Chess Opening Principles: 7 Rules That Every Beginner Must Know
Every strong chess player starts the same way: by internalizing chess opening principles. These are the foundational rules that guide your first 10 to 15 moves. They tell you where to put your pieces, how to keep your king safe, and how to avoid giving your opponent a free advantage before the real game even […]
Can Aarit Kapil Become India’s Youngest International Master?
Now opens with the question “Can Aarit Kapil become India’s youngest International Master?” and immediately answers it. The last sentence “Two more norms and 96 rating points stand between him and chess history” creates a clear hook that makes readers want to keep reading. A 10-year-old from New Delhi just secured his first International Master […]
Who is Wesley So? Chess Biography, Rating, and Career
Quick Facts: Full name: Wesley Barbossa So. Born October 9, 1993, in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines Represents the United States. Became a US citizen in February 2021 FIDE Classical rating of 2754, World No. 7 as of April 2026 Blitz rating of 2798, World No. 3 in blitz globally Became a Grandmaster at 14 years, 1 […]
Chess Results Tamil Nadu: Kridhay A Wins Under-7 State Championship 2026
Kridhay A (FIDE 1492) has won the 38th Tamil Nadu State Under-07 Open Chess Championship 2026, finishing on 8 points from 9 rounds to claim top place in one of the state’s premier junior chess tournaments. The latest chess results from Tamil Nadu confirm Kridhay finished a decisive half-point ahead of three players who shared […]
