First of all, is chess popular or not? Many people know it...? Many people play it...? If it's popular, maybe this article doesn't make sense... Or should it be more popular? If it is not popular, should we make it popular?

As the story of a girl who ascends from finding the game in an orphanage house cellar to the top of the chess world, Netflix's new miniseries The Queen's Gambit can't generally fall flat. At the point when it depends on the book of a similar name by unbelievable short story essayist and writer Walter Tevis, upon whose work the movies The Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and The Color of Money were additionally based, the chances of progress appear to be much higher. But what about the history of Queen's Gambit? Are we all familiar with it?

China’s Ju Wenjun, Women’s World Chess Champion, born 1991 in Shanghai, China with FIDE Rating 2560 was challenged by Lei Tingjie, the winner of the Candidates Tournament. And with recent win of Men's World Chess Championship Liren Ding surprised all with his win against Russian Ian Nepomianchi. Quo Vadis Chinese Chess? The new age of Chinese chess ruling might come by storm. (by Chinese chess we mean traditional world chess, not Xiangqi)

How is your summer? Are you playing some interesting tournaments or just lazy around the beach. I remember some decades ago the beautiful Adriatic sea and many chess players sitting at the boardwalk and playing endless games. Those were the over-the-board days where people could actually feel the opponent.

July and August are two months of the year when Earth (or western part of it) slows down. The heat wave comes to us and hit us to the face. The outside temperature is increasing to the levels where it is no longer possible chill out. Aircondition inside and swimming outside are two possibilities. Or moving to the polar circle.

This was a match! Bravo Magnus. The year 2022 could not have started better for the World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Take a look at the highlights and download a free chess database.

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in the Netherlands. It is one of the most prestigious and oldest chess tournaments in the world, having been first held in 1938. The tournament has a long and rich history, and has been won by some of the greatest chess players of all time, including Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and Magnus Carlsen.

The history of chess as such goes to medieval times and we can write several books about it. The oldest chess board was found in Uzbekistan and goes back to 7^th century but when you try to look for information about the history of chess databases you suddenly have no articles to read. So why don't we have a look where does it come from?

"The times they are a-changin'" - Bob Dylan. Yes, Uncle Bob was right in the 1960s, is right now and will be right for ever and ever. In fact, the times are changing every day, every hour, every second. Conversely, chess has been quite stable throughout the times. Probably, it's due to its double art/game character.

Everyday play tactics. The most important action you can take to get better your game is start playing tactics. You don’t need to spend the whole hour on it. Spend 15-20 minutes a day is totally enough. What are the top 10 actions we recommend to improve your chess?

Many luminaries, world champions, challengers, world-class players, and grandmasters have graced our favorite game of chess. These masters' games enthrall, inspire, and instruct us in the ways of the royal game.

Dear chess players, the summer is here. In full parade. And we are glad we could find you extra 100,000 games in order to be up-to-date and up-to-speed. With extra purchase you make today, you will send funds to bright individual student to fulfil her academic potential. Our team member and head of backoffice Viktoria Horvathova, got accepted to Kings College in London and asks you for help. 

This article is the first in a series of articles on chess databases. The author makes no secret of the fact that databases are his hobby and will try to infect others with this passion. The author had an ELO around 2000 and the article is written from the point of view of a player of his strength.

This Tuesday, October 6^th, the 1^st European Universities Chess Championship (EUCC) will start..

A Heartfelt Thank You to the London Chess Conference 2023.  Last weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the London Chess Conference, an event that brought together chess enthusiasts, educators, and industry professionals from around the globe. Organized under the leadership of the International Chess Federation Education Commission (FIDE EDU), Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC), European Chess Union (ECU), and ChessPlus, the conference proved to be an inspiring and insightful experience for everyone in attendance.

The history of chess can be traced back over a millennium, with its roots in India before spreading to Persia and beyond. As the game evolved and gained popularity, so too did the participation of women, albeit at a slower pace due to various societal factors. Today, there is a growing recognition of the importance of gender equality in chess, as women continue to make their mark on the game. This article will explore the history of women in chess, the challenges they have faced, and the modern-day successes of female grandmasters. It will also discuss the story of Laszlo Polgar and his daughters, as well as the work of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess on promoting women in chess.