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.

Middlegame Chess Strategy

Middlegame Chess Strategy

LR
February 28, 2024

Many chess players struggle to find the right moves after the opening phase. This article will guide you on how to develop a proper strategy for the middlegame, rather than solely relying on waiting for your opponent to make a mistake.

Andy Woodward becomes World’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster

Andy Woodward becomes World’s Youngest Chess Grandmaster

LR
January 30, 2024

Although it's not an all-time record, the chess world welcomes its newest youngest grandmaster, 13-year-old American prodigy GM Andy Woodward.

Dubov and Nepomniachtchi ‘match fixing’: What’s actually happened?

Dubov and Nepomniachtchi ‘match fixing’: What’s actually happened?

LR
December 30, 2023

Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov engaged in a playful yet "match prearranged" chess encounter, resulting in penalties for both at the 2023 Blitz World Championship in Uzbekistan.

Who is Roman Shogdzhiev? The 8-Year-Old defeating 2 Grandmasters at 2023 WRCC

Who is Roman Shogdzhiev? The 8-Year-Old defeating 2 Grandmasters at 2023 WRCC

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December 27, 2023

8-year-old Roman Shogdzhiev, has emerged as a phenomenon, after defeating GM Jakhongir Vakhidov and Johan-Sebastian Christiansen in 2023 World Rapid Chess Championship in Uzbekistan.

Magnus Carlsen’s Personal Privileges Stir Controversy at World Rapid Chess Championship

Magnus Carlsen’s Personal Privileges Stir Controversy at World Rapid Chess Championship

LR
December 26, 2023

The ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has seen its fair share of controversies, particularly surrounding the...

Vladimir Kramnik’s Chess.com Account Muted Amid Cheating Accusations: A Closer Look

Vladimir Kramnik’s Chess.com Account Muted Amid Cheating Accusations: A Closer Look

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December 24, 2023

The world of online chess has been rocked by recent news as former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, an esteemed figure...