In the last two articles, we talked about the importance of having a training/sparring partner, and how to find the right one. In this final part, I’m going to share some practical tips, ideas, positions, and techniques, which you can ...
The old adage goes, "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't trying." It seems as though the year of 2022 was the year of cheating accusations, as multiple reports of grifting and swindling continued to roll in one after the other. Po...
Marshall and Janowski played five matches (!) against each other, for a total of 80 games, more encounters than any other pair of players until Botvinnik-Smyslov. This was match four, sponsored by Nardus, Janowski’s indefatigable patron, and...
Hello there. Welcome to the Lightning Reports! Last weekend, on December 17th, I competed in a local otb tournament. I wasn't going to at first, but then I was told an NM would be there, so I figured I'd play as well to try to beat the NM. Yes, I ...
“The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. The grass is greener where you water it.” One of the most common, and damaging mistakes that chess lovers make is changing their opening repertoire without a good reason....
Tigran Petrosian (1929-1984) was World Champion from 1963-1969. Petrosian's style was said to mean "he preferred non-committal play, gradually improving the position of his men, and keeping his options open so that he was ready to pounce when th...
Chess is an extremely excruciating game, and when it comes to chess improvement, there isn't anything more frustrating than a chess plateau. One of the most common plateaus is near the expert level. I've mentioned it before, a chess plateau is una...
Hey Chess Friends, Did you get your Chess.com Year In Review email yet? It inspired me to write up my annual review of my personal chess highlights of the year. 2022 was a busy chess year for me as I toured the chess podcast world promoting my...
2022 was an excellent time for chess. We have seen a lot of stars and noticed their fall too! World Champion Magnus Carlsen will no more be a World Champion whereas Hikaru Nakamura bagged the Chess960 Title! The top-ranking list has gone t...
The last stop on Rubinstein’s European tour of 1912 - and his fourth straight tournament victory. There’s a pleasing west-east flow to the tournaments: he started the year in San Sebastián in Spain at what would now be called a ...
Holidays are just around the corner! If you are still looking for last minute presents, stocking stuffers or just normal presents for the chess fan in your life, I got you covered!These gifts are perfect for any budget, any chess player at any che...
Afternoon Everyone. Quick gap between the cricket ( congratulations to young Rehan btw on breaking the legendary Brian Close's record. Remember the name - he is a real talent!) and the football to quickly throw some chess together. Recently co...
“Having a workout partner can eliminate problems of progression, inconsistency, and lack of motivation. The challenge is finding the right one.”-Arnold Schwarzenegger Champions, in part 1, we spoke about how a good training partner c...
The fourth-round OTB recap from the Winter Swiss tournament. I played white against Daniel Garrett, the second-highest-rated player in the event. I played 1.e4 to see if Daniel would play a Caro-Kann, to which I had some ideas in mind. He played t...
In December 1930 a quick chess tournament was organized in Ljubljana. Honored guest was Alexander Alekhine, at the time world champion. Alekhine and Vasja Pirc tied at the first place; with Pirc winning the champion in a beautiful game. *The t...
Chess is a complex and challenging game that requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution. While many people enjoy studying and playing chess, it can be easy to make mistakes that can hinder your progress and understanding of the game. ...
Dear Chess Friends! When my students can't come up with a plan I often say them to complete 2 things: either disrupt the enemy plan or improve their worst pieces. But how to improve these pieces? Is there a certain algorithm? How to identify ...
“Don't be fooled into thinking that you have the capacity to achieve your best on your own. A training partner is a great asset because when you think you have reached your limit, there is someone who can push you to go further.”-Brian...
Brilliant Wave Brilliant moves are exciting and difficult moves to find. Getting a single brilliant move is a rare moment and getting multiple brilliant moves in a single game is even rarer. However, recently, I would play one of the most exciti...
A quick demonstration of a beautiful recent game... so to watch it on the road. .... thanx for reading check also my misc history blog in https://introuble2-s.blogspot.com/
There are many ways to study chess openings, and the best method will depend on your personal preferences and goals. Here are some general tips for studying chess openings: 1) Start with the basics: If you are new to chess or have not studied ...
With thousands of chess openings to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one is best for your playing style. In this article, we will discuss the most common chess styles and how to choose the right opening for your game. First, let'...
Hi everyone, welcome to my 8th blog post! Volume 8 of the Road To Master Series and my final blog post of 2022. From September 12th to November 21st I played in the Toronto Closed hosted by the Annex Chess Club. This tournament had a...
The London 1922 tournament was marked by the beginning of the intense rivalry between Alekhine and Capablanca. Andy Soltis notes that "Capablanca won his first six games and Alekhine won his first five. When they met in round nine the Cuban stood ...
