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14-Year-Old Vietnamese Prodigy Dau Khuong Duy Stuns Hikaru Nakamura in 3|0 Thursday Thriller
14-year-old Vietnamese talent Dau Khuong Duy defeated five-time Speed Chess Champion Hikaru Nakamura in a dramatic 3|0 blitz game on...
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Why GM Hans Niemann missed Titled Tuesday and what it says about online anti-cheat software
On a Tuesday that should have been all about fast games and prize money, Grandmaster Hans Moke Niemann did not...
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How The World Lost To GothamChess: Inside the Largest Chess Match Ever Played
When the dust finally settled on November 30, 2025, the scoreboard read the only thing that mattered: GothamChess 1 —...
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How Chess.com Bans Titled Players for Cheating?
Every week on Chess.com, thousands of games produce standout performances. Some runs look unstoppable. Some players hit rating milestones that...
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Why Lichess Is Better Than Chess.com: A Clear, Honest Comparison
If you spend enough time in the online chess world, you’ll notice a recurring debate: Lichess or Chess.com?Both platforms are...
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What Is a Good Chess.com Rating at Every Age?
Chess.com ratings can feel confusing. Some kids hit 1500 in months. Some adults stay at 800 for years. And every...
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4 Semifinalists Confirmed At The 2025 Speed Chess Championship
The 2025 Speed Chess Championship has its final four. And it’s a blockbuster lineup. With all quarterfinal matches complete, the...
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The Ultimate Chess.com vs Lichess Rating Comparison
Online chess ratings are more than just numbers. They represent your progress, your consistency, and your ability to perform against...
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Chess.com Acted Before FIDE: Inside the Growing Rift After Naroditsky’s Death
In October 19, American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead in his Charlotte, North Carolina home. Police say...
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What Does “Chess Mafia” Mean?
The phrase “chess mafia” has appeared frequently in online discussions about modern chess, especially since former world champion Vladimir Kramnik...