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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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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Imagine being in a high-stakes spy movie: your hand hovers over the chessboard, sweat beads on your forehead, the clock ticks menacingly beside you. Welcome to the world of chess timing, where every second counts and the pressure is as...
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