When preparing for tournament play, one of the most effective ways to sharpen your skills is by solving tactics over the board (OTB). While Chess.com offers convenience and instant feedback, nothing quite compares to the tangible experience of wor...
When you think of online chess, you might imagine a casual game with a stranger from across the globe, perhaps punctuated by a quick move here and there. But sometimes, those games surprise you with puzzles that are as instructive as they are ...
INTRODUCTION Are you struggling to build a strong foundation in your chess openings? In this video, I’ll walk you through 7 essential chess opening principles that will give you the confidence to navigate the opening phase, no matter which...
I had no idea that this tournament existed, which — given what a chess history buff I am —says something about how overshadowed it was by the Alekhine-Capablanca match occurring at the same time. It actually was an extremely stron...
Hello chess friends,I am back with a new training video on Pragg & Hikaru's new blitz weapon in 2024!15-20 years ago, I noticed that my chess trainer, GM Ian Rogers, had played the Trompowsky (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) in many of his games with excellen...
First of all, thank you for your kind words and feedback in the comment section and through private messages.One feedback that kept cropping up is that you want more challenging threats. Usually, these involve finding one difficult move, accuratel...
#ruylopez #jaenisch #viennagambit #romanticism Last week, I had a bit of a massive tilt, dropping to below 1200 ELO in rapid for the first time in a very long time! 😅 I know exactly why this has happened… I’ve been playing ...
Hello, chess friends!In today's video, I'll share how a 13-year-old defeated a 2600+ GM (and former World Junior Champion) in just 14 moves! You'll also get to enjoy the PGN below the video so you can follow along .This game was played betwee...
Following the advice of masters can be hard work! A lot of their advice is different, because each master is a different person with different personalities and life experiences. Also, sometimes their advice entails not just studying but really pu...
Introduction This guide provides the chess community with a clear framework for addressing rules violations that occur before, during, and after events with prizes. We believe that publishing this process provides important transparency for play...
#ruylopez #jaenischgambit #quickwins #rooksac #brilliant On Monday, I posted a video and article on my favourite response (and arguably, the best response at the beginner-intermediate level!) with Black to the Ruy López Opening, ...
The Olympics is over and the world will now focus its full attention on the main event - the Chess Olympiad! If one team could truly be described as the Chessable team, it would be the Netherlands. The Dutch connection at Chessable is ver...
We’ve left the match at its midway point — after Game 17 — with Alekhine leading Capablanca by a game. The players had kicked off a streak of draws at Game 13 and it continued with colorless draws in Games 18 and 19. In the somew...
Hello, my dear chess friends! As a full-time chess coach, I don't have to play at the top level as much as I'd like. Every tournament is a great opportunity for me to see if I'm still in good shape. Today, we will analyze my game against the A...
Afternoon everyone. I get into a lot of chess discussions in different places, which always throw various games out of my mental database. So three today for you to just enjoy looking at. Some simple chess pleasure! Let's do them chr...
If you know nothing about Coffee Zee Chess, I suggest that you check out my original blog post here: https://www.chess.com/blog/ThePawnSlayer/the-best-place-in-london-to-play-chess We meet every Friday from 6-9pm at Coffee Zee just off Holloway ...
INTRODUCTION Chess, in itself, is a grueling game. It requires a combination of mental sharpness, strength, and stamina to calculate lines and seek out tactics for long periods of time. It is a tough (but fun) challenge to play. In recent ...
#ruylopez #jaenischgambit #brilliant #greekgift #bishopsac #rooksac Recently, I’ve been playing a little bit less chess as I’ve not only been busy at work, but I’ve also been learning how to fish during my spare time. 🎣😅👍 ...
Chess has gained popularity lately, mainly because of online chess and some content creators that bring people to the game. Some people start to play chess because it’s interesting, but some people decide to quit or stop playing the game for...
By saying "without any further ado" you just further adoed a little. ~ Unknown Malcontent. Welcome, everyone to another intoxicating edition of Blitz and Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then ...
This post is a word of warning for the average club player. As the chess world is becoming increasingly salesy, snake oil marketing is becoming more and more the norm. It is time to reconsider how much you trust titled players. The good old ...
When the idea came for this blog, it was just about the game Barcza-Planinc.....but thinking about Planinc, and looking at the wonderful book by Pablo Iglesias, ....which I recommend highly, by the way, you come across quite a few jewels by t...
In Winner's POV, we take a look at tournaments from the 19th century and see the games that allowed the top player to prevail. Some tournaments will be known and famous, others will be more obscure - in a time period where competition is scarce, I...
It is the Chess Olympiad season! Taking place from the 10th to the 23rd of September in Budapest, thousands of players will be representing their countries in the battle to win one of the most prestigious tournaments in the chess world and see ...
