OPENINGS
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50 Best Openings for White — Plans, Ideas, and Easy Move Guides
November 4, 2025
The first move in chess says a lot about your style. Do you like open fights, quiet buildup, or long-term…
Ponziani Opening Explained: Strengths, Traps, and Modern Use
September 22, 2025
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Hikaru Nakamura Wins Opening Game at Washington Dulles Open, One Step Closer to the Candidates
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November 8, 2025
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura began his final Road to the Candidates 2026 tournament with a clean, technical victory over Tanush Dokka…
2025 Downriver Classic: Louisiana’s Premier Fall Chess Tournament
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November 7, 2025
The Downriver Chess Club of New Orleans proudly presents the 2025 Downriver Classic, returning on November 8–9, 2025, at the…
1st Annual Washington Dulles Open – Featuring Hikaru Nakamura
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November 7, 2025
The Washington area will soon welcome a brand-new open tournament for players of all levels—the 1st Annual Washington Dulles Open,…
“People Say I Poisoned Him”: Kramnik Speaks After Naroditsky’s Death
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November 7, 2025
Vladimir Kramnik, the 14th World Chess Champion, says his campaign to expose cheating in chess has made him a target….
Did Hikaru Nakamura Hint That Anish Giri Accused Daniel Naroditsky of Cheating?
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November 6, 2025
When chess streamer and grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura went live on November 5, he began with a remark that has since…
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The Reverse Chess Puzzle: Can You Spot the Losing Move?
Most chess puzzles ask you to find the best move, the brilliant tactic that wins the game. Not today. In…
A Chess Puzzle Even Supercomputers Can’t Solve
Even the most powerful chess engines, boasting Elo ratings above 3,700, have failed to solve what seems like a simple…
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