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Say you’re at a chess tournament. The air is thick with concentration, each player intensely focused on the board. But in the background, there’s an unsung hero keeping everything in

For those just starting out or aiming to climb the ranks, understanding your ELO rating in chess provides insight into your skill level and progress over time. The ELO system

Preparing for a chess tournament is not just about brushing up on opening lines or solving a few tactical puzzles. It is a deeply holistic process – one that encompasses

In the world of chess, we often see young prodigies rise to the limelight, but what’s usually hidden is the enormous effort, sacrifice, and mental resilience it takes to get

In a captivating episode of Beyond the Board, Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna sits down with the newly crowned World Chess Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, to discuss his meteoric rise, the challenges he faced,

Chess is a game of strategy, intellect, and skill, played on an 8×8 checkered board with 32 pieces -16 for each player. Each piece has a unique name, starting position,

Chess is a game that demands not only strategic thinking but also mental resilience and patience. While some young players climb the ranks with remarkable success, others find themselves stuck

As I sit at my chessboard, running my fingers across the smooth surface of a rook, I often wonder about the incredible journey this game has taken. The history of