I am happy to announce that the Remote Chess Academy (RCA) will conduct its first ever live streaming on the …
Only Geniuses Can Solve This Chess Puzzle + Quarantine Mega Bundle
These are tough times for a lot of us due to the coronavirus outbreak. At the RCA, we understand that …
Checkmate with 2 Knights? + Giveaway
First, I’m very happy to inform you all that the RCA YouTube Channel has crossed more than 64K subscribers. I’d …
Improve in Chess – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
First, let me remind you of the massive 50% discount we’re providing you with on our new course “Puzzles 2.0” …
Bishop Pair: When Are Bishops Better than Knights?
How powerful are two bishops? In what positions it is good to have a bishop pair? How to make use …
How to Attack/Defend Backward Pawns in Rook Endgames?
Before getting into the lesson, first we’d like to apologize to you for the inconvenience caused as our site went …
Release of “Top Secrets in Rook Endgames” Chess Course
The rook endgame is one of the complex phases of a chess game, even for the most experienced players. They …
RCA’s Next Course + That Deadly Rook on the Seventh Rank!
Rook Endings are one of the most common and most important endings in chess. And since it comes in the …
Rook Endgames: Philidor and Luceana Positions
The Rook and Pawn vs Rook Endgame is one of the most important endgames that every chess player must know. …
4 Best Tips to Exchange Pieces the Right Way!
First, I’d like to remind you of the special gift I’ve provided you with. You can get our top-recommended courses …
4 Key Principles to Win Queen-Rook Endgames
The queen and rook endgames are among the most important and critical endgames. The main reason is that they are …
Queen Maneuvers in Chess
What is a Queen Maneuver? A Queen Maneuver is the idea where the queen makes a series of moves, traveling …
Stalemate: Getting a Draw in a Losing Chess Game
The Stalemate is a very important and extremely unpleasant defensive weapon. This is a tactical motif (mostly in the endgame) …
How to Win the Opposite-colored Bishop Endgames?
First, I’d like to apologize for any inconvenience caused when the RCA site went down a couple of days ago. …
Dream Start for Vladimir Kramnik at the Candidates 2018!
The FIDE Candidate Tournament 2018 in Berlin had a spectacular start. We saw several decisive games in the first three …
3 Important Principles to Win Knight Endgames
Today we’re going to discuss about some of the most important rules and principles regarding the knight endgames. The knight …
4 Ideas to Squeeze a Win in an Equal/Drawish Endgame
Winning an endgame that looks equal or drawish is not a walk on the cake. We have to push and …
3 different Aspects of Attack in Chess
Today we’re going to discuss about something, the 3 different aspects of attack in chess. Our guest coach FM Marko …
Can You Solve the Cat’s Chess Puzzle?
Before getting to the Cat’s Chess Puzzle, I’d like to remind you of the special 30% discount I’m providing you …
How pawn majority helps you win endgames easily?
I’m sure you have come across the term “pawn majority” during your chess career. Do you know what it means? …
Release of RCA chess course “Practical Endgames”
Today our new course “Practical Endgames – play endgame like a titled player” is released! In this course, IM Asaf …
Is it possible to play endings like a titled player?
Really, is it possible to play the endgame stage like a titled player (or a Grandmaster)? Over the last few …
Most common problems many chess players face in an endgame
The endgame is a very important stage of a chess game. It is equally valued as the opening and the …
Carlsen’s missed opportunity against Karjakin in a crucial endgame!
Today we’re going to take a look back into one of the most epic games in the history of World …
Interesting games from Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz
The highly-anticipated return of the chess legend Garry Kasparov is real. The king of kings was back in real action …
How to win endgames like Magnus Carlsen?
Have you ever found yourself in an endgame where it was so boring that you could not find any good …
Everything about our course “Magnus Carlsen: The Journey of a World Champion”
I’m very happy to inform you that our new course “Magnus Carlsen: The Journey of a World Champion” will be …
Top 5 ways to improve your chess skills
I know the question which has stuck in your head: “How can I improve myself?” This is a very logical …
6 tips for winning chess endgames
Most of my students (especially, the beginner-level players) often ask me “Are there any rules for playing the endgame”. They …
Carlsen-Karjakin Game-10: Magnus Carlsen makes a comeback!
The tenth game of the World Chess Championship in New York was crucial. Magnus Carlsen scored his first win, after …
Carlsen-Karjakin Game-4: Karjakin survives, again!
The ‘miracle’ continues at the World Championship! Karjakin managed to survive another extremely difficult position by defending, again, for 6.5 …
Carlsen-Karjakin Game-3: Over 6-hour long battle!
What a game, what a marathon! 🙂 Magnus tries to give his best on the subject which he knows the …
How to win with opposite-colored bishops?
First, let me remind you of the survey we’re conducting to know your opinion about the next RCA course. The …
How to exploit your opponent’s bad piece?
“Help your pieces so they can help you”, said Paul Morphy, one of the greatest chess masters. Indeed, that’s true …
My birthday and exciting offers!
It’s 28 October – my birthday, and ironically, I’m turning 28 today! 🙂 As usual, in honour of my birthday, …
GM Igor Smirnov’s review of “Killer Endgames” and “Killer Grand Prix”
First, let me remind you of the special 40% discount that I’ve provided you with on the latest releases – …
Chess learning made easy and important announcement
Recently, lots of students have asked me to adapt my courses for IPad/IPhone, tablet computers, etc. I’ve just found a …
Paranormal chess endgames with different-coloured bishops
Generally, there are certain rules and principles that are followed in the endgame stage of a chess game. But in …
