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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).
Players
How did 8-year-old Ashwath Kaushik beat a GM?
Ashwath Kaushik has just become the youngest player to defeat a GM in a FIDE-rated classical chess game, thanks to a discovered check. But it isn't just about one tactic.
Openings
10 Chess Tricks to Win Fast
Some might say not to rely on chess tricks and traps to play openings, and I agree. But if you want to have some more fun and win a game quickly, why not learn these traps?
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Alien Gambit: The Hottest Trend in Chess
Roughly 100,000 games have been played using the Alien Gambit just in January 2024. Many Grandmasters are falling victim to it. Why has it become a hot trend in chess?
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Siberian Trap: Lose a Queen or be Checkmated
Have you heard of the Siberian Trap in chess? No, it's not a weapon used to hunt tigers. It's a tricky maneuver used to win a queen or deliver checkmate.
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10 Most Effective Traps in Englund Gambit
Learning these traps in the Englund Gambit, you will be able to win a bishop, a queen or even checkmate in less than 10 moves.
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Noah’s Ark Trap: Best way to win a piece
68% of the time, players unknowingly stepped into the Noah's Ark Trap when it was already in place. Read this article to avoid losing a game after just 8 moves.
News
Liem Le Responds to Kramnik’s Cheating Allegations: ‘Unconvincing’
Vietnamese chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem responded to former world champion Vladimir Kramnik's claims of his games being "unusual," stating that Kramnik's approach to the issue lacked persuasiveness.
Openings
Lasker Trap: How to win a chess game in 7 moves
Many, including advanced players and Masters, have fallen into the Lasker Trap. So, this article will guide you in both executing and defending against the trap effectively.
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Fishing Pole Trap: How to execute
The Fishing Pole Trap is a tricky one, and even grandmasters have found themselves caught in its snare by club players. Let's prepare to beat much stronger opponents.
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Chess Openings for Intermediate Players (Ratings from 1000 to 1800)
This article dives into chess openings, both quiet and aggressive ones, for players who have elo or online rating from 1000 to 1800. It aims to broaden understanding and enhance gameplay.
