#scandinavian #history #romance I've recently been doing some research on the Scandinavian Defense for my upcoming book on aggressive chess opening attacks in the romantic style of chess. The Scandi (1. e4 d5) is intrinsically a deeply ...
By now, the chess world is already aware that the Singapore Chess Federation is hosting the World Chess Championships Final match between GMs Ding Liren and Dommaraju Gukesh. The Singapore Chess Festival will be held alongside this to a...
We know we can’t use an engine, computer, or other support when we play a game of chess. But can we benefit from advances in artificial intelligence to think about chess, introduce the game to new players, teach chess fundamentals, or even e...
We are delighted that Chess.com are continuing to sponsor and support the World Chess League for this upcoming season! Its free to play and you just need to have a team of at least 4 players, and there are significant cash prizes and vouchers up...
Dear friends, Welcome to the party! A few days ago, on August 26th, it was the one-year anniversary of my first blog entry here! I thought about publishing this "text" on that exact day, but since I have long decided that the 15th and 30th of ea...
In the weeks leading up to the Chess Olympiad (10-23 September in Budapest), we at Chessable are on a mission to spotlight some of the most prominent participating countries and their Chessable representatives. And of course, Germany can’...
The 45th Chess Olympiad will take place in Budapest, Hungary from September 10-23, and to commemorate the event, we are highlighting some of the teams taking part, alongside a sale on the authors of these teams' courses. In this Olympiad ...
Hi! Today I’m bringing you some practical tips that I always give to my students to improve in endgames. I won’t bore you with the need to learn the most typical positions, although, to be honest, you should definitely do it! . No P...
When preparing for tournament play, one of the most effective ways to sharpen your skills is by solving tactics over the board (OTB). While Chess.com offers convenience and instant feedback, nothing quite compares to the tangible experience of wor...
When you think of online chess, you might imagine a casual game with a stranger from across the globe, perhaps punctuated by a quick move here and there. But sometimes, those games surprise you with puzzles that are as instructive as they are ...
INTRODUCTION Are you struggling to build a strong foundation in your chess openings? In this video, I’ll walk you through 7 essential chess opening principles that will give you the confidence to navigate the opening phase, no matter which...
I had no idea that this tournament existed, which — given what a chess history buff I am —says something about how overshadowed it was by the Alekhine-Capablanca match occurring at the same time. It actually was an extremely stron...
Hello chess friends,I am back with a new training video on Pragg & Hikaru's new blitz weapon in 2024!15-20 years ago, I noticed that my chess trainer, GM Ian Rogers, had played the Trompowsky (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) in many of his games with excellen...
First of all, thank you for your kind words and feedback in the comment section and through private messages.One feedback that kept cropping up is that you want more challenging threats. Usually, these involve finding one difficult move, accuratel...
#ruylopez #jaenisch #viennagambit #romanticism Last week, I had a bit of a massive tilt, dropping to below 1200 ELO in rapid for the first time in a very long time! 😅 I know exactly why this has happened… I’ve been playing ...
Hello, chess friends!In today's video, I'll share how a 13-year-old defeated a 2600+ GM (and former World Junior Champion) in just 14 moves! You'll also get to enjoy the PGN below the video so you can follow along .This game was played betwee...
Following the advice of masters can be hard work! A lot of their advice is different, because each master is a different person with different personalities and life experiences. Also, sometimes their advice entails not just studying but really pu...
Introduction This guide provides the chess community with a clear framework for addressing rules violations that occur before, during, and after events with prizes. We believe that publishing this process provides important transparency for play...
#ruylopez #jaenischgambit #quickwins #rooksac #brilliant On Monday, I posted a video and article on my favourite response (and arguably, the best response at the beginner-intermediate level!) with Black to the Ruy López Opening, ...
The Olympics is over and the world will now focus its full attention on the main event - the Chess Olympiad! If one team could truly be described as the Chessable team, it would be the Netherlands. The Dutch connection at Chessable is ver...
We’ve left the match at its midway point — after Game 17 — with Alekhine leading Capablanca by a game. The players had kicked off a streak of draws at Game 13 and it continued with colorless draws in Games 18 and 19. In the somew...
Hello, my dear chess friends! As a full-time chess coach, I don't have to play at the top level as much as I'd like. Every tournament is a great opportunity for me to see if I'm still in good shape. Today, we will analyze my game against the A...
Afternoon everyone. I get into a lot of chess discussions in different places, which always throw various games out of my mental database. So three today for you to just enjoy looking at. Some simple chess pleasure! Let's do them chr...
If you know nothing about Coffee Zee Chess, I suggest that you check out my original blog post here: https://www.chess.com/blog/ThePawnSlayer/the-best-place-in-london-to-play-chess We meet every Friday from 6-9pm at Coffee Zee just off Holloway ...
INTRODUCTION Chess, in itself, is a grueling game. It requires a combination of mental sharpness, strength, and stamina to calculate lines and seek out tactics for long periods of time. It is a tough (but fun) challenge to play. In recent ...
