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.

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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!

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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.

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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,...

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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...

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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....

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Modern Defense

Return to the basics with the Modern Defense, and you will get a defense that works against virtually every opening move by White. The Modern Defense is a simple, robust, dynamic chess opening leading to exciting games. We got so...

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Active Pieces Are Vital to Winning Chess Endgames

The endgame is a fascinating phase of a chess game. There are all sorts of strategies to help you navigate them with success. Learning these endgame concepts can become an exciting voyage of discovery; the best part is that you...

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Rack up Wins With the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack

Looking for an opening, you can play for many years? Then the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack is for you! This chess opening is easy to learn as a beginner but strong enough to challenge players rated 2000 Elo. Positionally sound with easy-to-learn...

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Powerful Chess Gambits for Beginners to Try

Many gambits have traps to help you win early if your opponent is not paying attention. Although these gambits work best at the beginner or club level, they can earn you a victory at higher levels. The best traps in...

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Pawn Structure in Chess: How Beginners Win

You might find it helpful to follow GM Simon Williams’ advice to think of the pawn structure in chess as the skeleton of your position and the pieces as the organs. Pawns are much less fluid than pieces and often...

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