Yury Markushin - Author at TheChessWorld Blog
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
Czech Pirc with GM Misa Pap [TCW Academy]
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 c6… The moment you play the 3…c6 move – you enter the realm of Czech Defense. The c6/d6 setup gives unmatchable solidarity to Black’s position. You don’t have to commit to any particular structure yet. And do get creative with your pawn breaks and the queen.Blumenfeld Gambit with GM Misa Pap [TCW Academy]
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5… That’s one of around 30 ways to reach the Blumenfeld Gambit – a peculiar position where Black is ready to sacrifice a pawn and gain massive central control in return.Play Fantasy Variation vs. Caro-Kann with GM Misa Pap [TCW Academy]
Fantasy Variation vs. Caro-Kann? Caro-Kann is easily one of the most solid defenses Black can come up with. Almost ZERO holes in the position. But great chess players say, when there exist no holes, you must poke… and create them.Play g4 Gambit vs. Philidor with GM Misa Pap [TCW Academy]
g4 Gambit vs. Philidor? This is the position. Just where the Pirc Defense morphs into the Philidor Defense…How to Attack Like a Chess Master? The Ultimate Attacking Guide for Club Players
I have great news to share, so I’ll be quick. If you want to learn how chess masters are able to flawlessly and effortlessly generate game winning attacks, and win game-after-game, this is something you absolutely don’t want to miss.Win with Semi-Tarrasch Defense with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Semi-Tarrasch Defense: Need an ‘off-the-radar’ opening for Black that can be played against many 1.d4 variations leading to a sharp attacking play, not boring positional maneuvering? If you are looking for that ‘0-1’ win, GM Marian Petrov has prepared something very special for you.Win with Modern Benoni with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Modern Benoni was invented in 1927… and quickly forgotten. Then, after 20 years of ignorance, this opening was revived by Mikail Tal.Must-Know King and Pawn Endgames with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
King and Pawn Endgames: Club players and beginners underestimate their importance. They assume it’s unlikely they’ll ever reach the ending and will be better off learning the openings. Huge mistake.Must-Know Checkmating Patterns with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Checkmating Patterns: Most club players study tactics the wrong way. They focus on quantity and repetition, ignoring the most important step… then get surprised about the lack of progress. Grandmasters know better.GM Blueprint for Finding Winning Moves with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Finding winning moves is by far the most difficult and important element of chess. The reason is simple. There are just too many possibilities for creating a straightforward ‘algorithm’ for identifying the best moves. Even almighty computer engines struggle in this territory.
