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Chess 101
Online Rating vs FIDE Rating: a clear, practical guide
If you play chess on Chess.com or Lichess and you don’t have a FIDE rating, you’ve probably wondered: “What would...
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Why Wesley So Criticized the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship
When Wesley So speaks critically about the state of elite chess, it tends to carry weight. He is not an...
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Magnus Carlsen Wins His 9th World Blitz Championship in Dramatic Fashion
Magnus Carlsen once again proved why he is considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, winning his...
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Magnus Carlsen Claims 21st World Title After Winning 2025 World Rapid Championship
Magnus Carlsen has added yet another milestone to his legendary career, capturing his 21st world title by winning the 2025...
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Magnus Carlsen Late at World Rapid Championship as Hikaru Nakamura Criticizes Special Treatment
Magnus Carlsen was late once again, this time for his first game at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship in...
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FIDE Readmits Russian and Belarus Teams Amidst Controversy
In December 14, 2025, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) General Assembly (GA) voted to lift sanctions against Russia and Belarus,...
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Carlsen–Sutovsky Clash Reignites After Nakamura’s Explosive Claims
The recent public dispute between Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky is far more than a simple social...
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Carlsen-Sutovsky Clash Over the FIDE Candidates Rating Spot for Hikaru Nakamura
A heated exchange between Magnus Carlsen and FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has sparked a big discussion about how players should...
Chess 101
What does the K-factor in chess mean? an easy explanation
The K-factor (or development coefficient) is one of the simplest pieces in the mathematics behind chess ratings. In plain language,...
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Rethinking FIDE’s Elo System: The Vũ Anh Case and the K-Factor Paradox
FIDE’s rating system gives young players certain advantages. Under current rules, players under 18 and below 2300 Elo receive a...