Guides Articles
Chess AI Difficulty Levels Explained: Basic vs. Intermediate vs. Advanced
What actually changes between Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced chess AI — search depth, evaluation complexity, and how to pick the right level for where you're at.
August 22, 2026Who Is India's Highest-Rated Chess Player? (Updated August 2026)
Arjun Erigaisi holds India's top classical FIDE rating as of the most recent 2026 rating lists — how his numbers compare to Gukesh and Anand, and why this ranking shifts constantly.
August 22, 2026How Do I Get a Chess Rating? Online Rating vs. Official FIDE Rating
Two completely different ways to get a chess rating — an instant online rating from playing, versus an official FIDE rating that requires tournament play. Step-by-step for both.
August 22, 2026Chess and Mental Health: What Playing Regularly Can (and Can't) Do for You
How chess affects stress, focus, anxiety, and loneliness — what the research actually supports, what's still early-stage evidence, and practical health notes for regular players.
August 19, 2026Why Is Chess Good for Your Brain? What the Research Actually Says
A clear-eyed look at what chess and brain research actually shows — the real findings, the important caveats about correlation vs. causation, and what's still genuinely unproven.
August 18, 2026Play Chess Online: The Complete Guide (and Why Grandmaster Chess Online Is Worth Trying)
Everything you need to know about playing chess online in 2026 — how it works, what to look for in a chess site, and how Grandmaster Chess Online's AI engine and local play compare.
August 17, 2026Top Chess Players in the World and India (2026 Rankings Explained)
Who's actually the best chess player in the world right now, and how India built the deepest young talent pool in chess history — the 2026 FIDE rankings explained.
August 17, 2026Chess Ratings & Elo Explained: How It Works and How to Raise Yours
What a chess rating actually measures, how the Elo formula calculates it, typical rating bands from beginner to master, and concrete ways to raise yours.
August 16, 2026Blitz vs Rapid vs Classical: Choosing the Right Chess Time Control
How blitz, rapid, and classical chess time controls change the way you should think, play openings, and manage risk — and how to pick the right one for your goals.
June 24, 2026