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Where to Play Chess in Phoenix: For Adults and Kids
Phoenix has a lively, spread-out chess scene that suits everyone from parents bringing their kids to lessons, to adults who...
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60th American Open Chess Championship: Full Guide
The 60th American Open Chess Championship will take place from Monday, November 24, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025, at...
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Where to Play Chess in Los Angeles: Major Clubs You Should Know
Los Angeles isn’t just a city of studios and sun—it’s also home to a lively, diverse chess scene. From long-running...
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Caissa Chess: A Friendly Guide to the Engine, Its Power, and How to Use It
Caissa is a modern, open-source chess engine that has earned significant respect in the computer-chess community. Written in C++, Caissa...
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PlentyChess Engine: Strengths, Setup, and Download Guide
PlentyChess is a modern UCI chess engine that has risen quickly in the computer-chess world. It’s a C++ engine that...
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Where to play chess in Houston (Texas)
Houston might be known for space, sports, and world-class food, but it also has one of the most active and...
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Berserk Chess Engine: What It Is, How Strong It Is, and How to Use It
Berserk is an open-source UCI chess engine created and maintained by Jay Honnold. Since first appearing in 2021 it has...
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Andy Woodward and Carissa Yip Set to Conquer Wijk aan Zee
The historic Dutch coastal town of Wijk aan Zee has long been a crucible where chess legends are forged. Each...
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My Four-Month Journey With How to Reassess Your Chess: A Simple Review
In July 2017, I felt stuck. My blitz rating on Chess.com was 1724 and it had stayed there for months....
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Kramnik vs FIDE: What Sanctions the Former World Champion Could Face
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has launched a rare and serious disciplinary case against former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. FIDE...