Every Chess Tactic Explained: Clearance
One of the most spectacular tactics in chess is when you can sacrifice to open lines to the opponent's king. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Intermediate Moves
When you're in the middle of a trade, keep your eyes out for forcing moves in another part of the board. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Promotion
Pawn promotion is a common endgame strategy, but it can happen tactically at any stage of the game. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Zugzwang
Usually, it's helpful for it to be your turn, but sometimes it can be disastrous? WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni will show you...
The Craziest Blitz Game Ever Played!?
Join NM @James Canty III as he breaks down this WILD game between IM Greg Shahade and FM Pedro Martinez that took place...
Karpov (Age 70) Defeats Karjakin In Epic Endgame!
Join NM Sam Copeland as he breaks down this chess game between Anatoly Karpov and Sergey Karjakin that took place at the...
Queen Forks: Every Opening Trap
How do high rated players lose a knight or bishop in the first few moves of the game? GM Ben Finegold shows you the sort...
Smothered Mate: Every Opening Trap
Smothered mate is one of the most beautiful tactics in chess. Check out GM Ben Finegold's favorite opening trap!
Noah's Ark Trap: Every Opening Trap
As you can guess from the name, the Noah's Ark Trap is an old trick. Black builds an ark of pawns to catch a thoughtless...
The Siberian Trap: Every Opening Trap
The Siberian Trap is popular in the Sicilian and Queen's Gambit and frequently leads to a quick checkmate. GM Ben Finegold...
A Killer Knight Sacrifice: Every Opening Trap
How can you sacrifice a knight to draw out an opposing king? GM Ben Finegold shows you the famous attacking idea behind...
Legal's Mate: Every Opening Trap
Legal's mate is one of the most famous and oldest opening traps in all of chess. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates this chess...
Surprising Promotions: Every Opening Trap
If you thought that pawns were only promoted in the endgame, you're in for a surprise. Check out GM Ben Finegold's review...
Fool's Mate Tricks: Every Opening Trap
Not only fools fall for Fools Mate ideas. GM Ben Finegold will show you how to target the opponent's king from the very...
Forks In The Center: Every Opening Trap
When your opponent puts his or her pieces in the center, it can be scary, but it can also be an opportunity to win material....
A Deadly Bishop Sacrifice: Every Opening Trap
In many openings, a bishop on the g1-a7 diagonal or the a2-g8 diagonal can sacrifice itself to start a blistering attack...
My Best Game: GM Raunak Sadhwani
GM Raunak Sadhwani is one of the top young players in the world and is a frequent contender in Titled Tuesday events. Check...
My Best Game: Peter Doggers
Peter Doggers is known as a top-notch chess reporter, but he can play a good game in his own right. Check out his amazing...
My Best Game: WGM Jennifer Yu
WGM Jennifer Yu shocked chess fans by dominating the 2019 US Women's Chess Championship with a 10/11 score! Here's her best...
My Best Game: GM Ben Finegold
GM Ben Finegold is a great chess streamer and commentator. Check out his best victory to date, a thrilling game against...
My Best Game: IM Greg Shahade
IM Greg Shahade is the organizer of the Pro Chess League, and a strong player himself. Check out his amazing win against,...
Queen vs Rook: The 3rd Rank Defense
How does an engine defend with a rook against a queen? It will typically try to keep the rook defending on the third rank....
Queen vs Rook: The 2nd Rank Defense
If you've learned how to win with the Philidor Position, it's time to learn how to break down your opponent's more resilient...
Queen vs Rook The Philidor Position
Queen against rook is one of the most complicated endgames in chess. GM Josh Friedel is here to show you the key position...
Checkmate With Bishop And Knight
The hardest forced checkmate against a lone king is the bishop and knight mate. It's tricky, but if you learn the best plan,...