Reti Opening

Learn the Reti Opening in 10 Minutes [Theory, Plans, and Traps]

Most players prepare for 1.e4 or 1.d4—but almost no one is ready for the flexibility of the Reti Opening, which arises after 1.Nf3. In this …

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Emanuel Lasker

Emanuel Lasker: Polymath Chess Champion

Emanuel Lasker (1868-1941) wasn’t just the second World Chess Champion, he was one of the most dominant. Holding the world title for an unprecedented 27 …

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Hypermodern Chess

Hypermodern Chess: The 1920s Revolution

Hypermodern chess or Hypermodernism is a school of chess that emerged after World War I. It challenged the chess ideas of past masters and forever …

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Reti Position

Reti Position: Essential Endgame Study

The Reti Position is an essential concept in chess endgame study, recognized for its simplicity, depth and beauty. Named after the great Grandmaster Richard Reti, …

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Chess Theory

What is Chess Theory?

Today, we’ll talk about chess theory. We’ll discuss what it is, its components and how it evolved. As you may know well, chess is a …

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Rook vs Pawn

Rook vs Pawn: Chess Endgame Study

Today I’d like to share with you a chess endgame study by Richard RĂ©ti, who was one of the greatest chess players. You will learn …

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