Mikhail Tal: The Man Behind the Genius

Mikhail Tal is a legendary attacking chess master whose daring combinations and poetic play reshaped modern chess. Discover his life, vivid game excerpts, and accessible analysis to reveal how Tal’s intuition, risk-taking, and writing influenced generations of players. 

Tags: Chess players, Grandmasters, Mikhail Tal Posted by: charliemorton

Chess: The Difference Between the Genders

Chess: The Difference Between the Genders explores why men and women often perform differently in competitive chess, examining social, cultural, and structural factors rather than innate ability. The post looks at participation rates, access to training, stereotype threat, and tournament...

Tags: chess history, Chess players, Grandmasters Posted by:

Rebecka Ratcliffe

Our Complete Guide to Chess Titles

Chess titles rank players based on skill, rating, and performance. From Grandmaster to Candidate Master, each title has specific FIDE requirements. We also cover national, online, and composition titles, and how modern players earn and hold them for life.

Tags: chess titles, Grandmasters, International Master Posted by:

Sukanya Mukherjee

5 Chess Grandmaster Cheating Scandals You Should Know About

We don’t often associate chess with cheating, but sadly, like any human activity, there have been several chess grandmaster cheating scandals over the last few years. Here are five of the most famous scandals in chess history.

Tags: Chess cheating, chess matches, Grandmasters Posted by:

Sukanya Mukherjee