Possibly Shakh's strongest ever opponent is the reigning champion, Magnus Carlsen. They've played many times and this one was one of the most intense battles!
Vishy Anand is a legend of the game and has played many battles with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Get Shakh's perspective on one amazing game.
Vladimir Kramnik is one of the greatest players in history, but that doesn't stop Shakhriyar Mamedyarov from playing aggressively. Shakh starts his series of games with the world champions, with this beautiful victory.
In recent years Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi have played many rapid and blitz games. These faster time controls could occur in a world championship tie-break. GM Ganguly shows what you can expect.
It wasn't until 2019 that Magnus Carlsen finally scored a classical win against Ian Nepomniachtchi. GM Ganguly shows you how he did it.
In The 2017 London Chess Classic, Nepomniachtchi again extended his lead over Magnus Carlsen in their head-to-head encounters. GM Surya Ganguly shows you how he did it.
The first adult meeting between Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi occurred in Wikj aan Zee, 2011. GM Surya Ganguly brings you the action.
Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi first played each other in the European Under 12 Championship in 2002. GM Surya Ganguly brings you the details.
What do you do when you absolutely must win with the black pieces? GM Romain Edouard demonstrates how he took a calculated risk to defeat a strong opponent.
One of the most satisfying ways to defeat a Grandmaster is by attacking his or her king. GM Romain Edouard shows you an attacking masterclass, where he converted a space advantage into a direct attack.
One of the most satisfying ways to defeat a Grandmaster is by attacking his or her king. GM Romain Edouard shows you an attacking masterclass, where he converted a space advantage into a direct attack.
An important skill for beating strong players is to be able to convert one type of advantage into another. GM Romain Edouard demonstrates how to turn a small opening advantage into a winning endgame.
Join FM Niranjan Navalgund as he breaks down this crazy king hunt from his game that took place during Titled Tuesday!
One of the most spectacular tactics in chess is when you can sacrifice to open lines to the opponent's king. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni teaches you how to do it.
When you're in the middle of a trade, keep your eyes out for forcing moves in another part of the board. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni shows you how to use intermediate moves to win games.
Pawn promotion is a common endgame strategy, but it can happen tactically at any stage of the game. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni demonstrates how to use powerful promotion tricks to win games.
Usually, it's helpful for it to be your turn, but sometimes it can be disastrous? WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni will show you how zugzwang can be one of the most dangerous tactics in chess.
Join NM @James Canty III as he breaks down this WILD game between IM Greg Shahade and FM Pedro Martinez that took place during Titled Tuesday!
Join NM Sam Copeland as he breaks down this chess game between Anatoly Karpov and Sergey Karjakin that took place at the Smyslov Memorial Blitz!
How do high rated players lose a knight or bishop in the first few moves of the game? GM Ben Finegold shows you the sort of queen forks that are easy to miss.
Smothered mate is one of the most beautiful tactics in chess. Check out GM Ben Finegold's favorite opening trap!
As you can guess from the name, the Noah's Ark Trap is an old trick. Black builds an ark of pawns to catch a thoughtless bishop. GM Ben Finegold brings you the story.
The Siberian Trap is popular in the Sicilian and Queen's Gambit and frequently leads to a quick checkmate. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates how to score a knockout right in the opening.
How can you sacrifice a knight to draw out an opposing king? GM Ben Finegold shows you the famous attacking idea behind the Fried Liver and other aggressive openings.
Legal's mate is one of the most famous and oldest opening traps in all of chess. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates this chess classic trap and its newer variations.
