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The Most Common Time Controls And Game Results On Chess.com
Figuring out your preferred "time control," how long each player has to move, is the first step toward playing a chess game. Each time control leads to slightly different decision-making processes for the players...
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WGM Dina Belenkaya's Beginner Intermediate Study Guide (1000-1400 Elo)
Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from WGM Dina Belenkaya as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals,...
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Turning The Tables: How To Survive A Losing Chess Game
Losing is no fun! Unfortunately, all chess players end up in lost positions sometimes. The best ones know how to escape as often as possible and steal draws and wins from busted positions. Here are the techniques...
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Bullet Brawl King Nakamura Returns To Win 55th Title
For the first time since January, GM Hikaru Nakamura took part in and won an edition of Bullet Brawl, keeping his 100% win rate in 2026 intact. The Bullet Brawl king scored 52.5/65 for a total of 172 points, 20...
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Sindarov On Historic 6/7 At Halfway; Wei Yi Grabs 1st Win
GM Javokhir Sindarov has ended the first half of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament with a record 6/7, though GM Anish Giri built a fortress to deny him yet another win. GM Fabiano Caruana remains 1.5 points back...
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CAS Orders Russia To Halt Chess Activity In Occupied Ukraine, Threatens Suspension
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued a major ruling against the Chess Federation of Russia (CFR), ordering it to cease chess activities in occupied Ukrainian territories within 90 days—or face...
