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5 Jun 2025
IDEA OF THE WEEK #13: Andersson vs. Karpov
This position comes from the game Ulf Andersson vs. Karpov (1995). Ulf Andersson is a Swedish grandm…
11 Mar 2025
The Crazy Rook: Saving a Lost Game with Stalemate
Endgames can have surprising tricks, even in positions that look lost.
4 Mar 2025
Want to improve your chess skills? Win a 1:1 coaching session with IM Mat Bobula
You can win a FREE 1-hour coaching session with International Master Mat Bobula! This is your opport…
26 Feb 2025
How to Solve Chess Puzzles and Tactics Correctly
Chess puzzles are an excellent tool for honing your tactical skills and improving your overall game.…
19 Feb 2025
How to Create a Training Plan That Actually Improves Your Chess
This article breaks down the key elements of a successful chess training plan, including openings, s…
12 Feb 2025
How to Build an Opening Repertoire That Works!
Focus on mastering basic opening principles and building a reliable, style-based repertoire rather t…
5 Feb 2025
How to Beat Higher-Rated Opponents
Facing a stronger opponent can be intimidating, but with the right strategy, you can increase your c…
30 Jan 2025
See My First Chess Newsletter! (And More to Come)
I'm happy to share my very first newsletter. Below, you can check it out and see what it’s like. I’m…
28 Jan 2025
Fisher Random Chess
Want a new way to enjoy chess? Fischer Random Chess mixes up the starting positions, making every ga…
16 Jan 2025
Indian Legend about the invention of chess
The origins of chess are steeped in an ancient Indian legend. From then to now, chess has been a pow…
10 Jun 2025
IDEA OF THE WEEK #14: Capablanca – Fonaroff
Capablanca – Fonaroff is a great example of how to bring all your pieces into play. Capablanca slowl…
14 Jan 2025
3 Things You Have to Do to Prepare for the Chess Tournament
Three key tips for proper preparation for a chess tournament will help you perform at your best. Fee…
14 Nov 2024
Build Smart Habits to Avoid Blunders!
This Sunday, I am hosting a webinar - Build Smart Habits to Avoid Blunders!
14 Feb 2022
Removing the Defender
One of the most common tactics in chess is Removing of the Defender also called Removing of the Guar…
7 Feb 2022
In-between move
The "in-between move" is known also as zwischenzug or intermezzo.
3 Feb 2022
How to analyze your own games?
Analyzing your own games is one of the most important things you can do to improve. If you understan…
1 Feb 2022
Tartakower Defense for club players
If you are looking for a very universal opening for Black, you should definitely check the Tartakowe…
2 Nov 2021
How to improve your game in 10 weeks?
10-week course to improve your chess