By Sunil Hireholi | Chess Coach since 2005 | Hire Chess Academy If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by chess books, opening theory, or endless YouTube videos, let me tell you something important: You don’t need to learn everything in chess to become strong. In fact, after coaching chess players for nearly two decades, I can […]
Does Playing Chess Online Make You Worse at Live Board Games? A Coach’s Honest Answer
By Sunil Hireholi | Chess Coach since 2005 | Hire Chess Academy This is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions I hear from modern chess players: “I play well online… but why do I struggle when I sit at a real chessboard?” If you’ve ever felt this disconnect between online chess and over-the-board (OTB) […]
Best Online Platforms to Play Chess for Free in India (2026 Guide)
Chess in India is no longer limited to parks, clubs, or school competitions.Today, millions of Indian players—students, working professionals, and hobbyists—play chess online for free, anytime, anywhere. But with so many platforms available, a common question arises: Which are the best online platforms to play chess for free in India—and which one is right for […]
How Chess Players Earn Money in 2025: The Complete Guide for Aspiring Professionals
Chess is no longer just a board game played in quiet libraries and weekend clubs.In 2025, it has evolved into a global career path—with players, coaches, creators, and strategists earning serious income. Whether you’re an unrated beginner, a casual club player, or someone dreaming of a future chess career, understanding how chess players make money […]
🏆 Global Chess Shines: The Story Behind the 2025 World Cup Final
Chess history was rewritten on 26 November 2025, in Goa, India — when 19-year-old Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov clinched the world’s most prestigious knockout chess event by beating China’s Wei Yi in nerve-shattering tiebreaks. This triumph earned Sindarov not only a $120,000 top prize but also a place in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. It […]
⚡ When Blitz Turned Electric: Inside the 2025 UK Open Blitz Finals
On Saturday, 22 November 2025, the tranquil resort-hotel vibes of the Woodland Grange Hotel near Leamington Spa were replaced by the crackle of blitz energy. The 2025 UK Open Blitz Finals delivered 15 thrilling rounds of lightning-fast chess — and crowned a champion whose calm under pressure stole the spotlight. This wasn’t just another chess […]
How Chess Shaped the Modern Mind: The Hidden Evolution of the World Through 64 Squares (1980–2000 and Beyond)
A HireChess.com Special Feature — Written by a Chess Copywriter with 20 Years of Expertise The last two decades of the 20th century reshaped the world in more ways than historians can count—technology surged, cultures merged, revolutions unfolded, and a new global mindset was born. Yet behind the scenes of these dramatic shifts, one constant […]
A Stunning Breakthrough at the SilverOak Rapid Masters: When an Unknown Challenger Redefined Expectations
By the International Chess Correspondent — HireChess Magazine In a tournament that began like any other on the professional circuit, the 2025 SilverOak Rapid Masters delivered one of the most electrifying plot twists modern chess has seen. What was expected to be a routine showcase of elite preparation turned into a gripping underdog story—one that […]