Knowing when to change pawn structure is one of the most important skills in positional play. Let's see a simple but instructive example: How would you play as black?
rook_fianchetto_37
May 17, 2023
Often, the best way to defend yourself is to counterattack. How would you play as black?
Xadrezhefehahs
May 17, 2023
How to continue Black's attack?
Rizsatt
May 15, 2023
Have you ever lost the game playing with extra material? Let’s say the position was better for you, but move-by-move your opponent activated his pieces, obtained some initiative and gained the material back keeping pressure on your position.
Rizsatt
May 14, 2023
The objective is clear: Destroy Black's position!
Xadrezhefehahs
May 13, 2023
Can you find a plan for white to improve the position and beat the new world champion?
rook_fianchetto_37
May 12, 2023
Well, I think it won't take you long to get this one right =)
parralax2000
May 11, 2023
The task is simple: Destroy White's position. Remember, you are playing against a top 100 GM in the world. No pressure =)
parralax2000
May 11, 2023
White plays: Can you find a very nice idea here?
Rizsatt
May 10, 2023
In this article, we teach you how a beginner or starting player should study any opening he wants to play, step-by-step!
https://chesslance.com/openings/beginner-opening-theory/
Rizsatt
May 8, 2023
Have you thought of a surprise weapon for your blitz games? Something lively, aggressive, and easy to learn that poses a lot of difficulties for 1.e4 players? So here I have a proposal: Why not try the Portuguese Gambit?
https://chesslance.com/openings/portuguese-gambit-an-agressive-opening/
Rizsatt
May 7, 2023
Time to meet the fastest mates in chess!
https://chesslance.com/tactics/mate-the-quickest-checkmates-in-chess/
RedFastMath
May 6, 2023
When you don't know what to do, do the simple thing: Try to improve your pieces! How can Black do this?
Mitchell_Z
May 6, 2023
The opening is an intriguing stage of the game: With so many possibilities, we can often get lost in choosing what to play. Do I play a Sicilian? Or a Caro-Kann? Have you ever felt like that? It's a very common question for most players, and today we're going to make a list of the best openings for beginner players, which are extremely easy to learn, which after reading this article you'll be able to put into practice right away!
https://chesslance.com/openings/openings-the-top-10-chess-openings-for-begginers/
Rizsatt
May 4, 2023
Whenever we need a plan, looking at where our pawn structure is pointing is always helpful. With that in mind, how would you play with white?
rook_fianchetto_37
May 3, 2023
We always need a little luck. Can you find the way to beat Black?
parralax2000
May 2, 2023
An easy but elegant exercise: How do you play as black?
parralax2000
May 1, 2023
Ding won the tiebreaker by 2.5 x 1.5 and was crowned the new classical chess world champion! Can you find the idea that secured the title for Ding?
GreatoduTheFirst
Apr 30, 2023
Today the last game of the match took place, and after more than six hours of play, we had a draw, which means that we will have a tiebreaker tomorrow. Can you find the way Nepo played to increase the pressure on White's position?
Rizsatt
Apr 29, 2023
You have 5 seconds to solve this, White plays:
GreatoduTheFirst
Apr 28, 2023
