The Biggest Cheating Scandals in Chess History
The biggest cheating scandals in chess: how engine assistance became the game’s greatest threat, famous controversies, and how organizers fight cheating.
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How Hikaru Nakamura Became the Face of Online Chess
How Hikaru Nakamura became chess’s biggest streamer: the timing of the online chess boom, his style of content, and why it grew the whole game.
Magnus Carlsen’s Reign and Why He Walked Away
Magnus Carlsen’s decade as World Chess Champion, his five title defenses, record rating, and why he chose not to defend the crown in 2023.
Gukesh Dommaraju: The Youngest World Champion
How Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion at 18 in 2024, beating Ding Liren, and what his rise means for chess in India.