How to create problems to your opponent from the start, by Paul Morphy
Attacks on the castle: h7!
This new section about attacking the castle will be divided according to the square where the attack is focused on. The first few examples will show how to sacrifice a bishop on h7 and pay attention to the small differences that can affect the way...
FAQ about the rating system
Frequently asked questions about the rating system As a chess coach or a chess player you have probably heard many of these questions. Some of them might sound simple, but it's always a good idea to be sure about these concepts.1.Question: Can I ...
Paul Morphy: The first "world champion"
Paul Morphy is known for being a great tactician, but how good was he? Could he be a GM nowadays? We are going to explain some of his not so famous games and after that, you can decide. Let's start with a brilliant attacking game that he played i...
The rating system explained
How does the rating system work? As a chess player, whichever level you are, you have probably heard about the ratings. In a few words, ratings were created to rank the players according to their strength. In that way, a player with 2000 rating i...
