How To Play The Short Endgame
The Short Endgame, named for GM Nigel Short, arises after a classic opening and middlegame pattern. GM Hammer shows you...
My Best Game: vs Hikaru Nakamura
Ruslan Ponomariov is a chess legend, so it's hard to choose his greatest game. So why not let Ruslan himself show you his...
The Power Of Patience In Chess
Patience is an underrated skill in chess, and perhaps in life. In a game of imbalances, waiting for the right moment pays...
The History Of Computer Chess: Bobby Fischer vs The Machine
How did Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest to ever play the game, handle a match against an early chess computer? IM Daniel...
How To Restrict Your Opponent's Bishop
Bishops can be dangerous pieces to play against, but if you know how to restrict their power, you can turn them into glorified...
How To Win With Doubled Pawns
Did you know that doubled pawns are not always a weakness in chess? Let GM Jon L. Hammer show you how to turn doubled pawns...
When The Chess Amateur Wins: GingerGM Loses!
GM Simon Williams practices what he preaches as he shows you a quick game he lost to a talented young chess player. Learn...
When The Chess Amateur Wins
Even though chess is a game of perfect information, the higher-rated player doesn't always win. Join GM Simon Williams in...
The History Of Computer Chess
Chess computers have reached the lofty perch of seemingly unbeatable chess masters, but they have a long history of development....
Why You Should Study Master Games: Capablanca vs Carlsen
One more big reason you should study master games is how often the themes, strategies and tactics repeat themselves through...
Why You Should Study Master Games
Studying the games of chess masters is an important part of the improvement process in chess. Take the time to learn from...
Never Underestimate Your Opponent
The last thing you want to do in a chess game is underestimate your opponent. Learn how to always respect the position on...
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Seirawan vs Kasparov
How did Garry Kasparov, one of the greatest chess players ever, use the Tarrasch Defense to crush another chess legend,...
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Karpov vs Kasparov
The Tarrasch Defense is a heavyweight opening used at the highest levels. Learn from this crucial game in the 1984 world...
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Traps And Tactics
Whenever you learn an opening, you need to know the common traps and tactics that arise from the position. In this review...
Yaz's Guide To Chess960 (Fischer Random): Differences From Normal Chess
As you learn the basics of Fischer Random chess, you will begin to find some big differences between the game and regular...
Yaz's Guide To Chess960 (Fischer Random): Introduction
It's not every day you get to learn a popular chess variant from a chess legend. GM Yasser Seirawan introduces you to the...
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Attack With Your Pieces
For your next in-depth lesson on the Tarrasch Defense, learn how to activate the power of your pieces in this opening system....
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Advancing The Isolated Pawn
In any serious chess opening, the isolated pawn can be both a weakness and a strong point for an attack. Learn how to play...
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Early Dark-Square Bishop Development
As you understand more about the Tarrasch in this deep lesson series, watch this video to learn about lines where the dark-square...
Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Lines With e3
Continue our lesson series on the complex but fascinating Tarrasch Defense. This video examines the most classical lines,...
Learn To Play The Scotch Game: Rare Variations
If you've followed our comprehensive lessons on the Scotch Game, you know the basics of the opening, key ideas and even...
Learn To Play The Scotch: Instructive Games, Caruana vs Bacrot
The Scotch is an opening prized by beginners and intermediate players for its straightforward nature, but it's serious enough...
Learn To Play The Scotch: Instructive Games, Carlsen vs Leko
Want to learn how to play the Scotch game? Check out this instructive game from a young Magnus Carlsen, who used the opening...
Learn To Play The Scotch Game: Grandmaster Preparation
Now that you've had a chance to go over the basics of the Scotch game, get ready to learn the advanced ideas of grandmaster...