Advaith S
Chess writer · Shatranj Live
Advaith S writes about chess openings, history, and the legends of the game — from Paul Morphy to Magnus Carlsen. His guides break down complex theory into practical ideas any player can use.
Articles by Advaith S (34)
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Anatoly Karpov: World Titles, Peak Rating and Career
Anatoly Karpov's world titles, peak rating, rivalry with Kasparov, major achievements, and long-term chess legacy.
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Youngest Chess Grandmaster: Faustino Oro's Record
Faustino Oro became the youngest chess grandmaster in history. Here are his age, record, rating, and career details.
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How Many Grandmasters Are There in Chess in 2026?
How many grandmasters are there in chess in 2026? About 1,900+ active FIDE GMs, with country breakdown and growth history.
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Lichess vs Chess.com: Which Chess Site Is Better?
Lichess vs Chess.com compared on price, lessons, puzzles, features, interface, and which platform is better for you.
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Pia Cramling: Career, Peak Rating and Chess Profile
Pia Cramling's career, peak rating, major achievements, family chess legacy, and 2026 profile.
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Vladimir Kramnik: World Titles, Career and Chess Legacy
Vladimir Kramnik's world titles, Berlin Defense legacy, Kasparov match, and overall chess career profile.
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Top American Chess Players in 2026: Rankings and Ratings
Top American chess players in 2026 ranked by FIDE rating, with profiles of Nakamura, Caruana, So, Aronian, and more.
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Candidates 2026 Cyprus: Paphos Venue, Travel and Schedule
Venue guide to Candidates 2026 in Paphos, Cyprus, with hall details, travel basics, dates, and how to follow the event live.
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Chess960 Explained: Rules, Starting Positions and Strategy
Chess960 explained with rules, starting positions, castling, history, and why Fischer Random changes opening preparation.
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How Many Female Grandmasters Are There in Chess in 2026?
How many female grandmasters are there in chess in 2026? Full GM vs WGM breakdown, history, and notable players.
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How to Get a FIDE Rating: Step-by-Step for Beginners
How to get a FIDE rating step by step, from federation registration to your first rated tournament and published Elo.
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Levon Aronian: FIDE Rating, Career and Chess Legacy
Levon Aronian's FIDE rating, world cup wins, federation switch, major achievements, and career profile.
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Mikhail Tal: World Title, Style and Chess Legacy
Mikhail Tal's world title run, sacrificial style, famous games, and enduring legacy in chess history.
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Samay Raina Chess: Rating, Tournaments & Career
Samay Raina's chess rating is ~1,700 rapid on Chess.com. FIDE ID 33415897. He won SuperPogChamps 2025 and organized Chess Super League. Full chess profile.
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Wesley So: FIDE Rating, Career and Chess960 Titles
Wesley So's FIDE rating, major titles, Chess960 success, and 2026 chess career profile.
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What Is Castling in Chess? Rules and Strategy
What castling is in chess, when it is legal, how kingside and queenside castling work, and why it matters.
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What Is En Passant? The Chess Rule Explained Simply
En passant is chess's most misunderstood rule. Learn what it means, exactly when it applies, how to execute it, and how grandmasters use it strategically.
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Ju Wenjun: Five-Time Women's World Champion | 2026 Profile
Ju Wenjun (FIDE 2559) is the five-time Women's World Chess Champion. She defended her title in 2025 vs Tan Zhongyi 6.5–2.5. Full profile and career on Shatranj Live.
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Bobby Fischer: World Title, Peak Rating and Chess Legacy
Bobby Fischer's world title run, peak rating, Candidates dominance, famous games, and complicated chess legacy.
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Garry Kasparov: Peak Rating, World Titles and Legacy
Garry Kasparov's peak rating, world titles, rivalry years, Deep Blue match, and long-term chess legacy.
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How to Play Chess: Rules, Pieces and Beginner Basics
How to play chess for beginners, including piece movement, special rules, checkmate, opening basics, and first-step strategy.
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What Is a Chess Grandmaster? GM Title and Requirements
What a chess grandmaster is, how the GM title is earned, what norms mean, and why the title matters.
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Viswanathan Anand: World Titles, Peak Rating and Legacy
Viswanathan Anand's world titles, peak rating, major achievements, and lasting legacy in Indian and world chess.
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How to Follow Live Chess Tournaments: Best Platforms and Tools
How to follow live chess tournaments with the best platforms, standings pages, broadcasts, and results tools.
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Candidates Tournament History: Every Winner Since 1950
Every Candidates Tournament winner since 1950, with format changes, famous runs, and how the event shaped world title cycles.
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Chess Tournament Formats: Swiss, Round Robin and Knockout
Chess tournament formats explained, including Swiss, round robin, knockout, double round robin, and Armageddon tiebreaks.
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Shatranj History: The Ancient Origins of Modern Chess
Shatranj history explained, from Persian terminology and Indian roots to the evolution of modern chess.
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Shatranj Meaning: Why India Calls Chess Shatranj
Shatranj (शतरंज) is the Hindi and Urdu word for chess, tracing back to Sanskrit chaturanga. How the word survived 1,400 years while English forgot its roots.
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Best Platforms for Live Chess Updates in 2026
Best platforms for live chess updates, standings, pairings, and broadcasts, including Lichess, Chess.com, 2700chess, and Shatranj Live.
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Hou Yifan: FIDE Rating, Peak Elo and Career Profile
Hou Yifan's FIDE rating, peak Elo, world titles, academic career, and place in women's chess history.
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Judit Polgar: Peak Rating, Career and Chess Legacy
Judit Polgar's peak rating, best results, style, and legacy as the strongest female player in chess history.
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Jorden van Foreest: FIDE Rating, Career and Chess Profile
Jorden van Foreest's FIDE rating, ranking, major tournament wins, and 2026 chess career profile.
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Prague Chess Festival History: Winners and Past Results
Prague Chess Festival history with every Masters winner, past results, and how the event has grown since 2019.
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What Is the Candidates Tournament? Format, History and Qualification
What the Candidates Tournament is, how the format works, how players qualify, and why it decides the world title challenger.