Kramnik - Anand: World Championship Preparation
Vishy Anand didn't want to allow Vladimir Kramnik to press him in quiet positions. GM Romain Edouard explains Anand's sharp...
Kramnik vs Leko: World Championship Preparation
In 2004 Peter Leko nearly took the world title from Vladimir Kramnik. In game eight he refuted Kramnik's computer preparation...
Kasparov vs Kramnik: World Championship Preparation
How did Vladimir Kramnik tame one of the greatest attackers of all time? He brought back the Berlin Defense, an opening...
Every Gambit Refuted: Anderssen Attack
GM Eugene Perelshteyn wraps up his review of the Scotch Gambit, with the popular Anderssen Attack. It's an active setup...
Every Gambit Refuted: Max Lange Attack
The Max Lange attack was a favorite of Paul Morphy, but Black doesn't need to worry. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows the path...
Every Gambit Refuted: Moller Gambit
The Moller Gambit leads to complicated positions, but it's been refuted for decades. GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates...
Every Gambit Refuted: Deutz Gambit
The Deutz Gambit can be tricky, but there's a reason you don't often see it at the top level. GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates...
Bongcloud In The London: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
The London is one of today's most popular openings. Jon Ludvig Hammer shows you how bongcloud-style ideas can help you there...
A Sharp Sicilian Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
Can you believe that there's a key bongcloud idea in a key line of the Sicilan Defense? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer demonstrates...
An English Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
How does the bongcloud pop up in one of the critical lines of the English Opening? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer brings you the details.
Hikaru's Original Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
GM Hikaru Nakamura is a hero of the bongcloud. Check out one of his earliest opening king-walks, from way back in 2010.
Karpov's Brilliant Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
How did world champion, Anatoly Karpov, use a bongcloud move to defeat a top-level opponent? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer is back...
Kramnik's Double Bongcloud Game: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
GM Jon Ludvig Hammer begins his course on the notorious Bongcloud (an early Ke2) with a famous success story. Check out...
Greedy Queens: Every Opening Trap
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...
Poisoned Pawns: Every Opening Trap
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...
Never Play f6: Every Opening Trap
"Never play f6" is one of GM Ben Finegold's favorite pieces of chess advice. Find out why.
Fishing Pole: Every Opening Trap
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...
Disaster On The e-file: Every Opening Trap
Remember that your king starts on the e-file, so it's for players to get in immediate trouble with tactical ideas against...
When Pins Don't Work: Every Opening Trap
Pins are a useful tactic, but when they're not absolute, it's possible for them to backfire. GM Ben Finegold shows you how...
Queen Forks: Every Opening Trap
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...
Smothered Mate: Every Opening Trap
Smothered mate is one of the most beautiful tactics in chess. Check out GM Ben Finegold's favorite opening trap!
Noah's Ark Trap: Every 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...
The Siberian Trap: Every Opening Trap
The Siberian Trap is popular in the Sicilian and Queen's Gambit and frequently leads to a quick checkmate. GM Ben Finegold...
A Killer Knight Sacrifice: Every Opening Trap
How can you sacrifice a knight to draw out an opposing king? GM Ben Finegold shows you the famous attacking idea behind...
Legal's Mate: Every Opening Trap
Legal's mate is one of the most famous and oldest opening traps in all of chess. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates this chess...