How To Stay Creative
Sometimes chess relies on rote study: the rules, normal openings, and some common endgames. But most of the time, winning...
Best Of Millionaire Chess: Shabalov vs Gareev
GM Maurice Ashley is back to analyze another exciting game from the world’s richest chess tournament, Millionaire Chess. Two...
Magnus Carlsen Reviews His Game vs Aronian
Are you a real chess player if you can’t remember your games move-by-move? Don’t worry, Magnus Carlsen thinks so. The world...
Blunders To Avoid: Member Analysis
Isn’t it amazing that if we don’t see a crucial tactical idea on one move, we can miss it for several consecutive moves? GM...
Rising Stars: Andrew Hong
GM Melikset Khachiyan shows you a very advanced game from one of his most promising students, Andrew Hong. Hong plays a...
Best Of Millionaire Chess: Schmakel vs Dreev
GM Maurice Ashley reviews the best games from the richest chess tournament ever, 2014’s Millionaire Chess in Las Vegas. Watch...
How To Beat Grischuk And Aronian At Blitz
How do you beat two of the best players in the world at blitz? Take notes from GM Maxim Dlugy, who shows you his amazing...
World Championship Queen Sacs!
Want to see some queen sacrifices from the best players in the world? FM Mike Klein continues his scintillating series...
Make Opponents Pay For Mistakes: Member Analysis
If your opponent makes a mistake and you don’t take advantage of it, you’ve made a mistake yourself! GM Roman Dzindzichashvili...
12 Nakamura Wins In 20 Minutes!
It’s rapid carnage on the chessboard as Hikaru Nakamura dispatches a dozen opponents more quickly than you’ll...
Right Idea, Bad Execution: Member Analysis
Having a good chess idea is not enough — you must also execute it well. In his latest member-game analysis, GM Roman Dzindzichashvili...
Kasparov's Greatest Combinations: Ulf Andersson
GM Dejan Bojkov is back with another one of Garry Kasparov’s greatest combinations. Watch how the all-time great dismantles...
Yermo Wins Big In Vegas: English Symmetrical
GM Alex Yermolinsky concludes his series on his excellent result in the Las Vegas North American Open. Round seven was...
Girl Overboard: Forcing Queen Sacs!
FM Mike Klein is back with seven more spectacular queen sacrifices for you to enjoy. You won’t believe the creative ways...
Shankland's Super Tournament: vs Robin van Kampen
GM Sam Shankland, fresh off nine straight draws, needed a victory in the recently completed Tata Steel tournament. All...
Shankland's Super Tournament: vs Jan Timman -- Part 2
GM Sam Shankland continues his battle with the Dutch legend Jan Timman in the Tata Steel super tournament. Picking right...
You Must Pay Close Attention: Member Analysis
How important is it to pay attention? In chess, it’s everything. In this member-game analysis, GM Roman Dzindzichashvili...
Yermo Wins Big In Vegas: Queen's Indian
GM Alex Yermolinsky cashed in the recently completed North American Open after 10 months without playing any serious chess. Learn...
Shankland's Super Tournament: vs Jan Timman -- Part 1
GM Sam Shankland faces off with the legendary Dutch grandmaster Jan Tinman on his home turf in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. After...
Kasparov's Greatest Combinations: Palatnik
Garry Kasparov is universally considered one of the finest chess tacticians of all time, and for good reason. GM Dejan...
Go On A Kamikaze Mission: Member Analysis
Is sending your queen on a kamikaze mission a good idea? GM Roman Dzindzichashvili doesn’t think so. In this member-game...
How To Avoid Bad Planning: Member Analysis
GM Roman Dzindzichashvili is having “knight-mares” about unrealized plans in this member-game analysis. Even though the...
The Most Famous Queen Sac In History -- You Decide!
What’s the most famous queen sacrifice ever? FM Mike Klein gives you the best-known queen sacs in history, but it’s up...
Mistakes To Avoid: Member Analysis
How many mistakes do amateur players make in their games? You’ll be shocked at how many! GM Roman Dzindzichashvili shows...
The Best Of 2014!
What were the best games and most beautiful tactics of 2014? FM Mike Klein takes you through the most exciting and amazing...