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He didn´t like school but has a masters degree in computer science, his nickname is "Captain Mag-Pan" (according to IM Danny Rensch) and he happens to be a fan of Gandhi... Meet Grandmaster Magesh Chandran Panchanathan from Madurai in India, ... | Read More
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Chess is a game of knowledge and skill. Yet many players - as evidenced from the majority of questions I get on the show - seem to think improvement initiatives lean toward the knowledge side, typical questions being "Where can I learn more about ... | Read More
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Just as my "Novice Nook" column at Chess Cafe quickly became a misnomer because the 6-time "Best Instruction" winner is aimed at improving players of all levels, so has the Dan Heisman Learning Center (DHLC) here at Chess.com quickly become more... | Read More
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There´s a lot to be said about this week´s target for a Player Profile interview.... What you probably don´t know is that he lives in a village with less than 200 people, he is a husband and a dedicated father of three ... | Read More
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In this Player Profile we get to know an exciting "under-the-radar" - player from London a little better. He is a polite and knowledgable man, and last year he was on a team of chess players who won a tv-quiz show in England. CM James Coleman... | Read More
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Chess.com Death-Matches are grueling, all-out battles of wit, speed, skill, and endurance. To see a list of past winners, check here. To view recordings of past Matches, go here. Here are the current rules guiding them:
1) The match lasts ... | Read More
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Death-Matches are grueling, all-out battles of wit, speed, skill, and endurance. For the rules governing these matches, check here. To view recordings of past Matches, go here. This article will maintain a list of all previous Death-Match Win... | Read More
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This is the video archive of past Chess.com Death Matches. Look below to watch the live video coverage from each Death Match.
Read the Death Match Rules
See the Results of Past Death Matches
Death Match 12: Arnold vs Ipatov
Dea... | Read More
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I know what you're thinking: Here we go again! Another ridiculous, self-deprecating blog/rant by International Master Daniel Rensch... Well, after my performance at the SPICE Cup (North American Masters) in Chicago, I am left with no choice but... | Read More
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With the next couple of articles we will look at transitions from openings into endgames and explore the significance of endgames in opening preparation. Gata Kamsky once gave me advice on how to study openings. In addition to theory he recommende... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Intermediate (Rated 1400-1799)
Put your skills into practice, and use everything you've learned to win chess games!
Tasks:
Play in 20 Chess Tournaments (100 Rated Games)
Learn to Analyze Your Own Games
Publish Your ... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Intermediate (Rated 1400-1799)
Arrive at your final chess destination with the knowledge you need to win!
Tasks:
Increase Your Knowledge of "Must Know" Technical Endgames
Improve Your Endgame Technique
Complete these ... | Read More
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At the age of 15 I had the wonderful opportunity to work with International Master, and world renowned chess trainer, Mark Dvoretsky. He visited Arizona, courtesy of the sponsorship of my father and grandfather, to work with a group of me and my p... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Intermediate (Rated 1400-1799)
Acquire the knowledge you need to approach the opening with confidence and achieve success!
Tasks:
Extend Your Base Knowledge of "Tournament Openings"
Choose and Apply a Consistent Approa... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Intermediate (Rated 1400-1799)
Learn to develop long-term, strategic plans - and outplay your opponents!
Tasks:
Learn the Basics of Positional Chess: Pawn Structures
Learn the Basics of Positional Chess: Weak Squares... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Beginner (Rated 1000-1399)
Put your skills into practice, and use everything you've learned to win chess games!
Tasks:
Build Your Concentration and Focus
Watch Videos Lectures on Practical Thinking
Learn the... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Beginner (Rated 1000-1399)
Acquire the knowledge you need to approach the opening with confidence and achieve success!
Tasks:
Memorize the Principles of the Opening
Apply the Principles in Practice Games
Learn a Few "... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Beginner (Rated 1000-1399)
Tactics, tactics and more tactics! Learn what it takes to win using tactics!
Tasks:
Learn to Recognize Common Tactical Patterns
Identify Tactics in Your Games
Do 20-30 minutes of Tactics Tra... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Beginner (Rated 1000-1399)
Learn to develop long-term, strategic plans - and outplay your opponents!
Tasks:
Improve Your Piece Play
Learn the Basics of Strategic Pawn Play
Learn to Develop Plans
Keep Your K... | Read More
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Target Skill Range: Beginner (Rated 1000-1399)
Arrive at your final chess destination with the knowledge you need to win!
Tasks:
Learn the Essential Principles of the Endgame
Master the Basic "Checkmate Patterns" of the Endgame
Learn the... | Read More