A crazy game...
Just a crazy game... Complex positions... Many blunders, mistakes or misses by both sides, but I was the winner...
Just a crazy game... Complex positions... Many blunders, mistakes or misses by both sides, but I was the winner...
Hello everyone, I hope you're having a nice day!Got to love some vague references... I manage to get up through the sand, and find myself back at the place where I got thrown into the illusion. As I look at the ruins, they disappear without a t...
Book Review: This Time It's Real by Ann Liang Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5 stars This Time It's Real is such a beautiful young adult rom com and it's just pure perfection and the book I've always wanted. It follows seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin, movie ...
Chess puzzles are an excellent way to sharpen your tactical vision and strategic understanding. Today, we’ll delve into a challenging puzzle that will test your ability to consider not just your best moves, but also the potential responses from yo...
The following is a post by Karel van Delft, GM Sipke Ernst, and Dries Wedda. It introduces their research paper on the systematic training of finding good candidate moves in chess. Laying out the historical context, the authors discuss thinking sy...
Welcome, chess enthusiasts, to a journey into the captivating world of chess puzzles! In this blog, we'll delve into the art of problem-solving, exploring the intricacies of chess puzzles and the mental gymnastics they inspire. So, grab your favor...
GM Magnus Carlsen defeated GM Vincent Keymer in the Champions Chess Tour Chess.com Classic 2024 Division I Winners Final. In the Losers Quarterfinals, GMs Alireza Firouzja and Jan-Krzysztof Duda respectively eliminated GMs Denis Lazavik and Ian Ne...
Frequently, chess players find themselves in conversations about the greatest players of all time. Who was stronger, between Magnus Carlsen and Bobby Fischer? Whose influence was strongest between Garry Kasparov and Vishy Anand? We tear at each ot...
Greetings, fellow chess enthusiasts! Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the minds of the masters with quotes from some of the greatest chess players in history. From strategic wisdom to tactical brilliance, these words of wisdom offer invalua...
Fast-fingers at the ready—the new 2024 Chess.com Community Championships series is launching later this month with the Hyperbullet Championship. The Community Championships is your chance to win a crown and cash on Chess.com and first up, it's th...
Introduction: The endgame—the final phase of a chess game where the last pieces stand amidst dwindling options and impending checkmates—is often overlooked but holds the key to victory for those who master it. In this blog, we embark on a journey ...
In The Style of Morphy Control the center, rapidly develop your pieces, and castle your king. I can't count how many times I say this every week to my chess students. Paul Morphy won many beautiful attacking games following these opening principl...
Today I would like to talk about a fairly advanced chess tactic that consists of playing another move (which is very often forcing, as we’ll see) before playing the expected move. This is an important idea, because intermediate moves can very o...
I just played an insane game! A few moments ago, I played probably the best game I have ever played in my life. As of creating this blog post, I have been unable to check the game review on it, so this post will be updated with some images of tha...
#chessnutgo #francosicilian #mobilechess 🔥 Chessnut Store (Affiliate Link): https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=4294516.IoYAy1V8Gt 🔥 Or use my coupon code for a discount on checkout: CHESSNOOB64 Earlier this week, I published my review of the...
They didn’t have any Grandmasters. They didn’t even have an International Master. The average rating of the team was around 2,200 and then there was this 11-year-old kid hanging around. He was about 1,600. It was the Thailand National Team. I w...
Finally there appears improvement. It has only been a bit over a year since I began this journey of chess, and for the last few weeks I've been noticing the board more during the game. The game posted above is between me and my newest oppon...
nimzolarsen #quickwins #foolsmate 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. Howe...
Introduction: The opening phase of a chess game sets the stage for the battle ahead, laying the groundwork for strategic maneuvers and positional advantages. Yet, for many players, the vast array of opening variations and theories can be overwhelm...
Introduction: Chess is often described as a battle of minds, where strategic thinking, psychological resilience, and mental agility are just as crucial as mastering the rules and tactics. In this blog, we'll explore the fascinating realm of chess ...
Introduction: Chess is often likened to a battlefield where minds clash, strategies unfold, and victories are won through cunning and foresight. Whether you're a beginner just learning the rules or a seasoned player looking to elevate your game, t...
GM Alireza Firouzja just won Division I of the Champions Chess Tour Chess.com Classic 2024 on Wednesday, while GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave took Division II and GM Dmitry Andreikin Division III. It's not often we see GM Magnus Carlsen lose even a ga...
Introduction: In the intricate world of chess, every move counts. As one of the oldest and most revered games, chess has captured the imagination of millions worldwide, challenging players to outmaneuver their opponents with cunning strategy and r...
1. **Sicilian Defense**: This is one of the most popular openings for black. It begins with 1.e4 c5 and leads to sharp and dynamic positions. It's played very frequently at all levels of chess due to its flexibility and the wide range of variation...
#chessnutgo #francosicilian #mobilechess 🔥 Chessnut Store (Affiliate Link): https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=4294516.IoYAy1V8Gt 🔥 Or use my coupon code for a discount on checkout: CHESSNOOB64 Earlier this week, I published my ...