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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).
News
Pique Shocked by Carlsen’s Queen Sacrifice at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Gerard Pique, former Barcelona and Spain defender, sat in the audience at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas,...
News
Carlsen Stumbles at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas
USA – In a stunning twist on the opening day of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 in Las Vegas,...
Players
Hans Niemann vs. the Modern Chess Mafia: “I’m Not a Victim—I’m a Fighter”
When Hans Niemann sat down with ChessBase India in the quiet luxury of Weissenhaus during the Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. Challenge,...
Chess 101
The Names of Chess Characters Through History and Cultures
If you’ve ever looked at a chessboard and wondered why a horse is called a “knight,” or why the queen...
Chess 101
What Is Forsyth–Edwards Notation (FEN) in Chess? A Simple Guide for Beginners
If you’re diving into The Password Game, solving chess puzzles, or just curious about how chess positions are recorded, you...
Chess 101
How to Beat Rule 16 in The Password Game — Even If You Know Nothing About Chess
So you’ve made it to Rule 16 in The Password Game. Congratulations! But now the game suddenly throws a wild...
Openings
The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Positional Mastery with a Pin
The Nimzo-Indian Defense is one of the most respected openings in chess. Named after Aron Nimzowitsch, it blends classical control...
Openings
Muzio Gambit: The Most Dangerous Gambit in Chess (Full Guide)
Among the major opening lines in chess, few are as daring, or downright outrageous, as the Muzio Gambit and especially...
Openings
Vienna Gambit: The Forgotten Firestarter in 1.e4 e5 Openings
In the deep forest of 1.e4 e5 openings, the Vienna Gambit is a trail less trodden, but one that crackles...
Players
Ian Nepomniachtchi’s Playing Style: The Dynamic Intuitionist
Ian Nepomniachtchi is one of modern chess’s most enigmatic grandmasters, a player whose style defies neat categorization. While many call...
