Online University for Chess
Do you have what it takes to become a very strong chess player? Many chess players believe that becoming a Grandmaster is simply about memorising thousands of openings, playing endless games, or learning complicated tactics. But chess improvement goes much deeper. Your thinking habits, concentration, decision-making, response to mistakes and willingness to learn can tell […]
Would you spot this chess trick during a real game? Chess is full of unexpected moves. Sometimes the strongest move isn’t the most obvious one. It may look strange, risky, or even completely wrong — until you understand the idea behind it. That’s exactly what makes unusual chess tricks so valuable. I’ve created a video […]
Can Chess Improve Your Confidence? An IIT Professional Shares Her Honest Experience What if learning chess could improve more than just your game? Most people think chess is simply about winning on the board. But the real benefits go much deeper. The ability to concentrate under pressure, make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and remain […]
The Biggest Lie in Chess: Why Most Players Stay Stuck for Years Have you ever wondered why some chess players improve rapidly while others stay at the same level for years? The answer may surprise you. The biggest lie in chess is: “If I learn more openings, I will become a strong player.” Unfortunately, thousands […]
Every chess player asks this question at some point: “What is the most effective opening in chess?” Is it a wild gambit that crushes opponents in 10 moves?A grandmaster-approved main line?Or something the engines secretly prefer? After 20 years of studying competitive games — from beginners to titled players — here’s the honest answer: The […]
(And Why Most Beginners Ask the Wrong Question) If you’ve ever searched for the “deadliest chess opening,” you’re not alone. Every beginner and club player wants a weapon — something sharp, aggressive, unstoppable. An opening that crushes opponents in 10 moves. But after 20 years of reporting on tournament chess and studying thousands of club […]
If you play chess online, you’ve almost certainly seen this number after every game: accuracy percentage. 70%.75%.82%. And sooner or later, the question pops up in every player’s mind: “Is 70% accuracy actually good in chess?” The short answer: Yes—at some levels. No—at others.The long answer is where real improvement begins. As a coach who […]
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee is famously unforgiving. Often called the “Wimbledon of Chess,” it has a long history of testing even world champions at their emotional and technical limits. Round seven of the Tata Steel Chess 2026 Masters proved exactly that, as several Indian stars faced a sobering reality check […]
What Is a Chess Game? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation of the World’s Greatest Thinking Game A chess game is not just about moving pieces on a board.It is a long, thoughtful conversation between two minds, where every move asks a question—and every mistake gets answered. At first glance, chess may look complicated. But once you understand […]
By Sunil Hireholi | Chess Coach since 2005 | Founder, Hire Chess Academy This question reaches my inbox more often than you might expect: “I’m 17. Is it too late for me to start chess seriously?” Let me answer this clearly, honestly, and without false motivation—based on two decades of coaching and reporting on chess. […]