Learn The Evans Gambit
Learn the key strategic ideas and tactics for both sides in the Evans Gambit.
My Best Loss: GM Surya Ganguly
GM Judit Polgar has taught lessons over the board to just about all of the top players in the world. Find out what GM Surya...
My Best Loss: NM Jeremy Kane
GM Jesse Kraai teaches many lessons streaming for Chess Dojo. NM Jeremy Kane describes how Jesse taught him a lesson over...
My Best Loss: FM James Canty
FM James Canty knows how to attack, but he learned a key lesson in resistance when GM Mikhail Antipov simply refused to...
My Best Loss: GM Ben Finegold
How did GM Ben Finegold learn how to turn small advantages into wins? He picked up some tricks from veteran opponents like...
The Scotch Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
When Black captures on d4 in the Scotch Game or Philidor Defense, White gets the bigger center and the responsibility to...
Closed Spanish Structures: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Closed Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening) has been played many thousands of times between strong players. GM Johan Hellsten...
The c4 Scandinavian Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
When White plays aggressively in a Scandinavian structure, he or she places pawns on c4 and d4. White might be able to attack,...
The c3 Scandinavian Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
In the Caro Kann or Scandinavian Defense White often fights for the center with the b2-d4 pawn chain. GM Johan Hellsten...
Carlsen - Anand: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
Even after his time as world champion, Anand has remained one of the best players in the world and even won the rapid world...
Anand - Aronian: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
After losing his title, Anand played a candidates tournament to earn another shot at Magnus Carlsen. Check out his first-round...
Anand - Gelfand: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
In 2012, Anand was off form and Boris Gelfand took a lead in their match. How did Anand strike back?
Topalov - Anand: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
After playing the role of the attacker against Kramnik, Anand worked to calm the fireworks against Veselin Topalov. Did...
Kramnik - Anand: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
How did Anand win a match for the world title against the solid Vladimir Kramnik? He made the games as crazy as possible!
Aronian - Anand: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
In 2007 the chess world united the World Championship title with a round-robin tournament. Vishy Anand demonstrates his...
Anand - Shirov: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
After near misses against Kasparov and Karpov, Anand won his first world title in a dominant final match against Alexei...
Anand - Karpov: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
What do you do when you're in a must-win situation against Anatoly Karpov, one of the most unbeatable players in history?...
Anand - Kasparov: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
After eight draws against Garry Kasparov, Anand finally broke through and took a lead in the match! How did he do it?
Tal - Anand: How I Became A Five Time World Champion
How can a young player handle a young game against a legend like Mikhail Tal? Vishy Anand shows you how he did it!
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.