It’s been an exciting 7 days at BoltChess! This NEW platform connects chess players with titled players for Training Games! In just 7 days, we’ve seen interesting matches, great new features, and a growing community of chess enthusiast...
What's the best way to get better at games like chess? The usual answers seem too obvious. Practice, solve problems, complete courses. But someone who really wants to improve has already tried these things. Does the answer consist of finding the r...
The chess world is celebrating the wedding of GM Magnus Carlsen and Ella Victoria Malone on January 4, 2025. We all know Carlsen, but we know little about his bride. Who is she? Here’s what you need to know: Who Is Ella Victoria Malone? ...
In the final round of the World Blitz Championships, GM Daniel Naroditsky, one of the most popular chess streamers, had worked his way up the table into contention for the prestigious Knockout phase of the event. As you can see, his tiebreak is ...
The heralding of a new year is an incredible time for reflection, both on the past and the future. We thought we'd ring in 2025 by sharing our resolutions for Chess.com this year. It's always hard to predict what will happen, and we're sure ther...
In chess, a decoy is a tactic that lures an enemy man off its square and away from its defensive role. Typically this means away from a square on which it defends another piece or threat. The tactic is also called a deflection. Usually the piece i...
Interview with Megan Lee “I think that chess is beautiful . It has helped me connect with many of the most important people in my life. I can't imagine my life without my friends and the game of chess .” Megan Lee...
The first event of the CCC24 series is the Blitz event. Rapid and Bullet will follow after, as well as a Classical Cup #4 between the Rapid and Bullet events. CCC is always looking to include more engines that are interesting, or whose authors a...
Afternoon everyone. Welcome to 2025. I hope it is a good year for you all. So, Wilhelm ( Wolf' William) Steinitz the annotator. IMHO he basically invented the art of annotating chess games ( other opinions are available!) His column in 'The Fiel...
Effective January 2, 2025, we’re making two changes to our offerings on Chessable. Here’s what’s new: 1. Chessable PRO’s discount now stacks with other discounts You probably a...
Most players start their chess journey with tactics (learning forks, pins, to win material or deliver checkmate) However, many hit a plateau as games become more complex. The next step is to improve positional play by understanding pawn structures...
Hi Everyone, My name is Judit Sztaray, living in California. I'm a National Tournament Director (US Chess rank), and an International Arbiter (FIDE rank, just received my Category C). I have decided to document my journey as chess arbiter and ...
Hello, Chess.com friends!For today's post, I'll share with you two games I played today on Chess.com, where I achieved a 95+% CAPS (engine accuracy) score in bullet games against a nearly 2500-rated opponent!While I don't work on my own game anymo...
We are thrilled to announce a significant change to the rewards system for the Balkan League! After careful consideration and with the support of the Chess.com staff, we are introducing new prizes that will bring even more excitement to the compet...
“The Rebel Queen unfolds like a championship chess match. Susan Polgar’s story opens with fascinating details that keep the audience guessing.Then the story develops into an intricate middle game which reveal allies, enemies an...
It was the 15th of October, 2024. I returned home after attending my academic classes around 3:15 pm local time. I had my lunch, watched some national news on the TV, and then laid down on the bed, in the hunt of accomplishing an afternoon power n...
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In this post, I'll share with you the sixteen openings I'm most excited about playing in 2025. For the selection, I focused on systems that I haven't played relatively as often as shown in the databases, and also openings with several fresh i...
Hey everyone! Today, we're digging into one of the more talked-about current events in the chess world: The Magnus Carlsen Jeans Controversy. I know my blog typically focuses on other streamers and chess experiences, but with how many of y...
The beauty of a move lies not in its appearance but in the thought behind it. Aron Nimzowitsch. Welcome everybody, to a special year end review of the Top 5 Blitz 'n' Memes of 2024. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blit...
Dear readers, welcome to my last blog in 2024! Phew, this was the first full year of "The Kiwi Hobbit's Blog" on Chess.com. I admit that, in January, I was not sure if I would be able to write two posts a month until the end, but I am lucky to h...
Hey Impressive Chessers! This blog centers around the timeless advice from the legendary Emanuel Lasker, the 2nd World Chess Champion: "When you see a good move, look for a better one." We’re diving into a game that embodies this ...
Are you dreaming of the day you'll finally go head-to-head with a titled chess player? Why wait for a tournament or a stroke of luck? With BoltChess, you don’t have to! Imagine the thrill of challenging Grandmasters, International Ma...
Afternoon everyone, and seasonal greetings to all. Yes, it's been a while. Been having major house renovation work done. . However, now all done and I can get at my library again! Before I forget, I have started posting games over on bluesky if ...
Upon reading that 18 year old Russian GM Murzin had become the World Rapid Champion, I recalled the Titled Tuesday game in which I lost to him after having a great position from the opening. The big problem for me - I was just banging out moves wi...
