As a chess player, how often have you refreshed your FIDE profile and checked whether your rating moved? Have you ever wondered what really goes into it? Do you think rating treats everyone fairly? Physicist-turned-chess-coach Vlad Ghita spent months digging through 24 million games from 73 federations, and his findings are surprising. He even has a few tips for anyone planning a norm-hunting trip abroad. Read the article to learn more.

Being a captain is a little like watching your child take an important exam. The preparation is done, the test has begun, and there is nothing left to do but wait and watch. The result matters, but all the parent can offer is their presence. We found some interesting photos from the Olympiad that show how the captains spent those long hours. Photo: Rafal Oleksiewicz

Savitha Shri Baskar had an Olympiad to remember! She didn't lose a single game, finished the event unbeaten and won an individual gold, and played a massive role in India's Bronze medal finish. It was nothing short of extraordinary. In this article, we take a look at Savitha's journey so far in pictures.

Uzbekistan are Olympiad champions again! They finished two match points clear of Germany and India. After the celebrations, ChessBase India caught up with the Uzbek team to talk about the games, the pressure, and what this win means to them. Read what the champions had to say.