How to checkmate with a bishop and a knight part 1
The method will be like this step 1: get all your pieces into the center step 2: drive the enemy king to the center step 3: CHECKMATE Position: Note: you can only checkmate if the enemy is in the same color corner as your bishop first ge...
Opening Repertoire: Universal Opening Systems
Hi! If you are not a fan of opening theory and sometimes ask yourself:-' How to cut down opening study time? ' , then Universal Opening Systems might be right for you! In this post, I will not delve into the theory of these systems but rather fo...
The Champions of Chess
Chess, often referred to as the "game of kings," has a rich history and has produced numerous champions who have left an indelible mark on the game. In this blog, we will explore the significance of chess champions, their impact on the game, and t...
1 Min Read: Elevate Your Chess Game with the Ruy López
The Ruy López is a cornerstone of classical chess strategy, renowned for its complexity and enduring popularity among players at all levels. Here’s a fast guide to understanding this critical opening and how it can enhance your chess prowess. 1. ...
PERFECT Knight + Bishop Checkmate | GREAT BEGINNER VISION! ⚡ Quick Wins #84
#ruylopez #beginners #quickwins 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 ga...
Chess Path For Beginners — From Zero To Hero (Part 4)
Hello and Welcome Back to this series! In the previous lessons, we have covered the basics and now, it’s time to broaden our knowledge with more useful Chess Terms and important tips. Let’s make sure, that you are ready to become a Chess Pla...
Witty_Alien
Caro-Kann Defense: Alien Gambit 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Ng5The Alien Gambit is a meme chess opening played by content creator Witty_Alien and popularized by chess celebrities like IMs Levy Rozman and Eric Rosen. The Alien Gambit is...
Why chess should be a school subject!
More Than Just a Game: The Educational Value of ChessIt isn’t just about protecting Kings, capturing Queens and stealing Rooks. The game of Chess is about quadrants and coordinates, lines and angles, weighing the options and making decisions. It i...
NAG 2023 Part 1: It's Over for Me
The 38th National Age Group Chess Championships 2023, held at Our Tampines Hub, Singapore. A 7-round Swiss Tournament, it is widely considered as one of the most prestigious age group tournaments in Singapore, a small red dot, where there have on...
THE ALIEN GIFT SACRIFICE
BLOG #11 4TH MAY 2024 Intro Hello my brothers and sisters! Welcome to my blog. In today's blog, as the title says, you will read about the awesome Alien Gift Sacrifice. Before you read Yellow texts are the trademark lines of @Witty_Alien. And...
Danish gambit
The Danish gambit is an opening that I recommend looking into.
Opening Ideas: The Korchnoi Gambit against the French Defense.
I have heard skilled players express frustration about tactics, which still surprises me because I honestly believe that improving tactical awareness through numerous puzzles is easier than delving into dense books like "Modern Theory of Chess" or...
Looking To The Past For Inspiration
Despite experiencing my worst season ever while watching my rating plummet almost to its floor, I managed to qualify for the 2024 Montana state championship, which will take place in mid-July. Chess is filled with these ironies. For example, my be...
How to Counter Caro Kann Defense?
Best guide for beginners to play against Caro KannCaro Kann defense is the third most popular opening choice against 1.e4. Many of the top players play Caro Kann often. The main idea of Caro Kann Defense is to wait for the white’s plan and try to ...
Secrets of Trapping Pieces: Double Knights Mate
The primary purpose of this blog is to allow you to test your skills in applying the Double Knights Mate, not just trapping the King but putting an end to His Majesty. The puzzles range from very easy to...well, it took a very strong player to see...
Giocco piano center attack
It's a recent game I played which has inspired this analysis. Based on my previous games, I "knew" the opening till move 9. The hyphens indicate that more study is needed. For now, I instinctively know that this is where the position should lea...
GPT Models for Chess Mastery
vodnik777 and I have played many times, though I believe this is the first win I have experienced when playing him. What prompted this post however is an updated experience with GPT. I created a model from ChatGPT, I called it Kate. No reason, j...
P2K: a full set of pieces
Hello everyone. Yesterday was May 1st, a day for many celebration, and as far as I'm concerned, it was also the four-months anniversary of Promote to King. There's many things I could tell about all what happened in the last months, and first I wa...
The Champions of Chess - Part 1
Chess, often referred to as the "game of kings," has a rich history and has produced numerous champions who have left an indelible mark on the game. In this blog, we will explore the significance of chess champions, their impact on the game, and t...
The French Defense: Key Ideas and Historical Depth
Introduction Chess, known as the "Game of Kings," is a classic game that has fascinated people for centuries. In the world of strategic war on the chessboard, openings are like a guide for players to follow. One of the most famous openings is the...
Nineteen Twenty Seven
In the year 1927, two of the greatest chess players of all time faced off in an epic battle. The reigning champion, Jose Raul Capablanca, was up against the determined challenger, Alexander Alekhine, who was vying for the coveted title of World Ch...
Chess movies
Here is the list prepared by myself. I still did not see several items from the list. If you know any other nice movies to see - please let me know. 1. Queen’s gambit (USA, 2020)2. Searching For Bobby Fischer (USA, 1993)3. Grandmaster (USSR, 1...
Chess.com 2024, 2nd round, E14 - Happy endings
11th of April 2024 Made a couple of easy moves against Fabio early morning; I’ll try playing ASAP against him to get the 1-s in the table and clarify the situation. I’ll slow down the remaining Tautzies game a bit, since I’ve got a guaranteed draw...
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