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Is Chess.com Worth It for Serious Chess Improvement in 2026?
Updated January 9, 2026 • 7-minute read Chess enthusiasts, beginner players, and parents keep asking the same question: Is Chess.com worth the investment for serious improvement in 2026? With Chess.com reaching over 150 million accounts and FIDE research showing that guided coaching delivers 167% better rating improvement than self-study alone, it’s worth taking a hard look at whether premium subscriptions actually deliver value. Here’s what matters: Chess.com’s premium features deliver
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My Experience at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune 2025
The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune 2025 is a series of elite tournaments organised by FIDE for Women’s players. As a part of the 2024-2025 cycle, 20 players compete in
How Taking Chess Classes Can Help You in Getting Success?
Want to stop blundering pawns and start playing like a pro? Chess classes are your developing move to success. Here’s how: 1. Mastering the Openings (No, Not Just Memorizing Moves) Good openings
How to Gain or Increase ELO Rating in Chess?
Your Elo rating is your chess report card. Developed by Arpad Elo – a physics professor and strong chess player – the ELO Rating system helps compare players’ strengths. The
How to Find the Best Chess Coach for You?
When choosing a chess coach, the right qualities are essential. Professionalism and Sincerity Over Financial Motivation A great chess coach prioritizes your progress and development over financial gain. Their professionalism
7 Tips to Step Up Your Chess Game And Improve Skills
Learn from Your Mistakes After each game, analyze your moves. Use tools like a chess engine or go through the game with a more experienced player. For example, if you
Swiss Manager: An Excellent Tool, But It’s Time for a Change
Complexity and Learning Curve Swiss Manager, while robust in its capabilities, can be complex and challenging to learn, especially for new organizers and arbiters. The array of features and settings
The Top 5 Chess Sets of 2025
Whether you’re a seasoned grandmaster or a devoted enthusiast, the right chess set can elevate your playing experience. In 2025, the market is flooded with exquisite chess sets catering to
How CircleChess Manager App Simplifies Live Chess Tournament Entry Fee Management?
Seamless payment and registration Participants can register and pay their entry fees through WhatsApp in just three clicks. This eliminates the need to juggle multiple websites and makes the registration
