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.  

Gotham & Hikaru BLINDFOLD CHESS

Stainless Steel Chess Set Шахматные фигуры, Наборы шахмат, Резьба по дереву

GothamChess Plays Blitz vs. 12-year-old FIDE Master!

to see tactics like this while blindfolded is actually crazy

Nabutas ang dark squares!, Duda vs Artemiev

Photo: Full-contact chess

Nastya Nass Net Worth 2023

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

2023 AWARD ENTRIES - Chess Journalists of America

Interviews US Chess.org

WFM Nastya Matus: A Hidden Gem in the Chess World

2023 AWARD ENTRIES - Chess Journalists of America

He Mastered Blindfold Chess Before Hikaru Was Born