19 min
Attacking The Castled King
How do you attack a king in his home, the castle? Learn how to storm the gates on the same side of the board in this lesson.
20 min
Knights vs Bishops: Bishop Wins The Middlegame
In the eternal fight between bishop and knight, one piece usually emerges better in the middlegame. Learn how to make your bishop tame the knight in this lesson.
15 min
ChessCenter: Carlsen Wins In Chess, Romance
We all know Magnus Carlsen is winning on the chessboard, but is he lucky in love? Levon Aronian is following a similar path, winning the World Cup and getting married. Find out the latest chess news, and the best and...
10 min
Pieces vs Pawns In The Endgame: Rook vs Pawns
Pawns often come alive with power in the endgame, but how do they do against opposing pieces? Learn about rooks vs pawns in one of the most common endgames in chess.
17 min
Knights vs Bishops: Tricky Battle Positions
Sometimes the fight between knights and bishops can be maddeningly complex. Take this final lesson on the battle between the two minor pieces.
224 min
Death Match: Finegold vs Williams
GM Ben Finegold started it, calling out GM Simon WIlliams on youtube, a weak GM he said, then Williams hit back on Twitter, castigating the world's oldest GM. Here they are to settle things like real men in a blitz ch...
18 min
Knights vs Bishops: Knight Wins The Middlegame
Did you know that knights can be better than bishops even in the middlegame? Find out how to use this unique piece to rule the chessboard.
236 min
2017 Speed Chess Championship: Carlsen vs Guseinov
In the final round one Speed Chess Championship match, qualifier Gadir Guseinov takes on World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Carlsen has been crushing blitz and rapid chess tournaments in 2017. Will he deliver again in thi...
19 min
The Ginger GM Strikes Again
We have seen the power of zugzwang in a slow, positional squeeze, but you can also use the concept to strike like a cobra in a wild, attacking game.
23 min
When You're Stuck Without A Move
Being stuck without a move in chess is one of the most unpleasant experiences in the game. Let GM Simon Williams show you how to put your opponent in this trap.
19 min
Immortal Zugzwang Game: Tactical Paralysis
Did you know there was an immortal game of zugzwang? Simon Williams shows you the ultimate squeeze.
19 min
Knights vs Bishops: Knight Wins Endgame
Sometimes a knight completely dominates an opposing bishop in the endgame. Take a lesson on this important situation.
22 min
Immortal Zugzwang Game: Paralyzing Your Opponent
How can you constrict your opponents' plans so much they can hardly move? GM Simon Williams shows you how to squeeze like a snake.
18 min
Hikaru Plays To Win: vs Bacrot
How do you win in rapid chess against a legendary opponent? GM Hikaru Nakamura explains his process for this year's win in Paris against Bacrot.
18 min
Hikaru Plays To Win: vs MVL
How did Hikaru Nakamura beat Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at this year's Norway Chess? Why don't we let Hikaru explain the game himself?
19 min
London System: Checkmating The ...d6 Systems
Simon Williams has already given you the most comprehensive series on the London System ever published, but enjoy one more lesson as he explains how to handle defenses with d6.
19 min
Hikaru Plays To Win: vs Carlsen
This is the video the chess world has been waiting for. Hikaru Nakamura explains how to play for a win vs the world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen. It doesn't get any better than this.
31 min
Hikaru Plays To Win: vs Giri
How do you beat one of the best chess players in the world? Let super-GM Hikaru Nakamura explain how he took apart the formidable Anish Giri.
29 min
Isle of Man: Brilliant Moves
GM Ivan Sokolov reviews more of the best tactics from the strongest open tournament in the world, the Chess.com Isle of Man.
17 min
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 way to go after an uncastled king in this lesson.
14 min
ChessCenter: Return Of Kasparov
Garry Kasparov's return to professional chess highlighted one of the busiest months of top-flight chess ever. Get caught up on the best and worst of the month, and find out all you need to know about Magnus Carlsen an...
17 min
Sacrifice On h6: More Ideas In Isolated Pawn Positions
It's time for more "spicy chess" as Simon Williams shows you more sacrifices on the key square of h6.
21 min
London System: Beating An Early ...c5
Simon Williams wraps up what may be the most comprehensive series of lessons on the London System ever assembled. If you're wondering how to defeat an early c5, watch to find out.
15 min
London System: Beating ...g6
GM Simon Williams continues his most comprehensive lesson on the London System with a look at how to beat one of the most solid replies by Black.
233 min
2017 Speed Chess Championship: Aronian vs Nepomniachtchi
The hottest player in 2017 thus far, Levon Aronian, and blitz chess denizen Ian Nepomniachtchi contest one of the tightest matches in Speed Chess Championship history! Don't miss all the chess blunders, time scrambles...