Hi, everyone! If you didn’t see my first blog, the link is here -https://www.chess.com/blog/jamui3/how-to-get-the-castling-checkmate-1-in-10-million-chess-games But I have an update. I actually got one during a blitz game! I didn&rsquo...
Today, I pulled off my most amazing game I have ever played! I was playing blitz, and I managed to play a perfect game. I guess in order to get to these attacking positions and amazing games, you need to build up a strong attack and make sur...
I actually managed to triumph over the bot Yoko Ono (Play it By Trust) Note: This was a 1 minute game Good day!
Hi, dear readers. First, I would like to thank you for getting 100 views on my blog. It means the world to me, and thank you for your support. If you want to read that blog, the link is here - https://www.chess.com/blog/jamui3/the-impossible-puz...
For the longest time, the chess community has bullied the beginner bot known as Martin. People will say “oH He’S aN Ai, He dOeSn’T HaVe FeEliNgs.” You’re wrong! True, Martin does not exist in the world of reality, but...
Many of you reading this have solved at least one puzzle. But can you solve this one? This is called the Plaskett’s Puzzle. It was only solved by Mikhail Tal, and even for him it took a full hour to calculate. This puzzle...
Not many people know this, but a few centuries ago, chess had a piece so strong that it had to be replaced by a weaker one—the queen. It's hard to believe, but the age-old game of chess wasn't always like the one we know and love today. Th...
So many of you reading this probably have not ever checkmated someone by castling. It’s really hard, unless you know the strategy. With this strategy, you can get a checkmate by castling, and if you didn’t know, chess.com awards y...
Magnus Carlsen has dominated the chess world. He has been 5 time world champion, ranked #1 best chess player on the planet, and is still absolutely destroying his opponents. But have you ever wondered when did he suddenly become the top play...
Ok, so I was about to do some puzzles when a tournament popped up on my screen. I loaded into a game against an Indian player. What I didn’t realize is he was rated 1627. 115 points higher rated than me! I thought I was playing someone &...
I wasn’t expecting much from this game. I decided to try the Magnus Carlsen Gambit against the Magnus bot mostly out of curiosity. It’s not something I play regularly, and I know it isn’t considered objectively sound — bu...
This is something I’ve noticed in my blitz games lately, and it’s been bothering me enough that I wanted to write about it. I’m not getting blown off the board. I’m not falling into opening traps or hanging queens. Most o...
A lot of people think opening mistakes come from not knowing theory. I don’t really agree. Most opening problems I see (and make myself) happen very early — usually around move 3 to 5 — and they’re not about theory at all...
I see a lot of players (myself included sometimes) trying to play safe, solid chess every game. No risks, no sacrifices, just developing pieces and hoping the opponent messes up. The problem is: this style often slows improvement. When you a...
I see this question a lot, so I figured I’d give my honest take. Most of us play blitz or bullet way more than rapid or classical, but they don’t do the same thing for improvement. Bullet (1+0, 1+1) is fun, and I play it too. It he...
In recent months a curious fad has taken hold among many adolescents: saying “6-7.” But what does it mean and why are so many young people saying it? This fad can be traced to the song “Doot Doot (67)” by the rapper Skril...
Okay, this game is still funny to me. I was playing a fast 10‑minute match with the black pieces on Chess.com against ARMD_DOC (similar Elo to mine) when everything went completely sideways — and then unexpectedly right again. I won&r...
Chess is more than just a board game. It is a centuries-old battlefield of minds — a reflection of logic, patience, and creativity. With simple rules but nearly infinite complexity, chess is one of the few games to transcend cultures, genera...
My elo was stuck at around 470. I felt like I never would improve. Every time I would have a great win streak but then it was followed by a losing streak, keeping my elo stuck in the same place. It’s frustrating. But then my sister pointed o...
Are you a 1.e4 player who always gets hit with the Sicilian?It’s annoying, full of theory, and easy to mess up. Most people lose to the Sicilian not because it’s good, but because they don’t know this one simple ide...
