Yury Markushin - Page 5
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
Play the Wing Gambit with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Wing 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]
Budapest 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]
Most 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.Max Lange Attack for White with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Looking for a very sharp opening with White pieces? FM Viktor Neustroev recommends… Max Lange Attack. This is a perfect choice for attacking players that will always keep your opponent on their toes. And if they don’t know the theory the game will lead straight to a HUGE upset! ***Scandinavian Defense with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Scandinavian Defense: Need a low-theory, and a simple-to-play response to 1.e4? FM Viktor Neustroev recommends one of the oldest and most well-tested openings… the Scandinavian Defense.It’s here
Okay, big update! I have something you will love… if you want to become a MUCH stronger chess player. I’ve been telling you about the 5 Key Elements to Improve at Chess and our brand-new Road to 2200 Program that we put together with IM David Fitzsimons… And now it’s 100% ready!The Big 5
In the previous post, I shared the 3 reasons why average players only improve under 100 points a year. Quick recap… Time, Consistency, and the Method (or lack of it). And if you don’t wish to spend 5 years going from 1500 to 2000 (seriously, who does?)… this is for you.Don’t Use This Strategy…
Did you know that a typical chess player improves on average under 100 points a year? At that pace, it’ll take you 5 years to reach 2000 Elo if you’re currently 1500… or 7-10 years to reach 2200… But, the reality is… most people will give up halfway, and will never make it. And there […]Announcement and a Small Favor!
We are putting the finishing touches on the long-awaited Road to 2200 Program. We have been working on this for more than 8 months now, and we are finally going to wrap it up! We don’t have the exact release date yet, but I promise it will be out very soon [November – December 2022].Win with Evans Gambit with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Here’s a fun fact. Fischer beat Reuben Fine in a friendly game in just 17 moves. Opening used? Evans Gambit. Fine later said Black’s job gets more difficult in this opening since you can’t play …d6 or give up a pawn to gain equality.
