It's a tale as old as time...You're up against a strong opponent, maybe your opponent has a higher number attached to his/her name. The temptation to simplify through even trades can be overwhelming. For beginners, this urge is especially strong. ...
Today, I will speak about one of the most fundamental concepts in chess: the ABC of a chess game, the first thing a chess coach will teach you as a beginner: the Opening Principles! In case you are just starting to learn the secrets of chess and...
Hello, chess friends!I am back with three more annotated games I played on Chess.com. These games and notes can help you discover some interesting opening ideas and see how I outplayed players rated between 2100 and 2450 Bullet. When searchin...
There's a big part about Chessable courses that we sometimes forget - they're living things. They’re like books, in that they contain a lot of similar information to chess books. Theory gets updated, mistakes get amended and authors react...
The head photo is from L'Éclaireur du dimanche of Sep 6, 1925 [in gallica.bnf.fr], for the 3rd French chess championship at Nice. It should be of the first day. I faced some difficulty in recognizing the players, but I think that at least I...
Well. This is what we’ve all been waiting for. Between you and me, chess in the ‘20s can get a bit tedious. There’s no new talent really — only Euwe — and, even though it’s the peak of classical chess, w...
EwingKlipspringer frequently writes songs about my blogs and videos and various pieces of coaching advice. This kind of fueled a fire and have come up with a puzzle rush theme song I hope you enjoy it, Gotta think fast and quickClock is ticki...
Chess at Colleges and Universities Students and faculty members have many chess opportunities at colleges and universities. Besides playing in over-the-board chess championships, undergraduate and graduate students may participate in the Collegia...
The Caro-Kann Defense is known as one of the soundest openings for Black against 1.e4. While an opening suited for a GM or IM might not always be appropriate for a beginner, the question arises: How suitable is the Caro-Kann Defense for chess begi...
#vienna #maxlange #berlinvienna #tactics #ng5 #quickwins Today’s quick win is sent in by a long-time subscriber, @Gloin1994, who like me is a Vienna Game lover! This game demonstrates a winning tactic for White in a critical posit...
The Paris 2024 Olympics are underway. Head to your favorite pub to watch the current action. Or even better, watch the broadcast of a chess tournament. Do you know that chess has been one of the featured sports on the big screens at Dave and Buste...
On the board the pieces dance A game of more than fate and chance Each move a calculated glance In the grip of Chess I love to prance Pieces in their silent stride Where joy and agony collide Her love is harsh yet dignified ...
Over the last month, I've played over 2000 games on Chess.com.In this post, I'll share six of my most instructive games from this selection, with ideas I used to defeat players rated between 2000 and 2350 Bullet on Chess.com. To ensure a high...
In order to evaluate a position correctly, one must calculate all the nuances, considering every possible move, counter-move, and sequence. This sounds ideal, but let's be honest—if you attempted this every move, you'd quickly run out of tim...
Happy Ocho Day! Anyone who has seen the 2004 classic comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story would be privy to the fictional cable channel ESPN 8: The Ocho. It hilariously takes the common sci-fi trope of cloning and...
Welcome back to the 45th Chess Olympiad showcase — where we give you a sneak peek into the countries participating in the event, their chess history, and other bits the chess enthusiast in you would love to know! This time, we take ...
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London busses, as we say. No blog for ages, then two come along at once! . One for my dear friend @AstroTheoretical_Physics He has just done a wonderful blog about the artist/chess player Marcel Duchamp. You can find it here :- https...
Hi all,It's been a while since I wrote a blog post. Life happened, and I couldn't find the time, so I would like to get back at it again.I am working on a course meant for amateur players. It is an ambitious topic on how to think in chess. So, ove...
The late Sir Jeremy Morse authored Chess Problems: Tasks and Records in 1995, and an updated edition of this definitive work – devoted to compositions showing all kinds of maximum effects – appeared a few years later. In 2016, a substa...
I crushed Eugene Bot by finding Chess.com’s hidden easter egg. Chess.com recently announced their new “Back to School” bots for August 2024 with an exciting new challenge in Eugene, the school janitor who is rated 3075. Durin...
#vonhennig #carokann #bishopsac #brilliant One of the best approaches against the Caro-Kann Defense (which is one of the best responses by Black against 1. e4, and @GothamChess IM Levy Rozman’s signature opening) is the von Hennig...
Good Afternoon everyone. Apologies for my absence - it has been a busy time here. @Shakhmati3 has asked me about a simultaneous exhibition of Lasker's in 1926. His grandfather C.M. Fitzgerald took part. Nice! So I have been doing a little diggin...
DISCLAIMER: This blog is really long with loads of stuff, so in order to not lose interest, in the words of my friend @Simaginfan, pop in and out when you have time to spare - like reading a book - and get to things in your own time. I hope you en...
