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June 11, 2023 at 11 am EDT. Cancel all your appointments for the day. The moment you've been waiting for the most is coming: The ChessLance Blitz Tournament! Are you ready to fight for the top positions? Fighting for prizes and best of all: 100% Free Registration! The pace of play is 3 minutes with a 2 second increment per move, in the Swiss system with 9 rounds. Our tournament is open to all players, of all levels: From beginners to world champion! The first five will be awarded, with everyone winning 1 hour of class with a Fide Master from our team, and the first 3 winning cash prizes! How to participate in the tournament? It's very simple! Step 1: Register on our website: https://chesslance.com/tournaments/Step 2: Join our club: https://www.chess.com/club/chesslanceStep 3: Enter the tournament at the correct time! Registration there opens 1 hour before. The tournament link is this: https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/3921887?action=undefined The tournament will be broadcast on our YouTube channel by me, where I will be playing and commenting on the tournament games. Who knows, maybe we end up facing each other? See you over there, ChessLance Team

How can you make life difficult for Black?

How to attack with white?

A very famous position: How would you play as white and why?

Original ideas are always cool, and young GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov showed one in Norway Chess. How would you play as black?

Do you know the tactical theme of Desperado?

A beautiful theme: How does Black gain material?

Slav Defense is a rock-solid, reliable, and bullet-proof opening you can play against 1.d4. World Champions, Super-GMs, and aspiring amateurs alike play it day in and day out with great success (and over 45% winning percentage in many lines). IM Marcin Sieciechowicz hand-picked the best performing, light-on-theory lines in Slav and combined them into a single easy-to-learn repertoire so you can get a great position after ANYTHING white attempts!

This position is not at all clear, and very nebulous. Where would you take the Queen?

Always pay attention to tactical strikes!

A really cool exercise: How would you play as white?

You know those positions where you know you have a move, but you can't do it? Well, we have one:

Often, there's nothing to do: We depend on luck! Cheering for the opponent not to see our trap, and it's not every day that we beat a GM like that! How does white win?

Soon we will have a masterclass on opening traps! And this one is pretty popular: How does Black win?

We always like to see what we train when we are playing for real. As simple as it is, it's enjoyable: How does Black win the game?

Have you ever struggled with planning in a complicated position? This is a very common problem among club players. Let’s try to fix it at our webinar designed to transform your gameplay and elevate your chess skills!What are we going to cover on the webinar?- What to start with to come up with a proper game plan;- How to coordinate your pieces to dominate in the endgame;- How to create a dynamic & solid middlegame plan;- How to spot and exploit weaknesses of the enemy position;

If possible, we should always try to make life difficult for our opponent. How would you play with white?

Dear Chess Friends! Have you ever struggled with planning in a complicated position? This is a very common problem among club players. Let’s try to fix it at the webinar “Endgame & Middlegame Planning” designed to transform your gameplay and elevate your chess skills! 🗓️ Date: Sunday (21th of May) ⏰ Time: 11 a.m. (EDT), 4 p.m. (GMT), 5 p.m. (CET) 🌍 Register here (free): https://chesslance.com/masterclass/ This webinar is a great opportunity to learn evaluation and game planning for free. I’m going to share some insights, tactics, and expert knowledge on endgame and middlegame planning, helping you navigate the complexities of chess with confidence. 🔍 Here's a glimpse of what you'll discover during the webinar: 1️⃣ Mastering endgame strategies: Unleash the power of precise calculations, piece coordination, and strategic maneuvering to dominate the endgame phase. 2️⃣ Crafting effective middlegame plans: Learn how to create dynamic and solid plans to gain an advantage, assess positions accurately, and exploit weaknesses in your opponent's game. 3️⃣ Tactical patterns and combinations: Uncover hidden tactical possibilities, spot winning combinations, and sharpen your calculation skills to become a true chess tactician. This webinar is suitable for players of all levels, from beginners seeking a strong foundation to intermediate and advanced players aiming to refine their skills. Whether you aspire to compete in tournaments or simply want to improve your game for casual play, this webinar is tailor-made for your growth. Your participation is absolutely free, you just need to register here to reserve your spot today. 🔥 Unlock the secrets of endgame and middlegame planning and become a formidable chess player. Join us for the "Endgame & Middlegame Planning" webinar and embark on a thrilling journey toward chess mastery! 🔥 See you there! ♟️ FM Viktor Neustroev

As simple as it is, it's very important that you place all your pieces on active squares. How to do this in black? But be quick...

There's no other word to describe this match: Tense! In this variant of the game, can you find how Black finishes?