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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).
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...
Players
The Relentless Improviser: Hikaru Nakamura’s Unique Playing Style
Hikaru Nakamura is one of the most electrifying figures in modern chess, not just because of his bullet-speed reflexes or...
Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen’s Playing Style: The Perfect Storm of Logic, Instinct, and Will
Magnus Carlsen doesn’t play chess. He absorbs it, reshapes it, and makes it bend to his will, usually with a...
