Best Of PRO Chess League: Tactics
The 2017 season of the PRO Chess League is in the books, and chess fans across the world enjoyed thrilling play by some...
Strong Names, Weak Games
Even strong chess players have plenty of mistakes in their games to learn from, so join GM Dzindzi in his entertaining member...
ChessCenter: A Coup At FIDE?
Is there a coup at FIDE? The leading chess journalist Peter Doggers has the story about a power struggle at the world's...
Secrets Of A Blitz Master: Making Plans
Who says you can't make a plan for blitz chess? GM Dlugy tells you the secrets of masterful blitz play, and it all begins...
PRO Chess League Final: Norway Gnomes vs St. Louis Arch Bishops
In one of the most exciting online chess events ever, the world's top two players led their teams in a thrilling match for...
Wesley So's Top 10 PRO League Moves
Wesley So is the top chess player in the United States, and this weekend he looks to lead his St. Louis Arch Bishops to...
More Essential Patterns For Success
Having described the key tactical motifs of a bishop "pinning" a knight, IM David Pruess tackles the strategic implications...
Creating Chaos In Worse Positions: Kasparov's Approach
GM Ivan Sokolov takes apart two of Kasparov's games, showing you how he managed to generate chaos and confusion in worse...
ChessCenter: Who Will Win The PRO Chess League?
Will Magnus Carlsen lead his Gnomes to PRO Chess League glory? The team discusses this and more, as chess was big in the...
Essential Patterns For Success
A deep understanding of tactical patterns is absolutely essential for a strong chess player. IM David Pruess explains why...
Inferior Position? Time For A Crisis!
Have you ever been in a bad position and needed desperately to create some chances? GM Ivan Sokolov introduces a new video...
Secrets Of A Blitz Master: Stick To Your Ideas
Do you struggle when your time is running low? Take this tip from GM Max Dlugy to heart. Find and follow through on a simple...
Hou Yifan's Big Queen Sacrifice
Hou Yifan made a lot of news in Gibraltar, but maybe not enough news was devoted to this incredible game she played. It...
Hammer's Highlights: Besieging The Uncastled King
How do you prosecute an attack on a king that doesn't castle? GM Jon Ludwig Hammer shows how he does it with vim, vigor,...
Hikaru Explains How To Beat A Queen Sacrifice
How do you handle a queen sacrifice from your opponent? Hikaru Nakamura is back to give you a personal lesson on one of...
2017 PRO League Bracket Show
Who's going to win it all in the PRO Chess League playoffs? IM Danny Rensch gives you his extremely studied predictions....
Black's Knightmare In The Catalan
GM Georg Meier's masterful series on the Catalan continues as he shows how Black can easily fall prey to positional disaster...
Double Bishop Sac Insanity
Where did the legendary double-bishop sac come from? GM Simon Williams shows you the roots and all the crazy permutations...
Fear The Bishops: Hammer vs Krasenkow
GM Jon Ludwig Hammer presents "the best game [he's] ever played" against the erstwhile-2700 Michal Krasenkow. Check out...
Ginger GM's Top Pick From 2016: Magic Rapport
GM Simon Williams dives deep into his absolute favorite game of 2016. Tune in as GM Richard Rapport demonstrates an abundance...
Promotion Chaos At The U.S. Masters
Usually one pawn promotion is enough to win the game, but in this crazy game, it takes three promotions to conclude the...
Hammer's Highlights: Underpromotion Mate
Jon Ludvig Hammer looks at his game against Artur Neikans from the Pro Chess League. It was nominated as game of the week—and...
ChessCenter: Hou Yifan Throws A Game?
Did Hou Yifan lose a game on purpose? The ChessCenter team gives you the full story. Plus Magnus Carlsen and some of the...
Bishop Battles: Hammer vs Banikas
Do you prefer bishops or knights? Opinions differ, but almost all grandmasters usually prefer the bishops, especially in...
Magnus Carlsen Crashes Titled Tuesday!
World Champion Magnus Carlsen shows up for Titled Tuesday and joins Wesley So, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, and Maxime...