After twelve draws the match went into a rapid tie-break. GM Fabiano Caruana reveals what it's like to keep up with Magnus Carlsen with the highest stakes.
In game eight Fabiano Caruana surprised Magnus Carlsen with a rare, but dangerous opening surprise. Would it be enough?
In game six Caruana played brilliantly and reached a technically won position. Could he break through?
A world championship match brings more pressure than any other chess event and Magnus Carlsen applied immediate pressure in the very first game!
To reach the FIDE World Championship match, Fabiano Caruana had to win the candidates tournament. He took an early lead by winning an astounding game against, former champion, Vladimir Kramnik.
The London is one of today's most popular openings. Jon Ludvig Hammer shows you how bongcloud-style ideas can help you there as well.
Can you believe that there's a key bongcloud idea in a key line of the Sicilan Defense? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer demonstrates how White's king plays a key role in the attacking setup.
How does the bongcloud pop up in one of the critical lines of the English Opening? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer brings you the details.
GM Hikaru Nakamura is a hero of the bongcloud. Check out one of his earliest opening king-walks, from way back in 2010.
How did world champion, Anatoly Karpov, use a bongcloud move to defeat a top-level opponent? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer is back to demonstrate this amazing game.
GM Jon Ludvig Hammer begins his course on the notorious Bongcloud (an early Ke2) with a famous success story. Check out how world champion, Vladimir Kramnik, used a bongcloud idea to win a brilliant game!
Often there's an opportunity to capture a pawn with your queen early in the game, but it's not always a good idea. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates what to watch out for to make sure you don't run into an opening disaster.
If someone develops the queenside bishop early on, it's often possible to attack their b-pawn and aim to win it. Is it a good idea? GM Ben Finegold is back to let you know what to watch for when you're hungry for a po...
"Never play f6" is one of GM Ben Finegold's favorite pieces of chess advice. Find out why.
GM Ben Finegold's a vegan, but he still enjoys the fishing pole trap! Learn how to get your opponents to take the bait and then how to reel them in.
Remember that your king starts on the e-file, so it's for players to get in immediate trouble with tactical ideas against the king. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates how this sort of trap has even caught future world champ...
Pins are a useful tactic, but when they're not absolute, it's possible for them to backfire. GM Ben Finegold shows you how to get out of pins and win material.
IM Kostya Kavutskiy wraps up his series on material by demonstrating how you can give back some or all of your material advantage to end your opponent's attack.
What do you do when your opponent insists on sacrificing? IM Kostya Kavutskiy demonstrates how superstars Boris Spassky and Ulf Andersson accepted material and used it to win their games.
When your opponent sacrifices, it's OK to be cautious, but you should still calculate for yourself. IM Kostya Kavutskiy demonstrates how to find flaws in your opponent's tactics.
In many openings, one side sacrifices a pawn early on to start a quick attack. IM Kostya Kavutskiy will help you learn which pawns are truly poisonous and which can be a tasty snack.
Often one extra pawn is enough to win the game. IM Kostya Kavutskiy begins his course on materialism by demonstrating when it's worth going out of your way to win a pawn.
He's not world champion yet, but Ian Nepomniachtchi will try to take the title this fall. Here's what it's like to play the world title challenger!
Even as a retired player, Garry Kasparov is a dangerous attacker. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov explains how he weathered a ferocious kingside attack.
Recently, Garry Kasparov came out of retirement for a top-level blitz tournament. In his first game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Kasparov didn't escape the opening!
