titled Players for Cheating?
Every week on Chess.com, thousands of games produce standout performances. Some runs look unstoppable. Some players hit rating milestones that...
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Why Carlsen’s Coach is Calling Out Esipenko for “Kremlin Ties” and War Propaganda
A recent discussion on the popular Reddit community r/chess has ignited a fierce debate regarding the neutrality of the International...
Chess 101
AlphaZero: A Complete Guide to the Engine, Its Power, and Whether You Can Use It
AlphaZero is one of the most famous chess engines ever created, even though almost no everyday chess player has ever...
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Candidates 2026: Eight Players Locked In After World Cup
The field for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 is practically set. After the Chess World Cup in Goa, three players...
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Chess Rankings November 2025: Top 10 Players, Federations & Juniors
The November 2025 rating lists offer one of the clearest snapshots yet of how global chess is evolving. From the...
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Has Netflix Canceled the Hans Niemann / Carlsen “cheating” episode?
Short answer: No public evidence Netflix has officially canceled the episode, but there is also no confirmed release date and,...
Players
Fabiano Caruana’s Net Worth and Financial Success
Fabiano Caruana is one of the world’s top chess grandmasters, and over the years he has built a significant net...