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World Chess Weekly

World Chess Weekly: World Cup Shows Off Game In All Its GloryGoa's World Cup is giving chess fans the warm feeling they need after recent tough times. It's great getting back down to business.November 7, 2025·5 min read

World Chess Weekly: Magnus Rules Again As World Cup Starts (Without Him)While the sad controversy over Daniel Naroditsy's death rumbles on, the chess world hasn't stood still this week. Particularly, GM Magnus Carlsen.October 31, 2025·4 min read

World Chess Weekly: Fallout From Naroditsky's Death Dominates, Caruana Leads U.S. ChampsChess was in in the spotlight for heart-breaking and deeply controversial reasons this week following the sad death of GM Daniel Naroditsky. Meanwhile, over the board two major tournaments have been taking place.October 24, 2025·6 min read

World Chess Weekly: Wesley Leads U.S. Champs, Gukesh Gears Up For Euro Club CupGiving you the top lines from all the major tournaments. This week, the U.S. Champs in Saint Louis, the end of the European Team Champs, and the start of another top European event.October 16, 2025·4 min read

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Chess Skewer

The reverse of a pin: the valuable piece is hit first and the one behind it falls.

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One move, two threats: a fork attacks two pieces at once, and only one can be saved.

A pinned piece cannot move without exposing a more valuable one behind it.

Discovered Attack

A piece steps aside and uncovers an attack from the piece it was blocking.

Back Rank Checkmate

Mate on the last rank: the king's own pawns leave it nowhere to run.

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