King's Indian Defense: The immortal classic
This shows a classic pawn storm turned mating attack in the King's Indian Defense. This is a game every King's Indian player should know by heart, the strategies in it are fundamental.
Beginners Gone Pro #3: Play methodically and with a plan
Play with a plan. always Sometimes we do get bored and just make random waiting moves, not bothering to think about what is the real best move. Although sometimes this is necessary, usually it is not and sucks out the fun from chess...
Beginners Gone Pro #2
BGP: Space, and also the sub issue "How to get better at chess" In this 2nd issue of Beginners Gone Pro, I will discuss the importance of space. "Space" is the term describing the amount of squares one controls of his opponent's side. Examine...
Grand opening: Beginners Gone Pro #1
Hi, this is the first of many Beginners Gone Pro articles I will be submitting. This article covers one of the more well known openings: The Ruy Lopez. The move sequence is 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 This opening is popu...
Improve at 1 minute blitz!
The 1 minute blitz game, or any game with short time controls is one of the exciting treasures of chess, one that brings excitement and logic, anxiety and miracles, and triumph and failure together - all in mere seconds. This post is aimed at impr...
The Philidor's Defense: push the flank, or walk the plank
The Philidor's Defense The Philidor's Defense is an ancient opening, that although has fallen out of favor over the years, is still in practice today. Its earliest practitioners, most importantly Paul Morphy, has scored great victories with...
King's Indian Defense exchange - what do I do now?
The King's Indian Defense is my favorite opening, but it has some tricky quirks in it. Here in the exchange variation, I answer some questions about this line.
Classic double rook sac
Sacrifices can be advantageous, or spiteful, depending on how well it is calculated. However, without a doubt they do have a talent of making games more interesting, as you will see in the following game. P.s. by no means, an...
King's Indian Defense
For those interested in using the KID: The KID (king's indian defense) is one of the most dynamic openings for black in response to 1. d4. It starts with the odd 1... Nf6, at first allowing white to grab control of the center, bef...