Carlsen Plays the Banned Gambit & Uses 9 Tactical Motifs to Win
Opening the flank pawn and bringing out the rook just to be captured are beginner mistakes that you shouldn’t make. But Magnus Carlsen can basically play any …
Destroy Black’s Most Solid Caro-Kann as White in Just 10 Moves
If you play 1.e4 as white, chances are you’ve come across the Caro-Kann Defense — especially if your opponent has been watching a certain fast-talking …
Break Every Chess Rule & Still Win – Magnus Carlsen Style
As beginners, we have all learned a few openings and the same classic rules for playing them. These are But what if someone can break …
Catalan Opening Explained in 20 Minutes | Chess Crash Course
The Catalan Opening is one of the most respected and versatile chess openings. It is a favorite of both world champions and everyday players alike. …
Rules From Capablanca: Crush the King’s Gambit for Black
Jose Raul Capablanca was undefeated in classical tournament for 8 straight years from February 1916 to March 1924. Along the way he defeated the 2nd …
8 Popular Chess Openings Refuted By Stockfish
Modern computers have really changed the way chess is studied and played. Ever since Deep Blue defeated then World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, computers have …
10 Business Lessons I Learned from Chess
It is quite common to see articles and essays on lessons from chess applicable to life, business or something else. But often, they are done …
Checkmating Patterns You Need to Know Part 1
In the following articles, we will discuss fundamental checkmating patterns you need to know. But first, let’s answer, what Is Checkmate? When a king is …
What Are Gambits?
Gambits are chess opening strategies where a player sacrifices material, usually a pawn. This is done with the hope of gaining some compensation: a positional …
Chess Tips for 800 Rating
So, you’ve just started your chess journey. You know the basic moves and rules. You’ve reached a decent 800 rating, but you’re eager to improve …
How to Punish Beginner Mistakes in the Opening
We’re gonna take a look at the most common beginner mistakes in the chess opening and how you can punish them. When you’re facing an …
