August 3, 2021
Chessable Masters 3: Wesley wins the Prelims
“Magnus is not here so the tournament is very open”, said Wesley So, after another smooth day at the...
August 3, 2021
3 Elements of Success When Attacking in Chess
There is no doubt attacking in chess is a lot more fun than defending. When you are attacking, you...
August 3, 2021
FIDE World Cup 7.2: Kosteniuk is World Cup Champion
Alexandra Kosteniuk is the 2021 FIDE Women’s World Cup Champion after offering a draw in a winning position to...
August 2, 2021
The Slav Defense: A Powerful Opening for Black
When you play the Slav Defense in chess, you have an opening that offers you excellent winning chances. Play...
August 2, 2021
Chessable Masters 2: Levon’s perfect day
Wesley So still leads the Chessable Masters after Day 2, but he’s now followed just half a point behind...
August 2, 2021
FIDE World Cup 7.1: Kosteniuk close | Duda holds Carlsen
Alexandra Kosteniuk won a rollercoaster game against Aleksandra Goryachkina to put her a draw with the white pieces away...
August 1, 2021
Chessable Masters 1: Wesley So top, Mishra’s baptism of fire
Wesley So ended day 1 of the Chessable Masters in clear first place on 4/5, with the chasing pack...
August 1, 2021
Pawn Structure Strategy
The importance of pawn structure in chess can’t be overstated. Your strategy in all three phases of a chess...
July 31, 2021
Training With Chess Engines: The Smart Way to Improve
Chess players looking to improve are fortunate to have access to many powerful free chess engines. In fact, the...
July 31, 2021
FIDE World Cup 6.3: Karjakin ousts Shankland
Sergey Karjakin has reached a record 4th World Cup semi-final after coming back yet again to beat Sam Shankland...