Ding had a golden chance to get ahead for the first time in the match, but Nepo managed to defend himself very well. Here's a strategic sequence: Can you find a plan for Black?
Rizsatt
Apr 27, 2023
One more sad example from my own games: Can you find the most direct way for White to win?
Rizsatt
Apr 26, 2023
Unbelievable! Ding bounced back again, but not before struggling during the match. Black has a very strong straight here.
Rizsatt
Apr 26, 2023
I've updated the article about our blitz tournament, and now it includes highlights from each round. In Round 1, we had a very typical idea in the Evans Gambit! Can you find the correct sequence?
https://chesslance.com/updates/blitz-tournament-results-04-03-2023/
Rizsatt
Apr 25, 2023
The World Championship Match between Nepo and Ding Liren is in full swing, and FM Viktor Neustroev is here in Astana, Kazakhstan, watching the match closely. At the time of writing this, 9 games are over and the score is 5:4 in favor of Nepo, with the last 2 games ending in a draw.
https://chesslance.com/new/nepo-play-chess-like-nepo/
adhirajGM2025
Apr 24, 2023
Adolf Anderssen was one of the greats of German chess in the 19th century. Known for great combinations and a very aggressive style, he has great games like "Immortal" and "Evergreen", which are great references. But he also knows how to play strategically: How would you play with black?
ninjaswat
Apr 22, 2023
Match is getting more and more tense! There are only 6 games left, and today Ding managed to defend a final with less material. Can you find the way Nepo increased the pressure on the kingside?
Rizsatt
Apr 21, 2023
Nepo managed to survive the Ding Liren's pressure in Game 8, but not without a little trouble. Can you find a way to finish off White?
Rizsatt
Apr 20, 2023
Blitz is cruel: Can you find the finisher?
Mitchell_Z
Apr 20, 2023
The Mitropa Cup, a European team tournament, is taking place in Croatia right now. White plays: Can you defeat a player from the home team?
ninjaswat
Apr 17, 2023
Ding Liren achieved a huge feat today: After losing another match, he managed to psychologically recover and went after the point! Can you find the way Ding ended the game?
yol_anres
Apr 16, 2023
Today's match five match featured an utterly dominant Nepo. Can you find a way to break through Black's defenses?
ninjaswat
Apr 15, 2023
On this day of rest from the Match for the world championship, the Finnish Women's Championship is taking place. How would you play with white?
GreatoduTheFirst
Apr 14, 2023
It's not just Nepo who knows how to sacrifice the exchange: Can you find the idea Ding Liren used to defeat the Russian player?
GreatoduTheFirst
Apr 14, 2023
Day 09 began the Match between Ian Nepomniachtchi against Ding Liren for the world championship! And on the 10th, in the second game, Nepo already achieved a great victory with the black pieces. Can you find a strong idea for Black?
Mitchell_Z
Apr 13, 2023
It's time to learn how to play world champion Magnus Carlsen's favorite system: The London system!
https://chesslance.com/openings/london-system-a-complete-guide/
Rizsatt
Apr 11, 2023
In chess, we use the term gambit when one side sacrifices material (a pawn, two, or even a piece) in exchange for some kind of positional advantage, such as development advantage, superior pawn center, active pieces, etc. Now that you know the definition, it’s time to know the five best gambits!
https://chesslance.com/openings/top-5-best-chess-gambits/
Rizsatt
Apr 10, 2023
The fourth world champion, José Raul Capablanca once said: “The study of the game must begin with the endgame”. In this article, we’re going to explore the basics of this level of the game, so that you have a firm base of knowledge and no longer fear the dreaded endings.
https://chesslance.com/endgame/endgame-common-themes-and-concepts/
Rizsatt
Apr 9, 2023
Many times, positional concepts such as Bishop Pair, Bad Bishops, and Outposts are taught and treated as absolute truth. In this article, we are going to deal with the opposite: The exceptions – When the typical positional concepts do not work.
https://chesslance.com/strategy/positional-chess-unspoken-rules/
Rizsatt
Apr 8, 2023
If the pawn only moves forward, what happens when it reaches the other side? Can I move two pieces at the same time? Why did they call me a cheater after I captured his pawn? Discover all this in our today's article: Special Moves in Chess!
https://chesslance.com/tutorials/special-moves-in-chess/
Rizsatt
Apr 7, 2023
