Author Archives: Ioannis Biazis

Want to crash your opponents straight out of the opening? Then you need a powerful attacking weapon, something trustworthy that even the best-of-the-best can rely on. The King’s Indian is a weapon of choice for both Fischer and Kasparov. We … Continue reading →

They say that the most difficult positions to win are the won ones. And I believe many of you can relate to this saying. No matter how big the advantage, there are opponents who just won’t give up and will … Continue reading →

“I don’t believe in fortresses.” – Magnus Carlsen I understand Carlsen’s famous quote, not at face value, but rather as an understanding of chess’s nearly infinite possibilities. Carlsen himself has shown in a lot of his games and how seemingly … Continue reading →

Do you want to know a BIG secret about chess improvement? Here it is… By simply working on the final stage of the game you will see huge rating gains in the shortest time possible. And the good news is… … Continue reading →

Do you want to know the secret of rapid improvement at chess? Work on your skill, not on accumulating knowledge. Want to improve even faster? Work on essential skills. The calculation is by far most important skill for any chess … Continue reading →

Wouldn’t it feel great to finally experience the success first hand and watch your opponents slowly but surely struggle to save the position… a game-after-game? A tournament after tournament? We’ve been all programmed to think that to get the RESULTS … Continue reading →

What does it really take to go from amateur to master level? IM Valeri Lilov knows. Not only has he made the journey himself, he has years of experience helping his students make the same progress. IM Valeri Lilov drew … Continue reading →