I have recently broken the 2000 rating barrier after months of work and dedication, officially marking me as a USCF expert. I crossed 1900 almost 2 years ago, and after a long journey of climbing up a steep hill with many ups and downs, my goal wa...
When you think of an International Master, you likely think of a studious person who spent most of their life learning chess, a vicious convict definitely doesn't come to your mind. However, Norman T. Whitaker is a cosmic exception to this. Althou...
The 58th World Chess Championship is coming up, and the chess world is excited. GM Ian Nepomniachtchi will be facing off against world #2, Ding Liren, in a suspenseful 14-game matchup, leaving all chess fans on the edge of their seats. With unexpe...
All of us have set goals before. Whether it's in chess, or simply in life, having aims to achieve is a much more fun and effective way to improve. On the long treacherous journey of achieving your desires, especially in chess, you'll find that you...
As some of you may know, I recently played in the K-12 Nationals, where I scored a mediocre 5/7. I feel that although this definitely wasn't my best tournament, the experience was too good not to share. Plus, I can certainly learn something from m...
The blunders are there on the board, waiting to be made. - Savielly Tartakower All chess players blunder, whether you're just a beginner, or even the world champion Magnus Carlsen. Our brain is programmed to make mistakes. However, as you ...
No matter how much theory progresses, and how radically styles change, chess play is inconceivable without tactics. - GM Samuel Reshevsky Tactics are perhaps the most important aspect of chess-play. Without the knowledge of at least simple...
