In a recent post, R. B. Ramesh shared 31 thoughtful suggestions for students and coaches during training sessions. From concentration and independent thinking to note-taking and stamina, the ideas reflect what serious learning truly looks like. Many of these habits go beyond chess and help shape better learners and individuals. Read the full article and […]
Javokhir Sindarov defeated former sole leader Vincent Keymer in round seven of the Super Chess Classic Romania, allowing Fabiano Caruana and Jorden van Foreest to join Keymer in first place. Sindarov’s win was his first since his Candidates Tournament triumph, while Caruana beat defending champion Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Van Foreest received a forfeit win following […]
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It has gained 40 Elo points, and now stands at 3,620 Elo. It can show you the best moves, the most promising lines. But it concentrates on teaching. It will play practice games against you, at your level of play, and imitate the style of famous players if you wish. It has AI-supported training with […]
Fabiano Caruana defeated Alireza Firouzja in their postponed round-four game at the Super Chess Classic Romania, played on the tournament’s free day after being rescheduled. Firouzja, recovering from an ankle injury, again played from a bed in the hotel. Caruana gained a clear edge in a sharp Slav Defence and converted after Firouzja made a […]
All five games were drawn in round five of the Super Chess Classic Romania, but the day included an unusual episode as Alireza Firouzja faced Javokhir Sindarov while lying on a bed in a hotel room due to an ankle injury. Sindarov obtained a clear advantage, but Firouzja defended successfully. Elsewhere, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Bogdan-Daniel Deac […]
Aram Hakobyan speaks about his journey from a passionate chess obsessed child in Armenia to becoming a world under 12 champion, studying at Webster University in the United States, and eventually returning home to continue pursuing professional chess. He reflects on the importance of passion over pressure, explains how mentors like Levon Aronian shaped his […]
Vincent Keymer took the sole lead at the Super Chess Classic Romania in Bucharest after defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in round four, while the other completed games were drawn. Fabiano Caruana v. Alireza Firouzja was postponed after Firouzja was unable to play for medical reasons. Keymer now stands half a point ahead of the field, though […]
You want to analyse a position without having to enter all the moves first? No problem: with ChessBase´26, the position is quickly displayed on the board and you can analyse it with or without an engine, or import other game positions using FEN code. Learn how to use the “Position Setup” menu to start immediately […]
The London System is no longer a fringe opening on the margins of chess theory, but has developed into a serious and widely tested weapon — an assessment recently confirmed by Magnus Carlsen in an interview. Against this backdrop, Mihail Marin presents an approach that confronts London players with concrete problems at an early stage […]