Famous Games12 min read
The 10 Greatest Chess Games Ever Played
From the Immortal Game to Kasparov vs Topalov, discover the most brilliant chess games in history.
Chess Blog
Articles, guides, and deep dives into the history of the royal game.
Technology10 min read
How Chess AI Changed the Game Forever
From Deep Blue to Stockfish and AlphaZero, how artificial intelligence transformed chess.
Players15 min read
Bobby Fischer: A Complete Guide to the Genius and Controversy
The life, games, and legacy of the most enigmatic world champion in chess history.
Openings8 min read
Best Chess Openings for Beginners in 2026
Start your chess journey right with these proven openings for White and Black.
Women's Chess11 min read
The History of Women in Chess: From Vera Menchik to Today
How women have shaped chess history, from the first Women's World Champion to the modern era.
World Championship14 min read
World Chess Championship: Complete Timeline (1886–2026)
Every World Chess Championship match explained, from Steinitz to Gukesh.
Players13 min read
Kasparov vs Karpov: The Greatest Rivalry in Chess
The epic five-match saga between two legends that defined an era of chess.
Players11 min read
Magnus Carlsen: Legacy of the Highest-Rated Player Ever
Analyzing the career and impact of the man who reached 2882 Elo.
History9 min read
Where Did Chess Originate? The Journey from India to Europe
Tracing chess from its roots in Gupta India through Persia, the Islamic world, and into Europe.
Culture6 min read
50 Famous Chess Quotes That Will Inspire You
The most memorable quotes from world champions, grandmasters, and chess lovers throughout history.
Fundamentals7 min read
Chess Notation Explained: From Descriptive to Algebraic
How chess notation evolved and how to read and write algebraic notation.
Players10 min read
Gukesh Dommaraju: The Youngest World Champion in History
How an 18-year-old from India captured the most prestigious title in chess.
History12 min read
The Soviet Chess Machine: How the USSR Dominated Chess
Inside the system that produced Botvinnik, Tal, Karpov, Kasparov and many more.
Variants8 min read
10 Chess Variants Worth Playing in 2026
From Chess960 to Bughouse, explore the most fun and challenging chess variants.
Improvement9 min read
How to Study Classic Chess Games (And Improve Fast)
A practical guide to analyzing master games for maximum improvement.
Endgames10 min read
The Deepest Chess Endgames Ever Analyzed
From tablebases to famous studies, the endgames that push the limits of human and machine.
History11 min read
Chess as a Cold War Battlefield
How the USA vs USSR rivalry played out on the 64 squares, from Budapest to Reykjavik.
Women's Chess10 min read
Judit Polgár: The Strongest Female Player in History
How one woman shattered every barrier in chess and reached the Top 10 in the world.
Tournaments11 min read
Chess Olympiad: A Complete History from 1927 to Today
The story of the biggest team event in chess, with dramatic moments and legendary performances.
Culture7 min read
The Most Expensive and Beautiful Chess Sets in the World
From jewel-encrusted boards to historical artifacts, the chess sets worth millions.
Culture9 min read
Chess in Movies, TV, and Music: A Cultural History
From The Queen's Gambit to Searching for Bobby Fischer, how chess permeates pop culture.
Fundamentals8 min read
The FIDE Rating System Explained: How Chess Ratings Work
Everything you need to know about Elo ratings, performance ratings, and title norms.
Players10 min read
The Greatest Chess Prodigies in History
From Capablanca to Gukesh, the players who shocked the chess world at impossibly young ages.
History8 min read
The Evolution of Chess Pieces: From Chaturanga to Staunton
How the design and movement of chess pieces changed over 1,500 years.