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Zig_Zag_Zug_Zwang
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Jul 23, 2024
This Is What Happens When Two 17 Year Olds Organize A Worldwide Chess Tournament
It all kicked off in fall 2023 when me and my buddy, FM Axel Falkevall, became friends with a random…
Jul 21, 2024
How You Can Win By Mastering Endgames
I’ve repeatedly seen less experienced players mishandle easily winning endgames or lose drawn endgam…
Jul 16, 2024
Bishop vs Knight: Which Piece is Better?
Chess fans often hear experts rave about “the bishop pair” and wonder why it’s such a big deal. Both…
Jul 15, 2024
Chess as a Language: A New Approach to Mastering the Game
Many people approach the game of chess with the mindset of an athlete, seeing it primarily as a spor…
Jul 8, 2024
Days 5-9 of the U20 Swedish Championship
CCL co-organizer Axel Falkevall has taken the sole lead. Despite an earlier loss to #1 seed Adrian S…
Jul 3, 2024
Days 2-4 of the U20 Swedish Championship
The tournament has been intense, with a lot of preparation and fluctuating results. Currently, there…