International Master David Pruess is back with a bang, and today he provides some "must have" knowledge for all beginner chess players! He provides a basic definition of space that even some intermediate players could...
The 2011 US Chess League season is heating up, and what better way to start Chess.com's video lecture coverage of these games then with a win by our own GM Khachiyan over one of the world's best? Enjoy this spectacula...
Speaking of "World Champions ahead of their time", let's talk about Steinitz's deep understanding of the 3...g6 Ruy and his use of the Bishop Pair! Here he displays his dominance over his peers of the era with an impr...
Grandmaster Khachiyan reviews a game of his own in the Schliemann Defense, and offers several instructive gems along the way. Starting with some "need to know" information about the Schliemann, Melik divulges his thou...
Today International Master Mackenzie Molner brings on the "Mac Attack"! Or is it the "Mac Sac"? Either way, Mac delivers a ferocious attack on white's doorstep, and fellow Chess.com Video Author, GM Sam Shankland, was...
That's what I'm talking about! GM Dzindzichashvili is back with more games by the greatest chess players in history. Today he starts a new series on a much more modern day champion, yet whose significance and contribu...
Today GM Kaidanov reviews two games by the highly talented, extremely creative, Dmitry Andreikin. Though the young Russian has been known to accept a few short draws here and there, as Gregory explains, his style both...
"Wowzer", "bam" and "kapow" might be some of the phases you'll find yourself saying after watching the awesome tactics that take place in this video! GM Bojkov instructs beautifully on the power of attacking the enemy...
Grandmaster Khachiyan brings us another interesting game from his personal library today. Here we see an opening quickly convert into a "pawn up" endgame. Listen in on Melik's thought process as he explains more about...
As FIDE Master Elliot Liu stated in his "Magical Outpost" videos, a strong Knight on the d5-outpost square is usually devastating. This game held true to that promise, and for Beginner and Advanced players alike, shou...
International Master Mackenzie Molner makes his Chess.com Video Author debut today! Attacking chess and tactics are his specialty, and he sets the tempo with a mini-series on a very dangerous weapon for black against...
Are you a tactical player? A positional player? Are you lazy, or are you a hard worker? Whatever "category" you fall into, Grandmaster Gregory Kaidanov has the keys you need to develop a dynamite opening repertoire! L...
Dzindzi's very honest and forthcoming recap of his relationship with Karpov, Kortchnoi, and the details surrounding their match in the early 1970's is humbling. Once again, Roman provides the kind of insight into the...
GM Bojkov's second tournament during his first tour of the U.S. went, well, much better than the first! Here he finds himself with a chance for first place if he can defeat International Master Sevillano in the final...
For advanced players looking to further their endgame knowledge of ideas and technical positions, GM Melik Khachiyan's "Endgame Mistakes" video series continues to be solid gold! This video lecture on one highly inter...
Roman cooks us a tasty dish this weekend, bringing us one of his best games -- and with it, a highly instructive Knight ending! Roman's flawless technique in this game is something to aspire towards, and his ability t...
During his first trip to the United States, Grandmaster Dejan Bokjkov met some interesting people and he played some interesting chess! This is one of those battles, and it's a game that will leave your head spinning...
Another game by the 9th World Champion, another brilliant positional exchange sacrifice! Today GM Khachiyan continues to bring us lessons from his first chess coach, highlighting Petrosian's long term positional under...
Just when you thought you had escaped IM Rensch's "unbalanced" and sometimes rather unstable claims in this video series, he throws you a curve ball you can't ignore! Check out this exciting bonus video where Danny pr...
Crush the Dutch! Crush the Dutch! (and the chant goes on...) International Master Thomas Rendle concludes his mini-video series on the Dutch (for now) by providing some exciting material on the legendary Stauntan Gamb...
In his second "Live Sessions", GM Sam Shankland faces off against yet another unsuspecting, much weaker opponent. After quickly taking his opponent to "Smash-Town", and talking loads of smack along the way, Sam ponder...
We're back with more Member Analysis! This weekend's video will not disappoint! GM Bojkov reviews a game between one of our most active members, ChessMarkstheSpot, and his computer opponent. On the black side of a Nim...
Today the "Dzindzinator" concludes his most recent video series on the Bogo-Indian Defense, taken mainly as a recommendation from black's perspective. Here he provides a couple more examples games, one that highlights...
International Master Daniel Rensch brings his latest topic to a close today, with the tenth and final lecture in the Unbalanced Material video series. Here our final discussion is that of the minor pieces vs three or...
Grandmaster Shanky tries his hand at a "Live Sessions" today, hoping to provide some education as well as entertainment while he embarrasses his opponents all over the chess board! Unfortunately for his challengers, S...
