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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, in both blitz and bullet. Follow me on Twitter (X).
Chess 101
Who Goes First in Chess – Why It Always Starts This Way?
If you’ve ever watched a chess game, you may have noticed something consistent: one player always moves first. But who...
News
Czech Open 2025: Where Legends Clash and Records Fall in Pardubice
Pardubice, Czech Republic – The Czech Open 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and competitive...
Openings
Volga Gambit: How Black Sacrifices a Pawn to Strangle White on the Queenside
This Volga Gambit (also known as the Benko Gambit) is a beautiful demonstration of how Black can generate lasting queenside...
Chess 101
Is Chess a Sport? Here’s the Official Answer
When you think of sports, you probably imagine athletes running, jumping, or sweating it out on a field. But then...
Players
Ding Liren, the Machine Dreamer: In a Game of Precision, a Man Who Feels
In April 2023, the chess world watched in silence as Ding Liren, a quiet law graduate from Peking University with...
News
Oskemen Open 2025: A Festival of Upsets, Talents, and Chess History in the Making
The city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, also known as Oskemen, has once again transformed into the capital of the 64 squares. From...
News
Aronian Triumphs in Las Vegas: A Career-Crowning Freestyle Chess Victory
Las Vegas, Nevada — Under the glittering lights of Sin City, 42-year-old GM Levon Aronian delivered one of the most...
News
GM David Brodsky Wins 13th New York International Super Swiss Championship
New York, July 20, 2025 — Grandmaster David Brodsky won the 13th New York International Super Swiss Championship with an...
Endgame
Master the Square Rule: The Simplest Endgame Trick in Chess
King and pawn endgames often feel like walking on a tightrope. One small misstep, a slow move, a missed tempo,...
News
Dole Open 2025: A World-Class Chess Festival in France
The picturesque city of Aix-en-Provence, France, will transform into a battlefield of minds from July 19 to 27, 2025, as...
