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April 2021 – Opening Novelties

April was a great month for Chess since the second half of the Candidates Tournament was finally played and ended (this tournament had been stopped some months before because of the pandemic). The strong Russian Grand Master Ian Nepomniatchi won the competition and will be the challenger for the World Championship versus Magnus Carlsen.

In this tournament, there were great games and interesting Opening Novelties, so today we analyze four of these games.

(Opening Novelties #1)

Giri, Anish vs Ding, Liren

[Event “Tournament”]
[Site “?”]
[Date “2021.04.23”]
[Round “11.4”]
[White “Giri, Anish”]
[Black … Read more

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Chess Grandmaster Salary: How Much They Earn?

Chess is a sport like any other, and playing chess is not easy, requires dedication and a lot of effort. This is why people who play chess have great opportunities to work, and if you play chess very well you’re worth gold.

However, how much can you make from playing chess? This is a good question, and, how much money can a regular chess grandmaster earn?

The amount of money you can earn is relative, of course, a chess grandmaster salary is juicy, but it can change incredibly. For example, you can compare how much a grandmaster earns … Read more

03/06/2021 2 Comments

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Is Playing Chess Online Safe?

Playing chess online

Playing chess online is fun, but the communities are not the same, and you can encounter people from all around the world. For parents worried about their children playing online, or people who are not familiar with it, is playing chess online safe?

For some, the question may seem ridiculous, but it actually needs a coherent response, along with an explanation. However, if you think playing online is dangerous you should definitely calm down.

It’s not like the cyber-criminals are chasing you, but it’s true sometimes it needs some precaution, as long as you follow the rules … Read more

22/05/2021 No Comments

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Is Lichess Better Than Chess.com?

What’s the best chess server to play?

There are millions of chess websites on the internet, which one you should use? Undoubtedly, the two favorites websites are chess.com and lichess.org. today, both offering excellent features, and competing to provide the best experience

Is lichess better than chess.com? Both sites have different features, and I think that the websites are not intended for the same public. This is why, which server is best will depend on what the user is looking for.

In reality, many factors come into play, and is hard to say, the comparison isn’t even fair. This post … Read more

22/05/2021 1 Comment

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Should I Play On Lichess or Chess.com

Lichess or chess.com?

We have talked a lot about both sites, chess.com is an incredible platform that offers a lot of content, and lichess.org is not bad either. But which one is the best? Today we will end the discussion.

First of all, we have to mention that this post is not intended to make you abandon or enter one of these platforms. Both have good qualities, you must choose the one you feel better with.

I think these sites are intended for different publics, their nature is different and they have different policies. I must say, which site is … Read more

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Chess Glossary & Chess Terms

Choose the chess term you want to see from the table of contents or chess glossary:

Chess terms and their definitions

Chess is a game that has a vast terminology and “special words” if we could call it that. Every game, culture, or community has its own terms to define the things that form part of its theme.

A whole topic that can be defined with words from something like a special language. At the same time, knowing these words will tell the people around you that you know what you are talking about.

Using the language will make you … Read more

17/05/2021 No Comments

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The Power Of A Chess Academy!

How important is it to be in a chess academy?

Studying in a chess academy is one of the most important experiences of the chess player. Being in a chess club, which is almost the same, can be pretty beneficial to your chess.

Let us state the difference between a chess academy and a chess club before we dive into the topic.

A chess academy is a place where you go to learn everything related to chess, take lessons and assist in classes, like the school. On the other hand, a chess club is a place where you go … Read more

22/04/2021 No Comments

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The USCF Chess Rating Lookup

The USCF

The USCF is the United States Chess Federation, is the institution in charge of representing the U.S. in FIDE. Also, it confirms the team with the responsibility of arranging chess tournaments and competitions.

They have their own ELO rating system for national tournaments, and they grant the National Chess Master title (NM).

This the federation you have to attend if you want to be part of chess competitions and tournaments if you are in the U.S.

The federations are the main organizers of international chess competitions, and also are responsible for selecting the players for these competitions.… Read more

22/04/2021 2 Comments

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How To Choose the Best Chess Forums

Chess forums on the internet

There are many spaces where you can discuss topics relative to chess in all its forms. These websites are forums, the most specialized webs to discuss any topics.

You first need to know, there are many types of forums relative to almost any topic you can think of. And these sites could adapt to what you are looking for or not.

This will depend on your intentions with the forum, ask yourself, what do you want to do in the forum?

You can have a good time, chilling, telling jokes with strangers through the internet, … Read more

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February 2021 – Opening Novelties

Which were the most amazing and interesting Opening Novelties in February 2021? How to understand the new moves these Masters played? That is what we analyze in this post, also highlighting some of the most interesting and instructive moments in those games.

There is even a Novelty from the Best Player in the World, Magnus Carlsen. Enjoy these beautiful Opening Novelties!

Opening Novelties Game #1

Demchenko,Anton (2610) – Frey,Fabian (2106) [B40]

1st FIDE OWCCCC Pools-East 2021 Online (1.13), 19.02.2021

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. g3 Nc6 4. Bg2 Nf6 5. … Read more

22/04/2021 No Comments

April 2021 – Opening Novelties

April 2021 – Opening Novelties

Giri, Anish vs Ding, Liren

Chess Grandmaster Salary: How Much They Earn?

Is Playing Chess Online Safe?

Playing chess online

Is Lichess Better Than Chess.com?

What’s the best chess server to play?

Should I Play On Lichess or Chess.com

Lichess or chess.com?

Chess Glossary & Chess Terms

Chess terms and their definitions

The Power Of A Chess Academy!

How important is it to be in a chess academy?

The USCF Chess Rating Lookup

The USCF

How To Choose the Best Chess Forums

Chess forums on the internet

February 2021 – Opening Novelties

February 2021 – Opening Novelties

Opening Novelties Game #1

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