Chess History

Discover the captivating evolution of chess, a game of strategy and intellect that has shaped minds and cultures for centuries.

Levitsky vs. Marshall: When Intellectual Sports Turn into a Liberal Meltdown

Vince Vanguard

Who knew chess could result in so many fireworks? Alexander Levitsky versus Frank Marshall wasn’t just about a classic board game—oh no, this was a brainy face-off that left both the wooden pieces and spectators buzzing.

Arthur Dunkelblum: A Chess Legacy Revisited

KC Fairlight

Arthur Dunkelblum, a Polish-Belgian chess master born in 1906, faced and overcame the challenges of political upheaval, establishing a legacy in the chess world.

Győző Forintos: A Journey Through the Chess Board

Martin Sparks

Győző Forintos was an influential Hungarian chess player whose strategic brilliance reshaped the landscape of chess, contributing enduring theories while inspiring future generations with his humanitarian approach to the game.

The Enigmatic Louis Paulsen: A Chess Pioneer of the 19th Century

Martin Sparks

Learn about Louis Paulsen, a 19th-century chess master whose innovative strategies and defensive prowess significantly influenced modern chess theory.