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How to Manage Time Pressure in Swiss Round Games
Mindset
July 10, 2026ยท4 min read

How to Manage Time Pressure in Swiss Round Games

Practical psychological and clock-management techniques to handle time scrambles without losing positional focus.

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WFM Priya Nair
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Modern Knight Academy Dominates State Junior Cup 2026
Academy News
July 5, 2026ยท3 min read

Modern Knight Academy Dominates State Junior Cup 2026

Our students swept the State Under-11 and Under-14 Swiss divisions, bringing home 5 trophies and 8 medals.

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Editorial Team
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The 5 Golden Opening Principles Every Beginner Must Follow
Chess Tips
June 25, 2026ยท5 min read

The 5 Golden Opening Principles Every Beginner Must Follow

Forget memorising openings. Master these five principles and you'll outplay most opponents in the first 15 moves of any game.

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GM Ravindra Sharma
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How Chess Improves Academic Performance in Children
Educational
June 15, 2026ยท5 min read

How Chess Improves Academic Performance in Children

Research from over 30 countries confirms that chess training significantly improves mathematics scores, reading comprehension and critical thinking in school children.

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FM Ananya Kulkarni
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10 Tactical Patterns That Will Make You a Dangerous Player
Chess Tips
June 5, 2026ยท7 min read

10 Tactical Patterns That Will Make You a Dangerous Player

From the humble fork to the devastating queen sacrifice โ€” mastering these ten tactical motifs will multiply your winning chances immediately.

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IM David Miller
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Is It Too Late to Learn Chess as an Adult? Absolutely Not.
Educational
May 28, 2026ยท4 min read

Is It Too Late to Learn Chess as an Adult? Absolutely Not.

Adults bring patience, analytical thinking, and dedication that children often lack โ€” making adult chess improvement faster than most expect.

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WFM Priya Nair
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Best Free Online Tools to Accelerate Your Chess Training in 2026
Educational
May 20, 2026ยท6 min read

Best Free Online Tools to Accelerate Your Chess Training in 2026

From Lichess puzzles to chess.com lessons and Stockfish analysis โ€” here are the best free tools our coaches recommend for home training.

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Editorial Team
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