The 2 Most Popular Chess Openings by White and the Best Counters
by In the world of chess, opening theory plays a critical role in shaping the course of the game. White has several powerful opening choices, but …
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Cognitive Bias and Decision-Making in Tricky Chess Situations
Chess is often seen as a game of pure logic, but even the best players fall prey to cognitive biases—psychological tendencies that can cloud judgment …
Top 100 chess players in the world as per FIDE (February 2025)
# Player Name Federation / Country Rating 1 Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2833 2 Caruana, Fabiano USA 2803 3 Nakamura, Hikaru USA 2802 4 Erigaisi Arjun …
Top 100 Chess Ranking India Male (FIDE, February 2025)
Rank Player Name Title Rating B-Year 1 Erigaisi Arjun GM 2801 2003 2 Gukesh D GM 2777 2006 3 Anand, Viswanathan GM 2750 1969 4 …
Abhijit Kunte: A Pillar of Indian Chess
Abhijit Kunte, one of India’s most accomplished chess players, has been a significant figure in the country’s chess history. Born on March 3, 1977, in …
Top 100 Chess Players In The World January 2025
Sr No Name Federation Ratings 1 Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2831 2 Caruana, Fabiano USA 2803 3 Nakamura, Hikaru USA 2802 4 Erigaisi Arjun IND 2801 …
Indian National sports awards for chess 2024
Chess awareness in India is surging, fueled by global successes of players like D Gukesh, Viswanathan Anand, Arjun Erigaisi, Koneru Humpy and Praggnanandhaa among others. …
How D Gukesh won the World Chess Championship 2024
Gukesh is the youngest ever World Chess Champion and second from India after Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh Dommaraju won the 2024 World Chess Championship, becoming the …
The Importance of Gut Feeling in Chess Decision-Making
Chess is often viewed as a game of pure logic and calculation, but the role of intuition—often referred to as “gut feeling”—is undeniable. Many of …
The Key Role of Seconds in World Chess Championships
In the high-stakes world of chess championships, where every move is scrutinized and the margin for error is razor-thin, the role of seconds—trusted aides to …