Do Chess Grandmasters Have a High IQ?
Chess is commonly thought of a game only for "smart" people and having a high IQ is a prerequisite for...
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Wilhelm Steinitz – Meet The Father of Chess
Wilhelm Steinitz, known as The Father of Chess, was the first official World Chess Champion. In this article, we will...
Can A Human Beat A Computer In Chess?
The rise of AI and computer Chess engines has had a major impact on the game of Kings. Computers have...
Zoltan Almasi – Hungarian Chess Grandmaster
Zoltan Almasi is a Hungarian Chess Grandmaster with current Elo ratings over 2500 in FIDE. Last Updated: July 13, 2022 Rewrote the...
Zahar Efimenko – Ukrainian Chess Grandmaster
Zahar Efimenko is a Ukrainian Chess Grandmaster with current Elo ratings over 2500 in FIDE. Last Updated: July 13, 2022 Revamped the...
Wang Yue – Chinese Chess Super Grandmaster
Wang Yue is one of the best Chinese chess players in the history of Chess and holds the coveted Grandmaster...