Viswanathan Anand: India’s First Chess Grandmaster
Viswanathan Anand, often called the “Tiger of Madras”, is one of the most influential figures in modern chess. Known for his speed, versatility, and sportsmanship, …
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 …
Magnus Carlsen: The G.O.A.T. of Chess
Magnus Carlsen is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. With a universal playing style, record-breaking achievements, and a global …
Vladimir Kramnik: The Strategist Who Unified the Chess World
From patient positional play to iron-clad defensive skills, Vladimir Kramnik redefined modern chess. Best known for dethroning Garry Kasparov in 2000, he combined deep strategic …
Bobby Fischer: The Perfectionist Who Redefined Chess
Bobby Fischer was the genius who stood alone against the Soviet chess machine by becoming the 11th world chess champion. He was a perfectionist whose …
Mikhail Botvinnik: The Father of Soviet Chess
Mikhail Botvinnik is not only the 5th world chess champion but also as the Father of Soviet Chess. His disciplined approach and scientific preparation influenced …
Max Euwe: The Amateur Champion
Max Euwe isn’t the most celebrated world chess champion. But he was, without doubt, one of the most interesting, as he was not a professional …
Alexander Alekhine: First Super Grandmaster
Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946) was the 4th world chess champion. He combined classical foundations with the daring new ideas of the Hypermodern movement. Rising to prominence …
World Correspondence Chess Championship (WCCC)
The World Correspondence Chess Championship (WCCC) is a competition that brings together some of the most patient chess players from around the globe. Unlike over-the-board …
World Correspondence Chess Championship
The World Correspondence Chess Championship (WCCC) is a competition that brings together some of the most patient players from around the globe. Unlike over-the-board chess, …
Cheating Scandals in Chess: Controversies that Haunt the Game
Chess has a storied reputation as a game of intellect and integrity, but it’s not immune to cheating scandals and controversy. Over the years, the …
When is World Chess Day?
World Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20th. It is a global event dedicated to one of the most ancient, intellectually stimulating games known …
Why is the International Chess Federation called FIDE?
Chess has a global following, and at the heart of this worldwide chess community is FIDE. It is the organization that governs international chess competitions. …
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