Monthly Archives: October 2017

When it comes to minor pieces, we know that there are a number of principles that can help us determine which one is good and which one is bad in a specific position. Thus we can properly decide which one … Continue reading →

The thought process is something that greatly decides the quality of the game. National Master Dan Heisman, one of the most instructional chess coaches in the world, defines it as “everything that happens after your opponent makes a move until … Continue reading →

When the game transposes into the ending and queens are off the board, people often tend to lose concentration, due to lack of checkmating attacks. However, it’s especially in the endgame when extreme precision is required. If you make a … Continue reading →

If you want to start working your way towards the strongest 1% of the players, and not get stuck with the other 99%… you need to do something the majority isn’t willing to do. And that is… working on your endgames! Working on … Continue reading →

When playing with the Black pieces against 1.d4, you really have just two options… defend patiently against the python-like squeezing of a positional maestro. think dynamically, take your sword in your hand – and do battleimmediately! Why play passively unless you have to? Click here … Continue reading →

“Attack! Always attack!” – Adolf Anderssen. Easier said than done, Adolf! Certainly in modern chess. People actually defend and are more familiar with typical attacking formations. You’re ready with your kingside onslaught but your opponent has sneakily put a knight … Continue reading →

I’m super-excited to tell you that we are launching a new course Tactical Mastery with GM Davorin Kuljasevic. Think of it as a “university level course” on tactics and calculation. This is by far the most complete, effective and structured way … Continue reading →

Every player has a different style of play and types of positions he/she likes or manages better. From our own and our students’ experience, most amateur players like to attack and they usually try to start an attack in every … Continue reading →

I have very exciting news to share with you today! The wait is over and you can finally experience our brand-new course Catalan The System for Black with IM Andrey Ostrovskiy.  This course took us over 3-months to complete. We … Continue reading →

You’re sat at the board in a crucial game. Spectators crowd around the table watching your pieces hound the enemy king. You’ve sac’d a piece for this attack and smell blood – but you have to be precise.   One … Continue reading →