This page contains a list of all blog posts published on BrainKing. It includes both articles written by the BrainKing author and posts contributed by external contributors.

• Discover 25 Chess Variants in One Playlist2026-07-14
  Would you like to try something new? There are literally thousands of chess variants to choose from and many sites to try them online. And if you are not certain about specific rules or just want to observe some variants before playing them, I created a playlist on one of my YouTube channels to publish… Read more: Discover 25 Chess Variants in One Playlist
• Bertin Gambit: The craziest King’s Gambit line2026-07-14
  Sacrifice three pawns, let the opponent totally devastate your kingside, and hide the king behind an enemy pawn. Yes, that’s precisely what you will do! On top of it, you will win the game, of course. What is the Bertin Gambit? 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. ♘f3 ♝e7 4. ♗c4 ♝h4+ 5. g3… Read more: Bertin Gambit: The craziest King’s Gambit line
• The Wonderful World of Atomic Chess2026-07-12
  While classical chess is a game of slow-cooked pressure and structural integrity, Atomic Chess is a high-octane demolition derby. It is one of the most popular variants on platforms like Lichess, largely because it transforms the 64 squares into a literal minefield where one capture can vaporize an entire wing of the board. This chess… Read more: The Wonderful World of Atomic Chess
• The First Entry – BrainKing Revisited2026-07-07
  Welcome to the new BrainKing! Currently, there isn’t much to see yet. 😎 I’m still exploring different technologies and looking for ways to combine board games with my current areas of interest. I’m sure I’ll come up with something eventually, and in the meantime I’ll be fine-tuning everything here. The good news is that this… Read more: The First Entry – BrainKing Revisited