Counter Chances Part 1: Calculation With Dvoretsky
Mark reminds us of one critical aspect of calculation - we are not alone on the chessboard! It's crucial to not only look...
Counter Chances Part 2: Calculation With Dvoretsky
We keep training our awareness of counter chances with a longer excerpt from the game Inarkiev-Vitiugov and a few more exercises.
Candidate Moves Part 1: Calculation With Dvoretsky
Calculating would be much easier if we knew what candidate moves to calculate. But how do we find those? Mark has a modern...
Candidate Moves Part 2: Calculation With Dvoretsky
The old candidate moves technique still deserves a place in modern chess. Mark Dvoretsky shows us some more examples and...
Prophylaxis Part 1: Calculation With Dvoretsky
Prophylaxis is another important tool for finding the best move in a position. Mark shows us some examples that illustrate...
Prophylaxis Part 2: Calculation With Dvoretsky
Feel like you need some more practice with that prophylaxis idea? We've got you covered!
Surprising Sacrifices: The Ultimate Blunder
GM Ben Finegold wraps up his course on premature resignations by showing some amazing tactics that could have saved the...
Fortresses: The Ultimate Blunder
How can you find a fortress to escape a bad position? GM Ben Finegold shows you how even the best players in the world don't...
Shocking Tactics: The Ultimate Blunder
How can even a world champion resign in a drawn position? GM Ben Finegold is back with even more shocking resignations when...
What Is The Ultimate Blunder?
What is the ultimate blunder? GM Ben Finegold demonstrates several examples of players resigning in good positions!
f7 Sacrifices In The Opening: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili wraps up her series on sacrifices by showing beautiful sacrifices on f7 to expose the black king...
The Double Rook Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
It's not every day that you can sacrifice both rooks for checkmate! WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows you how to pull off one...
The Nd5 And Nf5 Sacrifices: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows a deadly sacrifice that appears frequently in the Sicilian. An impossible-looking knight jump...
The e6 Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili is back to demonstrate piece sacrifices to catch an uncastled king. She starts with sacrifices on...
A Sacrificial Pawn Storm: Every Sacrifice
In closed positions, pawn sacrifices are often a key strategy to open lines for your piece. WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili demonstrates...
The e5 and f5 Double Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
What sacrifice has taken down brilliant attackers like Tal and Topalov? WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows you one of the most...
Pawn Sacrifices On The h-File: Every Sacrifice
When your opponent fianchettos on the kingside, how should you attack? WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows a common sacrifice...
The f5 Pawn Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili wraps up her overview of pawn sacrifices in the middlegame with a powerful pawn sacrifice to break...
Pawn Sacrifice In The Center: Every Sacrifice
WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili begins her review of key pawn sacrifices in the middlegame with a powerful central pawn sacrifice...
Knight Sacrifice On f5: Every Sacrifice
It's been called "knife f5" for a reason! WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows you the power of a knight sacrifice on f5.
Fishing Pole: Every Sacrifice
When you want to catch an opponent there's nothing better than the fishing pole tactic. WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows you...
Double Bishop Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
You might know about the standard Bxh7 sacrifice, but sometimes you need to give both bishops to win the game! WGM Keti...
Knight Sacrifice On g5: Every Sacrifice
Often your opponent will attempt to break a pin by advancing the g-pawn. When that happens, you always need to consider...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Clearance
One of the most spectacular tactics in chess is when you can sacrifice to open lines to the opponent's king. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Intermediate Moves
When you're in the middle of a trade, keep your eyes out for forcing moves in another part of the board. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...