Hey everyone! Today I began a tactic puzzle educational speedrun where I work from a 400 tactic rating eventually up to a 3000+ tactic rating while explaining my thoughts on the puzzles and how to solve them. If you’re interested in chec...
INTRODUCTION Hey chess friends! IM Chessbrain here, an International Master dedicated to helping you elevate your chess game. Today, we’re diving into the Central Pawn Strategy. By mastering these 5 rules, you'll become more confident abou...
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Optimize your chess training plan with this system shared by GM Gabuzyan. Understand the common mistakes and how to avoid them. A while ago, I received a message from an old friend of mine.This friend, who’s a high-rated chess player, is p...
When you study the games of the Great Masters of the past, it becomes easier to understand what players are doing in the present. Two contradictory things are happening at the same time: The younger generation, deluded by the "intelligence" or "...
Strategy - the magical side of chess 10 tasks to test your strategic skills Evaluate the position. Find the best continuation. Problem 1 White to move Problem 2 White to move Problem 3 Black to move Problem 4 White to...
Yes, I have a habit of looking back at most of my blitz games after playing them. The main focus is on openings, but not exclusively. So, below is a selection of tactical positions from my games over the last two years. The positions vary consid...
Did you know that playing chess can also have a positive impact on cognitive function, mood, and overall quality of life? In recent years, there has been growing interest in the potential benefits of chess as a training program for improving the...
Here is a video presentation on the Morozevich Variation of the Tarrasch French (1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 Be7). The goal is to explain why one might play this line as Black and what the unusual move 3...Be7 means. The video covers the most popular...
Hi! In this week’s post, I will talk to you about exchanging pieces. We often exchange pieces in a game because we don't know what else to do, but this is wrong! We need to stop doing this immediately! Why is it wrong to exchange pieces ...
#foolsmate #tactics #englundgambit #brilliant #knightsac #quickwins The Fool’s Mate is the quickest possible checkmate in chess – (1. f3 e5 2. g4 Qh4#) – with White losing at the end of the second turn. However, it&rsq...
If you have not listened to the Chess Lounge podcast, well you are in for a treat. My co-host Elaynah, the elegant New York based streamer and myself, interviewed GM Kayden Troff and reality TV star of the show Sister Wives, Tony Padron. Tog...
Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman, a prominent figure in Bangladeshi chess, passed away while playing the 12th round of the National Chess Championship. Rahman, who was paired against Grandmaster Enamul Hossain, collapsed during the game. He was immediatel...
Chess, a game with deep historical roots, has evolved from its early forms in ancient India and Persia to the globally recognized sport it is today. Central to its evolution are the tournaments that have brought together the best minds in the game...
Today, we delve into a fascinating chess tactic that might not be on everyone's radar but can be a game-changer when executed correctly. It's especially fitting, that on the 4th of July (USA Independence Day) we explore a game that took place in H...
#romantic #vienna #rooksac #brilliant I love playing aggressive, tricky, romantic manoeuvres! 🤩 To quote myself from the draft manuscript (about 40% complete!) of my upcoming book, from the perspective of the romanticist: It is ...
They thought I was strange and crazy.I thought there was a virus in their souls. I didn’t have friends in school, and I didn’t care. But what is true is true.I wanted to spend time with girls. It took me time to hack the co...
The Italian Opening has inspired many beautiful games and remains popular across all levels and eras. I play and teach it to my students because its plans are straightforward, which is particularly beneficial for beginners who may not yet have man...
#viennagambit #queenblunder #reversal A little while ago, I wrote an article and recorded a video about the reversal, transforming a losing position into a win through a planned tricky manoeuvre. As noted previously, I find it wone of t...
One thing about the history of American chess is that you find yourself reaching for the atlas looking up such unlikely locations as Cambridge Springs, PA, Lone Pine, CA — and also Lake Hopatcong. Lake Hopatcong turns out to be ...
#scandinavian #leonhardtgambit There are many videos and articles in chess social media that recommends the Scandinavian Defense for beginners who are interested in trying something that is off the beaten path. And this is not bad ad...
This guest blog post is by Salomėja Zaksaitė, Professor of Sports Law at the Institute of Management and Political Science at the Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania. Salomėja Zaksaitė has the WGM title. This blog post will undertake an ana...
The letter W starts with a D. ~ Unknown Malcontent. Welcome, everyone to another exhilarating edition of Blitz and Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, b...
Chess enthusiasts often dream of visiting places that have a rich history in the world of chess. Here’s a guide to some of the most famous chess destinations and museums around the globe. 1. World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, USA E...
Dear all, Today I would like to invite you on an exciting journey through the history of the most famous and beloved board game in the world! The common hobby that unites all of us here and has captured the hearts of so many genius players and t...
