When I first started playing chess, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of theory, openings, and tactics out there. I hovered around the 800–900 mark, blundering pieces and falling for simple traps. But I didn’t give up. I began fo...
How to Enjoy Chess: A Simple Guide for Everyone Let’s be honest: chess can be hard. One moment you're a genius who found a brilliant fork, and the next, you’ve blundered your queen and are staring at the board wondering where it all...
♛ Vishy Anand: The Speed King Who Checkmated the World ♛ If chess had a "Fast & Furious" franchise, Viswanathan Anand would be the main character — minus the cars and with a lot more checkmates. Known for his rapid-fire thinking and ge...
👶 Once Upon a Time in Tønsberg... In the land of fjords, snow, and delicious salmon (Norway, of course), a baby named Magnus Carlsen was born on November 30, 1990. Most babies chew on their toys. Magnus? He was already calculating endgam...
The 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2025, held in the scenic town of Jermuk, Armenia, concluded on June 6, 2025. This classical 9-round round-robin event brought together ten elite grandmasters from around the globe. The result? 🔥 An all-Indian top tw...
🏆 Norway Chess 2025: A Masterclass in Resilience and Rivalry The 13th edition of Norway Chess, held from May 26 to June 6, 2025, in Stavanger, Norway, was a riveting showcase of elite chess, featuring dramatic upsets, strategic brilliance, and a...
Introduction In a world full of fast-paced sports and adrenaline-driven games, one might wonder—why choose chess over cricket, football, or video games? What makes this 64-square board so captivating that millions dedicate years to masterin...
THIS IS HRITIQ CHARAN , AN INTERMEDIATE CHESS PLAYER OF ELO 1300 IN CHESS.COM When I reached the 1300 mark on Chess.com, I realized I was still losing games not because of deep strategy mistakes—but due to simple tactics I overlooked...
Chess has always fascinated me with its depth and complexity. As a 1300-rated player on Chess.com, I'm on a mission to improve my game every day — not just by playing more, but by studying smarter. This blog is where I’ll share my jour...
It’s Never Too Late to Start or Improve at Chess – from Hritiq Charan Hello, fellow chess enthusiasts! I’m Hritiq Charan, a passionate chess player with an Elo rating of 1300 on Chess.com. Today, I want to share a si...
Hello, Chess.com family! I’m Hritiq Charan from Tamil Nadu (but currently residing in Bihar due to my dad's job transfer) a high school student with a passion for chess , Today, I’d like to share how my unexpected journey w...
Hello, chess enthusiasts! My name is Hritiq Charan, and I want to share my journey on Chess.com — from starting at a humble 200 Elo to reaching the 1300 milestone. It’s been an incredible experience, full of ups and downs, but above al...
