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.

Individual Heroes Emerge as FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship Heats Up

Individual Heroes Emerge as FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship Heats Up

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August 4, 2025

The first 2 rounds of the FIDE World Schools Team Championship 2025 kicked off in Washington, D.C. with fireworks on...

FIDE World Schools Team Championship 2025: Everything You Need to Know

FIDE World Schools Team Championship 2025: Everything You Need to Know

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August 2, 2025

The second edition of the FIDE World Schools Team Championship (WSTC) will take place from August 2nd to August 7th,...

FIDE Top 100 Classical Chess Rankings – August 2025 Analysis

FIDE Top 100 Classical Chess Rankings – August 2025 Analysis

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August 1, 2025

It’s always exciting to see how the world of professional chess changes each month! The August 2025 ratings are in,...

Carlsen Outduels Nakamura in Thriller, Reaches eSports World Cup Final

Carlsen Outduels Nakamura in Thriller, Reaches eSports World Cup Final

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July 31, 2025

In a battle worthy of chess’s “El Clasico,” Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura in a heart-pounding armageddon decider to...

The Andy Woodward Cheating Rumor: What Really Happened?

The Andy Woodward Cheating Rumor: What Really Happened?

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April 8, 2025

In March 2025, the chess world was rocked by an unprecedented blitz match between 14-year-old American grandmaster Andy Woodward and...

Ju Wenjun: Achieving a Historical Chess Grand Slam

Ju Wenjun: Achieving a Historical Chess Grand Slam

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January 23, 2025

On December 31st, 2024, Ju Wenjun made history by winning the blitz women’s final of the 2024 World Chess Rapid...

Controversy Surrounds Carlsen’s Decision to Share World Blitz Chess Championship

Controversy Surrounds Carlsen’s Decision to Share World Blitz Chess Championship

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January 2, 2025

Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number one chess player, stirred controversy during the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship final when he...

Declares War! Why Magnus Carlsen Quit the 2024 World Rapid, Blitz Championship?

Declares War! Why Magnus Carlsen Quit the 2024 World Rapid, Blitz Championship?

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December 28, 2024

Chess icon Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship over a dress code dispute, citing years...

How Chess.com Detect Cheating?

How Chess.com Detect Cheating?

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December 3, 2024

In this Reddit interview, members of Chess.com’s Fair Play Team answer dozens of questions about detecting cheaters, closing over 2,500...

2024 World Chess Championship: Everything you Need to Know

2024 World Chess Championship: Everything you Need to Know

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November 22, 2024

The 2024 World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju in Singapore promises a historic showdown, blending youth, experience,...

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