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In the rich and intricate world of chess, the opening moves set the stage for the entire game. Among the myriad of opening choices, e4 e5 stands out as one of the most classical and time-honored sequences. This double king pawn opening has been employed by legendary grandmasters throughout history and continues to be a… Read: e4 e5: Mastering Classical Chess Openings

A Chess Grandmaster (GM) is the highest title awarded to chess players by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This prestigious title is a symbol of exceptional skill, deep strategic understanding, and a significant dedication to the game. It is a lifelong honor that, once achieved, recognizes a player’s place among the elite in the chess… Read: Chess Grandmaster (GM)

The World Chess Championship is the tournament that determines the best player of the world of this sport. Big names have achieved the highest world recognition and many other excellent players didn’t get the title of best of the bests even though their excellence in this game. Through this article we will cover the history… Read: World Chess Championship History

The World Chess Championship 2024 match for the title will be played by reigning world champion Ding Liren and challenger Gukesh D between November 20 and December 15. The event will take place in Singapore. Ding Liren and Gukesh D will fight for 14 rounds, or the first one to reach 7.5 points. If they… Read: World Chess Championship 2024

In chess, en passant is a special pawn capture that takes place when a pawn moves to a square directly beside an enemy pawn that has just advanced two squares, capturing it as if it had moved only one square (see visual explanation below). We understand if this is confusing to you. Let us explain!