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
Principles of Chess Strategy with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Chess Strategy and its principles. Have you been trying to improve at chess for months without seeing any noticeable progress? You’ve been working on all the “most important” elements of chess just to see no rating gain at all?Play Like David Bronstein with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
David Bronstein: He was one of the top players for 30 years… He narrowly missed a chance to become a World Champion (although Kasparov later wrote he should have, based on the quality of his play)… His main weapon was tactics & brilliant combinations… Any guess what player are we talking about!?Play Like Tigran Petrosian with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Tigran Petrosian: Do you want to get consistent results and watch your rating grow year after year? Forget about risky combinations or double-edged play… What if you could win most of your games without putting your hard-earned Elo points on the line? What if there was a way to minimize your opponent’s chances while maximizing […]Dominate with Hyper-Accelerated Dragon with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Looking for a reliable weapon against 1.e4, but don’t want to spend your entire life keeping up with the theory? Chess should be fun, after all… GM Marian Petrov is back to train you on playing the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon, an ultra-modern opening that avoids most of the dangerous play by White.Win with 1.Nf3 with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Want to keep your opponents constantly guessing and not knowing what you are up to? Play the 1.Nf3. It is a super flexible opening, that can transpose into literally… anything.1.e4 Opening: 5 Reasons Why Attacking Players Should Play It
1.e4 “best by test” opening might very well be the best fit for you! And here are the five reasons why you should consider playing 1.e4 if you are an attacking player! Are you an attacking player, that always wants to do something ‘active’ in a position and hates maneuvering, prophylactic moves, and other non-essential […]Benoni Defense for Black with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Tired of White getting a stable advantage after 1.d4? GM Marian Petrov recommends playing Benoni Defense, as an unorthodox weapon against 1.d4 players.Play Reti Opening with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Hate theory? Love dynamic play? If so, GM Marian Petrov has a great opening choice for you. Play the Reti Opening.Thinking in Chess: 7 Must-Know Tips
Thinking in Chess is something not very well covered in the chess literature. There are plenty of materials on the openings, tactics, and endgames. Yet, when it comes to something as fundamental as chess thinking there is a huge gap. In today’s article, I will cover the seven must-know tips when it comes to thinking […]Slav Defense Exchange Variation with GM Sipke Ernst [TCW Academy]
Dutch GM Sipke Ernst will teach you how to win with the Exchange Slav. Many chess players tend to underestimate the Exchange version of Slav. They believe, quite incorrectly, that Exchange Slav is very drawish and has no winning ambitions whatsoever.
