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The Top 10 Chess Games of 2024

The Top 10 Chess Games of 2024

GM GMRafpig
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2024 was full of great games. We had it all: surprising opening ideas, unusual tactical themes, unexpected defensive resources, devastating attacks. I had the pleasure of dedicating many hours during the past year to an in-depth analysis of the be...

Gukesh And The Greatest Chess Prodigies Of All Time

Gukesh And The Greatest Chess Prodigies Of All Time

NM CoachJKane
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GM Gukesh Dommaraju recently became the youngest ever undisputed classical chess world champion, at just 18 years old. He joins a long line of amazing chess prodigies dating back more than a century. You may have seen this famous photo of a young ...

2024 Year In Review

2024 Year In Review

TarjeiJS
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Which players stood out in 2024? Who delivered the best performances, played the most games, or gained the most rating points? Which events captured chess fans worldwide, and what moments dominated the headlines and on social media? It's time to r...

NM Robert Ramirez's Beginner Study Guide (600-1000 Elo)

NM Robert Ramirez's Beginner Study Guide (600-1000 Elo)

NM RobRam
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Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from NM Robert Ramirez as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals, and join the official Improvers club! ...

How to Beat Your First Chess Bot

How to Beat Your First Chess Bot

NM Fischwitsch
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Are you ready to rage against the machine and score your first win against a Chess.com Beginner bot? We're going to break down a winning game plan against bots in the 250 to 700 rating range. Get ready to plant a flag or two in the mountain, hop t...

Can You Solve Our 2024 Holiday Puzzler?

Can You Solve Our 2024 Holiday Puzzler?

Pete
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Your favorite annual chess quiz tradition is back for the 2024 holidays. Play the puzzler by clicking here.  Enjoy this year's quiz, and see if you can win one of our prizes for a top score! Rules: All ties will be resolved by ...

How Tigran Petrosian Managed To Stop Chess Time

How Tigran Petrosian Managed To Stop Chess Time

GM Gserper
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As we start our journey in the magical world called chess, one of the very first things we learn is the ultimate importance of time. "Each move should have a purpose," "Don't waste time," and "Develop your pieces as quickly as possible." These and...

The CCT Finals: What The Numbers Say

The CCT Finals: What The Numbers Say

NM CoachJKane
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While the chess world is distracted by the FIDE World Championship, the Champions Chess Tour Finals are fast approaching. The in-person finals run from December 17th until 21st in Oslo, Norway. It's a fitting location, as the defending champion is...

New Release For Prize Events: Chess.com Proctor

New Release For Prize Events: Chess.com Proctor

CHESScom
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Chess.com invests millions of dollars each year in competitive events with prizes. To ensure Fair Play standards are met and that we protect the integrity of the game, all prize events will ultimately require the use of a separate program to play....

New Champions On Their Way Ahead Of 2025

New Champions On Their Way Ahead Of 2025

CHESScom
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The end of the year is always a busy time, and Chess.com along with the rest of the chess world are not exempt. Right now there is an ongoing world championship, and everyone from content to Chessable is getting in on the fun. Soon, there will be ...

What Your Favorite Chess Piece Says About You

What Your Favorite Chess Piece Says About You

WCM lularobs
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Let me set the scene. You meet somebody new. The topic of hobbies comes up. You tell them you're a chess player. Suddenly, you're met with a deep, unsettling feeling... regret. You know it all too well. You and I both know what's coming. The Inevi...

How Grandmasters Play Chess

How Grandmasters Play Chess

GM Gserper
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In his book The Game Of Chess, Siegbert Tarrasch, one of the greatest players of his time, famously said: "It is not enough to be a good player, you must also play well." Indeed, all great tournament results, ratings, and titles boil down to a sim...

Gold Medalist Shares His Top Coaching Game

Gold Medalist Shares His Top Coaching Game

NathanielGreen
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GM Srinath Narayanan is one of Chess.com's most impressive and accomplished Coaches of the Month yet. Most recently, Srinath made headlines as the captain of India's team at the 2024 Chess Olympiad that scored an amazing 21/22 to win gold! Srinath...