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Today WGM Raluca Sgîrcea and IM Renier Castellanos continue their discussion on beating the Najdorf Sicilian for white. Previously, we have looked at 10…Nbd7 variation. This time we are focusing on what happens if black responds with 10…b5.
Pawn Triangle and its basics are going to be learned in this lesson. Today we will start covering some of the very important pawn structures. This is a very common structure that occurs in many different middlegames. All competitive chess players need to know what they can and cannot do in this pawn structure.
In today’s lesson, WGM Raluca Sgîrcea and IM Renier Castellanos will take a look at one of the most common Black’s responses after 1. e4 – 1…c4. The opening will be looked at from the white’s perspective, featuring the most common and successful plans in defeating the Najdorf without playing sharp variations and risking losing the game.
Many players are asking me the same question, is it possible to improve at chess in their 30s, 40s or 50s? Is it possible to start playing at 30 or 40 and make it to at least a FIDE master’s level? What are the main obstacles that prevent the majority of adult players to make progress at chess and reach their goals? Let’s take a closer look.
Today we will explore some of Magnus Carlsen’s tactical combination that brought him many victories. By going over his games and putting yourself in his shoes we will evaluate the positions carefully and learn how to apply these tricks in your own games. Here are all 10 tactical hits by Magnus Carlsen:
In today’s article, WGM Raluca Sgîrcea and IM Renier Castellanos will teach you the fundamentals of the King’s Indian Defense, one of the most popular opening systems played against 1.d4 on virtually all levels from novice players to Super Grandmasters. We will primarily focus on one of the most solid lines that white has: the fianchetto variation (with g3). Let’s begin!
Today we will talk in detail about one of the most important elements of chess tactics, a fork. A fork is a type of tactics when one piece attacks two or more of the opponent’s pieces at the same time. As a result, usually, one of these pieces is won. It is one of the most common tactical elements in chess, and many games are lost by those who have missed one little fork. After studying this article you won’t be one of them.
In this update on ChessPublishing.com our columnist draws attention to state of theory in two critical variations that appeared over the board in the recent world championship match-Ed.
Today we will cover the 5 classical checkmates that any practical chess player must know. This is a continuation of the previously written article that covers 13 typical checkmates. You will learn about Anastasia’s mate, Arabian mate, Corridor’s mate, Reti’s mate and the Smothered mate. After going over these mating themes you will be able to easily apply them in your own games.
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 must know what to look out for in your games. If you are an attacking player, you will be the one looking to include these in your repertoire. Today will learn about e5, h7, g8 and f7 sacrifices among other things.
