Author Archives: Ioannis Biazis

Winning at chess takes a lot more than just tactical sharpness and theoretical knowledge. As well as the pieces on the board, a champion takes into account his emotions, those of his opponent, the clock and the art of practical … Continue reading →

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Still learning the ropes in chess? Wouldn’t it be easier with a master sitting by your side helping you? Vital skills of the masters such as intelligent opening play, proven middlegame strategies, terrifying attacking plans and especially those handful of … Continue reading →

The majority of modern chess players do NOT have a real (deep) strategic understanding. The majority of chess players don’t have a deep understanding of the endgame. This is their weak point. Remember the famous endgame masters: Capablanca, Flohr, Smyslov, … Continue reading →

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“Exchanges are really easy to make. But, oftentimes, even an “equal looking exchange” isn’t so equal.  The truth is there are no equal exchanges in chess. You may be surprised since it’s probably not what you’ve been learning.”   (click … Continue reading →

  Ready to take your opening preparation to the whole new level?  #1 chess coach in America IM John Watson is here to give your openings a complete overhaul! If you are rated between 1200 and 2000 and are tired … Continue reading →

Our friend GM Mesgen Amanov has just resurfaced after disappearing to work on a “top secret” project.   For 3 months he painstakingly combined all his private analysis, mainline theory, as well as numerous deadly computer novelties into a simple-to-learn, … Continue reading →

THE ART OF CHECKMATE with IM Renier Castellanos   (click on the picture to see details about the price and buying the course) “Majority of club players lack а good understanding of typical mating combinations, piece maneuvers, and sacrifices which prevent … Continue reading →