In chess, it's really important to make a good plan. Every player has to figure this out during the game. You usually think about your plan right after the game starts, and a few more times later on. There's a saying that it's better to have a b...
Background In a monumental turn, the chess world was rocked by the news of 17-year-old Gukesh's triumph in the 2024 FIDE Candidates, securing a remarkable 9/14. This victory has catapulted him into the spotlight as he prepares to challenge Ding ...
Sergey Voronkov has published a three-volume set of books titled "Masterpieces and Dramas of the Soviet Championships". These books are masterpieces of chess literature and chess history. Each chapters has, before the actual games shown, stori...
INTRODUCTION This is my recap of the fourth day of the 2023-24 South Florida Grand Prix tournament. I have participated in the first, second, and third days of this Grand Prix this year. I have had great results thus far, becoming co-champio...
This April, Toronto emerged as the world’s most desired chess destination, pulling in enthusiasts from all over the globe. Hosting the FIDE Candidates event, the city metamorphosed into a little chess paradise, brimming with captivating side...
Since Magnus Carlsen's decision not to defend the World Chess Championship, two elite chess players had a rare opportunity to play for the title, which was previously held by 16 other persons at the end of FIDE's first 100 years. Last year, Ding L...
#viennagambit #maxlange #chessriposte First, a proposition: Casual recreational chess should be fun!- vitualis the Chess Noob This is the philosophic position that I’ve adopted now while on my chess journey. Yes, I still w...
Hello, my fellow blitz lovers, and welcome to another edition of Blitz and Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics ha...
Have you ever found yourself saying, 'I want to read more books' more often than you actually read? What do you think has changed in your life that led to this shift in your reading habits? I used to be like that - reminiscing about my childh...
Today, we announced that BetterHelp has partnered with Chess.com as an Official Partner of both the Champions Chess Tour and the Speed Chess Championship. We are excited about the partnership but felt it was important to address some of the more d...
#tactics #quickwins chess noob Quick Wins! is a series of short videos, to demonstrate very quick wins! As a beginner, you become aware of the Scholar's Mate and the Fool's Mate, but neither of these show up in real games. H...
Dear Chess Friends! When I was conducting the stream about London System at "Opening Roulette Tournament", I introduced my free webinars. These webinars are actually group lessons in Zoom. This is how you can register and enter them (read be...
A Step-By-Step Process To Getting In A 'Flow' State During Our Chess Games Introduction In this post, I will describe how to get in 'the zone' or 'flow' during our chess games. 'The Zone' refers to a state of complete focus and concentratio...
The candidates are well under way, drawing the interest and attention of chess enthusiasts all over the world. This penultimate event, leading into the next World Chess Championship, is a highlight for all chess players. !! Watch the CCC Candida...
#vienna #mainline #heyde_variation As a Vienna Game and Vienna Gambit player with the White pieces, it becomes critically important to learn how to play the Main Line once you move into the intermediate level. Simply, those further alon...
#indiangame #maddigangambit #doubleblunder #recovery For the best performance, chess and wine don't mix... ♟️➕🍷❓🚫 This game is a cautionary tale! However, if one's goal is to have fun while meeting a friend, it's perfectly fine. As us...
Beginning a game of chess, every move holds immense significance for the course of the game. One crucial decision revolves around the deployment of knights, those versatile pieces capable of influencing various areas of the board. In this guide, w...
Hello everyone, welcome back to my 11th blog post! This is the 10th and final volume of my Road To Master series. As you can probably tell, I did become a National Master. Depending on when you're reading this blog, I might or might not have the...
Recently, I released a series called 'Stop Making Blunders!' All the episodes are available on YouTube. I talk about most common tactics in chess, calculation, tactical motifs, time management and more. I have a special bonus for you! Enhance yo...
#quickwins #vienna #bishopsac #brilliant chess noob Quick Wins! is a series of short videos, to demonstrate very quick wins! As a beginner, you become aware of the Scholar's Mate and the Fool's Mate, but neither of these show up i...
#chessnutair #otb #casual #vienna 🔥 Chessnut Store (Affiliate Link): https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=4294516.IoYAy1V8Gt 🔥 Or use my coupon code for a discount on checkout: CHESSNOOB64 I suspect that for most of us, chess is l...
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” – Abraham Maslow How do you keep your competitive spirit alive when life happens, and you’re in the deepest dark? Man...
The stories of successful people with disabilities have always inspired people due to the individuals being able to pull off personal triumphs over their limitations and achieve high. From the likes of Stephen Hawking, and Helen Keller to Stevie W...
Hey everyone, I am here in Toronto getting ready for reporting on the FIDE Candidates Tournment. Can't wait to see all of the action live and in person! I wrote a SUB-STACK post about my arrival here in the beautiful Toronto! Had over there to che...
With the Candidates Tournament in Toronto underway, I'd like to share some inside information from the previous one in Madrid in 2022, especially as I had a priviledged position to follow it from. As I wrote in my blogpost, I had the privil...
