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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

Complete Tactics Manual for Beginners with IM Boroljub Zlatanovic [TCW Academy]

Complete-Tactics-Manual-BeginnersTactics Manual for Beginners: Seeing no improvement in your game? Or maybe even after hours of studying openings, your rating still refuses to budge? Tell me, do you find it hard to see winning opportunities on the board? Do you often end up drawing even a won game? Do your opponents usually land a “surprise” […]

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hiringWe are expanding our team and looking for a content writer to create high-quality chess content for our readers. This is a remote position that can be either full-time or part-time. It can start as part-time and transition into full-time. Interested? Please apply below!

The “Magic” Chess Strategy

Imagine if there was a “magic” strategy that lets you win your games… The bad news is… there is no ONE strategy that could do all that (or at least I’m not aware of it). The good news is, there is the next best thing.

FNGSV – Four Knights Game Scotch Variation

In the previous post, I shared the opening that IM Ratkovic found to work exceptionally well for his students. Quick reminder… Four Knights Game Scotch Variation (FNGSV).

[Video] You got to see this Opening!

You got to see this OpeningI have some VERY interesting insight to share with you today… that will make opening play whole a lot simpler for you. IM Milovan Ratkovic was going behind the scenes into the opening preparation of his students.

Happy 2023!

Happy_2023Happy 2023! I knew I could make it through this year because of you. Thank you for your friendship! We recently ran a survey to identify the 3 biggest areas where club players need improvement the most. And based on 1546 responses here is what we found. Here it is.

Win Positions with Imbalances with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]

Positions with ImbalancesPositions with Imbalances: Most club players think that ‘imbalances’ is an advanced concept that only Grandmasters understand. It can’t be further from the truth. Imbalance simply means that the material on the board isn’t equal.

Play the Wing Gambit with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]

wing gambitWing Gambit: Sicilian Defense is one of the most common responses against 1.e4. So, if you play 1.e4 you really have two options…

Win with Budapest Gambit vol. 1-2 with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]

Win with Budapest GambitBudapest Gambit: Are you looking for an opening against 1.d4 that… Leads to fast and furious attacks by Black. Check. Avoids your opponent’s home preparation and pet lines. Check. Prevents drawish and boring play. Check.

LIVE Middlegame Masterclass [80% OFF]

masterclassMost chess players just study openings and tactics. They think this is all it takes to win games… Not true. You see, many club players can find a mate-in-3. Or play a few opening moves correctly.