Fischer vs Tal 1959: Mind Games to Destroy Fischer from Move 1
Fischer vs Tal in 1959 were some of the most explosive and instructive games. This particular game that we’ll look at was more than a …
Nimzowitsch vs Capablanca: 13 Positional Rules to Win Easily
Capablanca had a rare ability to make chess look ridiculously simple. No wild complications. No endless calculation. Just one logical move after another until his …
Paul Morphy Bishop’s Opening Masterclass
The Bishop’s Opening is an aggressive chess opening for White after 1.e4 that can catch many opponents unprepared. In this lesson, I break down the …
Magnus Carlsen Tips: 10 Simple Rules He Uses to Win at Chess
If you were to get some chess tips, there might be no better to get them from than Magnus Carlsen. He once went 125 games …
Advanced Player Guide: 7 Rules That Helped Me Become a GM
You want to be an advanced chess player but there have been several stumbling blocks. One of the hardest moments in chess is when you …
Jones vs So: Scotch Gambit Crushed a Super-GM in 11 Moves
Imagine Paul Morphy’s attacking style appearing in modern chess against one of the world’s strongest players. That is exactly the kind of lesson we see …
Capablanca Chess Trap: He Won in 9 Moves — Still Works Today
More than 100 years ago, a 20-year-old JosĂ© RaĂşl Capablanca was touring the United States giving simultaneous exhibitions. In Washington, Capablanca faced a local champion …
Tal vs Smyslov: Mikhail Tal’s 5 Rules to Play Brutal Attacking Chess
In this lesson, we’ll learn 5 attacking rules from Tal’s game against Vasily Smyslov. It was Tal vs Smyslov in this 1959 game. Tal was …
Early Queen Attack Counter: How to Punish Scholar’s Mate
Scholar’s Mate and early queen attack openings are common because they create quick threats around your king and your opponents might think you can’t effectively …
Kasparov Golden Rules: 9 Simple Rules to Win Chess Games
Garry Kasparov is famous for deep calculation, powerful opening preparation, and aggressive attacking chess. But some of the most useful chess advice Kasparov are surprisingly …
How Magnus Carlsen Punishes the Fried Liver Attack
The Fried Liver Attack is one of the sharpest and most dangerous openings White can use against Black. It can quickly lead to messy tactical …
Tennison Gambit: One Opening Against Anything Black Plays
Most chess players try to memorize different opening tricks against every defense. But what if you could use one attacking setup against several of Black’s …
This Fischer Simul Puzzle Reveals Your Real Chess Level
A good chess puzzle does not only test whether you can find the best move. It reveals how you think about the position. In this …
