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The FIDE Wars: When Grandmasters Fought the System

The FIDE Wars: When Grandmasters Fought the System

AaravRoy_25
| Aug 28, 2025
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. For most of us, "rebellion" is something we expect to see in a movie, not in the world of chess. We picture chess as a quiet, thoughtful game where conflict stays on the 64 squares of the board. But wha...

Cheating, Drama, Jeans: Top 5 Chess Controversies

Cheating, Drama, Jeans: Top 5 Chess Controversies

AaravRoy_25
| Aug 14, 2025
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. Chess is often seen as a calm, intellectual game played by quiet strategists. We imagine grandmasters deep in thought, moving pieces with precision. But beneath that calm surface, the world of chess has...

From Hardships to Hope: How Chess Changed Lives

From Hardships to Hope: How Chess Changed Lives

AaravRoy_25
| Jul 29, 2025
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. Think chess is just a board game? A complex way to pass the time, maybe make your brain work a little harder (and occasionally feel like it's trying to escape your skull)? Well, you are not wrong, but you're...

Chess & My Life: Lessons from the 64 Squares

Chess & My Life: Lessons from the 64 Squares

AaravRoy_25
| Jul 20, 2025
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. First of all, Happy International Chess Day to all of you! When I first started playing chess, it felt different. It wasn't just about moving pieces; it was about thinking, planning, and learning from every ...

Crowning Grandmasters: Finding Pieces Within Players

Crowning Grandmasters: Finding Pieces Within Players

AaravRoy_25
| Jun 14, 2025
| 518
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. Ever looked at a chess board and thought, "That sneaky knight reminds me of someone..."? Well, you are not alone! Chess isn't just a game of strategy, it's also a stage for some truly unique personalities. F...

Chess Comedy Central: The Chess Club- Episode 2

Chess Comedy Central: The Chess Club- Episode 2

AaravRoy_25
| May 10, 2025
| 575
| 19

Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. Ever wondered if chess could be a laugh riot? Ever pictured a chess club run by a total goofball? Well, my friend Mrityunjay is in charge now, and trust me, it is! Get ready for some seriously funny storie...

FIDE: From Paris to Pawns Worldwide

FIDE: From Paris to Pawns Worldwide

AaravRoy_25
| May 4, 2025
| 683
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. Have you ever wondered who's the boss of all chess things? Like, the ultimate referee of rook rolls and knight leaps? Well, meet FIDE – the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (...

FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2025

FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2025

AaravRoy_25
| Apr 4, 2025
| 888
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Welcome, my dear readers to this blog. The chess world is buzzing with anticipation as the prestigious FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2025 is underway. Forget your reality TV dramas and your viral cat videos (for a little while, at least). ...

Top 5 Grandmaster Cheating Scandals You Must Know!

Top 5 Grandmaster Cheating Scandals You Must Know!

AaravRoy_25
| Mar 30, 2025
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. According to you, Chess is a game of kings, blunders and questionable tactics, right? But, even in the super-serious world of grandmasters, things can get a little absurd. We're talking about whispers, accus...

The Red Gambit: Soviet Chess Supremacy

The Red Gambit: Soviet Chess Supremacy

AaravRoy_25
| Mar 23, 2025
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Welcome, my dear readers to this blog. Imagine a nation where chess was less a hobby and more a national obsession. That was the Soviet Union. While other countries were figuring out disco, the Soviets were building a chess powerhouse. It wasn't j...

Who is the BEST Chess Streamer?

Who is the BEST Chess Streamer?

AaravRoy_25
| Mar 17, 2025
| 1,551
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Welcome, my dear readers, to this blog. I am sure you must follow chess on YouTube, Instagram, etc. In the vast and ever-expanding universe of online entertainment, a strange phenomenon has taken hold: chess streaming. Because in the confused wo...

Chess Comedy Central: Funny Chess Stories- Episode 1

Chess Comedy Central: Funny Chess Stories- Episode 1

AaravRoy_25
| Mar 5, 2025
| 726
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Welcome, my dear readers. Before we start, I want to ask you a question? Have you ever been in a situation where chess became a comedy? Have you ever dealt with the problems of lags and mis-clicks during a game? Or has chess ever saved you from a ...

The Magician of Riga: Mikhail Tal's Daring Legacy

The Magician of Riga: Mikhail Tal's Daring Legacy

AaravRoy_25
| Feb 27, 2025
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Mikhail Tal: The Magician of Riga Hello , my dear readers , today this blog is about one of the most noted players in the history of chess , Mikhail Nekhemyevich Tal .This is the first blog of the series where we will discuss about the great pla...

e4 VS d4 : The Ultimate Battle

e4 VS d4 : The Ultimate Battle

AaravRoy_25
| Feb 26, 2025
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The opening moves of a chess game are akin to the first brushstrokes on a canvas, setting the stage for the entire composition. Among the myriad possibilities, 1.e4 and 1.d4 stand as the two dominant forces, each embodying a distinct philosophy an...

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