Vidit Gujrathi: From Nashik to India’s Chess Elite
by The journey of a Grandmaster, Candidates contender, Olympiad champion and 2026 Arjuna Award recipient Indian chess has produced several generations of extraordinary players. Viswanathan Anand …
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All about Magnus Carlsen the world chess champion
Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and the 5 times World Chess Champion. He became the highest-rated player in history at age 19, and …
Checkmate in Life: Interesting Chess Couples from Around the World
Chess is often seen as a solitary battle of minds, but for some of the world’s strongest players, the game has also led to lifelong …
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, …
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 …
The Key Role of Seconds in World Chess Championships
In the high-stakes world of chess championships, where every move is scrutinized and the margin for error is razor-thin, the role of seconds—trusted aides to …
World Chess Champions and Their Coaches
Chess champions often work closely with coaches to improve their skills and strategies. These coaches play a crucial role in the development of chess champions, …
How to Play Chess?
It looks easy but important to understand ‘How to play chess’ with basics. Once you follow some simple rules and guidance, the way ahead is …
Judit Polgar Strongest Women in Chess for 26 Years
Judit Polgar’s was Born on July 23, 1976, in Budapest, Hungary. She and her two older sisters, Susan and Sofia, were raised in a chess-focused …