positions - tag

Chess Master title might be thought of as something unachievable by many people. It is understandable: they constantly see high-rated players making brilliant decisions, knowing all the possible openings, and seeing tactics in no time. This creates the wrong impression that these masters were too talented initially, making them get to such a level. Of […]

One of the most difficult and probably most important moments in a game is finding a right plan that suits your position and helps you improve it. You have to assess the position, identify what you have to play for and what can be improved in your position and find the right move that helps […]

King and Pawn Endgames are one of the most important and fundamental types of endings that any chess player must know. It is very important to be able to quickly identify if this position is a draw, win, or loss. It is also very important to be familiar with the technique of playing one or […]

An important notion that one comes across when starts studying chess is planning. As in everyday life, you need to know what you are going to do on the chessboard. Not only this, but you should try to find the best idea in accordance to your position.