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...
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...
One of the most common problems in chess is understanding the purpose behind your opponent's moves. This is also a primary cause of making blunders. There is a famous quote from 'The Art of War': 'If you know the enemy and know yourself, you nee...
Blindfold chess is when players play a game of chess without looking at the board. They remember where all the pieces are and make their moves in their minds. It's a way to challenge memory and improve strategic thinking. I have a special bonu...
Recently, I have been playing some games and explaining my thought process. Can you solve the challenges I faced in my recent games? The positions are taken from these games, and you can watch the full video below. I have a special bonus ...
Chess is a game of strategy, foresight, and tactical brilliance. One of the key aspects that separates amateur players from masters is the ability to recognize and exploit tactical motifs. These motifs are recurring patterns that, when identified,...
Chess puzzles are an excellent tool for honing your tactical skills and improving your overall game. They present you with specific scenarios that require precise and often creative solutions, helping you to develop your pattern recognition and pr...
Chess is a game of strategy and deep thinking, where each move can significantly impact the outcome of the game. Analyzing your games is a crucial step in improving your skills and understanding of the game. Analyzing your own games allows...
Hello, I would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming event with exciting prizes! Join the club: https://www.chess.com/club/mat-bobulas-chess-school The Arena tournament follows a 5+5 format, lasting for 1 hour. It kicks off o...
In chess, it's really important to make a good plan. Every player has to figure this out during the game. You usually think about your plan right after the game starts, and a few more times later on. There's a saying that it's better to have a b...
Recently, I released a series called 'Stop Making Blunders!' All the episodes are available on YouTube. I talk about most common tactics in chess, calculation, tactical motifs, time management and more. I have a special bonus for you! Enhance yo...
Take part in the daily chess tournament and practice the middlegame positions from the ROCK SOLID OPENING REPERTOIRE! Join here: https://www.chess.com/tournament/rock-solid-opening-repertoire-challenge The starting position is the Catalan ...
One of the best exercises for minimizing blunders is practicing playing in extremely complicated positions. This requires intense focus on calculation, ensuring you don't miss any tactics or make any blunders. This is the reason why I want to in...
Today, I started a new series on YouTube where I will be discussing openings. The first episode is now available. In the video, I explain the 4-step process of working on openings. You can watch it here: Additionally, I want to share with you...
Recently, I released a series called 'Stop Making Blunders!' All the episodes are available on YouTube. One of the topics that I focus on is calculation, and there are two videos explaining that. _________________________________________________...
Hey there! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my new series, "Stop Making Blunders!" The first five episodes are already on my YouTube channel! Join me https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRvADDu6xjmngaGTnQIfd8l-akr6kCshD for practical ...
During one of my rapid games that I was streaming live on Twitch, I got a very interesting Rook endgame. Try to solve the diagram below, can you find the best way to win? Based on my experience, I identified the most common mistakes and create...
Very soon I am going to play in the chess tournament after a couple of months' break. To be well prepared I decided to make training that I am going to stream on Twitch. So you have got an opportunity to watch it and see how to do that properly. I...
This is a very basic endgame. Usually, Queen can easily win - it is enough to force the opponent's King to move in front of the pawn (it is blocked) - that gives time to bring the King closer. But there are of course some exceptions - when pawns a...
One of the most common tactics in chess is Removing of the Defender also called Removing of the Guard or Undermining. The defensive piece is captured (attacked, distracted, or blocked), leaving one of the opponent's pieces undefended. Based on...
The Greek gift sacrifice is a very common sacrifice of a Bishop by playing Bxh7 (for White) or by playing Bxh2+ (for Black). Very often there is also a pawn at the e5(e4)-square that helps with the attack. Based on my experience, I identifie...
The in-between move (known also as: zwischenzug or intermezzo) is an unexpected move that creates a threat that the opponent has to answer and an expected move is made later on. This is one of the most difficult things in chess to see and accord...
There is an ancient Indian legend about the invention of chess. Ruler of India was so pleased with one of his wise men, who had invented the game, that he offered this wise man a reward of his choosing. Based on my experience, I identified the...
If you are looking for a very universal opening for Black, you should definitely check the Tartakower Defense, one of the lines in the Queen's Gambit. Originally that line happens after 1.d4 but the pattern is so universal that you can use it agai...
I am really happy finally to announce a new project that will help to improve your chess - Premium Membership of my chess school. This is a perfect mix between individual approaches and group lessons. I show you the way how to work on chess and ...
