This title is with ill intention! I'm just kidding. But looking at the title of this post, one would think that I am trying to give you all terrible advice. Focus on only half the board? Look what happened to former world champion Vishwanathan Ana...
The opening is the phase of the game in which memorization is key. Players memorize 20+ moves of preparation to secure a slight edge. But I do something different. For most of my games, I don't use traditional opening theory and instead, I play ou...
Hello everyone, and welcome back to my chess blog! As we all know, chess is a game of strategy, tactics, and endless possibilities. In this post, I aim to provide you with exciting and insightful content on one of the coolest concepts in chess, zu...
I've had this post on my mind for a while now. It's about one of the most crucial aspects of chess: the long diagonal. Although it's extremely important, I didn't feel like sharing it until I saw a game played at my school chess club that showcase...
Hello everyone and welcome back to my chess blog. In my first ever post, I presented the OTB game (below), and claimed it was unique as it sacrificed a knight in three different ways. After some extra analysis, I have realized this game has many m...
We all have played, witnessed, and analyzed many chess games. Out of these thousands of games, we have seen so many sacrifices, from Michael Tal, to Garry Kasparov, to Paul Morphy. But have you ever wondered what the best square is to sacrifice on...
Have you ever found yourself down a lot of material, or you played an unsound sacrifice, or/and dead lost? I'm sure you've had this situation several times and in this post, I will teach you techniques to swindle a draw/win from a lost position. ...
Chess is a game of strategy, skill, and intellect. It has been played for centuries and has inspired countless players to hone their skills and compete at the highest levels. From famous grandmasters to amateur enthusiasts, chess has captivated th...
