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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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Arjun Erigaisi: So Close to the Candidates, Yet Twice Denied
For the second straight cycle, Arjun Erigaisi has come heartbreakingly close to qualifying for the Candidates Tournament — the most...
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Top 10 Cheating in Chess Scandal Cases That Shocked the Game
Cheating in chess scandal stories have become some of the most dramatic moments in modern chess. While the game is...
Chess Clubs
How to Choose the Right Chess Club (Beginner to Advanced)
Finding the right chess club makes learning more fun, speeds your improvement, and connects you with people who love the...
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Jerusalem Masters 2025: Nepomniachtchi, Anand, Svidler Headline $140,000 Super-Tournament in Israel
The city of Jerusalem is set to host one of the biggest chess events in Israeli history as the Jerusalem...
Players
Nodirbek Yakubboev: The Quiet Fighter Making Noise at the 2025 World Cup
Nodirbek Yakubboev is not the loudest name in chess, nor the one most often highlighted in headlines. But slowly, steadily,...
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8 Quarterfinalists Confirmed at the 2025 FIDE World Cup
The final eight are set. After a blistering day of rapid-and-blitz tiebreaks in Goa, the FIDE World Cup has officially...
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Former Second Loek van Wely Breaks With Vladimir Kramnik Over Cheating Allegations
Former World No. 10 Loek van Wely, who once worked as Vladimir Kramnik’s second, has publicly distanced himself from the...
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What Is Stockfish and How Does It Work in Chess?
Stockfish is one of the strongest chess engines ever created. It’s open-source, completely free, and used by millions of players,...
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LCZero vs Stockfish: Which Is Better for Analysis?
The question of which engine — LCZero (Leela Chess Zero) or Stockfish — is better for analysis is no longer...
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“People Say I Poisoned Him”: Kramnik Speaks After Naroditsky’s Death
Vladimir Kramnik, the 14th World Chess Champion, says his campaign to expose cheating in chess has made him a target....