21st century students (millennials) no longer feel yesteryear's chalkboard learning fascinating. Why? since innovation has moved to a much more propelled level that could make adapting more "subjective and intuitive" than the conventional educating strategies. 

The 2nd ZugZwang Quad tournament took place on Sunday - Jan 14th, 2017. We'd like to extend a big congratulations to all the winners of the quads, along with all the participants and parents for your support. Thank you for making this event successful!

He is exactly 11 years, three months and four days old today. To break the record of Russian Sergey Karjakin, who became a Grandmaster at the age of 12 years and seven months, he still has nearly 16 months left. Ask Pragga, and he replies confidently: “I think I can do it before I turn 12.”

Vassily Ivanchuk placed 1st on Wednesday in the World Rapid Championship that was held in Doha, Qatar. He ended up with the best tiebrack (avg rating of opponents) after he drew the game with Alexander Grischuk & Magnus Carlsen.

Anton Korobov is the only Grandmaster who started off with a perfect 5-0-0 at the World Rapid Championship in Doha, Qatar. He is currently at the top of the standings before Round 6. Next in line, is Levon Aronian who is very close behind on 4.5/5.