Yury Markushin is a co-founder of TheChessWorld, as well as an enthusiastic chess amateur rated just below 2000 USCF.
Yury’s passion for chess is evident in his many contributions to the chess community. In addition to co-founding TheChessWorld and ChessLance, Yury has also written numerous articles on various chess topics. His insights into the game and ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner have helped millions of players around the globe.
Outside of chess, Yury is a dedicated husband and father and enjoys spending time with his family. He also has a strong interest in technology and is constantly exploring new ways to use it to improve the chess-playing experience for players around the world.
Chess Articles by Yury Markushin
This GM Marian Petrov’s course is meticulously designed to guide beginners through the nuances of positional play in chess, a key element often overlooked but crucial for consistent success.
TCW Academy has just the thing for you – a 3-hour masterclass video course Attacking with White for Club Players by the renowned GM Marian Petrov.
Introducing Attacking with Black for Club Players. It is a power-packed 3-hour course from TCW Academy, meticulously crafted by the chess virtuoso himself, GM Marian Petrov.
Imagine how you’re outsmarting your opponents with some insane gambits… sitting down for a game, confident and ready to rock… Imagine scoring some quick wins without breaking a sweat… The good news is that GM Marian Petrov has just finished recording a new TCW Academy course covering the 5 Must-Know Gambits for White!
I’ve got some fantastic news that’s going to flip your chess world upside down! Ready for it? TCW Academy is rolling out an absolute game-changer: a 3-hour 5 Must Know Gambits for Black with the one and only GM Marian Petrov.
Big update! Tomorrow morning on Tuesday, November 28, at 8 A.M. EST, I’m unveiling something you’ll love, especially if your goal is to significantly enhance your chess abilities.
In a previous post, I outlined the three major challenges that typically hinder average chess players from excelling in opening play. Quick recap, those are: Clarity: Which opening should you choose? Time: How can you learn them quickly? Memory: How can you recall the various lines effectively?
Do you know that over 70% of club players consider studying openings as ‘very important‘? They spend on average 3-5 hours per week learning openings… And yet they improve by only 50-100 points per year (in a good case scenario). How do I know all that?
We are very close to finishing our long-awaiting Opening Master: Complete Training for White. This is a complete opening preparation for White meticulously prepared by IM Milovan Ratkovic and the rest of the team.
If you are a beginner who wants to be a part of the chess elite one day, then we have good news for you! In the hushed atmosphere of chess tournament rooms worldwide, the most profound sound is often SILENCE… The soft ticking of clocks, an occasional cough, or the gentle shuffle of a chess […]