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The Alekhine Defense Contd by GM Magesh and GM Arun

For anyone who follows professional chess at the top the level, it is obvious that the Alekhine defense is not a common choice at the Super GM level, and this is not without good reason. In many cases, White is able to get a reasonable space advantage ove...Read more »

VIDEO: Sicilian Methods; e5 Push for White

by GM Melikset Khachiyan

GM Khachiyan shares another tournament game of his to illustrate the great impact of the e4-e5 push in the sicilian. He clearly explains the reasons for moves in this line, for example, why would blac Watch Video »

London Chess Classic Round 3

Vladimir Kramnik (pictured) won his second consecutive game in the London Chess Classic to keep the pressure on leader Magnus Carlsen. Kramnik beat Luke McShane, who has now lost twice - to Carlsen and Kramnik - after his marathon win against Short in the...Read more »

Steinitz’ Theory of Perfect Play

In my previous blog, I claimed that Wihelm Steinitz’ 1896 Theory of Perfect Play was the first occurrence of a scientific theory of chess, and I speculated that it may be the only scientific theory of chess yet offered.  Indeed, Steinitz’ theory is t...Read more »