Prasanna Kumar - Author at TheChessWorld Blog
Anto is an avid chess player since 2014 and has won multiple prizes in state and FIDE-rated tournaments.
He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Physics from the University of Madras.
He has also worked for Shortcastle, where he built a wide chess curriculum suitable for students of all ages and tested different online chess modules for improvement.
He enjoys analyzing and writing about chess and reading player game collections.
Anto has an Online Rapid rating of 2200, and his favorite player is Robert Fischer.
His long-term goal is to become a Master.
Chess Articles by Prasanna Kumar
Chess Tactics: Complete Guide
Chess Tactics is a short operation, using forcing moves that aim for an immediate concrete gain (such as winning material or checkmate). Tactics are very important in chess because strategy is built upon tactics. Any successful strategy cannot succeed without the support of underlying tactics. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the majority […]How to Win at Chess: Complete Guide
How to win at chess? Everyone wants to know the answer. Everybody wants to win at chess. Is there a shortcut to winning in chess? The short answer is ‘No’. But it is possible to maximize our chances of winning. When playing a game of chess we should realize that there are things that we […]Opening Strategy: Complete Guide
Opening strategy refers to the specific moves and principles employed during the first few moves of a chess game, with the goal of gaining an early advantage or controlling key positions on the board. The first stage of a chess game is opening. It’s surprising how often good players find themselves in unfavorable positions within […]10 Mates-in-3 Every Player Must Know
Solving chess puzzles helps improve our visualization and calculation abilities. These abilities are especially important when we are attacking the enemy king. Imagine the scenario, you’ve just conducted a brilliant attack and the enemy king is on the verge of checkmate.12 Things We Can All Learn from Vishy Anand
Learn from Vishy Anand: In the world of chess, exceptional players not only excel in their gameplay but also leave a lasting impression through their distinctive approach, strategic mindset, and innovative ideas. Their remarkable skills, dedication, and passion have inspired and motivated chess enthusiasts for generations. In this article, we will explore one of the […]Nimzo-Indian Defense: 10 Reasons to Play for Club Players
Nimzo-Indian Defense is named after Aron Nimzowitsch, a Latvian chess grandmaster who was one of the leading players of the early 20th century. The Nimzo-Indian Defense was first played by Nimzowitsch in the 1920s, and it quickly became a popular opening among top-level players.
