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
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...
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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.
Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen’s net worth – how rich is the the best chess player?
His wealth is definitely over $10 million, likely ranging between $20 million to $30 million. However, if someone suggested his net worth exceeded $50 million, I wouldn't call them crazy. Why? Let's find out.
Magnus Carlsen
What is Magnus Carlsen’s IQ?
Short answer: He's never taken an IQ test and has refused to do so. Even Carlsen doesn't know. So whatever number you read online is wrong. "I have no idea. I wouldn’t want to know it anyway. It might turn out to be a nasty surprise", he said.