Benefits of Chess: How CircleChess Builds Calm, Composed Players
I’ve always felt that the biggest truths don’t hide in complicated places. They sit right in front of us, in the middle of everyday mess. You notice it not when everything is calm, but when the heat is at its peak—stuck in traffic, facing a suffocating deadline, or handling one of life’s sudden curveballs. In […]
How CircleChess Is Transforming the Way We Play Chess Through Online Communities
Introduction: Chess is one of the oldest strategy games in history, tracing its roots back over 1,500 years to ancient India, where it began as Chaturanga. From there, it travelled through Persia, eventually reaching Europe and gradually evolving into the modern game we play today. For centuries, chess has graced palaces, homes, and coffee houses—two […]
“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. This Ingredient of […]
CircleChess Sets New Benchmark with ₹5 Lakh Prize Pool in Successfully Organized FIDE-Rated Global Star Offline Cup
CircleChess successfully hosted its second FIDE-Rated tournament in Bangalore at the same venue, bringing together passionate players for some exciting chess battles. In the rapid section, Siddhanth Poonja took first place, while Lokesh impressed everyone by winning the blitz category. The total prize pool was ₹5 Lakh, with top prizes awarded to the best three […]
Upcoming World Chess Tournaments 2025: International Schedule, Top Events & How to Watch
Stay updated with the most anticipated international chess tournaments in 2025. Discover dates, locations, formats, top players, and tips for following the Upcoming World Chess action live from India and worldwide. Introduction Searching for the top chess tournaments in 2025? Whether you’re a fan, player, or journalist, this guide covers major FIDE events, open […]
India’s Golden Girl: Divya Deshmukh Lifts World Cup & Becomes Grandmaster at 19
19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman ever to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup. In a dramatic final, she defeated India’s first female Grandmaster, Koneru Humpy, in the tiebreaks. With this win, Divya is also awarded the Grandmaster title – making it a double celebration. The World Cup, which brings together the […]
FIDE WORLD CUP 2025 TO BE HOSTED IN INDIA
With a super wave of young prodigies, historic team triumphs, and a passionate fan base, India is set to host the FIDE World Cup 2025 this year from 30th October to 27th November. More than just a venue, India today is the heartbeat of world chess, and fans are already super excited now! The exact […]
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 six Women’s Grand Prix tournaments, with each player participating in three out of the six events. Each WGP tournament features ten players and is played […]
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 set the tone – learn key principles, pawn structures, and how to punish opponents who wing it. (Spoiler: Most do.) 2. Thinking Like a Grandmaster […]
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 all-time record belongs to Magnus Carlsen, who hit an incredible 2882 Elo in 2014 – the highest any human has ever achieved. Even today, he remains the […]
