Hammer's Highlights: Underpromotion Mate
Jon Ludvig Hammer looks at his game against Artur Neikans from the Pro Chess League. It was nominated as game of the week—and...
Bishop Battles: Hammer vs Banikas
Do you prefer bishops or knights? Opinions differ, but almost all grandmasters usually prefer the bishops, especially in...
Why Magnus Carlsen Will Defend His World Championship Title
How is it that Magnus plays chess better than anyone else in the world? There's no one better than his second, Jon Ludvig...
Winning With The Bishop Pair
How do you win with Black with a pair of bishops? Use them together as an unbelievable attacking force. GM Jon Ludwig...
Hammertime In Norway: Anand And Bishop Power
GM Hammer takes on a living chess legend, Vishy Anand, in this must-see video recap of the game. Find out how the Indian...
The Power Of The Bishop Pair
Can you handle the awesome power of the bishop pair? GM Hammer really hammers home the beauty and utility of the two bishops...
Hammertime In Norway: Giri's Grit
Can surprises in chess be good? Sure, as long as you don’t take them too far. In the 2015 Norway Chess tournament, the...
Magnus Carlsen Gets Hammered
This game needs no introduction. It shocked chess fans around the world. It even won the 2015 ChessCenter award for upset...
Hammertime In Norway: Topalov Tragedy
GM Jon Ludvig Hammer shows you one of the most spectacular games he has ever played — and this game has it all. Hammer...
Hammertime In Norway vs Caruana
GM Jon Ludvig Hammer is back with another lesson from Norway Chess, and this time his opponent is a 2016 world champion...
Hammertime In Norway: Grischuk's Grit
When should you get rid of your prized fianchettoed bishop? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer discusses this important question in reviewing...
Hammertime In Norway: Surviving Armenian Pressure
GM Jon Ludwig Hammer is back with another exciting game against the newly minted world championship candidate, Levon Aronian. Find...
Hammertime In Norway: Avoiding The Freaky Frenchman's Fancy
Two of the best players in Europe square off when Norway's #2 GM Jon Ludvig Hammer faces French #1 Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Find...
Hammertime In Norway: Nakamura's New Style
Has Hikaru Nakamura changed his chess style? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer thinks so. Watch Hammer’s debut Chess.com video as he...