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Andy Woodward Wins the 2025 U.S. Junior Chess Championship
Rising American star Grandmaster Andy Woodward has officially claimed the 2025 U.S. Junior Championship title, capping off a stellar performance...
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Vladimir Fedoseev Wins Biel Grandmasters 2025 in Thrilling Finale
Biel, Switzerland — Vladimir Fedoseev has claimed the Biel Grandmaster Triathlon 2025 title in stunning fashion, defeating Saleh Salem in...
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Hikaru Nakamura Exposes Major Flaws in “Freestyle Chess” Las Vegas Tournament
Hikaru Nakamura highlights several significant problems with the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas, stemming from what he perceives...
Chess 101
Who Goes First in Chess – Why It Always Starts This Way?
If you’ve ever watched a chess game, you may have noticed something consistent: one player always moves first. But who...
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Czech Open 2025: Where Legends Clash and Records Fall in Pardubice
Pardubice, Czech Republic – The Czech Open 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and competitive...
Openings
Volga Gambit: How Black Sacrifices a Pawn to Strangle White on the Queenside
This Volga Gambit (also known as the Benko Gambit) is a beautiful demonstration of how Black can generate lasting queenside...
Chess 101
Is Chess a Sport? Here’s the Official Answer
When you think of sports, you probably imagine athletes running, jumping, or sweating it out on a field. But then...
Players
Ding Liren, the Machine Dreamer: In a Game of Precision, a Man Who Feels
In April 2023, the chess world watched in silence as Ding Liren, a quiet law graduate from Peking University with...
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Oskemen Open 2025: A Festival of Upsets, Talents, and Chess History in the Making
The city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, also known as Oskemen, has once again transformed into the capital of the 64 squares. From...
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Aronian Triumphs in Las Vegas: A Career-Crowning Freestyle Chess Victory
Las Vegas, Nevada — Under the glittering lights of Sin City, 42-year-old GM Levon Aronian delivered one of the most...
