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News
How China Rules Women’s Chess – August 2025 FIDE Rankings
Take one look at the August 2025 FIDE rankings for women’s classical chess. One country stands out right away: China....
News
Royal City Masters 2025: A Battle of Minds in Canada
From August 1 to August 6, the chess world will turn its eyes to Peter Clark Hall at the University...
News
World Champion Gukesh’s Rare Titled Tuesday Appearance Sparks Buzz Despite 18th-Place Finish
In a rare foray into the online blitz chess world, reigning world champion Gukesh D surprised fans by participating in...
Chess 101
Queenside Castling in Chess: Riskier, Bolder, and Full of Potential
When most players learn to castle, they naturally gravitate toward the kingside. It feels safer, faster, and more familiar. But...
Chess 101
Castling in Chess: What It Is and How It Works
Castling is one of the most unique and important moves in chess. It’s the only move where two pieces—your king...
Chess 101
Can You Castle When in Check? A Clear Guide to Chess’s Most Misunderstood Rule
Short Answer: No, you cannot castle while your king is in check.Let’s break that down and cover the other castling...
Openings
9 Easy Traps in Mikenas Defense
The Mikenas Defense begins with the rare and flexible 1.d4 Nc6. While it may seem offbeat, this sideline contains hidden...
Openings
How to Defend Against Gambits in Chess
Discover essential methods to refute gambits in chess: accept or decline them wisely, master Morra and Najdorf Poisoned Pawn defenses, and...
Openings
The Orangutan Opening: When Real Rebels Start with 1.b4
Among the many first moves in chess, few are as whimsical, eccentric, and surprisingly rich as 1.b4, a move known...
Strategy & Tactics
The Art of Drawing Through Stalemate
Stalemate is often a miraculous escape for one side. Here are 10 instructive examples where the losing side saved the...
