Help in opening Hey, my rating is 1530 and I mostly play Italian as white and e5 or d5 as black. I want to try some other opening which is not conditional and I like to play an attacking game rather than being defensive. So if you could suggest some openings for white or black, that would be great! 3 0 replies
how do I sustain above 1650 and climb the ladder gradually? advice please. title, these are my stats in rapid 10+0, i have crossed 1700 twice but unable to sustain above it i am aiming for 2k elo by the end of 2025, any guidance? 3 0 replies
Gukesh cracks the Code : We have the World's youngest World Chess Champion - SportzCorner Gukesh cracks the Code : We have the World's youngest World Chess Champion - SportzCorner 5 0 replies
How do i begin Im 19M , in med school . I waste a lot of time on my phone watching reels and yt when im not studying and this has also affected my studies and overall life basically . I want to get rid of this addiction and develop a hobby . I dont really have a hobby rn , so thats the main reason . Have been watching gotham chess since like a week or two . The only problem is i havent played even a single proper chess game in... 4 0 replies
Gukesh calling arbitrator on Kramnik Reason Kramnik dislikes him. Video Timestamp @07:42 [Procedure?! Gukesh D Vs Kramnik !! Armageddon !! 16 years old Vs Former World Champion !!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ9YvL0dtuM) 2 0 replies
Find the next move, mate in 3. https://preview.redd.it/7prx5s51tt6e1.png?width=734&format=png&auto=webp&s=082e08ff918ecabc44d57b60ca86b1e1a5f63af5 Hint : its a sacrifice. 1 0 replies
Next Candidates I wanted to know who all will be there in the next candidates? Those who played the candidates would remain there or is there anyone from the previous who has been eliminated? I know a little about FIDE circuit. I know there is lot of time for this but just wanted to know the process. 1 0 replies
Thoughts about ChessDotCom membership? I'm a chess noob and want to improve my game and looking to sign up to ChessDotCom membership for the game analysis and inputs. I've seen an offer during FIDE tournament stream but I couldn't grab it at that moment. Do you have any idea of the offer that I can apply to get the membership in a discounted price? Also looking for chess players to play with voice chat and join any chess groups to improve my game. 2 0 replies