22 min
Learn The Sicilian Rossolimo And Moscow Variations
3. Bb5 is a popular move against the Sicilian, leading to the Rossolimo and Moscow Variations, depending on Black's second move.
22 min
Learn The Ruy Lopez Closed Variation
The Closed Variation of the Ruy Lopez has been one of the most popular openings at the grandmaster level for generations. Learn the key move orders and ideas for both sides!
19 min
Learn The Queen's Gambit: Bf4 Variation
Learn the key ideas and tactics in the Bf4 variation of the Queen's Gambit. This video examines Black's responses based on 6...Nd7, 6...c5, and 6...b6.
8 min
f7 Sacrifices In The Opening: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili wraps up her series on sacrifices by showing beautiful sacrifices on f7 to expose the black king in the opening.
16 min
The Double Rook Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
It's not every day that you can sacrifice both rooks for checkmate! WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows you how to pull off one of the most spectacular sacrifices in chess.
15 min
The Nd5 And Nf5 Sacrifices: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows a deadly sacrifice that appears frequently in the Sicilian. An impossible-looking knight jump leads to an open file and doom for the black king.
10 min
The e6 Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili is back to demonstrate piece sacrifices to catch an uncastled king. She starts with sacrifices on e6 to explode the center and prevent the opponent from castling.
20 min
Rook vs Knight: Must Know Endgames
How can a knight defend against a rook and how should you try to win with the rook? GM Alexandra Kosteniuk shows everything you need to know!
16 min
Rook vs Bishop: Must Know Endgames
A bishop should be able to draw against a lone rook, but you must know what you're doing. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk breaks it all down.
13 min
Fortresses: Must Know Endgames
How can you survive when you're down material in the endgame? Look for a fortress. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk brings you the details.
14 min
Winning With Two Knights: Must Know Endgames
Two knights can't force checkmate on their own, but if the opponent has a pawn it's sometimes doable. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk breaks down one of the trickiest endings in chess.
13 min
Knight And Bishop Mate: Must Know Endgames
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk begins her course on absolutely must know endgames with the trickiest of the basic checkmates, knight and bishop against a lone king.
21 min
Rook And Bishop vs Rook: Must Know Endgames
Rook and bishop against rook is a theoretical draw, but it's very easy to go wrong. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk demonstrates the key ideas for both sides.
10 min
How To Defeat Hanging Pawns
NM Robert Ramirez wraps up his course on pawn weaknesses with an examination of hanging pawn positions. Once you make one of them advance, they'll be plenty of weaknesses to attack.
9 min
How To Defeat A Backward Pawn
What do you do when your opponent has a backward or "left-behind" pawn? NM Robert Ramirez shows you how to punish this weakness.
10 min
How To Defeat Doubled Pawns: Part 2
NM Robert Ramirez is back with a second strategy for how to defeat doubled pawns. This time, you can target the pawns and win material.
17 min
How To Defeat Doubled Pawns: Part 1
Doubled c-pawns are one of the most common structures in chess. NM Robert Ramirez demonstrates how you can use them to form a long-term winning plan.
13 min
How To Defeat An Isolated Pawn
What should you do if your opponent has an isolated pawn? NM Robert Ramirez demonstrates a clear path to play for a win!
15 min
A Chess MASTERPIECE But The Players Are 1500: The Best Games Of The 1970s
Do you desire to play a true chess masterpiece but feel you just aren't strong enough? Don't miss this brilliant battle between two true chess amateurs (1500 players) as Black plays the game of a lifetime, a game that...
17 min
Anatoly Karpov Explains The Sicilian Dragon: The Best Games Of The 1970s
World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov is not usually known for his attacking play, but don't miss how he dismantles Viktor Korchnoi in the 1974 Candidates Finals in this Sicilian Dragon, Yugoslav Attack! Karpov himself...
21 min
Fischer Takes The Title: The Best Games Of The 1970s
The 1972 World Chess Championship match between Fischer and Boris Spassky was a tremendous contest that ultimately concluded Fischer's untouchable 1970-1972 period (and even his career...). Game six was a breaking poi...
16 min
The Chess Game Known As Mona Lisa: The Best Games Of The 1970s
Eduard Gufeld's game against Bagirov is widely adored by players of all levels for the ambitious play from both players and thrilling conclusion. Gufeld has termed this chess game his Mona Lisa, and the name has stuck!
17 min
Boris Spassky's Magic Miniature: The Best Games Of The 1970s
In 1970, the U.S.S.R. and the Rest of the World played an epic chess match narrowly won by the U.S.S.R. by the score of 20.5-19.5. On first board, Boris Spassky won this stunning victory over Bent Larsen in round two,...
14 min
Kasparov's Trainer Smashes Keres Attack: The Best Games Of The 1970s
The Sicilian Defense requires great precision from both sides. Watch how Kasparov's trainer and Sicilian specialist, GM Gennadi Timoschenko, vigorously punishes Pokojowczyk's errors in this thrilling game!
16 min
Karpov's 1st Loss As World Chess Champion: The Best Games Of The 1970s
Anatoly Karpov's 1st defeat as the newly crowned World Chess Champion was a stunner! Don't miss his battle with Ulf Andersson in which the Swede improbably positionally outplays Karpov with the black pieces in a style...