FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026
Follow the FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 live from Hong Kong. Catch up on the full schedule, participating teams, prize fund and complete format guide.
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Tips, stories & news for chess parents
X-Ray Attack Chess: Types, Examples & How to Use It
Learn what an x-ray attack in chess is, how it works, its two types, and how to spot it on the board. Includes examples, common mistakes.
Why Ages 4 to 10 Are the Perfect Window to Start Chess
The cognitive science behind early chess training — and how the right start shapes the way your child thinks for life.
Group Chess Classes vs. One-on-One: What Helps Kids Learn Faster?
Group classes or private chess coaching? Research from FIDE, Chess.com, and three peer-reviewed studies helps parents choose the right format for their child.
UzChess Cup 2026: Standings, Champions & Tournament History
Follow the UzChess Cup 2026 live from Tashkent. Catch up on current standings, past champions, and the full history of one of the most exciting classical chess tournaments on the FIDE circuit.
Threefold Repetition in Chess: Complete Rule Guide (2026)
What is threefold repetition in chess? Learn the rule, exact conditions, how to claim a draw, and when to use it strategically. Expert guide.
What is Zugzwang in Chess - The Beginner's Guide
Zugzwang in chess forces your opponent into a losing move. Learn the meaning, key concepts, famous examples, and how to use it to win more endgames.
Chess Notations: How to Read & Write Moves
Learn chess notation from scratch. Covers algebraic chess notation, board coordinates, special moves, PGN, and a quick cheat sheet for beginners.
Zwischenzug in Chess: Definition, Tactics & Examples
Discover how a calculated Zwischenzug in chess turns simple exchanges into winning tactics. Learn to spot intermediate checks, forks, and quiet threats.
What is Battery in Chess? Complete Guide and Formations
What is battery in chess? Master this key tactical formation. Learn how to build a battery in chess to dominate open diagonals and win more games easily.
Deflection in Chess: How to Force Defenders Off Their Posts
Learn what is deflection in chess and how to use this powerful tactic to force enemy defenders away, win material, and deliver quick checkmates.
How Pragg Pulled Off the Ultimate Comeback to Win Norway Chess 2026
Read how 20 year old Indian GM Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess 2026 title in Oslo, defeating Magnus Carlsen twice to secure a historic comeback.