How To Restrict Your Opponent's Bishop
Bishops can be dangerous pieces to play against, but if you know how to restrict their power, you can turn them into glorified...
Bishops can be dangerous pieces to play against, but if you know how to restrict their power, you can turn them into glorified...
Did you know that doubled pawns are not always a weakness in chess? Let GM Jon L. Hammer show you how to turn doubled pawns...
Studying the games of chess masters is an important part of the improvement process in chess. Take the time to learn from...
The last thing you want to do in a chess game is underestimate your opponent. Learn how to always respect the position on...
The Tarrasch Defense is a heavyweight opening used at the highest levels. Learn from this crucial game in the 1984 world...
For your next in-depth lesson on the Tarrasch Defense, learn how to activate the power of your pieces in this opening system....
As you understand more about the Tarrasch in this deep lesson series, watch this video to learn about lines where the dark-square...
If you've followed our comprehensive lessons on the Scotch Game, you know the basics of the opening, key ideas and even...
The Scotch is an opening prized by beginners and intermediate players for its straightforward nature, but it's serious enough...
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...
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....
When playing the Scotch, you may be troubled by an aggressive-looking Black reply, the early Qh4. This move, though, can...
Tired of the same old chess openings? Chess960 (also known as Fischer Random) is the game for you. Learn how to play this...
If you've followed the Tarrasch lessons so far, you know that it's a serious opening with many important variations. In...
When playing the Scotch, what should you do when Black plays Nf6, like Karpov, Kramnik and Aronian? Learn how to handle...
The Tarrasch Defense is a complex opening, but you can learn the main line with this lesson. Find out how to play the critical...
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...
One of the quickest ways to get better at Puzzle Rush is to recognize loose pieces, both yours and your opponent's. Learn...
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...
Can you gain an advantage simply by trading pieces? If you're an all-time great like Botvinnik, that's your signature strategy....
You can't win a game by resigning, and you shouldn't give up in chess when there is a chance your opponent will not convert...
Can being optimistic in chess help your game? It sure can, especially if it leads you to look for winning moves. Learn how...
Chigorin is often considered among the best chess players ever to never win a world chess championship. Find out how this...
Sometimes in chess you wish you didn't have to move. This is called zugzwang. Find out how to put your opponents in this...
What good are mistakes if you can't identify them and learn from them? Find out how to spot the mistakes in your chess game...