Viaansh Bhatnagar: The Under-9 Chess Prodigy Taking India by Storm
At an age when most children are still figuring out their favourite sport, Viaansh Bhatnagar from Udaipur, Rajasthan, was already representing his state at national chess championships. He has won gold medals at FIDE rated events across India, captained his school to a state championship, and earned a place among India’s top 15 Under-9 players […]
Does Online Chess Learning Work? What the Research Says
Key Findings A 2022 controlled study found no statistically significant difference in learning outcomes between children who trained online and those who trained in a physical hall. Both groups retained between 67.54% and 86.27% of the material taught. Online chess students actually scored slightly higher on 5 of 15 topics in the same study, though […]
Chess Tournaments in China 2026: Full Schedule, Dates, and Venues
China is one of the world’s most dominant chess nations, and 2026 is shaping up to be a packed year for chess tournaments in China. From the prestigious Chinese Chess Team Championship featuring top-tier grandmasters like Ding Liren to regional rating events in Hubei, Beijing, and Shanghai, the country’s domestic calendar is both deep and […]
