TheChessWorld: Chess Tips to Help You Win Chess Games

5 Things Every Chess Player Should Start Doing

09.15.2017

Yury Markushin

Over 99% of chess players play way under their maximum performance rating. Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply flip a switch and your chess performance goes up? Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that, otherwise, everyone would’ve been a Grandmaster already. Don’t get upset though, because there are some things that I cover that act exactly as that magic switch. You won’t become a grandmaster or even a master overnight, but if you implement even some of the advice given here you will notice you start making progress [especially if you are stuck and not improving].

Middlegame Tips

7 Most Important Attacking Principles

06.03.2015

Yury Markushin

We have previously covered some of the most important defensive principles of chess. Today we will talk about the most exciting topic – the attack. Keep in mind that attack is the best form of defense. In order to attack well you need to be familiar with these seven very important attacking principles (they will help you to win many games).

The Capablanca Pawn Structure

06.02.2017

WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos

Knowing your theory well is very important nowadays, but unfortunately not enough. With such an amount of information available to practically everyone, it is less and less probable that you win a game out of the opening thanks to some good preparation. Usually, the difference between a strong player and an amateur or beginner is seen in the middlegame, where the Grandmaster is able to select the right plans according to the type of position he has on the board.

10 Must-Know Checkmates

03.20.2017

Yury Markushin

Checkmate is an ultimate goal of the game. Ability to deliver a checkmate is closely tied to tactics. It is a very important skill that chess players of all levels, and especially those under 2200 should focus on. The best approach studying checkmates is to carefully understand the ideas and remember the key pattern. Pattern recognition is the key concept here. It is well known that chess masters know 1000s of tactical combinations and are able to instantly identify them. Today we will learn 10 must-know checkmates.

Training Tips

Openings Ideas Middlegame Advice Endgame Strategies

5 Most Effective Chess Training Techniques You Have to Try

10.14.2016

WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos

Have you ever felt like you have reached the top of your level? Times goes by and you see no improvement in your play? In this article we want to give you 5 training tips that could change this situation drastically. Each one of us has different strengths and weaknesses, as well as different amount of time available for chess. However, there are general and tested methods that guarantee improvement within months. Here is a list with what we consider the most effective exercises.

3 Easy Steps to Start Improving at Chess

02.01.2017

Yury Markushin

Many chess players are struggling to improve. They spend countless hours researching different “effective” ways to study, finding coaches, reading books, courses, etc. etc. Chess improvement is a straightforward process, especially for those rated under 2200 FIDE. Nevertheless, majority of players struggle to achieve any improvement and if it happens it is a very slow and unpredictable process. What’s going on here? Why is it the case? In this article, I will share a simple 3-step approach that you can use to improve your game.

One Hour Chess Challenge

09.13.2015

Yury Markushin

Most players complain that studying chess is hard and extremely time consuming. They say something among these lines: “I would study chess, but my life is too short for that, I have other responsibilities…” These players think that to study chess you need to give up everything else, and focus solely on the game.

Opening Tips

7 Best Games on Grunfeld Defense

12.05.2016

Yury Markushin

Grunfeld defense is very popular choice for amateurs and professionals alike. It was tried and tested many times in elite tournaments and World Championship Matches including Kasparov - Karpov and Kasparov - Kramnik. Grunfeld Defense is a hyper-modern opening with many interesting ideas for both white and black pieces. It was played by many great players including Alekhine, Fischer, Karpov, and so on. Let's take a look at seven best games played with Grunfeld Defense.

The Sharp Semi-Slav Defense

07.11.2016

WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos

One of the most popular options nowadays against 1.d4 is the so called Semi Slav Defense. It is a complex opening in which black is able to fight for the initiative without taking any major positional risks. The Semi Slav was one of Kasparov's most dangerous weapons when he was in his prime, but many other attacking players like Shirov, Dreev, Topalov have also played it with success.

10 Best Chess Games on Queen’s Gambit

01.08.2016

Yury Markushin

Queen's Gambit is one of the most popular openings on all levels from amateurs to Grandmasters. That's why it is extremely important to know the key ideas of this very important openings. In today's article, you can go over some of the best game played on different variations of queen's gambit and learn some of the new ideas that you can directly apply into your own games.

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