Although he didn't win the tournament, Ding Liren could still win against Ian Nepomniachtchi to retake his spot as the third highest-rated player in the world. GM Ben Finegold shows how he did it.
With just two rounds left, Anish Giri went all out for the win against Alexander Grischuk. GM Ben Finegold brings you the details.
Ian Nepomniachtchi did not let a quiet opening prevent him from playing for victory. He ground out a win and continues to lead the candidates with just two rounds to go. GM Ben Finegold shows you how he did it.
In round 10 of the Candidates, Anish Giri and Ding Liren castled on opposite sides, which led to a brilliant attacking game. GM Ben Finegold brings you the details.
Ian Nepomniachtchi was already in the lead at the Candidates, but against the lowest-rated participant, Kirill Alekseenko he was hoping to gather another full point. GM Ben Finegold will show you how he did it.
Anish Giri loves to press home a small advantage in the Catalan. Today he showed why with a smooth win against Wang Hao. GM Ben Finegold shows you how he did it.
The Candidates Tournament is back and so is Fabiano Caruana! He won the last edition and started the second half of this tournament with an amazing win against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Ben Finegold will show you how...
The Smith-Morra Gambit is dangerous against an unprepared opponent, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn will show you how to accept the gambit and convert the extra pawn into a win.
The King's Gambit is maybe the most famous gambit in all of chess, but GM's don't play it much these days for a reason. GM Eugene Perelshteyn will show you a line where Black has all the fun.
The Evans Gambit has a long history and Garry Kasparov even played it a few times. However, GM Eugene Perelshteyn has an answer that will give you a safe way to play for a win with Black.
When White players go for the Danish Gambit, they are hoping for a romantic attacking game. GM Eugene Perelshteyn prefers to steal the initiative and make the attackers have to defend instead. Check out how he does it!
When you're playing the Queen's Gambit, 2...e5?! can come as quite a shock. Just follow GM Eugene Perelshteyn's advice and Black will soon regret not trying something safer.
All eyes in round seven of the candidates tournament were on the clash between MVL and Nepomniachtchi. Nepo's French Defense was risky, and a series of brilliant attacking moves brought MVL the win and a share of firs...
After a 0-2 start, Ding Liren struck back with an amazing win against Fabiano Caruana. Caruana played a sharp opening novelty, sacrificed two pawns and started an hour ahead on the clock. Ding, kept his cool, accepted...
Simon Williams, the Ginger GM, demonstrates the Game of the Day from round one of the 2020 FIDE Candidates Tournament. Anish Giri played a complicated novelty against Ian Nepomniachtchi. Will it be enough to win the g...
In round five Ian Nepomniachtchi took sole control of first place with a key win against a co-leader, Wang Hao. See how he did it, with a bit of help from the strategies of the engine AlphaZero. IM Danny Rensch breaks...
Grandmaster Ding Liren was a favorite going into the first round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament. However, after his first-round loss, Ding was looking for a chance to bounce back against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Did...
In round two of the FIDE Candidates, the top seed faced the bottom seed with the White pieces. Was Fabiano Caruana able to join the tournament leaders or did Kirill Alekseenko find a way to turn the tables? Find out a...
In round four of the Candidates, MVL gained a huge lead on the clock and a strong attacking position against Grischuk. Will it be enough to win? Join IM Danny Rensch to find out!
In round six Nepomniachtchi took control of the tournament with a win against Ding. IM Levy Rozman demonstrates the key ideas, including a spectacular drawing tactic that Ding could have played to hold on.
How can you beat a chess star, like Alexander Grischuk by playing g7-g5 on move six? Shakhriyar Mamedyarov shares an amazing bit of opening preparation and yet another win with black against one of the best players in...
How do you beat a strong grandmaster with the black pieces? Against Loek Van-Wely, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played a sharp line in the rare Budapest Gambit and won an astonishing attacking game. See it analyzed from the...
What does it take to beat Magnus Carlsen? Shakhriyar Mamedyarov knows better than nearly anyone. Check out his brilliant win against maybe the greatest player of all time.
How does Shakhriyar Mamedyarov handle a game against a former world champion? In this game from 2019 against Vishy Anand, Shakh sacrificed in the open and never lost the initiative.
What does a grandmaster like Shakhriyar Mamedyarov do in a match game against a star like Fabiano Caruana? In the 2015 World Cup Shakh surprised his opponent in the opening and won an amazing game. Check out how he di...
