Garry Kasparov’s famous quote, “Chess is life in miniature.” maintains its relevance because just as life occurs in stages, so does chess. Understanding what each stage represents will help us adjust ...

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said that in an era where players are overwhelmed by data from computers, deep understanding has become the only true differentiator in modern ...

Often, we get positions where we are aware of possessing an advantage, with no immediate tactics in sight. The advantage seems obvious not because of a material advantage but due to the better quality ...

During a recent tournament game, I accepted a draw in an advantageous position against a young and upcoming player. Before the game I was expected to win due to my higher rating and stronger ...