Why You Should Study Master Games
Studying the games of chess masters is an important part of the improvement process in chess. Take the time to learn from...
Never Underestimate Your Opponent
The last thing you want to do in a chess game is underestimate your opponent. Learn how to always respect the position on...
Why You Should Muddy The Waters In Chess
When playing against a human opponent, sometimes it pays off to create uncertainty and complications on the chessboard....
Why You Should Always Pause To Calculate In Chess
Chess games often hinge on the results of a single move, so it's important to take your time to calculate during critical...
Why You Should Always Have A Plan In Chess
In chess, you can't let up on a winning position, hoping to coast to a win. Learn why you need a plan to finish the game...
How To Trust Your Chess Intuition
As you grow as a chess player you will develop a sense of intuition over the chessboard. Learn how to trust this sense to...
Think Before Taking A Draw In Chess
If you're in a position where you have much less risk than your opponent, you should think hard before accepting a draw....
Why You Should Never Give Up In Chess
You can't win a game by resigning, and you shouldn't give up in chess when there is a chance your opponent will not convert...
Don't Be Greedy In Chess
Material imbalances decide a lot of chess games, but you shouldn't go too far and be greedy at the cost of development or...
How To Take Your Time In Chess
Time in chess has two meanings: the actual clock you must adhere to, and how quickly your pieces reach their intended destinations....
How To Think Like Your Opponent In Chess
Is there one quick change you could make to your chess game to greatly improve your results? The answer is to simply try...
The Iceland Chess Test: Play Better Than The Winner!
In her final video from the Reykjavik Open, WGM Tatev Abrahamyan has plenty of new test positions for you to solve. Match...
The Iceland Chess Test: Play Better Than The Prodigies!
WGM Abrahamyan tests you again with positions from the the 2016 Reykjavik Open in Iceland. Can you play better than the...
The Iceland Chess Test: Play Better Than Me!
Can you do better than WGM Tatev Abrahamyan in some key positions from a strong tournament in Iceland? WGM Abrahamyan selects...
How The English Attacks: 10. Qc7 And a5
WGM Tatev Abrahamyan is back with her advanced look at the English Attack against the Najdorf Sicilian. Learn what to do...
How The English Attacks: Early Nbd7
You’ve learned the basics of the English Attack vs the Najdorf Sicilian, but what do you do when Black delays castling and...
Secrets Of The English Attack: vs The Najdorf
WGM Tatev Abrahamyan continues her comprehensive lesson series on the English Attack against the Sicilian, this time taking...
How The English Attacks: More Early h5
WGM Tatev Abrahamyan continues her extensive primer on how to use the English Attack against the extremely popular Najdorf...
How The English Attacks
Your opponent just played the open Sicilian — now you have to decide how to attack it. WGM Tatev Abrahamyan recommends...
How To Win A Game You Should Win
One of the most stressful aspects of chess is trying to win a game you know you should win. WGM Tatev Abrahamyan uses one...
The One Thing You Need To Beat Lower Rated Players!
What’s the most important thing you need to beat weaker players? WGM Tatev Abrahamyan reveals the secret way to win against...
Playing it Safe at the Olympiad
What’s the best plan when you know it will be a tough game? WGM Tatev Abrahamyan shows you how to play it safe against...
How to Beat the Scandinavians at Their Own Game
How would you feel playing the Scandinavian opening against a Scandinavian player? WGM Tatev Abrahamyan wasn’t afraid when...
Putting Some Polish on the Politiken Cup
WGM Tatev Abrahamyan walks you through a fascinating attacking game she played in the Politiken Cup. Find out why WGM...
Completely French: Sidelines!
WGM Abrahamyan concludes her mammoth series on all things French. You should pair today's video with an earthy Bordeaux...