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A complete guide to the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus and the parallel Women’s Candidates: dates, venue, format, prize fund and how to follow the games.

Learn how to study chess openings the right way: focus on ideas, pawn structures and simple repertoires, not memorizing endless theory lines at your level.

New to chess? This guide curates the best beginner books for learning rules, tactics, strategy, and essential endgames. See which titles fit your level, how to use them with a 4-week routine, and where to start if you prefer puzzle-driven practice.

A good chess training program doesn’t have to be complicated or “GM-level” to work. This guide shows you how to build a realistic chess study plan around your life: how to split time between tactics, games and analysis, openings, endgames, and strategy, how to use a simple 7-day training routine, and how to improve your chess skills step by step—whether you’re a complete beginner or a club player trying to get unstuck.

Learn how to play bullet chess without losing your mind—or all your pieces. This guide breaks down simple openings, practical bullet chess strategy, time-management tricks, and training ideas so you can win more 1-minute games with confidence.