Behind Every Great Player is a Greater Guru ♟️
by The Timeless Role of Teachers and Mentors in Chess In the game of life—and chess—the presence of a Guru, a guiding force, makes all the …
Tag: Magnus Carlsen
Top 3 Best Counters to 1.e4 Openings Adopted by Chess Champions
The move 1.e4 (pawn to king four) is arguably the most popular and aggressive opening in classical chess. From Bobby Fischer’s famous declaration, “1.e4—best by …
Mastering the Clock: Tips to Manage Time in Rapid Chess
Rapid chess is a thrilling format that demands quick thinking, sharp instincts, and excellent time management. With players typically having just 10 to 25 minutes …
World Top 100 Chess Players – FIDE (March 2025)
# Name Fed Rating 1 Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2833 2 Nakamura, Hikaru USA 2802 3 Gukesh D IND 2787 4 Caruana, Fabiano USA 2783 5 …
The Fascinating World of Blindfold Chess
Blindfold chess is one of the most impressive displays of memory, visualization, and calculation in the game. In this form of chess, a player competes …
The 2 Most Popular Chess Openings by White and the Best Counters
In the world of chess, opening theory plays a critical role in shaping the course of the game. White has several powerful opening choices, but …
Cognitive Bias and Decision-Making in Tricky Chess Situations
Chess is often seen as a game of pure logic, but even the best players fall prey to cognitive biases—psychological tendencies that can cloud judgment …
10 Youngest Grandmasters in the world!
The chess world has been graced by prodigious talents who have achieved the esteemed title of Grandmaster (GM) at remarkably young ages. These young GMs …
All you need to know about how FIDE ratings are calculated
FIDE chess ratings are a way to measure a player’s skill level based on their performance in rated games. two notable statistics about FIDE chess …
Top 100 chess players in the world as per FIDE (February 2025)
# Player Name Federation / Country Rating 1 Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2833 2 Caruana, Fabiano USA 2803 3 Nakamura, Hikaru USA 2802 4 Erigaisi Arjun …