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Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Vasyl Ivanchuk, ends disastrous campaign after 8 defeats
After all four games ended in draws, the Anand–Ivanchuk contest went into Armageddon, which also ended in a stalemate.
Magnus Carlsen aiming to continue his 15-match winning streak
The world No 1 is on form in the Legends of Chess event and also found time to challenge for top spot in Fantasy Premier League.
The Most Common Chess Openings
Some chess openings are better than others. Recognising and understanding the best openings can increase your confidence in the opening phase of the game.
The Best Chess Openings For Beginners
The first few moves of a chess game can be some of the most important moves you make. In those moves, you establish your early plans and fight for your place on the board.
Dominate with the Ruy Lopez – How to Play the Spanish Opening
The Ruy Lopez opening, also known as the Spanish Opening, is one of the oldest and most popular chess openings ever.