The 2025 Intellect Academy Cup International Youth Chess Festival took place in Novokuznetsk, Kuzbass, from February 12–18, 2025....

Success can sometimes become so routine that it is taken for granted. When a player achieves excellence year after year, their victories...

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, recently made headlines for his decision to withdraw...

To improve in chess, every player must adopt a systematic approach to studying and understanding the core principles that govern the...

We are excited to welcome Liz Weideman as the new Club Secretary for the African Chess Lounge. With her extensive administrative...

American chess player GM Hans Niemann has once again made headlines, this time for his surprising ascent to world rank #16 on the live...

The chess community is abuzz with excitement as we gear up for the 2nd Young Minds Chess Classic 2024! Following the resounding success...

As an academy, we often don’t highlight our achievements, but we would like to share the progress our students have made. Two months ago,...

Introduction: As a young chess player, understanding when and how to evaluate a position is crucial for your growth and success in the...

This weekend's contest was a showcase of sharp minds and strategic prowess. Special applause for Liam Wernhard of Teneo School, who...

Chess, a game rich in strategy and foresight, offers more than just an intellectual challenge; it provides a unique platform for personal...

I recently had an enquiry from a mom and with her permission I am publishing our chat here Mum: Good afternoon, Coach Reuben. I wanted to...

In the game of chess, a player named Aron Nimzowitsch talked about a smart way to move your pieces on the board which he called...

We are excited to announce our club’s nominations for the upcoming Chess Connects Us Event: Seniors: • Best Club Male: Minenhle Mncwabe...

Round 11 on 2023/09/09 at 09h30 African Chess Lounge A vs. Mitchells Plain A: 5 : 1 Salimu, Reuben (1869) vs. Sinden, Reginald (1539): 1...

Greetings to our esteemed African Chess Lounge community! We are elated to announce that several of our young and talented players have...

The African Chess Lounge A team, an emblem of chess finesse in the WP Club League 2023 B Division, once more made their presence felt on...

The echoes of clashing pieces and the ticking of the clock marked yet another thrilling weekend for the African Chess Lounge A team. As...

As a chess coach, I often come across eager chess players who yearn to improve their skills. One frequent question I encounter is: How...

Chess.com is a popular online chess platform where users can play games of chess against other players from around the world. It offers...