A Deadly Battery Against The KID: Mamedyarov's Opening Surprises
The King's Indian usually leads to Black attacking on the kingside, but we don't need to give up on the initiative so easily....
A Nasty Knight Jump: Mamedyarov's Opening Surprises
How should you spice up an extremely solid line of the Semi-Slav? GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov is back with another tricky idea...
An Amazing Rg1 In The Slav: Mamedyarov's Opening Surprises
When Black plays the Slav Defense he or she is usually hoping for a quiet life. GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has an aggressive...
Shakh Shocks The Tarrasch Defense: Mamedyarov's Opening Surprises
How does a star player like Shakhriyar Mamedyarov prepare openings to score quick victories? He begins this new series with...
Attacking The Nimzo - Indian: Mamedyarov's Opening Surprises
How do you fight against world number two, Fabiano Caruana, and his solid Nimzo-Indian Defense? GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov...
Every Gambit Refuted: Philidor Counter-Gambit
The Philidor Counter-Gambit was a mainstream opening in the 1800s, but it's been relegated to the dustbin of history for...
Every Gambit Refuted: Latvian Gambit
The Latvian Gambit has a romantic history, but it doesn't hold up well to modern preparation. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows...
Every Gambit Refuted: From's Gambit
From's Gambit can lead to a quick checkmate if White isn't careful, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn will show you how to capture...
Every Gambit Refuted: Cochrane Gambit
The Cochrane Gambit looks scary as Black's king gets forced into the open, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates that an...
Every Gambit Refuted: Staunton Gambit
The Staunton Gambit is an exciting attempt to rip open the protection of the Black king. However, it's rare at the top level...
Grandmaster Opening Kitchen: Playing For A Win With Black
How do you prepare to win with black against a top grandmaster? Sometimes you need to try a variation that everyone else...
Grandmaster Opening Kitchen: Second For Topalov
How do you prepare against a world champion, like Vladimir Kramnik? GM Romain Edouard reveals how he worked with GM Veselin...
Grandmaster Opening Kitchen: A Clever Trap
GM Romain Edouard is back for another lesson from the GM opening kitchen. Check out how Romain helped his student, GM Adrien...
Grandmaster Opening Kitchen: Anticipate The Opponent's Ideas
What type of opening preparation does a grandmaster bring to a tournament? GM Romain Edouard starts his course by demonstrating...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: White's c4 Push
Often in the Sicilian White will try to grab space with an early c4 advance. Don't worry! GM Fabien Libiszewski is here...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: d5 Break
Learning openings is more than just memorizing moves. GM Fabien Libiszewski demonstrates the key positional idea for players...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: McDonnell vs Le Bourdonnais
GM Fabien Libiszewski is back to show you the most famous game ever played in the Kalashnikov Sicilian. See if you can find...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: Introduction
Are you looking for a fighting opening against 1.e4? GM Fabien Libiszewski brings you an in-depth look at his favorite weapon,...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: Leon Hoyos vs Maze
How does the Kalashnikov Sicilian look in the hands of a modern Grandmaster? Check out a great game by our author's compatriot,...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: Nunn vs Nataf
How can you use the Kalashnikov Sicilian to attack? GM Fabien Libiszewski shows you an amazing game by GM Igor Nataf, where...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: Dark Square Strategies
Learn how to fight for the darks squares in the Kalashnikov as GM Fabien Libiszewski demonstrates key attacking ideas by...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: N1c3 Sidelines
You've learned the key ideas, now make sure you know the precise move orders. GM Fabien Libiszewski demonstrates how to...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: Nd4
GM Fabien Libiszewski is back to show some key Kalashnikov lines, all featuring a powerful black knight on d4. Black is...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: Counterplay With The Bishop Pair
GM Fabien Libiszewski is back with more details to prepare your Kalashnikov repertoire. Check out one of the variations...
How To Play The Kalashnikov: All Of The Sidelines
GM Fabien Libiszewski wraps up his extensive coverage of the Sicilian Kalashnikov by demonstrating Black's answers to any...