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I'm Xuan Binh, the founder of Attacking Chess, and the Deputy Head of Communications at the Vietnam Chess Federation (VCF). My chess.com and lichess rating is above 2300, in both blitz and bullet. Follow me on Twitter (X).

GM Zeng Chongsheng: Building Champions While Beating Them

GM Zeng Chongsheng: Building Champions While Beating Them

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August 21, 2025

Zeng Chongsheng, born in 1993 in Chenghai, Guangdong, is one of the few international grandmasters in China to combine an...

Who is the Most Boring Super-Grandmaster in Chess? – A Detailed Analysis

Who is the Most Boring Super-Grandmaster in Chess? – A Detailed Analysis

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August 14, 2025

We recently noticed that Anish Giri drew all of his first seven games at the Chennai Grandmasters tournament in India....

Jianchao Zhou: From Shanghai’s Chess Prodigy to America’s Grand Prix King

Jianchao Zhou: From Shanghai’s Chess Prodigy to America’s Grand Prix King

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August 13, 2025

Jianchao Zhou’s chess journey spans continents, decades, and countless battles over the 64 squares. Born November 6, 1988 in Shanghai,...

Integral: The New Powerhouse at the Top of Computer Chess

Integral: The New Powerhouse at the Top of Computer Chess

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August 12, 2025

In the world of elite computer chess, few moments are as exciting as a new name rising above giants. Today,...

Emmanuel Carter Dominates Grand Prix Open at 2025 DKC Heart of the Carolinas

Emmanuel Carter Dominates Grand Prix Open at 2025 DKC Heart of the Carolinas

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August 12, 2025

The 2025 DKC Heart of the Carolinas FIDE Summer Classic delivered a thrilling weekend of competitive chess in Winston-Salem, North...

14-Year-Old Creates Huge Shock at Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025

14-Year-Old Creates Huge Shock at Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025

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August 10, 2025

When the final pieces were placed back into their boxes at Dortmund’s Kulturzentrum „Alte Schmiede“ on August 10, 2025, the...

Caro–Kann Defense: Complete Guide with Key Lines for Both White and Black

Caro–Kann Defense: Complete Guide with Key Lines for Both White and Black

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August 10, 2025

The Caro–Kann Defense (1.e4 c6) is one of chess’s most respected shields against 1.e4. Favored by world champions from Capablanca...

How GM Dariusz Swiercz Won the 2025 U.S. Open Chess Championship

How GM Dariusz Swiercz Won the 2025 U.S. Open Chess Championship

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August 4, 2025

GM Dariusz Swiercz is the new U.S. Open Champion! The 31-year-old grandmaster sealed the title with a thrilling last-round victory...

Xiao Tong (QD): Qingdao’s Rising Star and China’s “Hexagonal Warrior” in Chess

Xiao Tong (QD): Qingdao’s Rising Star and China’s “Hexagonal Warrior” in Chess

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August 3, 2025

At just 16 years old, Xiao Tong (QD – meaning his native Qingdao) is no stranger to pressure, podiums, or...

Where Does Magnus Carlsen Stand Among the Greatest Chess Legends?

Where Does Magnus Carlsen Stand Among the Greatest Chess Legends?

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August 3, 2025

Magnus Carlsen is one of the greatest chess players the world has ever seen. Some fans even call him the...

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