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Mexico's first chess Grandmaster, Carlos Torre led a life of genius and eccentricity, becoming a pioneer of the modern game.
"Because of the price, I was worried it would look cheap, but it looks like I spent some big money on it," — a reviewer ...
One of the turning points in the game came when Gukesh made a huge blunder on move 46. Instead of a more accurate rook check (46…Rg2+), the Indian opted for a check with his queen (46…Qh6+).
Duolingo chess lessons aim to be friendly to beginners I spoke with a Duolingo rep about the upcoming lessons. He said the company wants to continue expanding what people can learn through the app ...
From playing on local boards to global glory, Maidenhead Chess Club’s Matthew Wadsworth is set to receive the highest honour that can be bestowed on a player in the game - the title of Grandmaster.
An internally displaced person (IDP) at Malkohi camp in Yola, Mary Zira, has won a silver medal at the prestigious Chess and Community Tournament in the United States with a cash price of $100.
History was made on the small island of Sentosa in Singapore on Thursday (December 12, 2024), as D. Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion ever after defeating Ding Liren of China in the ...
The King cannot capture the Rook, because your Silver General is protecting it in turn. The King has no possible moves, and none of your opponent’s other pieces can prevent the attack.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Weissenhaus Highlights: D Gukesh fights back from the brink of a defeat to hold Alireza Firouzja to a 91-move draw in Game 1 of the seventh-place playoff. Home ...
Going into Norway Chess 2025, Lei Tingjie is in good form. The Chinese Grandmaster recently clinched silver at the recently concluded World Blitz Championship 2024. It was a closely-fought affair ...