Viaansh Bhatnagar: The Under-9 Chess Prodigy Taking India by Storm
Meet Viaansh Bhatnagar, a Kingdom of Chess student who won 7+ gold medals, reached India's top 15 U9 rankings, and qualified for SGFI Nationals at just 8 years old.
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FM Arun Kataria
Arun Kataria is a FIDE Master and a Kingdom of Chess student. He represented India at the World Youth Chess Championship in Italy in 2023, took a national medal at the National Juniors Championship, and has been state champion five times across Rajasthan's youth categories. He keeps winning: unbeaten on 8.5/9 at the inaugural LNJ Bhilwara FIDE Rapid in April 2026, unbeaten again on 8.5/9 for the 2025 Katni Rapid Rating Open title, and champion of the 2025 Jaipur Rating Open with 8/9.
Chess Tournaments in China 2026: Full Schedule, Dates, and Venues
Discover every chess tournament in China 2026 - from the Chinese Team Championship to Hubei rating events. Full schedule, dates, venues, and how to participate.
FM Arun Kataria Wins 1st LNJ Bhilwara FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
Kingdom of Chess FM Arun Kataria won the 1st LNJ Bhilwara FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 with 8.5 points from 9 rounds, finishing a clear point ahead.
Kingdom of Chess Students Wins Udaipur District U-9 Chess Title 2026
Kingdom of Chess students swept both U-9 titles at the 2026 Udaipur District Chess Championship. Both went unbeaten. Viaansh scored 5 from 5, Poushita 4 from 4.
How to set up a Chessboard - A Quick & Simple Guide
Learn how to set up a chessboard correctly in under 2 minutes. Master piece placement, the "white on right" rule, and board orientation to start playing today.
Anatoly Karpov: The Chess Champion Who Strangled the World
Learn how Anatoly Karpov became the 12th World Chess Champion, dominated the 1970s and 80s, and built a legacy of 160+ tournament wins.
Best Chess Openings for White: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Looking for the best chess openings for white? Compare every major opening by level, style, and win rate. The only guide you need before choosing your repertoire.
Damiano's Mate: Queen and Pawn Checkmate Explained
Learn Damiano's Mate, the classic queen and pawn checkmate pattern. Discover how it works, when to use it, and common mistakes to avoid.
Blackburne's Mate: How Two Bishops and a Knight Win Fast
Blackburne's mate traps a castled king using two bishops and a knight. Learn the setup, step-by-step execution, key conditions, and common mistakes to avoid.
Anastasia's Mate: Knight and Rook Checkmate on the Edge
Anastasia's Mate traps the king on the h-file using a knight and rook. Learn the 3 conditions, how to set it up, common mistakes, and practice drills to master it.
How to Spot and Execute the Vukovic Mate in Real Games
Learn the Vukovic Mate: a rook-and-knight checkmate pattern that wins on the back rank. See setups, real examples, and common mistakes.
Suffocation Mate: The Smart Knight Checkmate That Traps the King
Learn the Suffocation Mate in chess, where the king is checkmated by a knight while trapped by its own pieces. Discover this classic tactic and win games fast.