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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).
Openings
Exploring the Mikenas Defense: A Surprise Weapon in Chess
Chess players love finding hidden tricks to catch opponents off guard. One such tricky opening is the Mikenas Defense (also called the...
News
Freestyle Chess aka Chess960 – The Future of Chess?
Discover Freestyle Chess, a thrilling new take on chess backed by Magnus Carlsen, blending strategy and unpredictability to reshape the...
Players
Lu Miaoyi: A Young Chess Prodigy Lighting Up the Board in 2025
Lu Miaoyi is not your everyday teenager. Born in February 2010, this Chinese chess star is already an International Master...
Endgame
How to Play in Unbalanced Endgames in Chess
Endgames are where the magic happens in chess. When the board is stripped down to just a few pieces, every...
News
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Is This a Revolution?
Chess has witnessed many transformations over the centuries, but few innovations are as thrilling as Freestyle Chess, also known as...
Players
Xue Haowen: The Inspiring Journey of China’s Newest Grandmaster
Follow Xue Haowen’s journey from a passionate chess student to Shenzhen’s first Grandmaster, guided by GM Zeng Chongsheng, with stories...
Players
Top 10 Chess Prodigies to Watch in 2025
Who are the brightest chess prodigies to watch in 2025? I’ve compiled a ranking of 45 young talents, from Faustino...
Players
Faustino Oro: The Messi of Chess
When Faustino Oro moved from Argentina to Spain, the parallels with Lionel Messi were hard to ignore. Just like the...
News
Gukesh Becomes World Chess Champion at 18, Defeats Ding Liren
Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old chess player from India, dethroned defending champion Ding Liren on December 12 to become the 2024...
Players
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus: The Chess Prodigy Shaping History
How did a 13-year-old could beat Magnus Carlsen in 41.2 seconds? Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has made an impressive mark on...
