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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. Send me a challenge or message via Lichess. Follow me on Twitter (X) or Facebook.

Kong Xiangrui: From Qingdao Chess Prodigy to China’s Rising Star

Kong Xiangrui: From Qingdao Chess Prodigy to China’s Rising Star

XB
June 4, 2025

By 2025, Kong Xiangrui, born in 2009, has become one of the most exciting young talents in Chinese chess. His...

Meet Jiang Haochen: Youngest International Master in China

Meet Jiang Haochen: Youngest International Master in China

XB
June 3, 2025

Back on April 11, 2025, Jiang Haochen at just 14 years old, becoming the youngest International Master in China at...

Evans Gambit: The Opening that Gives a 60% Chance to Win

Evans Gambit: The Opening that Gives a 60% Chance to Win

XB
May 16, 2025

The Evans Gambit is a line in the Italian Game (Giuoco Piano), where White plays 4.b4, sacrificing a pawn. If...

Exploring the Mikenas Defense: A Surprise Weapon in Chess

XB
April 18, 2025

Chess players love finding hidden tricks to catch opponents off guard. One such tricky opening is the Mikenas Defense (also called the...

Freestyle Chess aka Chess960 – The Future of Chess?

Freestyle Chess aka Chess960 – The Future of Chess?

XB
February 18, 2025

Discover Freestyle Chess, a thrilling new take on chess backed by Magnus Carlsen, blending strategy and unpredictability to reshape the...

Lu Miaoyi: A Young Chess Prodigy Lighting Up the Board in 2025

Lu Miaoyi: A Young Chess Prodigy Lighting Up the Board in 2025

XB
February 17, 2025

Lu Miaoyi is not your everyday teenager. Born in February 2010, this Chinese chess star is already an International Master...

How to Play in Unbalanced Endgames in Chess

How to Play in Unbalanced Endgames in Chess

XB
January 10, 2025

Endgames are where the magic happens in chess. When the board is stripped down to just a few pieces, every...

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Is This a Revolution?

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Is This a Revolution?

XB
January 7, 2025

Chess has witnessed many transformations over the centuries, but few innovations are as thrilling as Freestyle Chess, also known as...

Xue Haowen: The Inspiring Journey of China’s Newest Grandmaster

Xue Haowen: The Inspiring Journey of China’s Newest Grandmaster

XB
January 4, 2025

Follow Xue Haowen’s journey from a passionate chess student to Shenzhen’s first Grandmaster, guided by GM Zeng Chongsheng, with stories...

Top 10 Chess Prodigies to Watch in 2025

Top 10 Chess Prodigies to Watch in 2025

XB
December 22, 2024

Who are the brightest chess prodigies to watch in 2025? I’ve compiled a ranking of 45 young talents, from Faustino...

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