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
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...
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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...
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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.
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Andy Woodward: Everything about the Rising American Chess Star
Everything you need to know about 13 year-old American chess IM Andy Woodward - who just won the 17th Annual SPICE Cup tournament and qualified to quarterfinals of Puzzle World Championship.
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Who is Roman Shogdzhiev? The 8-Year-Old defeating 2 Grandmasters at 2023 WRCC
8-year-old Roman Shogdzhiev, has emerged as a phenomenon, after defeating GM Jakhongir Vakhidov and Johan-Sebastian Christiansen in 2023 World Rapid Chess Championship in Uzbekistan.