GM dbojkov | (Four versus Three on the Same Flank: Part 2-Defense)  In the previous article we saw the dangers that the defender faces in these seemingly easy endgames. If you remember, the main one was that the strong side might create a passed pawn in the center, and then combine threats against the remaining two pawns with the further advance of the passer. Logically, we come to the most important part for... Read More

IM Nezhmet | This weekend IM Mark Ginsburg brings us a very modern and interesting idea -- once thought to be a positional blunder -- in the Scheveningen Sicilian. With this video lecture, and solid preparation to follow, black can add a dangerous surprise weapon to his repertoire. The early e5-pawn advance forces white's hand and heads toward forcing variations. Remember the early h5 advance and have fun!... Read More