The Best Chess Game Of My Life
How does a grandmaster choose the best chess game he's ever played? Watch this game review by the engaging GM Krikor Sevag...
Greatest Games You've Never Seen: A Brilliant Miniature
It's rare in a serious game between two grandmasters that checkmate is unavoidable after move 16, but that's what happened...
Sicilian Pin Variation: Yates vs Alekhine
Now that you've had seven lessons on the Sicilian Pin Variation, it's time to see the opening in action in a game with the...
Sicilian Pin Variation: Common Tactics
The Sicilian Pin Variation is notoriously tricky. As you continue your journey of learning this opening, here are some common...
Alekhine's Defense 6: Sidelines
Learn White's less-popular but still poisonous options against Alekhine's Defense in this video, as NM Sam Copeland discusses...
Alekhine's Defense: Neutralizing The 4 Pawns Attack
If you've tried Alekhine's Defense, you've probably been a little scared when your opponent pushed all four center pawns...
Alekhine's Defense: Corralling The Exchange
The Exchange Variation is White's simplest option against Alekhine's Defense, but it may also be the best. Learn the simple...
Pro Analysis With Alexandra & Danya: Time In The Opening
How does a grandmaster think compared to a lower-level chess master? Watch this informative new series where WFM Alexandra...
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: Grandmaster Preparation
Now that you've had a chance to go over the basics of the Scotch game, get ready to learn the advanced ideas of grandmaster...
Learn To Play The Scotch Game: Opening Traps
The Scotch is an opening full of traps on both sides of the board, and if you play it you need to know how to spot them....
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Main Line
The Tarrasch Defense is a complex opening, but you can learn the main line with this lesson. Find out how to play the critical...
Boost Your Puzzle Rush Score: Playing Puzzle Rush
Now that GM Simon Williams has taught you many techniques to improve your Puzzle Rush score, he is ready to put his knowledge...
The Max Lange Attack: 'Aggressive And Fun'
The Max Lange attack is a "swashbuckling" way to handle the king's pawn opening. Find out how to play the material imbalance...
Boost Your Puzzle Rush Score: Queen Traps
Want to get your Puzzle Rush score to a new all-time high? This video will teach you how to spot queen traps in the Puzzle...
Improving Your Puzzle Rush Score: Qa4 & Qa5
Why should you study puzzles? To get a better score at Puzzle Rush! And to improve as a chess player... Fortunately, the...
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....
Deep Blue vs Kasparov: Historic Chess Games
The two matches between the legendary chess champion Garry Kasparov and the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue are surely some...
Old School Cool: Morphy's Murderous Knights
It doesn't get any more "old school cool" in chess than the great Paul Morphy, who is considered one of the best chess players...
Old School Cool: Steinitz vs Paulsen
If you're looking for crazy games between the world's top players, you might have to look at the "old school" to find the...
The Philidor Defense: Exchange With Bf4
GM Ben Finegold continues his deep look into the Philidor Defense with a lesson on another exchange variation. Learn the...
The Philidor Defense: Exchange Variation
It's more Philidor as GM Ben Finegold teaches you the important exchange variation of this opening. Learn from one of the...
The Philidor Defense: Shirov Gambit
Gambits in chess openings are not only fun to play, but can be very effective if your opponent is not familiar with the...
The Philidor Defense: Move Order Issues
Move order is important in any opening, but it's especially crucial in the Philidor, where one false move can mean doom....
How To Play The Trompowsky Attack: Amazing Wins
IM Keaton Kiewra concludes his comprehensive series on the Trompowsky Attack with two of the most amazing wins ever played...