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Why Wesley So Criticized the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship
When Wesley So speaks critically about the state of elite chess, it tends to carry weight. He is not an...
Chess 101
How to Use the Viridithas Chess Engine
Chess engines are a major reason why online analysis, training, and preparation have advanced so much over the last decade....
Chess 101
How to Use the Horsie Chess Engine: A Simple Beginner’s Guide
If you’re into chess and want a super-strong computer opponent or a serious analysis tool, Horsie is one of the...
Chess 101
How to use Clover Chess Engine
Clover is a UCI (Universal Chess Interface) chess engine created by Luc Metehau. It is a world-class competitor, often ranking...
Players
Hans Niemann’s IQ: True Genius or Just Elite Chess Intelligence?
Hans Niemann is one of the most talked-about figures in modern chess. At just 22 years old, the American grandmaster...
Chess 101
How to Use the Quanticade Chess Engine: A Simple Beginner’s Guide
If you’re into chess and want to analyze games, practice against a super-strong opponent, or just geek out on computer...
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Sindarov – Bibisara Relationship: The Strongest Chess Couple in the World
The chess world is no stranger to rivalries, prodigies, and sudden breakthroughs, but at the end of 2025 it was...
Chess 101
How to Download Houdini Chess Engine
Houdini is a well-known UCI chess engine that made a splash in the 2010s for its aggressive, tactical playing style...
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Magnus Carlsen Wins His 9th World Blitz Championship in Dramatic Fashion
Magnus Carlsen once again proved why he is considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, winning his...
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Carlsen Slams the Table Again After A Loss at the 2025 World Blitz Championship
After dropping a piece and failing to pick it up in time, world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ran out of...