20 min
London System: How Magnus Wins With The London
How does the world champion win with the London System? Find out how Magnus Carlsen uses the opening.
227 min
2017 Speed Chess Championship: Caruana vs Hou Yifan
Hou Yifan famously defeated Fabiano Caruana in the Grenke Chess Classic this year, but can she get the better of the 2800 super-gm in a three-hour match? Tune in and find out!
29 min
Isle Of Man: The Best Tactics
The Chess.com Isle of Man tournament is next month, but it's not too early to take a look at the best tactics from the event.
22 min
Tactics Champ: Nepo vs. Aronian
Two super-GMs will square off Wednesday, Aug. 23, on Chess.com as Ian Nepomniachtchi faces Levon Aronian in round one of the 2017 Speed Chess Championship. But who is the real tactics champion? FM Mike Klein takes y...
16 min
Knights vs Bishops: Bishop Wins The Endgame
When can a bishop destroy a knight in the endgame? Watch to learn this important lesson on the difference between the two minor pieces.
22 min
Sacrifice On h6: Ideas In Isolated Pawn Positions
Is it any surprise that the "Spicy" GM Simon Williams wants you to sacrifice in isolated pawn positions? Learn the ideas behind the sacrifice.
21 min
Learn The London: The Main Lines
If you want to learn the London System, you have to know the main lines. Get on the bus with GM Simon Williams for this lesson in his hometown opening.
12 min
Learn The London: The Great Bishop Trap
If you're going to play the London System you have to know this bishop trap. GM Simon Williams teaches you the secret.
10 min
Deep Concepts Explained: Isolated Pawns
Isolated pawns can be both a weakness and a strength. GM Jon Ludwig Hammer explains what you need to know about this pawn structure.
14 min
Deep Concepts Explained: Doubled Pawns
Do you know how to deal with doubled pawns? Join GM Hammer for this informative lesson.
17 min
Learn The London: The Basics
Who better to teach you the London System than England's own "spicy" GM Simon Williams?
222 min
2017 Speed Chess Championship: Grischuk vs Rapport
Super-grandmater Alexander Grischuk and creative prodigy Richard Rapport contest a close speed chess match as Rapport demonstrates incredible resourcefulness and creative opening ideas! IM Danny Rensch and GM Robert H...
19 min
More Brilliant: Grischuk or Rapport?
Super-GMs Alexander Grischuk and Richard Rapport are set to battle this Thursday on Chess.com in round one of the 2017 Speed Chess Championship, but which star shines brightest? Let FM Mike Klein be your guide.
18 min
Gambit Denier? Punish The Meek
If the Evans Gambit is good enough for Garry Kasparov, is it good enough for you? GM Simon Williams shows you a beauty by one of the best ever.
14 min
ChessCenter: Best Chess Month Of The Year?
With so many major events in August, the ChessCenter team previews the Sinquefield Cup, Kasparov's return, numerous Speed Chess Championship matches and a chess feud that might be about to spill over into violence on...
14 min
Advanced Tactics: Pseudo-Pins
How can you use pseudo-pins to win chess games? GM Ben Finegold explains their power in this tactical lesson.
32 min
Smashing The Old Masters With The IQP
How did they break open isolated queen pawn positions back in the good old days? They smashed it.
18 min
The Most Perfect Draw Of All Time?
Is this game the most beautiful and logical draw in chess history? Join FM Mike Klein in his fun analysis.
17 min
Evans Gambit: Nakamura Forces The Pawn Down Bobby's Throat
Is the Evans Gambit played at the top level of chess? GM Simon Williams shows you an explosive game where Nakamura used the gambit to beat Robert Hess.
15 min
Converting Your Advantage
You've got a slight winning position, but how do you get the full point? The ability to convert to a win is one of the most important skills to have in chess, and GM Melik teaches you how.
20 min
Spicy Openings! The Evans Gambit: The Theory Behind The Beauty
What was the first spicy Evans Gambit that GM Simon Williams ever played? Find out in this entertaining lesson on the theory behind the fireworks.
20 min
Calculate To Win
Calculation is the most basic skill in chess, but that just means that everyone from a beginner to Magnus Carlsen can stand to improve that skill. Find out how in this lesson.
15 min
Spicy Openings! The Evans Gambit: Play Like An Attacking Mastermind
Do you want to attack like a genius? You don't have to be crazy to play this opening, but it helps.
16 min
Spicy Openings! The Evans Gambit: Famous Evergreen Game
What better way to start teaching the Evans Gambit than the famous Evergreen Game of 1852? GM Simon Williams shows you this beautiful attack.
13 min
ChessCenter: Kasparov Out Of Retirement?
Is Garry Kasparov coming out of retirement? And what were the best and worst chess moments so far this summer? The ChessCenter team brings you the news.