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How to Help My Child Improve at Chess: Rating Roadmap
A rating-by-rating roadmap for parents: weekly routines, key skills, time controls, and signs your child needs structured coaching to break through.
Caro-Kann Defense: Less Theory, More Durability for Black
A practical guide to the Caro-Kann Defense for scholastic players rated 1200 to 1800, covering the Advance, Exchange, and Classical variations with annotated model games and a study plan.
Beginner Friendly Openings: Master the Basics
Learn beginner-friendly openings that set you up for success. Master simple strategies chess coaches teach worldwide.
Chronicles of Chess Champions (15th October to 21st October 2026)
Chronicles of Chess Champions from Chess Gaja: October 15 – October 21 Chronicles of Chess Champions Rising Stars of Chess Gaja October 15 – October
Chronicles of Chess Champions (08th October to 14th October 2026)
Chronicles of Chess Champions from Chess Gaja: Oct 8 – Oct 14, 2026 Chronicles of Chess Champions Rising Stars of Chess Gaja Oct 8 –
Inside Nandhan Nair’s Remarkable Journey to a 1411 FIDE Rating
Every chess journey begins with a first move. Some players start with a game against a family member or a friend, while others develop their