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
Thalia Cervantes Landeiro: From Havana’s Chess Prodigy to U.S. Grandmaster Contender
Thalia Cervantes Landeiro is a name steadily rising in the world of competitive chess. Born in Havana, Cuba, on November...
Magnus Carlsen
How Magnus Carlsen Fell for the Englund Gambit
Magnus Carlsen once fell for a basic trap in the dubious Englund Gambit. He was 8½. Here’s how the world...
Players
Xu Xiangyu: The Quiet Climber Aiming for the Chess Crown
In the world of elite chess, where grandmasters often burst into the spotlight with flashy debuts or social media fame,...
Players
Kong Xiangrui: From Qingdao Chess Prodigy to China’s Rising Star
By 2025, Kong Xiangrui, born in 2009, has become one of the most exciting young talents in Chinese chess. His...
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...