Playing against children in open chess tournaments has become a very common experience in modern chess. One of the beautiful things about chess is that age, race, and gender hardly matter at the board. Even a 10-year-old can compete against experi...
Imagine yourself in a situation: ahead of you is a chess game that you must win at all costs. Failure is not an option. This could be the last step toward a FIDE title you've been chasing your entire life, the final push to finally break the 2000 ...
In my previous article, I discussed how to build a strong opening repertoire with the white pieces. Now, we will figure out the even harder challenge of getting a good game as Black. What To Play Against 1.e4 What To Play Against 1.d4 Wha...
Greetings, chess fans! You might remember that in late December I published a study plan for advanced players. I gave a brief overview of what type of openings you should look for and where to look for reliable sources. Now, I'll attempt to expand...
Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from GM Arturs Neiksans as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals, and join the official Improvers club!...
