Chess: The Power Of Zugzwang And Stalemate
Zugzwang is particularly common in endgames due to the fewer pieces left on the board leading to fewer options. It is even common to come across positions of ‘Mutual Zugzwang’: positions where both ...
World Champion Gukesh defeated in battle of Chess’s new wave at Wijk aan Zee
Erigaisi beat Gukesh in the decisive round 13 game after the world champion failed to exchange queens by 18 Qg2 Qf5 19 Qe4 ...
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Kansas City's chess scene is seriously fun. Here's where to start playing and competing
From clubs to tournaments, classes to casual play, you can find chess games for any level of skill around Kansas City.
Praggnanandhaa wins Tata Steel Chess Masters in tie-breakers as Gukesh loses first game as world champion
After losses in Round 13, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa played out a tie-breaker in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, with ...
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India’s Next Move in the U.S.-China Chess Match
The chess match between China and the U.S. is far from over, and India should be perceived as a rook in the middle of the ...
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CHESS CORNER: Chess a slippery business
The English Civil War ended in 1651 when the Royalists lost to the Parliamentarians at the Battle of Worcester. King Charles ...
Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi combine to deny Gukesh Tata Steel chess title on dramatic day in Wijk Aan Zee
It is fitting that a day which started with Gukesh playing against Arjun Erigaisi, ended with Gukesh facing Praggnanandhaa.