by John Bain | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog, World Chess Ratings
World Chess Champion Norway’s Magnus Carlsen Rated 2876! Born: November 30, 1990 (age 28 years) in Tønsberg, Norway In August 2019, Magnus’ rating reached 2882–an all time high for anyone! He had an opportunity to reach 2900 at the 2019 Sinquefield... Read more 
by John Bain | Sep 1, 2019 | Blog, Prodigies in Chess
Youngest Ever Belgian Chess Champion! by John Bain Daniel Dardha Born October 1, 2005 in Belgium Rated: 2424 At 13 years old, Daniel Dardha won the 2019 Belgian Chess Championship in Charleroi, Belgium–a 10-player Round Robin–finishing ahead of 3... Read more 
by John Bain | Aug 28, 2019 | Blog, Famous Chess Games
Problem: Move 40 – Ding Liren, playing the black pieces, wins the white Queen in 2-moves or checkmates in 2 or 3-moves! See answer below! On Move 39, Magnus Carlsen with the white pieces had just played Ba7-c5, threatening checkmate in 1-move–Qf8#! 2019... Read more 
by John Bain | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Prodigies in Chess
by John Bain Praggnanandhaa “Praggu” Rameshbabu Born August 10, 2005 in Chennai, India Rated: 2540 Only 13 Years Old “Praggu,” as he known by most people in the chess community, was born August 10, 2005 in Chennai, India. At 12 years, 10 months... Read more 
by John Bain | Aug 14, 2019 | 2019 Women Russia Championship, Blog
Olga’s Smiling Now! She’s the Champion! Born: June 4, 1991 (age 28 years), Langepas, Russia Rated 2457 Going into the Final Round 11, Olga Girya was in First Place, but only .5 points ahead of Natalija Pogonina. Olga drew in Round 11 and Natalija won,... Read more 
by John Bain | Aug 4, 2019 | Blog, World Chess Ratings
World Chess Champion Norway’s Magnus Carlsen Rated 2882! Born: November 30, 1990 (age 28 years) in Tønsberg, Norway Magnus reaches 2882! Will he reach 2900? 18-points to go! World Champion Magnus Carlsen’s last loss in classical chess was over one year... Read more 
