King in the Center
Another short instructive game by Tartakover, in which he shows the dangers of an uncastled king stuck in the center.
Chess puzzle
Here is a nice chess puzzle. White has to win in 3 moves.
Risky but rewarding strategy
Another variation that is also devastating.
Web of Black Squares
The strategic masterpiece shows Schlechter at his best as he occupies some crucial dark squares, and utilizes them to achieve the final breakthrough.
Alternative Chess Strategies
First, there was the opening. The over-analysed beginning of the game. Here innovations are researched by masters, studied by experts and puzzled over by the rank amateur. The middlegame, the mystical ideal of complexity, the drama here is ...
Queen's Gambit-Trick
The trick of classical queen's gambit which was invented by Siegbert Tarrasch cost a knight for white, the trap was like this
Garin's mate
Garin's match against Charlemagne, the queen sacrifice led an winning game to Garin, the game offers like this
The King Takes A Walk
With all the pieces still on the board, Botvinnik makes a few deep moves-and the scene is transformed! It has become an endgame, with two passed pawns close to queening. With a journey by the king himself, this game is a complete delight.
"Weird" Opening Attack
Perhaps “weird” isn’t the right term, but it is definitely an extremely complicated attack. The Max Lange isn’t too popular these days, but if you look at Hans Fahrni’s way of playing it in 1914 it is worth a seco...
Chess Aptitude Test: How Do You Score?
Jonathan Levitt, (Grandmaster), created what I believe is one of the most effective yet simple, "self-tests" to determine chess aptitude. This article describes the test. He talks about this test in his in his book, "Genius in Chess...
The 6 Elements of Chess pt11
The 6 Elements of Chess Pt 11 By NM Steven Colding The Conclusion of Meek vs Morphy So here we have the position where Black has just played the strong 7...Be6! White now has a decision to make, should he exchange or move...
The 6 Elements of Chess pt10
The 6 Elements of Chess Part 10 by NM Steve Colding Exploiting a Force Advantage. Exploiting a force advantage has to do with trading in the right and proper way. What is the right and proper way you ask reader? Well fort...
The 6 Elements of Chess Pt9
The 6 Elements of Chess part 9 by NM Steve Colding Force The element of force is the amount of material you have. If you have one Pawn more than your opponent you are ahead in force. The element of force is the most ...
The 6 Elements of Chess pt8
The 6 Elements of Chess Part 8 Exploiting a Time Advantage Part 2 by NM Steve Colding The 6 Elements of Chess The 6 Elements of Chess Part 2 The 6 Elements of Chess Part 3 The 6 Elements of Chess Part 4 The 6 Elements of Chess Part 5 ...
The 6 Elements of Chess pt7
The 6 Elements of Chess Part 7 By NM Steve Colding Exploiting a Time Advantage Links to previous articles in the series: The 6 Elements of Chess The 6 Elements of Chess Part 2 The 6 Elements of Chess Part 3 The 6 Elements of Chess...
The 6 Elements of Chess Pt 6
The 6 Elements of Chess Pt6 The Fleeting Advantage of Time by NM Steve Colding Below are the links to previous articles in this series. The 6 Elements of Chess The 6 Elements of Chess ...
The 6 Elements of Chess Pt5
The 6 Elements of Chess Part 5 By N.M. Steve Colding Exploiting a Space Advantage: Part 3 So first I would like to thank all my readers for reasding these articles. It warms the cockles of my heart ( exactly wh...
The 6 Elements of Chess pt4
The 6 Elements of Chess Part 4 By N.M. Steve Colding Exploiting a Space Advantage: Part 2 So now we know that we have a space advantage and we also know that we have to attack the weakness. We also know that we...
The 6 Elements of Chess pt3
The Six Elements of Chess Part 3 By N.M. Steven Colding Exploiting a Space Advantage &nbs...
Underestimating your Opponent's Threats
"Threats are harder to see than captures. Some moves threaten checkmate, some threaten captures, some involve a general improvement in position. Some threats are crude, brutal, obvious. Others are unbelievably subtle in their intentions, refi...
The 6 Elements of Chess pt2
The 6 Elements of Chess by NM Steve Colding &n...
A MUST READ!!!!!
When you lose a game (to a stronger person) you probably think it's normal. But some people keep their heads up too high and EXPECT to win. They, if they lose, they get stressed. NEVER DO THAT. You are weakening yourself by trying to make your...
The Strategic Attack
This game is one of the best examples of the strategic attack. White gives up an exchange early to cramp Black's position. Black is pressured into giving it back and an extra piece to reach a bishop ending, which White skillfully wins.