Dear Chess Friends! Some of the most dangerous weaknesses in chess are self-inflicted — and few are more subtle (or more common) than an advanced kingside pawn. A simple move like h3 or h6 is often made with the best intentions: to stop a ...
Dear Chess Friends! In chess, not every position offers a clear plan. Sometimes you're worse, sometimes you're equal — but both players are just repeating familiar ideas. When that happens, creating complications can become your most power...
Dear Chess Friends! If there’s one thing that makes chess both powerful and beautiful — it’s the Tactical Combination. This week’s workshop is all about those sharp, forcing sequences that flip the game on its hea...
Dear Chess Friends! Sometimes, all it takes is one square. In this week’s workshop, we’ll explore the strategic concept of strong squares — critical points on the board that, once occupied, can shift the entire momentum of a ...
Dear Chess Friends! Before I dive into today’s topic, I wanted to quickly let you know that the price for my new Master Game Planning in Chess course goes up tomorrow. Right now, you can still join for $129 total, or $49/month for 3 mont...
Dear Chess Friends! At first glance, 6.Bg5 in the Italian looks quiet — almost harmless. But that’s exactly what makes it so dangerous. Behind this calm move lies a deep strategic idea that can restrict Black’s plans, provoke s...
Dear Chess Friends! Have you ever reached a “normal” middlegame and thought… now what—should I attack or what? This cycle is for you. Master Game Planning is a focused group program where you’ll learn a simple,...
Dear Chess Friends! In many openings, central tension doesn’t last but sharpens. One side pushes forward, and suddenly a pawn wedge appears in the center. From that moment on, the character of the game changes. This Sunday’s worksh...
Dear Chess Friends! Some positions feel balanced, even quiet — until one file opens and the entire character of the game changes. Understanding when and how to open a file is one of the most practical strategic skills in chess. It can lead...
Dear Chess Friends! We’re used to looking for the best move — the most precise calculation, the winning tactic, the correct continuation. But in this Sunday’s interactive workshop, I’ll challenge you to look at the board ...
Dear Chess Friends! Not all endgames are quiet. When heavy pieces remain on the board, the position often becomes tactically sharp and strategically rich. Whether it’s a rook endgame, queen endgame, or a battle with both, mastering these p...
Dear Chess Friends! Knowing what to do next in chess isn’t always about calculation, but rather about having a plan. The ability to evaluate a position, choose a direction, and organize your next few moves around a clear idea is what separ...
Dear Chess Friends! The a-file may seem like just another edge of the board — until it becomes the most important line in your position. In this Sunday’s workshop, we will study an often-overlooked but powerful strategic idea: how to...
Dear Chess Friends! Not every position in chess is sharp or filled with tactical fireworks. In fact, many of the most important games are decided in quiet, simple positions where precision and strategic thinking matter more than calculation. T...
Dear Chess Friends! Some positions in chess are deceptive by design — calm on the surface, yet full of dynamic potential underneath. The Hedgehog System is a perfect example. In this week's workshop, we’ll take a closer look at thi...
Dear Chess Friends! In chess, the center is more than just a group of squares. It's the most important part of the board, taking control over which can decide the course of the entire game. In the opening especially, those who understand how to ...
Dear Chess Friends! Giving up a piece for just a few pawns is one of the boldest decisions in chess — especially when the compensation isn’t immediate. But in the hands of a strong player, a positional piece sacrifice can become a lo...
Dear Chess Friends! In many positions, the entire game hinges on a simple but essential question: should I release the central tension — or keep it? I'd like to invite you to my upcoming workshop, "Tension in the Center," this Sunday. On...
Dear Chess Friends! One of the most intriguing and complex aspects of modern chess is the hanging pawn. The classic structure — pawns on c4 and d4 for White, or c5 and d5 for Black — can arise from a lot of openings. It presents vuln...
Dear Chess Friends! I would love to invite you to play against me live TODAY (12th June) at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 18:00 CET during my rapid chess stream on Twitch! I'll be playing 10+0 rapid games and analyzing the games as I go — but the main ...
Dear Chess Friends! Last week, we launched the first group lesson of my new course, Improve Your Endgame Technique, and I’d like to share a short but powerful clip from that session with you. 📽️ Watch this key moment on how to place your...
Dear Chess Friends! Sometimes in chess it’s about using what the pieces you have wisely. It happens from time to time that just one or two pieces can overpower an entire army. This Sunday, I invite you to join my next workshop: “Atta...
Dear Chess Friends! Ever felt uncertain when transitioning into the endgame? You're not alone! Many players master openings and tactics yet stumble precisely when technique matters most—during the endgame. That's why I'm thrilled to anno...
Dear Chess Friends! We just don't notice some of the strongest moves on the chessboard. That is we will look at Geometrically Invisible Moves in this Sunday's workshop. These are tactical and strategic concepts that are often overlooked by playe...
Dear Chess Friends! Every serious game has a point at which the players' positions level out, the exchanges start, and they both start to move toward the endgame. However, not every transition is made equally. In fact, even when the material is ...
