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.
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.