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 […]
🏆 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 […]