Chess Facts

Meet Praggnanandhaa, the young Indian chess grandmaster challenging top players and inspiring a new generation of chess learners worldwide.

Imagine you're deep into a chess game, confidently developing your pieces, and then—bam! Your queen is gone. Welcome to the mischievous world of chess traps. What Are Chess Traps? A chess trap is a tactical setup designed to lure an...
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Imagine you're deep into a chess game, confidently developing your pieces, and then—bam! Your queen is gone. Welcome to the mischievous world of chess traps. What Are Chess Traps? A chess trap is a tactical setup designed to lure an...
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Learn how the chess rating system works, what the Elo rating is, how to get a chess rating, and what it takes to become a chess grandmaster

The opening sets the stage, the middlegame brings the drama—but it’s the endgame where legends are made. When the board clears, and only a handful of pieces remain, understanding endgame strategy can mean the difference between a draw and a...
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