Zugzwang is particularly common in endgames due to the fewer pieces left on the board leading to fewer options. It is even common to come across positions of ‘Mutual Zugzwang’: positions where both ...

Also, the game's balance may be disturbed if the king has more power, so the game was designed in this way. 2. Which is the weakest chess piece? The pawn is the weakest chess piece. 3. Who is ...

After losses in Round 13, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa played out a tie-breaker in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, with ...

Historically, chess players tend to peak in their 30s. It is an ominous sign that Prag is only 19 tears old, and Gukesh, 18.

D Gukesh suffered his first defeat since being crowned the youngest world champion in chess history in December, with compatriot Arjun Erigaisi outsmarting him in 31 moves to sign off from the Tata ...

The Tata Steel Masters championship sees Gukesh against a resurgent Arjun Erigaisi next — and an Indian champion would be a ...