The Swiss (Schweizer) System in Chess Tournaments
by The Swiss System is the most widely used tournament format in chess, especially when a large number of players participate and a round-robin format is …
Year: 2025
The Poisoned Pawn: How a ‘Free’ Pawn Has Decided World Championships
In chess, few tactical ideas are as dramatic — or as deadly — as the poisoned pawn. It appears innocent, free for the taking, almost …
Upcoming FIDE chess tournaments worldwide| December 2025
Upcoming 1000 FIDE chess championships / tournaments worldwide in December 2025. For exact details and last minute changes, updates, Please reach out to the respective …
Insights from latest FIDE Rating Data (Standard, Rapid, Blitz)
Standard Category Player Federation Rating Top Open Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2840 Top Women Hou, Yifan CHN 2620 Top Juniors Praggnanandhaa R IND 2761 Top Girls …
Upcoming 100 chess tournaments in India | December 2025
Upcoming 100 chess championships / tournaments in India from 01 December 2025 to 31 December 2025. For exact details and last minute changes, updates, Please …
Top 101 Chess Players Worldwide with key insights and trends
An analytical breakdown of the Top 101 Chess Players (as per FIDE November 2025 data) with key insights and trends across rating, nationality, and generation …
Upcoming 100 chess tournaments in India | November 2025
Upcoming 100 chess championships / tournaments in India from 01 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2025. For exact details and last minute changes, updates, Please …
Best Ways to Counter 1.d4: Lessons from World Chess Championships
The queen’s pawn opening — 1.d4 — is one of the most popular and strategically rich starts in chess. It leads to deep positional battles, …
♟️ How Chess Builds Strategic Thinking for Success in Other Sports
In sports, as in life, success often depends on decisions made under pressure. While physical fitness and technical skill are vital, the ability to think …
Latest Awarded Grandmasters, International Masters by FIDE
FIDE awards prestigious titles like Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM) to recognize excellence in chess. GM, the highest honor, requires exceptional performance and a …