If you’re stuck under 1000 elo, it’s usually because your openings are all over the place. When I first started, I had no plan, I just moved pieces in a way that “felt” right. Then I learned three simple principles that cha...
Hey chess friends! Whether you’re a long time online player or brand new to tournaments, I wanted to share everything I wish I had known before going into my first over-the-board (OTB) tournament. I’m still quite new to competitive c...
Are you curious to see how your favorite chess site compares against the competition? I went incognito and checked out websites - some major, some... very minor. From Chess.com and Lichess to the dark corners of the internet like SparkChess. What ...
Chess is a game that inspires passion, discipline, and creativity. For Kincső Tóth, it’s been a lifelong journey filled with trophies, challenges, and connections. In today's interview, Kincső reflects on her chess beginnings, her vic...
Hey everyone! Today, we're digging into one of the more talked-about current events in the chess world: The Magnus Carlsen Jeans Controversy. I know my blog typically focuses on other streamers and chess experiences, but with how many of y...
Welcome back! Today, we're chatting with Kira, a.k.a. Kiwhiskey. Born in 2006, she is one of the fastest growing chess streamers on Twitch, with an audience dedicated to watching her climb the ranks of chess, starting from scratch. In this article...
In the chess world, elo is not just a metric that shows your skill level. It’s also a status, an ego-boost or killer, and a source of comparison and motivation to keep doing more. No matter how small or big this number is, the person it&rsqu...
Welcome back to the ‘Who is…’ series of interviews with chess streamers, where we try to get to know them both over the board and outside of the chess world. Today, we’re speaking to Solveig, also known as Rookie Redhead, ...
Welcome back to the ‘Who is?’ series, where we interview chess streamers about their chess journey, how they got into streaming, and anything and everything they’re willing to share about their life off-stream and off-board!Today...
Dear readers, welcome back. In this article, I will take you through the journey of my first over-the-board tournament, to give you information on what you might be able to expect from your first tourney! I hope to paint a vivid picture of my expe...
Hello! I’m Tamara, an amateur chess player, Twitch streamer, and traveler. Today, I’m bringing you with me to an informative overview of the Reykjavik Open 2024 chess tournament in Iceland that I had the pleasure of visiting. In this article, you’...
Welcome back to "Who is...?" - where we meet small chess streamers, learn their stories, and go beyond the game. Let's dive in!Today, we're introducing Witty Alien, a CM with a FIDE rating of 2200, more known as the Twitch streamer who first gaine...
Welcome to "Who is...?" - the blog where we meet chess streamers and learn more about them! Join me as we uncover the stories behind their usernames and get to know them beyond just playing chess. We'll chat about their chess beginnings, personal ...
