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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.

Chess puzzles for beginners: 11 valuable tips and examples

Chess puzzles for beginners: 11 valuable tips and examples

XB
January 6, 2024

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’s net worth – how rich is the the best chess player?

Magnus Carlsen’s net worth – how rich is the the best chess player?

XB
December 26, 2023

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.

What is Magnus Carlsen’s IQ?

What is Magnus Carlsen’s IQ?

XB
December 20, 2023

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.

Attacking Chess Strategies: How to play like Mikhail Tal?

Attacking Chess Strategies: How to play like Mikhail Tal?

XB
December 19, 2023

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.

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