Case Studies
Deep dives into specific chess phenomena. These qualitative analyses combine data with narrative to explain the "why" behind the moves.
The "Nepo" Collapse: Anatomy of a World Championship Breakdown
We analyze the critical moments of the 2021 and 2023 World Championships. By mapping evaluation swings against time usage, we isolate the exact moment "tilt" set in for Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Read Analysis →Tal vs. Stockfish: Evaluating "Hope Chess"
Mikhail Tal was known for sacrifices that were "unsound but humanly impossible to refute." We ran his most famous games through Stockfish 16 to quantify the "objective" error vs. the "practical" success rate.
Read Analysis →The 1000 Elo Wall: Why Beginners Get Stuck
Analyzing 10,000 games of players stuck at the 1000 rating barrier for >6 months. We identify the specific recurring blunders (hanging pieces vs. tactical blindness) that prevent progression.
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