Foil The Queen's Gambit With The Slav Defense

The Slav Defense is a solid way for Black to meet the Queen's Gambit. Click here to learn more about this dependable opening system!

Tags: Chess Defense, Chess tactics, Slav Defense Posted by: Nathan Rose

How To Know When It Is Time For A Queen Sacrifice

One of the most satisfying chess tactics is the queen sacrifice. See examples of the queen sacrifice in action so that you can use it too!

Tags: Chess Queen, chess sacrifice, Chess tactics Posted by: Nathan Rose

The Ultimate Guide To Zugzwang And How to Use It

Zugzwang is a critical endgame concept in chess. In this post we cover everything you need to know to use zugzwang to win more games in the ending!

Tags: Chess Play, Chess tactics, ZugZwang Posted by: Nathan Rose

When A Pawn Storm Can Make Sense

The Pawn Storm or Pawn roller is an aggressive tactic that can be used with devastating effect. However get it wrong and it can lead to disaster and destruction.

Tags: chess matches, Chess tactics, Pawn Storm Posted by: Nathan Rose

All You Need To Know About Castling in Chess

Learn how castling in chess works - including what castling is, why it is important, and how to do it correctly every time!

Tags: Castling, Chess Play, chess rules, Chess Strategy, Chess tactics Posted by: Nathan Rose

The Ultimate Guide To Chess Tactics

Seven of the most important chess tactics that every chess player should know, and how to improve your chess tactics.

Tags: Chess Strategy, Chess tactics Posted by: Nathan Rose

What is En Passant in Chess and When to Use it?

En Passant is one of these small rules of chess that it often overlooked but can be a game changer when used in the right conditions.

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All You Need To Know About The Vienna Game

The Vienna Game is a flexible opening for White which may contain aggressive intentions. Learn everything you need to know to get started!

Tags: Chess tactics, Vienna game, White Posted by: Nathan Rose

Upgrade Your Chess Game With The Woodpecker Method

The woodpecker method is a book and great way for adults to improve their game by GMs Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen.

Tags: Chess Strategy, Chess tactics, Woodpecker method Posted by: Nathan Rose

Make Your New Chess Tactic Mantra "Don't Lose!"

We all want to win our chess games but believing that we will win every game is an unrealistic approach. Drawn games in chess are a common occurrence and are not seen as failures. Before we can think about winning,...

Tags: Chess Game, Chess tactics Posted by: Chess Writer

Making Use of Draws in Chess

Chess is similar to test cricket in that draws are an accepted part of the game. The main difference is that in chess, draws are reached in hours, but in test cricket, they are reached after days of play. In...

Tags: Chess Play, Draw Posted by: Chess Writer

Ravage and Reap Rewards With Rooks in Chess

Rooks in chess are known as major pieces and, like the queen, are excellent for attacking and defending. All chess players must learn to balance attack and defense with their rooks. Fortunately, getting more from your rooks is not tricky....

Tags: Chess Play, Chess Strategy, Rook Posted by: Chess Writer