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World Chess Weekly: Sizzling Norway Chess Was One For The Ages—And Pragg A Worthy WinnerGMs Praggnanandhaa R and Bibisara Assaubayeva go home happy from this unique event. But GMs Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh D not so much.June 5, 2026·7 min read

Carlsen In Crisis: 'There's Just A Mess In My Head'Will Magnus Carlsen come back to classical after this? The 35-year-old's rollercoaster ride at Norway Chess has hit rock bottom after his latest loss.May 31, 2026·3 min read

World Chess Weekly: Magnus Reminds Us Who's Daddy At Norway ChessNorway Chess has been up-and-down for the former World Champion. But on Thursday, he faced the current World Champion—and won with all his usual aplomb.May 29, 2026·4 min read

Magnus Carlsen Is Last On The Leaderboard At Norway Chess After Another LossHe's the world number-one. He's the GOAT of chess. He's won it seven times... But he collapsed in time trouble.May 28, 2026·3 min read

Time To Put Your Feet Up, Firouzja: Injured Star Kicks Carlsen On Day 1 Of Norway ChessYou've got to hand it to Firouzja: the Frenchman put his best foot forward at Norway Chess—and scored.May 26, 2026·4 min read

Esports World Cup Moves To France—But Clash With Grand Chess Tour Remains UnresolvedThe Esports World Cup has said "Oui" to moving its venue, but "Non" to moves its dates.May 23, 2026·3 min read

Magnus Carlsen Loses An Endgame, So The Chess World Loses Its MindThe king of grinding it out in the endgame is dead. Long live the king! Photo: Peter Doggers.May 5, 2026·3 min read

Fish Packer From The Frozen North Becomes Greenland's First Chess ChampionThe story of Egon Mattaaq, who lives in the Arctic Circle where he experiences both polar darkness and midnight sun, will warm your heart.April 29, 2026·3 min read

Ukrainian Teenager Seeded 126 Becomes Europe's First Ever Non-GM ChampionMajor upset as 2452-rated IM Roman Dehtiarov, aged just 17, comes out of nowhere to triumph at the European Individual Championship 2026 in Katowice.April 20, 2026·3 min read

Indian Joy As Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates To Earn World Title ShotThe two new chess superpowers have profited in Cyprus. India and Uzbekistan have a chance to dominate chess this year. April 15, 2026·3 min read

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Chess Fork

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

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

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

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