XB
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.
Openings
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.
Openings
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.
Openings
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.
Puzzle
Chess puzzles for beginners: 11 valuable tips and examples
Do you want to master the art of solving chess puzzles as a beginner? Rule number one: Always look for a check, or a capture, first. When you get better at puzzles, you will get better at chess.
Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen’s net worth – how rich is the the best chess player?
His wealth is definitely over $10 million, likely ranging between $20 million to $30 million. However, if someone suggested his net worth exceeded $50 million, I wouldn't call them crazy. Why? Let's find out.
Magnus Carlsen
What is Magnus Carlsen’s IQ?
Short answer: He's never taken an IQ test and has refused to do so. Even Carlsen doesn't know. So whatever number you read online is wrong. "I have no idea. I wouldn’t want to know it anyway. It might turn out to be a nasty surprise", he said.
Strategy & Tactics
Attacking Chess Strategies: How to play like Mikhail Tal?
Do you ever want to play a chess game, sacrifying a queen and checkmate the opponent? Believe me, we've all been there. Whenever I do that, it makes my day. Compared to positional chess, attacking chess is just as important and way more fun.
