Alekhine retained a love for the grand sacrifice. He indulged himself fully in exhibition games and simultaneous displays - even those played without the sight of the board. Any player with his eyes open would treasure the exquisite little combina...
"In order to improve your game, you must study endgame before everything else" - Capablanca, World Chess Champion, 1921-1927
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Today I share with you how to checkmate with two bishops and a king against a lone king. It...
Some chess-players always seem to have a trick up their sleeve. They spot unlikely-looking tactical tricks, launch cunning attacks from seemingly quiet positions and are unrelenting when the enemy king is in their sights. Even when things go wrong...
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This was a game I recently played at a local chess club. As a beginner, I have jotted down the thoughts that went through my mind as I played the game. Feel free to leave your comments on the game , how could ...
This is a pawnless endgame. Have a go at it ! White to play for a win. Think of every single defense Black has and how you will counter them. I really enjoyed it. Hope you have fun solving this too !
Key squares are what we call those squares whose occupation by the king assures victory, regardless of whose turn it is to move.
The d5-square on which the king stands now is not a key square - White to move does not win. The key squares are...