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Deputy Svischev on stripping Fedoseyev of his Master of Sports title
State Duma Deputy Svishchev on Stripping Fedoseev of the Russian Master of Sports Title: “This Is a Logical Decision” A Story That Went Beyond Sport The decision to strip chess player Vladimir Fedoseev of the title of Master of Sports of Russia sparked a wide public response—not only within the chess community, but also in […]
Read articleSergey Karyakin: The Flag Question and a Possible Return
Sergey Karjakin: Why the Question of the Flag Has Once Again Become Central in World Chess Introduction: A Phrase That Resonated Louder Than Ratings “If I had known that it would now be possible to compete under my own flag, I would already be registered for the upcoming World Blitz Championship,” — this statement by […]
Read articleWhy was Fedoseyev stripped of his Master of Sports title?
A Chess Player Under a Neutral Flag: Why Vladimir Fedoseev Was Stripped of the Russian Master of Sports Title A Decision That Sparked Public Debate A heated discussion has erupted within the Russian chess community following the news that Vladimir Fedoseev, who now represents Slovenia, has been stripped of the title of Master of Sports […]
Read articleFIDE will appeal to the IOC regarding the admission of Russian chess players.
The results of both votes are valid”: FIDE to consult the IOC on the participation of Russian players A compromise that settled nothing The phrase “following the discussion, it was decided that the results of both votes are valid” sounds like an attempt to draw a line under the issue. In reality, it became only […]
Read articleFIDE General Assembly and the admission of Russians to tournaments
The FIDE General Assembly Supported Both Full and Partial Admission of Russian Players. Why There Is Still No Final Decision A Step Forward Without a Final Full Stop The decision of the FIDE General Assembly became an important signal for the entire chess world. The International Chess Federation supported two possible scenarios for admitting Russian […]
Read articleThe 50/50 rule in chess
What Is the 50–50 Rule in Chess? Why Even a Winning Game Can Still Be Drawn You can defend perfectly, deprive your opponent of active plans, and methodically steer the game toward a draw — and still fail to get the desired result. In chess, there is a rule that directly affects the outcome of […]
Read articleThe 40–40–20 rule in chess
What Is the 40–40–20 Rule in Chess and Why Even Grandmasters Use It Why Time Matters More Than You Think Even a perfect position can be ruined by a single factor — time. Many chess players spend hours studying openings and tactics, yet keep losing games because of time trouble and chaotic decisions. To avoid […]
Read articleFreestyle Chess. Stage 5: Carlsen lost to Aronian.
Freestyle Chess, Stage 5: Carlsen Falls to Aronian in the Final — How the Legend Lost to the New Master of Chaos A Final That Surprised Everyone The fifth stage of Freestyle Chess in South Africa ended with a final millions were waiting for: Magnus Carlsen versus Levon Aronian. Two geniuses, two opposite philosophies, and […]
Read articleFIDE recommends allowing Russian chess players to compete
The FIDE Council Recommends Allowing Russian Chess Players to Compete in Team Events Under Neutral Status: What This Means for World Chess A Decision That Could Shift the Balance of Power The global chess community is once again discussing Russia. The FIDE Council has recommended allowing Russian chess players to compete in team tournaments, but […]
Read articleWhy Zoomers Think Differently – Mikhail Degtyarev
Mikhail Degtyarev: Why Zoomers Really Think Differently — and What It Means for the Future The Generation That Is Overtaking Us “Zoomers are better than us, that’s for sure,” — with this remark, Mikhail Degtyarev hit the nail on the head, voicing a thought many feel but are not always ready to admit. Generation Z […]
Read article14-year-old Erdoğmuş breaks Carlsen’s record
14-year-old Erdogmus to Enter the World Top 50: How the Young Turk Broke Carlsen’s Record A New Hero of the Global Chess Scene World chess is undergoing a generational shift. While seasoned grandmasters continue to battle in elite events, a new superstar is rapidly emerging on the horizon. The 14-year-old Turkish prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus […]
Read articleFreestyle Chess. Stage 5: Carlsen vs. Aronian
Freestyle Chess, Stage 5: Carlsen to face Aronian in the final — a duel that promises to be historic 🎯 Introduction: The tournament that flipped the format The fifth stage of Freestyle Chess in South Africa became the year’s most ambitious experiment. Free starting positions, no opening theory, and pure creative gameplay — all of […]
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