Semi-Slav 3: The Botvinnik Variation
GM Shankland's latest video series continues on today with more sharp theory, and more revealing and interesting analysis...
My Trip to Reno: A Strategic Affair Part 2
To conclude the second half of his game with Grandmaster Alexander Ivanov from the Western States Open in Reno, Nevada a...
Amazing Games for Beginners: Positional Strangulation - Part 3
FIDE Master Elliot Liu is back with a quick turnaround and more Amazing Games for our Beginner level players! His first...
Live Sessions; A Thrown Away Victory!
It's been a while, and the rust shows! Today Danny faces a familiar opening foe in the Dragon Sicilian, but soon after achieving...
Member Analysis: Failure to Restrict Pieces
Today Roman brings more colorful commentary to a familiar member's game, and Mr. Wagle may wish he was back getting his...
Greatest Chess Minds: Akiba Rubinstein - Part 9
And you thought he could only win a long drawn out, positional endgame? Well, you were wrong! Today GM Bojkov highlights...
Semi-Slav 2: The Anti-Moscow Gambit
In today's video GM Shankland manages to mix the right amount of theory, with just the right amount of positional and general...
My Trip to Reno: A Strategic Affair Part 1
Recently, GM Melik Khachiyan journeyed to Reno, Nevada to compete in the Western State Open. Here he attempts to break down...
Member Analysis: Handing Over the Initiative
In the penultimate round of the 2012 Chicago Open, a familiar face was playing for first place! Chess.com's own Video Production...
Beauty and Entertainment - Part 6
IM Daniel Rensch makes his first contribution to one of the longest running video series on our site. He highlights why...
How to Develop Your Sense of Danger!
You must be vigilant! Your "Spidey-Senses" can only be developed through practicing the art of, well, blundering! After...
The Road to GM - Part 4: vs IM Antal
After a hot start (+3), the then International Master Finegold figured he needed to draw his remaining four games to secure...
My Memorable Games: Vegas Payday!
Coming out ahead in Vegas isn't easy, no matter what game you're playing! As GM Khachiyan explains, Vegas hadn't been the...
Greatest Chess Minds: Akiba Rubinstein - Part 8
A master of piece activity! A genius of Bishop Play! A true hero of positional chess! The good doctor Rubinstein was all...
Completely French: The Winawer - Part 3
WGM Abrahamyan concludes her coverage of the main lines of the Winawer this weekend. She discusses the critical maneuvers...
Live Session Hybrids; Double the Fun!
After a short yet instructive Dragon Yugoslav Attack, Kingpatzer takes his chances in a dreaded blitz game! Take note of...
The Road to GM - Part 3: vs GM Kuljasevic
What difference can one little pawn move make? Apparently, a whole lot to a 2500+ FIDE player! After transposing into what...
Semi-Slav 1: The Moscow Variation
Making a very natural transition from his last video series on the Queen's Gambit Decline, GM Sam Shankland begins his coverage...
Learn to Play the English - Part 2: System with 3...c6!
Who knew the English Opening could be this sharp? As a brilliant follow up to FM Lilov's English Opening for Beginner's...
Openings for Beginners: The English Opening!
The English Opening has been considered one of white's most solid approaches to the first stage of a chess game for more...
Live Session Hybrids; A Back and Forth Battle - Part 2!
When Kingpatzer makes the questionable decision to sacrifice his h7-pawn, the entire game is flipped upside-down once again!...
Live Session Hybrids; A Back and Forth Battle - Part 1!
It's the battle we've all been waiting for! After two rather poor performances from his opponents, Mr. Wagle finally gets...
My Memorable Games: The Final GM Norm
What would you do if all you needed was a draw, as white, against a lower rated player to secure your final GM Norm? As...
The Road to GM - Part 2: vs GM Georgiev
Sometimes it takes a little homework to get ahead! It certainly was the case for the then International Master Finegold....
Exploring Tactical Motifs: The Greek Gift Sacrifice - Part 2
Maybe the Trojan Horse (Bishop on h7) can be taken? With his second installment, GM Kaidanov continues to show you all the...