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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).
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Nakamura vs. Freestyle Chess: A Growing Rift or Healthy Debate?
Hikaru Nakamura is no stranger to controversy. As one of the most followed chess personalities in the world and a...
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Jan Henric Buettner Responds to Hikaru Nakamura’s Criticism: “We’re Evolving, Not Stubborn”
In the wake of Hikaru Nakamura’s sharp critique of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam’s Las Vegas tournament, where he called...
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Blindfolded Brilliance: Praggnanandhaa Outsmarts ChatGPT in a Hilarious Showdown
In a charming blend of man vs. machine and chess comedy, 19-year-old Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa took on ChatGPT in a...
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14-Year-Old Prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Enters World Chess Top 100
History was made this week in Marseille as 14-year-old Turkish grandmaster Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş officially broke into the top 100...
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Magnus Carlsen Challenges Cristiano Ronaldo to a Chess Match in Saudi Arabia
Magnus Carlsen seriously challenges football legend Cristiano Ronaldo to a chess match while in Riyadh for the 2025 Esports World...
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Andy Woodward Wins the 2025 U.S. Junior Chess Championship
Rising American star Grandmaster Andy Woodward has officially claimed the 2025 U.S. Junior Championship title, capping off a stellar performance...
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Vladimir Fedoseev Wins Biel Grandmasters 2025 in Thrilling Finale
Biel, Switzerland — Vladimir Fedoseev has claimed the Biel Grandmaster Triathlon 2025 title in stunning fashion, defeating Saleh Salem in...
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Hikaru Nakamura Exposes Major Flaws in “Freestyle Chess” Las Vegas Tournament
Hikaru Nakamura highlights several significant problems with the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas, stemming from what he perceives...
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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...
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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...
