Ding Liren

Ding Liren: China’s First World Chess Champion

In the long history of chess, few victories have carried as much symbolic weight as Ding Liren. Rising from China’s growing chess culture, he overcame …

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French Defense Most Underrated

French Defense: Most Underrated Chess Opening for Black

The French Defense is probably the most underrated chess opening for black. But there are many reasons to play it. It’s very solid and avoids …

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Gukesh Dommaraju 18 World Champ

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18th and Youngest World Chess Champion

2024 is a historic year for Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian chess, and chess in general. At just 18 years old, Gukesh became the 18th World Chess …

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Chess World Champions

The Genius Minds of Chess: The Chess World Champions

The title of world champion in chess is bestowed upon the winner of a highly competitive and rigorous tournament, or in some cases, through a …

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Chinese Immortal

Chinese Immortal: Game of The Year 2017

In this lesson, the “Game of The Year 2017”, features the number one Chinese Grandmaster, Ding Liren. Later this game would be dubbed as the …

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