Sindarov & Vaishali won the 2026 FIDE Candidates
Key Highlights Javokhir Sindarov wins the 2026 FIDE Candidates with 10.0/14 – the highest score ever in the modern format Sindarov finished undefeated across all 14 rounds with 6 wins and 8 draws Vaishali Rameshbabu wins the Women’s Candidates with 8.5/14 – entering as the lowest-rated player in the field Vaishali will challenge Women’s World […]
Best Chess Academies in Boston in 2026
Boston is a city that loves smart kids. The same families who take their children to the Museum of Science or weekend chess circles at the Boston Athenaeum are now asking a new question: where does my child go to actually learn chess well? This guide covers the best chess academies and clubs in Boston […]
What Is Kill Box Mate? How to Trap King with Queen and Rook
The kill box mate is one of the most satisfying checkmate patterns to execute. A queen and rook work as a unit to create a tight 3×3 “box” around the enemy king, leaving it with nowhere to run. The rook lands the final blow while the queen does the heavy lifting of sealing the escape […]
Best Chess Academies in Denver in 2026
Denver families already spend weekends at City Park, the Denver Zoo, and the Museum of Nature and Science. Now more of them are asking a different question: where does my child go to actually get good at chess? This guide covers the best chess academies and clubs in Denver in 2026, broken down by what […]
