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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.
Players
Kong Xiangrui: From Qingdao Chess Prodigy to China’s Rising Star
By 2025, Kong Xiangrui, born in 2009, has become one of the most exciting young talents in Chinese chess. His...
Players
Meet Jiang Haochen: Youngest International Master in China
Back on April 11, 2025, Jiang Haochen at just 14 years old, becoming the youngest International Master in China at...
Openings
Evans Gambit: The Opening that Gives a 60% Chance to Win
The Evans Gambit is a line in the Italian Game (Giuoco Piano), where White plays 4.b4, sacrificing a pawn. If...
Openings
Exploring the Mikenas Defense: A Surprise Weapon in Chess
Chess players love finding hidden tricks to catch opponents off guard. One such tricky opening is the Mikenas Defense (also called the...
News
Freestyle Chess aka Chess960 – The Future of Chess?
Discover Freestyle Chess, a thrilling new take on chess backed by Magnus Carlsen, blending strategy and unpredictability to reshape the...
Players
Lu Miaoyi: A Young Chess Prodigy Lighting Up the Board in 2025
Lu Miaoyi is not your everyday teenager. Born in February 2010, this Chinese chess star is already an International Master...
Endgame
How to Play in Unbalanced Endgames in Chess
Endgames are where the magic happens in chess. When the board is stripped down to just a few pieces, every...
News
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Is This a Revolution?
Chess has witnessed many transformations over the centuries, but few innovations are as thrilling as Freestyle Chess, also known as...
Players
Xue Haowen: The Inspiring Journey of China’s Newest Grandmaster
Follow Xue Haowen’s journey from a passionate chess student to Shenzhen’s first Grandmaster, guided by GM Zeng Chongsheng, with stories...
Players
Top 10 Chess Prodigies to Watch in 2025
Who are the brightest chess prodigies to watch in 2025? I’ve compiled a ranking of 45 young talents, from Faustino...
