IM Zaur Tekeyev - Author at TheChessWorld Blog
Zaur Tekeyev is an International Master rated 2425 FIDE. He is an active player, participating in tournaments all over the world.
Zaur has been coaching chess players of different ages and levels for many years.
As a player, he has won multiple tournaments, one of the best results being 1st place in the Moscow Open 2017.
Zaur is also a big online blitz player, with an online rating of over 2800. IM Tekeyev is a chess author and coach.
Chess Articles by IM Zaur Tekeyev
10 Reasons to Play King’s Indian Defense
King’s Indian Defense (KID) is one of the most romantic and charming chess openings ever. It is the best weapon for those who want to play for a win with Black pieces against 1.d4. Black temporarily gives up the center to develop quickly and attack enemy central pawns later. This approach creates strategic imbalances from […]How Do You Become A Chess Grandmaster?
Grandmaster is not just the highest title in chess; it is also the dream of most chess players. But only the tiniest percentage of them eventually achieves it. How do they do that? Do they know any secrets? Are there any secrets at all? In this article, we will investigate what it takes to become […]25 Chess Tactics All Players Must Know
Famous chess master Richard Teichmann once said that “chess is 99% tactics”. Some players may disagree about the percentage, but no one would argue that chess tactics are essential. Better tactical vision allows players to see more possibilities, reduce the number of their own blunders, play beautifully, and overall score better.Stalemate – The Complete Chess Guide
Stalemate is probably the most dramatic way of making a draw in a chess game. It is a common situation when a beginner tries to checkmate with lots of pieces against a lonely king, and then suddenly… stalemate and tears. But actually, this topic is much deeper than that. In this article, we will start […]5 Most Aggressive Chess Gambits
Chess Gambit is an opening where one side sacrifices material, hoping to achieve an advantageous resulting position. In most cases, in exchange for the material that side gets better development, weakens the opponent’s king, or opens some lines for an attack. If we compare chess gambits with life, it is like trying to prove mind […]10 Reasons to Play The Pirc Defense
The Pirc Defense is one of those openings you can easily fall in love with. It is one of the most charming ways of meeting 1.e4 and there are many fans of the Pirc among the players of any level. The reason is that Black often tries to play for something more than just equality.Magnus Carlsen: 7 Things to Learn from the World Champion
He has been number one in chess for over 10 years. He holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in classical games. He is the current world champion in classical, blitz, and rapid chess at the same time. Many people consider him the best chess player ever. His name is Magnus Carlsen. Even those […]Passed Pawns in the Middlegame
It is not a secret that passed pawns are one of the most powerful weapons on the board. A passed pawn can promote into a queen and this is something that happens in endgames more than often. But in middlegames, things are usually a bit different. When there are many inhabitants on the board the […]10 Reasons to Study Strategy for Club Players
Working on strategic understanding is essential for players of any level if they want to improve. And club players know it as well, but they often prefer working on tactics instead. It is understandable; you can solve lots of puzzles to sharpen your tactical vision and then try to score some quick wins by spotting […]10 Reasons to Play the Lowenthal Sicilian
Lowenthal variation of Sicilian: The Sicilian Defense is the most popular and fun opening in chess. It leads to exciting positions, and never makes you bored. And, its combative nature attracts millions of chess fans of any level. When top-level grandmasters need to win with Black pieces, they use the Sicilian in most cases. And […]
