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The Ultimate Destination for Mastering the Royal Game: Why Chesswood.ru is the Best Russian Chess Portal

January 10, 2026 0

In the vast digital ocean of chess resources, finding a platform that balances deep theory with an engaging user experience can be a challenge. However, for those looking to learn the game in Russian, one […]

London System in chess

London System

Chess opening
November 12, 2023 0

1.d4 d5 2.Bf4 1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bf4 The London System is a popular 1.d4 opening for White which has the reputation of being very solid. The London is considered a system because White can […]

How I went from 700-2200 Chess Rating in Just 2 Years

How I went from 700-2200 Chess Rating in Just 2 Years!

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December 17, 2023 0

Secrets of success in chess Chess books for beginners Winning Chess Tactics (Winning Chess – Everyman Chess) by Yasser Seirawan (Author) Attack? Defend? Swap pieces? Tactics are the watchdogs of strategy that take advantage of […]

Ushenina – Girya. Bishop and knight checkmate

Positions
June 23, 2022 0

Former Women’s World Chess Champion Anna Ushenina fails to checkmate with Bishop+Knight. This happened during the Geneva Women’s Grand Prix Round 4.   Ushenina – Girya Geneve, 2013

How To Study From Chess Books

How To Study From Chess Books

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January 30, 2024 0

IM Kostya Kavutskiy shares his method for studying and learning from chess books.

Wilhelm Steinitz

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March 17, 2022 0

William Steinitz (born Wilhelm Steinitz; May 14, 1836 – August 12, 1900) was an Austrian and later American chess player, and the first official World Chess Champion, from 1886 to 1894. He was also a […]

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