WFM Nastya Matus: A Hidden Gem in the Chess World

FMs and WFMs are the hidden gems of the chess world. Overlooked as the world focuses on GM and IM games, FMs and WFMs are more relatable to the common mortal like me, an untitled player. I went to the 2022 Chicago Open and sat down with 17-year-old WFM Nastassja “Nastya” Matus, a former second-string player on the Minnesota Blizzard in the PRO Chess League.  

I Tried Blindfold Chess vs @GothamChess

Blindfolded Chess - GM Hikaru and Gothamchess take turns not seeing the chess pieces

to see tactics like this while blindfolded is actually crazy

Blindfolded Chess - GM Hikaru and Gothamchess take turns not seeing the chess pieces

I Tried Blindfold Chess vs @GothamChess

Magic Chess - The Unstoppable Combination of Nature Spirits and Guardians

Igniting girls' interest in chess may be great legacy of The Queen's Gambit, Chess

Designing Chessmen: A Taste of The Imagery of Chess

Kayla Mullins (@thekaylamullins) • Instagram photos and videos

fantasy chess pieces on chess board, studio shot, by, Stable Diffusion