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This article is a continuation of the last week’s Top 10 Tactical Tricks Every Chess Player Must Know. This time we are focusing on the most typical sacrifices that occur often in practical games. Why is it important to know about it? Let me tell you, that even if you are a positional player you […]

Today we are presenting 3 hand-picked, mate-in-5 problems. These are some pretty difficult problems that may take you some time to figure out. How strong do you need to be to solve them? Well, I do not know exactly, but I know that after you solve these problems you will definitely get a little stronger […]

Today we will talk about psychology of chess mistakes, or simply why do players make these mistakes. If your goal is to improve your game, the first step you need to take is to identify the mistakes you are making, and only then you will be able to prevent them. This is a translated article […]

“I can’t see you saving this game,” said the player with Black. “I’m a rook up already, and I’m going to get a second queen for good measure.” “You’re celebrating your victory too soon,” came the unexpected retort. “I’m the one who’s going to save the game, and you definitely won’t manage to.” Indeed White […]

Today we will go over 10 most important tactical techniques that every chess player must know. It is a part of the training process to learn about each of these techniques and to be able to apply them in your own games. Once you understand these things I suggest solving tactics and playing practice games […]

Few days ago we have released an article 5 Chess Combinations to Solve Today. These weren’t exactly the hardest problems as some of the readers pointed out. That is why today we release these mate in 4 problems (they are much harder). So, if you want to challenge your tactical ability, this is your chance. […]

Tactics training is a very important element for any chess training program. Unless you are at least 2400 rated, your tactics vision is not that great and it is something that can dramatically improve your overall level if worked on consistently. Let me give you a simple analogy. Just think that your chess ability is […]

Paul Keres (1916-1975) was a prince among men. He was among those few players never to have won the crown in spite of sheer talent and achievement. In his younger years he was known for adventurous play and astounding combinational skill.

Most chess games are decided in the middle-game where the main action takes place. In the opening players just deliver pieces and put their king to safety preparing for an assault. There are three most fundamental chess elements that decide level of a player: positional understanding, combinational vision and calculating ability.

Many chess players ask me the same question, how to improve at chess. There are different options available that can get you where you want to be with your chess. In today’s article, we will look at different training options and will try to figure out which ones make sense and which ones not so […]