The 2017 season of the PRO Chess League is in the books, and chess fans across the world enjoyed thrilling play by some of the top names in chess. GM Ivan Sokolov reviews the best tactics played in the league with a...
Even strong chess players have plenty of mistakes in their games to learn from, so join GM Dzindzi in his entertaining member analysis to find out where these two good chess players went so wrong.
Is there a coup at FIDE? The leading chess journalist Peter Doggers has the story about a power struggle at the world's chess federation. And who will win the U.S. men's and women's championships? Find out our picks a...
Who says you can't make a plan for blitz chess? GM Dlugy tells you the secrets of masterful blitz play, and it all begins with making a plan to win straight from the opening.
In one of the most exciting online chess events ever, the world's top two players led their teams in a thrilling match for the first PRO Chess League title. Will Magnus Carlsen's Gnomes or Wesley So's Arch Bishops co...
Wesley So is the top chess player in the United States, and this weekend he looks to lead his St. Louis Arch Bishops to the PRO Chess League championship. FM Mike Klein counts down So's 10 best moves from this season...
Having described the key tactical motifs of a bishop "pinning" a knight, IM David Pruess tackles the strategic implications of such a situation. Don't miss this critical video which explains one of the most common pat...
GM Ivan Sokolov takes apart two of Kasparov's games, showing you how he managed to generate chaos and confusion in worse positions and how he sometimes fell victim to the same tricks from others.
Will Magnus Carlsen lead his Gnomes to PRO Chess League glory? The team discusses this and more, as chess was big in the news this month, with Carlsen on The Simpsons, women's chess made international headlines, and b...
A deep understanding of tactical patterns is absolutely essential for a strong chess player. IM David Pruess explains why and illustrates how such understanding works with a variety of positions demonstrating tactics...
Have you ever been in a bad position and needed desperately to create some chances? GM Ivan Sokolov introduces a new video series showing you how to create crises which may trip up your opponent.
Do you struggle when your time is running low? Take this tip from GM Max Dlugy to heart. Find and follow through on a simple plan to play efficient and successful blitz. See how Dlugy does this in a smooth win against...
Hou Yifan made a lot of news in Gibraltar, but maybe not enough news was devoted to this incredible game she played. It might even be the game of the tournament. IM Teddy Coleman presents! Photo: Wikimedia Commons
How do you prosecute an attack on a king that doesn't castle? GM Jon Ludwig Hammer shows how he does it with vim, vigor, and determination.
How do you handle a queen sacrifice from your opponent? Hikaru Nakamura is back to give you a personal lesson on one of the most exciting things that can happen in a chess game.
Who's going to win it all in the PRO Chess League playoffs? IM Danny Rensch gives you his extremely studied predictions. Don't agree? Submit your own bracket and win!
GM Georg Meier's masterful series on the Catalan continues as he shows how Black can easily fall prey to positional disaster as White's knight leap to incredible outposts. These lines are quite popular so learn them n...
Where did the legendary double-bishop sac come from? GM Simon Williams shows you the roots and all the crazy permutations that have since arisen.
GM Jon Ludwig Hammer presents "the best game [he's] ever played" against the erstwhile-2700 Michal Krasenkow. Check out his positional pawn sac, exchange sac, and the ensuing. It's a veritable feast of strategic goodn...
GM Simon Williams dives deep into his absolute favorite game of 2016. Tune in as GM Richard Rapport demonstrates an abundance of creativity and innovation against the equally brilliant Levon Aronian.
Usually one pawn promotion is enough to win the game, but in this crazy game, it takes three promotions to conclude the game. IM Keaton Kiewra dares you not to enjoy this duel!
Jon Ludvig Hammer looks at his game against Artur Neikans from the Pro Chess League. It was nominated as game of the weekâand we can understand why: It was full of action! Hammer takes us through important strategy in...
Did Hou Yifan lose a game on purpose? The ChessCenter team gives you the full story. Plus Magnus Carlsen and some of the world's top grandmasters play in an exciting array of Chess.com events you don't want to miss.
Do you prefer bishops or knights? Opinions differ, but almost all grandmasters usually prefer the bishops, especially in pairs! Find out why as GM Jon Ludwig Hammer breaks down one of his games against another grandma...
World Champion Magnus Carlsen shows up for Titled Tuesday and joins Wesley So, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the strongest Titled Tuesday ever! Follow the fun with IM Aman Hambleton.
