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“The Secret Ingredient of Every World Champion (And It’s Not What You Think)”
“Every chessboard is the same. The champions are not.” Watch a world chess champion long enough and you start to suspect they’re not playing the same game as the rest of us. Same 64 squares, same knight’s L, same ticking clock — but somehow, they’re moving in a dimension we can’t see. And what lets them live there?Not memory. Not calculation. Something stranger, slipperier. Originality!A style that’s their own. A
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How to Become an Arbiter in Chess in India – Training and Examination Process
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
What is My ELO Rating in Chess? Here’s How You Can Find Out in 6 Ways
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
How to Prepare for Chess Tournaments: Insights from GM R.B. Ramesh
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
Raising a World Champion: The Journey of Gukesh D by Dr. Rajinikanth, Gukesh’s Father
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
Beyond the Board: A Deep Dive into Gukesh’s Journey to Becoming World Champion
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,
A Beginner’s Guide to Chess Pieces: Names, Positions, and Movements
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,
Why Some Chess Kids Succeed While Others Struggle: Insights from Elite Coaches
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
The Captivating History of Chess: A 1,500-Year Journey of Strategy and Brilliance
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
