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Former CAS judge Michael Geistlinger
Former CAS Judge, Austrian Lawyer Michael Geistlinger, Joins the Russian Sports Arbitration Chamber An unexpected appointment that caught the attention of the global sports community Russia’s sports arbitration system is undergoing a period of transformation — and against this backdrop, the news that former CAS arbitrator and Austrian lawyer Michael Geistlinger has joined the Russian […]
Read articleMagnus Carlsen: Dominance in Rapid and Blitz
Magnus Carlsen: Still Dominating Rapid Chess, Stepping Away from the Classical Title, and Searching for New Formats Introduction: The Carlsen Era Continues — but in a New Form For more than a decade, Magnus Carlsen has remained the symbol of modern chess. His name has become synonymous with flawless technique, unshakable confidence, and the ability […]
Read articleThe Russian women’s team won the World Team Championships.
Team Tournaments: The Russian Women’s National Team Triumphantly Returned, Winning the World Team Championship When a team returns to major sports after a long break, all eyes are on them. People expect either a loud failure or an equally loud success. The Russian women’s national chess team chose the second option — and did it […]
Read articleChildren’s checkmate in chess
Scholar’s Mate: How the Fastest Checkmate Works and Why You Should Know It There is one checkmate in chess that almost every beginner knows — yet even players with a few months of experience still fall for it. It’s called the Scholar’s Mate: quick, simple, and often unexpected. Just four moves — and the opponent’s […]
Read articleHow to become a winner in chess
How to Become a Winner in Chess: The Journey That Begins with the First Move Everyone who sits down at the chessboard dreams of one thing — to win. But why do some players achieve this consistently, while others stay stuck for years? It’s not just about talent or the number of games played. A […]
Read articleHow to predict your opponent’s moves?
How to Calculate Moves Ahead and Predict Your Opponent: The Art of Staying One Step Ahead In chess, the winner is not the one who makes the most beautiful moves, but the one who best understands the future of the position. The ability to look 2–5 moves ahead and accurately anticipate your opponent’s plans is […]
Read articleWorld Rapid and Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha
FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025 Returns to Doha: Everything You Need to Know As the year comes to an end, the chess world holds its breath in anticipation of the fastest and most thrilling event of the season. This December, Doha once again hosts the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship — a […]
Read articleWomen’s Grand Prix 2026–2027: New Rules and Qualifying
Women’s Grand Prix 2026–2027: How the New Qualification Paths Are Shaping the Future of Women’s Chess The Women’s Grand Prix series has always been more than just a set of tournaments — it is a pathway to the Women’s World Championship Match, a showcase for rising talents, and the arena where the strongest female players […]
Read articleKing’s Indian Defense
King’s Indian Defense: A Powerful Opening for Those Who Play for the Win The King’s Indian Defense is one of the most aggressive and strategically rich systems for Black. This is the opening you choose when you want a real fight, not a quiet exchange of pieces. Here collide ideas of attack, central confrontation, and […]
Read articleEnglish beginning
English Opening: A Universal Opening for Those Who Want to Control the Game When people talk about chess openings, most think of e4 or d4. But there is one system that stands apart — flexible, strategic, and incredibly modern. This is the English Opening. This opening does not force rigid plans, does not require insane […]
Read articleQueen’s Gambit
Queen’s Gambit: How to Play and Win with One of the Oldest and Most Reliable Opening Systems The Queen’s Gambit is one of those openings that has survived centuries of theory and still remains relevant at every level: from beginners to world champions. It gives White initiative, central control, and long-term pressure. But to use […]
Read articleCaro–Kann Defense
Caro–Kann Defense: The Most Reliable Opening for Black Loved by Champions The Caro–Kann Defense is one of the most solid and strategically refined openings in chess. Almost every World Champion has played it: Capablanca, Botvinnik, Kasparov, Karpov, Anand, Carlsen. Why? Because the Caro–Kann combines reliability, flexibility, deep strategic ideas, and a minimal number of weaknesses. […]
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