Author
Hardik Ranpariya
Chess Coach
The London System: A Reliable Repertoire for Club Players
How the London System lets White reach a familiar, solid setup against almost any Black defense — and why its low-maintenance reputation has made it a favorite among club and online players alike.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 5, 2026
Atomic Chess: Explosive Variant Rules
How Atomic Chess turns every capture into an explosion that clears surrounding pieces — a variant where king safety works completely differently from the standard game.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 5, 2026
Building a Home Chess Library: Where to Start
How to build a genuinely useful home chess library without wasting money on books that don't match your actual level or study needs.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 5, 2026
AlphaZero and Leela Chess Zero Explained
How neural network engines that learn chess purely through self-play, rather than hand-coded evaluation rules, changed how the game's top players understand strategy.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 4, 2026
Wilhelm Steinitz: The Father of Positional Chess
A profile of Wilhelm Steinitz, the first official World Champion — how his theories on accumulating small advantages transformed chess from a purely tactical pursuit into a genuine strategic discipline.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 4, 2026
The Evolution of Speed Chess Tournaments
How rapid and blitz went from casual side events to major, prize-backed tournaments in their own right — and what drove that shift.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 4, 2026
Karpov's Prophylactic Style: A Game Breakdown
What made Anatoly Karpov's prophylactic technique so effective — restricting an opponent's plans before they ever become threats, illustrated through the core mechanics of his approach.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 3, 2026
How to Recover Mentally After a Bad Loss
A bad loss can linger far longer than the game itself lasted — practical, evidence-based ways to process it fully and get back to playing your best chess.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 3, 2026
Setting Realistic Chess Improvement Goals
How to set chess improvement goals that actually motivate sustained progress, rather than ones that quietly set you up for discouragement.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 3, 2026
Common Beginner Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The specific, recurring mistakes that hold back new chess players most — and practical, concrete habits for correcting each one.
Hardik Ranpariya · October 2, 2026