Hey chess.com fam, I just wrote a review of my good friend IM Kostya Kavutskiy's course: Endgame Studies 101. It's a great book with A LOT of amazing content. Head over to my SUBSTACK and check out the FREE review. I break down why you sho...
I was initially going to write a proper Winner's POV post about this event, but after starting my proper research into it, it turned out to be a little disappointing. However, I said I would talk about it in the previous installment, so we'll at l...
#sacrifice #spielmann #tactics I’ve recently been reading The Art of Sacrifice in Chess by Rudolf Spielmann (1883-1942). He was an Austrian from Vienna, and one of the last Romantic chess masters, playing this glorious style long ...
Begin with the following three positions. How does the winning strategy involve 'The King Slide'? It refers to maneuvering your King out of the way of your attacking pieces. POSITION #1: BLACK TO MOVE POSITION #2: WHITE TO MOVE ...
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results,” Albert Einstein once said. If you’ve been struggling to eliminate the blunders that hold you back from reaching the next level in chess, this course is ...
Hello On the covers of my books, I try to combine the motifs of my passions, i.e. chess and music. The previous covers refer to the albums: Genesis Foxtrot and Cat Stevens Tea For The Tillerman. Since one of my musical fascinations i...
#unplugged #jazz #italian #vienna CHESS UNPLUGGED | Sometimes, I just like to unwind by not thinking too hard, play a couple of quick casual unrated games, while listen to some slow jazz! 😌♟️🎵 I've just played these couple of games...
#ImpressiveChess = #SimpleChess #SimplifyToWinify Embracing the KISS Principle: Keep It Simple S****d Hey Impressive Chessers! I want to share a principle with you today that I see too many players—especially those who are already up ...
Donning a fearless tactical style, Gukesh Dommaraju etched his name in chess history. Discover the role models which defined his play... and learn how you can download the maneuvers and mindset of the youngest contender for the chess crown. ...
Recently I played in a Norm Event which was hosted by the 1000GM organization. They have lots of strong players in event, which makes it harder to score a Norm. For the people who doesn't know what is a "Norm", here is the definition: A norm is ...
Dear all, Welcome to a new series on my blog called "Duel Of Nations". First of all, let me briefly explain what this will be. This series will consist of three episodes in which I will directly compare two nations regarding chess strength. The ...
Beauty in chess is all around us. Every day there are numerous brilliant moves played on Chess.com thousands of interesting blitz games between strong players, and tens of thousands of intriguing missed opportunities. Unfortunately, there are also...
The final round set up a clash for first place. Kazim had 3/4, and I was at 3.5/4. We both delved into IQP theory. Unfortunately, as the game reached its crucial moments, he overlooked a Knight Fork. Here is the most famous example of pl...
Hey there! I want to share something with you today that changed the way I play chess: The Fixed Center. Imagine this: you’re deep into a game, the pawns in the center are locked, and it feels like everything’s at a standstill&hellip...
This Sunday, I am hosting a webinar - Build Smart Habits to Avoid Blunders, where I will talk about practical habits and common mistakes. I will also respond to your questions, so feel free to ask. Are you tired of making the same mistakes in yo...
INTRODUCTION Ever thought chess sacrifices were just for experts? They’re not! Knowing when and why to sacrifice can completely change your middlegame - and most players overlook this. In this video, I’l...
The last time I went to the sleepy city of Adelaide was 7 years ago. Over the past 2 decades or so, things have changed tremendously (especially infrastructure and food/living costs). Take for example, the Chess Centre of South Australia. it is st...
In the Saturday Round (where we were playing one game per day, which is the ideal format for a more engaging chess experience), only two of the three scheduled games took place. NM Carter Peatman was unable to attend on Saturday, and sin...
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#waywardqueen #kiddie #countergambit #tactics #romantic #doublecheck At the time of writing, my new book Become a Chess Assassin! has only been released for a couple of days, but I’ve been really pleased with how well it’s been...
In Round 3, we witnessed three thrilling matches. First, in the game between NM Altucher and NM Peatman, both players kept us guessing with their castling plans, eventually leading to an opposite-side castling position. Next, in the encounter ...
When you have been following a team chess event, have you heard the term “Board One”? Can you explain the term to someone else who plays chess? Knowing what it means helps to understand how players of one team are competing against pla...
If you've enjoyed my free content, get ready for the main course! On November 17th, enrollment opens for my full chess course. This course is a complete, step-by-step guide on how to avoid blunders, from start to finish. Just follow the instruct...
Out of the 15 games played in the event, only one ended in a draw. It could have sparked one of the most important, contemporary theoretical debates. In Round 2, our host, NM James Altucher, once again opens with the King's Indian...
