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Players
Faustino Oro: The Messi of Chess
When Faustino Oro moved from Argentina to Spain, the parallels with Lionel Messi were hard to ignore. Just like the...
News
Gukesh Becomes World Chess Champion at 18, Defeats Ding Liren
Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old chess player from India, dethroned defending champion Ding Liren on December 12 to become the 2024...
Players
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus: The Chess Prodigy Shaping History
How did a 13-year-old could beat Magnus Carlsen in 41.2 seconds? Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has made an impressive mark on...
Players
Behind Gukesh’s Success: The Sacrifices That Built a Chess Prodigy
Gukesh Dommaraju’s journey to the 2024 world chess championship was a testament to huge dedication and sacrifice, both from him...
Openings
The Cow Opening and How to Play
What's the deal with everyone discussing the Cow Opening? This article will delve into its origins, its creator, and how to employ it effectively.
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?
Openings
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?
Openings
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.
Openings
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.
