Phantom Chess: Shadows That Change the Game Phantom Chess is a new chess variant that adds a layer of hidden pressure to every move. Instead of leaving the board exactly as it was, each piece leaves behind a temporary shadow, or Phantom, that lasts for one turn. That single idea changes the rhythm of the… Continue reading I created new chess variant – Phantom chess!
Month: May 2026
Gelfand – Nakamura. Sharp attack in King’s Indian Defence
Gelfand vs. Nakamura: A Sharp King’s Indian Attack The game between Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura is a great example of how the King’s Indian Defence can turn into a violent kingside attack. Nakamura chose the dynamic side of the opening and followed it with direct pawn play, active pieces, and a clear plan against… Continue reading Gelfand – Nakamura. Sharp attack in King’s Indian Defence
How I won Europian chess champion Roman Degtyaryov in 2021!
How I Won Against European Champion Roman Degtyaryov in 2021 Beating a future European champion is always a special memory, and my game against Roman Degtyaryov in 2021 is one I still remember clearly. Roman would later become European champion, which makes that game even more meaningful in hindsight. What made the victory memorable was… Continue reading How I won Europian chess champion Roman Degtyaryov in 2021!
I created new chess variant – ‘Shattered chess’
Shattered Chess: A New Variant Where the Board Breaks Beneath You Shattered Chess is a fresh chess variant built around one brilliant idea: the board itself does not survive the battle. As pieces are captured, the terrain becomes unstable, squares fracture, and eventually whole parts of the board collapse into the Abyss. That means strategy… Continue reading I created new chess variant – ‘Shattered chess’
I created new chess variant – Fogstrom Chess
Fogstrom Chess: A New Chess Variant Built Around Uncertainty Fogstrom Chess is a new chess variant that adds a layer of mystery to the familiar game. It keeps the strategic backbone of chess intact while introducing an atmosphere of uncertainty, forcing players to think not only about moves and tactics, but also about hidden information… Continue reading I created new chess variant – Fogstrom Chess