Don't Let Them Castle: When Things Go Wrong
Sometimes you can have the greatest plan and things just don't work out how you intended. At these moments it's important...
Don't Be Afraid To Sacrifice
When you're embarking on an attack against the uncastled king, you cannot be afraid to sacrifice material. In this lesson,...
Don't Let Them Castle: How To Maintain Initiative
When you don't let your opponent castle, there will be an urge to simplify the position. Learn how to maintain the initiative...
Don't Let Them Castle: Be A Pest
Sometimes the best attacks in chess happen when you don't let your opponents castle...but it's up to you to keep up the...
When The Chess Amateur Wins
Even though chess is a game of perfect information, the higher-rated player doesn't always win. Join GM Simon Williams in...
Learn To Play The Scotch Game: Classic Variation
If you want to play the Scotch, you need to know the main lines that come up in the opening. In this lesson, learn the classic...
Boost Your Puzzle Rush Score: Seal The King
You wouldn't believe some of the ways you can use a subtle tactic in a chess game. Find out how to seal up the king so it...
How To Take Your Time In Chess
Time in chess has two meanings: the actual clock you must adhere to, and how quickly your pieces reach their intended destinations....
How To Beat A World Chess Champion: Pillsbury vs Lasker
Emanuel Lasker was a long-reigning chess legend, but even he lost eventually. Watch how Pillsbury denied Lasker's king his...
Games That Changed Chess History: The Biggest Rivalry In Chess
IM Anna Rudolf guides you through one of the biggest grudges of yesteryear, the great rivalry between Tarrasch and Nimzowitsch....
The Immortal Chess Draw
Are you surprised that a drawn game could live on forever in chess history? GM Simon Williams shows you the immortal draw,...
How Paikidze Won The U.S. Women's Championship: Exposing The King
IM Nazi Paikidze won the U.S. women's chess championship in spectacular fashion, and now you get to hear her tell you exactly...
How To Checkmate: Fool's Mate
Don't be a fool and fall for the shortest checkmate in the game. GM Simon Williams gives you a lesson in the quickest chess...
How To Attack An Uncastled King
We all want to attack, but different situations on the chessboard require different attacking methods. Find out the correct...
Deadly Tactics In A Daring Opening
There's a certain line of the Slav that can be as deadly as it is complicated. GM Simon Williams shows you a trap in the...
Short And Sweet At The 2017 Women's World Championship
What were the most amazing miniatures at the 2017 women's world championship? GM Kosteniuk shows you the fast and deadly...
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,...
Will Today's Juniors Be Tomorrow's Stars?
Which of today's top junior players will be the regulars at the next super-tournaments? Which will be playing for the world...
Home Cooking Gone Wild With Hikaru Nakamura
How did GM Hikaru Nakamura smash through GM Ding Liren's defenses in the 2016 Sinquefield Cup? Well, IM Danny Rensch says...
Carlsen Destroys So In Berlin Miniature
World Champion Magnus Carlsen put a tremendous hurting on Wesley So in the Berlin Defense and forced capitulation in only...
IM Danny Kopec's Best Game
IM Danny Kopec was for decades a beloved and respected teacher and player in the U.S. chess community. Chess.com's Mike...
Learn From The Old Masters: How To Beat Steinitz
So you've seen Schlechter annihilate unknown players, but how does he fare against the first world champion. Steinitz? It's...
Spicy Gambits: The Belgrade Gambit - Main Line
GM Simon Williams brings you more spicy openings! This one so secret that the ginger GM only just now discovered it for...
Play Attacking King Hunts: Falkbeer Fights The King's Gambit
When you think of all-out attacks on the king in the old, romantic style, you can’t help but think of the king’s gambit. We...
Play Attacking King Hunts: Calculate Like A GM
GM Simon Williams says we play chess for two main reasons: to have fun, and to get better. This new lesson series on attacking...