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Won Positions are said the most difficult ones to win. And I believe many of you can relate to this saying. No matter how big the advantage, there are opponents who just won’t give up and will put up stubborn resistance. Not only that, but our brain sometimes seems to be on their side as […]

It is no secret that chess is difficult. In fact, we are convinced that it is among the most difficult sports one can choose. Studying chess can very often be frustrating, especially if you do it on your own. It is difficult to measure progress, you are never quite sure if you are improving. Unlike […]

Opening: From our very first steps into chess studying we are taught about the importance of the initiative in the game – a concept somewhat difficult to understand at first glance and one that demands a certain degree of comprehension of the game. Let us start with the official definition of initiative; what is it […]

Sacrifices are one of the most mysterious and at the same time the most exciting parts of chess. What can be better than to sacrifice a queen and to finish the game with a well-calculated, yet very elegant mate in 5? In today’s article, we will see some of the best sacrifices the world of […]

In today’s article, we will explore some of the most amazing chess combinations. We will analyze the game of players such as Garry Kasparov, Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov, and so on. These are some of the greatest tactical motifs with mates-in-11, beautiful sacrifices and promotions. Enjoy and learn!