The Best Chess Books For Improving Your Game

The Best Chess Books For Improving Your Game

NM CoachJKane
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Chess is the most written-about game in history. People have been writing and studying chess books for 1200 years Even in the internet age, chess books are still a great way to improve your game, but with so many out there, what should you be read...

Another Killer Opening Trap

Another Killer Opening Trap

GM Gserper
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Last year, I shared a powerful opening trap, and judging by the comments, you, my dear readers, liked it. Since I got numerous requests for more traps like this, I will share another one, which is even more powerful than the previous one...

World Champions Of Rapid & Blitz Chess

World Champions Of Rapid & Blitz Chess

NathanielGreen
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The first official World Chess Championship occurred in 1886, with the first Women's World Championship following in 1927. The World Rapid Championship and World Blitz Championship are much more recent developments. FIDE held a one-off World Rapid...

Power Ranking The Esports World Cup Chess Teams

Power Ranking The Esports World Cup Chess Teams

NathanielGreen
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Chess only continues to grow, and this year, the game will reach perhaps its largest audience ever when it appears at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh from July 31 to August 3, with a prize fund of $1.5 million. Lest you thought esports only m...

How To Use A Chess Engine

How To Use A Chess Engine

PedroPinhata
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With AI getting more efficient every day, the world worries that humans will eventually become obsolete. Chess players, however, don't really have to fret. Chess engines have been crushing humans for years now. But, as sad as it is to get rolled...

A February Full Of Feats, Features, And Fun

A February Full Of Feats, Features, And Fun

CHESScom
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As 2025 gets into full swing and Chess.com welcomes it's 200,000,000th member, we have a boatload of updates for you this February. Events, content, community—it's all here! Here's what this update covers:  Events Product & E...

All The Training Resources On Chess.com

All The Training Resources On Chess.com

NM CoachJKane
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Are you looking to get better at chess but are overwhelmed by all of the content out there? Worry no more! Here's a complete guide to all of the training material on Chess.com.  Play Chess Puzzles Lessons and Courses Analysis, Game Rev...

Should Chess Players Take Crazy Risks?

Should Chess Players Take Crazy Risks?

GM Gserper
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I don't like popular disputes where people compare legendary champions from the past to modern players. In my opinion, such discussions are silly and pointless. Besides, there is no way to prove your opinion is right or wrong. That's why I just sm...

The Best Of Titled Tuesday In 2024

The Best Of Titled Tuesday In 2024

CHESScom
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Credit for this article goes to Torsten Blass, a professional data analyst who runs The Data Digest, a YouTube channel. You can visit his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheDataDigest.  Titled Tuesday is always a popular event, and that...

Ringing In The New Year At Chess.com

Ringing In The New Year At Chess.com

CHESScom
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As great as 2024 was at Chess.com, 2025 figures to be even better. Now is the time to look forward to the next 12 months, but not before we also check out what happened in the previous month. Here's what this update covers:  Events Pro...

Queen Sacrifices: From Obvious To Impossible

Queen Sacrifices: From Obvious To Impossible

GM Gserper
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The 2024 Champions Chess Tour Finals was an exciting event with many thrilling encounters, combinations, and blunders: everything chess spectators love to watch. In this smorgasbord of "tasty" chess, you could easily miss the following one: Wh...

The Top 10 Chess Games of 2024

The Top 10 Chess Games of 2024

GM GMRafpig
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2024 was full of great games. We had it all: surprising opening ideas, unusual tactical themes, unexpected defensive resources, devastating attacks. I had the pleasure of dedicating many hours during the past year to an in-depth analysis of the be...

Community Broadcast Guide

Community Broadcast Guide

CHESScom
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Community Broadcasts are a powerful way to share your chess events with the global community on Chess.com. Whether you're hosting a local tournament or an international invitational for individual players or teams, Community Broadcasts let you dis...