Sweeping, ornate, individual handwriting may be an expression of personality, but when you enter chess games into databases, they are a nuisance. Henrik Schlößner is familiar with this problem but has now discovered a tool that could save a lot of work and nerves when entering games: the chess scanner.
Monthly Archives: March 2025
FIDE has launched the Open Chess Museum, an online platform providing free access to a vast archive of chess history as part of its centenary celebrations. Featuring rare artifacts, historical documents, and personal items from top players, the museum offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of the game. Organised into thematic sections, it includes […]
In this special March edition of the Monthly Dragon, GM Chris Ward takes us on a nostalgic yet deeply instructive journey through two of his own classic games. Rather than focusing solely on cutting-edge theory, Chris highlights the enduring value of tactical motifs, pattern recognition, and sharp attacking ideas — all with the fiery flair […]
Matthias Blübaum became European Champion for the first time in 2022 and has now won the title for the second time – no other player has ever achieved this feat. Frederik Svane ensured a German double triumph: in the last round, he bravely took risks against Daniil Yuffa and secured second place. Like Bluebaum, he […]
Arnold Schönberg’s name is closely associated with the invention of twelve-tone music, but his creative power extended far beyond music. He painted and was an inventor. At the end of February, the Johanneum Eppendorf in Hamburg dedicated an afternoon to the great artist. Schönberg’s invention of ‘coalition chess’ played an important role. | Photo: Anne […]
The European Chess Union (ECU) has announced the launch of an innovative online training platform, ECU HUB, which is aimed at significantly improving chess education and professional development. The new platform serves as a comprehensive digital learning environment, designed to enhance the skills of chess professionals, arbiters, and enthusiasts across Europe and beyond. It represents […]
Anna Muzychuk emerged as the winner of the Cyprus Women’s Grand Prix, securing victory after a tense final round in which all games ended in draws. Tied with Zhu Jiner on 6/9, Muzychuk claimed the title based on tiebreak criteria, while the prize money and Grand Prix points were shared. The tournament concluded with several […]
What’s new at ChessBase? Whether it’s a video course, ChessBase Magazine or databases – there’s always something going on at ChessBase, and we have the right content for everyone. Many new video courses have already been released this month. Find out which ones they are in the following article…
In the video, Dorian Rogozenco introduces the Opening Encyclopedia 2025, highlighting its value for players of all levels. He explains how users can quickly learn new opening ideas—many of which are deeply explained by top-level grandmasters and trainers—making it easy to improve your repertoire with well-analyzed, up-to-date content. The combination of videos, annotated games, and […]
The 2025 American Cup concluded with Hikaru Nakamura and Alice Lee emerging as champions in the open and women’s sections, respectively. Nakamura secured his second title by defeating Fabiano Caruana 1½-½ in the Grand Final, winning the first classical game and drawing the second. Meanwhile, Lee successfully defended her title, overcoming Tatev Abrahamyan in a […]