Players
Discover insights into the world of chess players, from legendary masters to rising stars. Explore their strategies, notable games, playing styles and personal lives.
Players
Meet Jiang Haochen: Youngest International Master in China
Back on April 11, 2025, Jiang Haochen at just 14 years old, becoming the youngest International Master in China at...
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...
Players
Ju Wenjun: Achieving a Historical Chess Grand Slam
On December 31st, 2024, Ju Wenjun made history by winning the blitz women’s final of the 2024 World Chess Rapid...
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...
Magnus Carlsen
Did Magnus Carlsen Solve Chess?
First off, let’s clear the air: no, Magnus Carlsen didn’t solve chess. That would be like solving pizza. Sure, you...
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...
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...
Players
Behind Gukesh’s Success: The Sacrifices That Built a Chess Prodigy
Gukesh Dommaraju’s journey to the 2024 world chess championship was a testament to huge dedication and sacrifice, both from him...
Players
How did 8-year-old Ashwath Kaushik beat a GM?
Ashwath Kaushik has just become the youngest player to defeat a GM in a FIDE-rated classical chess game, thanks to a discovered check. But it isn't just about one tactic.
