Chess insights from an analytical mind

With an academic background in physics and math, I am equipped to provide you with statistical analyses of FIDE rating data. Some of my previous research articles have garnered widespread acclaim, so I have decided to offer some key insights for those readers who prefer to read less technical material. What follows below is a summary of chess insights developed over the past 2 years. If you are interested in a deeper dive, I always encourage you to read the original source, dated June 2025 on Lichess Blogs.