LR
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.
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,...
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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...
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4 Semifinalists Confirmed At The 2025 Speed Chess Championship
The 2025 Speed Chess Championship has its final four. And it’s a blockbuster lineup. With all quarterfinal matches complete, the...
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FIDE Loosens the Dress Code: Jeans Finally Legal, Magnus Carlsen Probably Smiling
In a plot twist no one expected but everyone quietly prayed for, FIDE has officially legalized jeans at the 2025...
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Daniel Naroditsky Death Cause: Why Peter Giannatos Believes It Was Not Suicide
Peter Giannatos, founder and director of the Charlotte Chess Center, has been one of the most vocal and visible friends...
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Praggnanandhaa Takes a Risk: Why Playing the London Chess Classic Open Could Endanger His Candidates 2026 Spot
Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa is on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 Candidates Tournament through the 2025 FIDE Circuit....
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The Controversy Around Dina Belenkaya’s Appeal for Donations to the Daniel Naroditsky Fund
A tweet from Woman Grandmaster and content creator Dina Belenkaya on November 21, 2025 has sparked debate across the chess...