Learn The Evans Gambit
Learn the key strategic ideas and tactics for both sides in the Evans Gambit.
Nakamura Wins Speed Chess Championship For The Fifth Time: SCC Tactics
Hikaru Nakamura won his fifth title match at the 2022 Speed Chess Championship, defeating Magnus Carlsen in an immensely...
Carlsen Dismantles Reigning World Blitz Champion And Reaches Final: SCC Tactics
The world champion steamrolled through yet another match, gaining revenge against MVL for last year's defeat.
Nakamura Confirms Spot In Final: SCC Tactics
Nihal Sarin played well, but Hikaru Nakamura frequently turned around tough positions and emerged with a 14.5 - 10.5 victory.
MVL Surpasses So In Tight Finish: SCC Tactics
Early in the match, Vachier-Lagrave gained as high as a four-point lead, but So fought back to even the score in the bullet...
Carlsen Goes Undefeated Vs. Caruana in Historic Victory: SCC Tactics
Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana without losing a single game on his way to a dominant 22-4 victory.
Nakamura Runs Over Aronian In Quarterfinals: SCC Tactics
Nakamura gained a two-point lead early, which he never let go, and was dominant in time scrambles throughout the match.
Nihal Shines In Win Over Ding: SCC Tactics
GM Nihal Sarin emerged victorious from his intergenerational clash with world championship challenger GM Ding Liren in the...
Nakamura Cruises In Round One: SCC Tactics
Hikaru Nakamura played creative openings and easily defeated David Paravyan 19.5 - 7.5, as he started his SCC title defense.
So Overcomes Abdusattorov
In a tight match, Wesley So held on to defeat Nodirbek Abdusattorov, 14-12.
Nihal Overcomes Giri's Bullet Comeback: SCC Tactics
GM Nihal Sarin edged out GM Anish Giri in a tiebreak playoff. The two tenacious grandmasters created one brilliancy after...
Imperfect Carlsen Overpowers Gukesh: SCC Tactics
Though Carlsen was off his usual form and overlooked a number of tactics, he defeated his prodigy opponent by such a wide...
Aronian Sparks Bullet Comeback vs. Andreikin: SCC Tactics
GM Levon Aronian defeated GM Dmitry Andreikin in the 2022 Speed Chess Championship in an electrifying duel. The match between...
Vachier-Lagrave Stuns Nepomniachtchi In Bullet Blowout: SCC Tactics
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave convincingly won his round of 16 match against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi by the greatest margin yet...
Ding Wins Blockbuster Match Against Grischuk: SCC Tactics
In a match marked by fierce attacking play, Ding Liren survived for a 14-12 victory against Alexander Grischuk.
Caruana Survives Scare Against Erigaisi: SCC Tactics
Erigaisi built a strong lead early; however, Caruana came in clutch with a four-game win streak in the 3+1 section. Carrying...
Learn The Catalan
Learn the main lines and key ideas in the Catalan.
Learn The Old Indian Defense
Learn the main lines and key ideas for both sides in the Old Indian Defense.
Learn The Flank Openings
Learn the main variations and key ideas in a variety of unusual openings.
Learn The Indian Defenses And The Black Knights' Tango
Learn the ideas behind the Indian Defenses and take and find out how to play both sides of the Black Knights' Tango.
Learn The Dutch Defense
Learn the main lines and key ideas in the Dutch Defense.
Learn The King's Indian Attack And The Reti Opening
Learn the main lines and key ideas for both sides in the King's Indian Attack and the Reti Opening.
Learn The Pirc Defense And The Modern Defense
Learn the main lines, tactics, and strategies in the Pirc and Modern Defenses.
Learn The English Opening
Learn the key ideas and main lines in the English Opening.
Learn The Alekhine's Defense
Learn the main lines and key ideas in the Alekhine's Defense for both Black and White.