Submitted by
benwson Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:00am.
This game features a rather unique attack. Korchnoi puts some pressure on Fischer's queenside, but throws away his advantage there with a few errant moves. This allows Fischer to attack his opponent's king without nay opposition. With the aid of a... Read more »
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IM ACEChesson Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:00am.
Chess has been called the art of attack and defense. A Lot of stress is always put on a beautiful attack with a beautiful combination that can win the game swiftly. But as GM Melikset Khachiyan illustrates in his video series on practical defe... Read more »
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WGM Natalia_Pogoninaon Tue Nov 8, 2011 12:00am.
Right now I am taking part in the Russian Chess Teams’ (both men and women) training session for the European Team Championship. Generally speaking, such events last from 7 to 10 days and are held at a special boarding house. The idea is to chan... Read more »
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WGM Natalia_Pogoninaon Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:00am.
During a game each of us has to make choices. In some positions the choice is limited to a single playable continuation, but in most situations we have to consider a few alternatives. If there are many options, this process becomes a real challeng... Read more »
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IM ACEChesson Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:00am.
First of all, the videos in this series are all for advanced level players. If you (the reader) are just beginning to come across the concept of space in chess, this video will get you started. For intermediate players, this video and it's sequel ... Read more »
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IM IMBryanSmithon Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:00am.
One chess player said that I have a problem sensing the tempo of the game, that this is my weakness. I don’t know if it was legitimate advice or just an insult, but I found it interesting. True, I have seen, especially when I am in bad form, tha... Read more »
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GM GMharikrishnaon Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:00am.
The game I am about to discuss here was the final knockout match in the Carlos Torre Memorial Tournament 2007, in Merida, Mexico. I had won 3 knockout matches with the score 1.5-0.5 to reach final where I had to face Vasily Ivanchuk who was the wo... Read more »
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WGM Natalia_Pogoninaon Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:00am.
Gaining a material advantage is a classic way of winning in chess. In some situations an extra pawn is sufficient for a victory, in others even being up a queen doesn’t guarantee anything. After all, the main goal of chess is to checkmate the op... Read more »
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WGM Natalia_Pogoninaon Tue Jun 7, 2011 12:00am.
Winning in chess is not only about reckless attacking and playing for checkmate from move one. Often it is easier to start with gaining a material advantage and then converting it. Today we will be discussing an interesting way in which you can ge... Read more »
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WGM Natalia_Pogoninaon Tue May 17, 2011 12:00am.
Each piece has its relative value. During the game it may vary depending on what position the piece occupies and what role it plays. It’s hard to win when some of your pieces are misplaced. Therefore, you should make sure all your pieces are tak... Read more »
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WGM Natalia_Pogoninaon Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:00am.
Who doesn’t like attacking? Improving the position, creating new threats, putting pressure on the opponent, sacrificing lots of material and finally winning. What do we have on the other side? Nit-picking for even the slightest counter-chances a... Read more »
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FM FM_Eric_Schilleron Mon Jan 3, 2011 12:00am.
We conclude our survey of weapons of chess destruction, with examples from the three most recent world champions. In each case we see them following the opening rules and then quickly demolishing the opponents position. This happens even though... Read more »
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FM FM_Eric_Schilleron Sat Jan 1, 2011 12:00am.
In our survey of weapons of chess destruction we have now reached the glory days of chess. I was fortunate to be growing up during the period of the great superstars of chess that I believe has remained unrivaled in the history of the game. ... Read more »
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IM ACEChesson Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:00am.
This video series is specifically designed to target and improve an area that could always use "fine-tuning" at any chess player's level: technique. The ability to consistently convert upon your advantages (a.k.a. "win when you are winning") is ar... Read more »
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IM ACEChesson Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:00am.
In case your wondering, the white pawn to your right is begging for you NOT to attack him... Unfortunately, his future isn't so bright (he doesn't wear shades ) as an Isolated Queen Pawn. That said, his teammates don't always mind his isolati... Read more »
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Submitted by
FM FM_Eric_Schilleron Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:00am.
We move on the the Soviet Era, with lessons in poisoned pawn/trapped piece and demolition in semi-open games.
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FM FM_Eric_Schilleron Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:00am.
In this second installment we learn that the Petroff is anything but boring when exciting players sit on both sides of the board! Lasker plays some mind fames to lure Marshall into a brawl where the f7-square plays a huge role.
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FM FM_Eric_Schilleron Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:00am.
This is the first of a series of articles from my new eBook, available for Nook and other eBook readers from Barnes & Noble. The 15 official World Champions show how to follow the opening guidelines and then launch a quick attack to destroy th... Read more »
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IM dpruesson Thu Nov 4, 2010 12:00am.
This simply-titled series takes you from the very fundamental notion of "development" in the opening through to a master-level understanding of this concept-- and some complicated examples in the later videos. Regardless of your level, this course... Read more »
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Submitted by
NM GreenLaseron Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:00am.
Luke McShane (pictured younger) was born January 7, 1984. He won the World Under-10 Championship while only eight years old. At sixteen he became the youngest ever British grandmaster. His record stood until David Howell broke it in 2007. He won... Read more »
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Submitted by
IM Silmanon Mon Oct 4, 2010 12:00am.
Give1take2 asked:
My question in a nutshell is, “How do you evaluate a position?” How would you decide in a game between two moves that both look good? How do you find which one would be more beneficial to your position even though t... Read more »
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Submitted by
FM FM_Eric_Schilleron Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:00am.
Most of the time both sides castle on the kingside in the Queen's Gambit Declined. Not always, however. In this game Garry Kasparov shows us the power of queenside castling for White.
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Submitted by
FM FM_Eric_Schilleron Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:00am.
In today's article, I want to show you a strategy of using a sacrifice at g7 to set up a powerful pin that will allow your kingside attack to succeed.
Another WC example:
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Submitted by
mauerblumeon Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:00am.
Please look at following position:
Black has given a knight for 3 pawns . This looks good if black can manage to bring the both ones on fifth row forward.
But there is a danger. White is threating Nc4+ Nxb6 + Rxf2. If he would succeed w... Read more »
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Submitted by
WIM energiaon Fri Jul 9, 2010 12:00am.
This article wraps up the column that we had for half a year on planning. I believe that we covered some of the main ideas on how to plan and you can always go to the archive to review the relevant topics. My next column will be on endgames. I am ... Read more »
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