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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 101
FIDE vs USCF Ratings: What’s the Difference?
If you play over-the-board chess, you’ve probably seen at least two different rating numbers next to players’ names: a FIDE...
Openings
Frankenstein–Dracula: The Coolest, Most Dangerous Opening in Chess
When Daniil Dubov sat down to play Georg Meier at the 2025 FIDE World Cup in Goa, few could have...
Chess Books
Chess Structures: A Grandmaster Guide – Book Review
If you’ve ever reached a middlegame and frozen, unsure of what to do next, Chess Structures: A Grandmaster Guide is...
Chess Books
Amateur to IM by Jonathan Hawkins — Full Review (Is it worth buying?)
Amateur to IM by Jonathan Hawkins is a 372-page endgame and thinking workbook that helped the author gain 400 Elo....
Chess Books
Does The Woodpecker Method Actually Work? Full Review with Results & Tips
Is The Woodpecker Method the key to sharper tactics and better results in chess? Discover our in-depth review of this...
News
Top 10 Strongest Chess Engines in 2025
When looking at the top tier of computer-chess prowess in November 2025, the field is dominated by engines whose strength...
News
FIDE Introduces the Chess Oscar: A New Global Award for Excellence in Chess
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced the creation of a new annual prize — the FIDE Chess Oscar —...
News
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich: “Classical Chess Will Remain the Most Important — But the Game Is Getting Faster”
At the 2025 FIDE World Cup in Goa, India, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich shared his views on the newly announced...
Openings
50 Best Openings for White — Plans, Ideas, and Easy Move Guides
The first move in chess says a lot about your style. Do you like open fights, quiet buildup, or long-term...
Players
Wang Shixu B: China’s Quiet Force in Chess
When Wang Shixu walks into a tournament hall, few might recognize him. Yet those who have faced him over the...