The Scotch is an opening full of traps on both sides of the board, and if you play it you need to know how to spot them. In this lesson, learn how the game can end quickly if you're not careful.
When playing the Scotch, you may be troubled by an aggressive-looking Black reply, the early Qh4. This move, though, can be completely refuted. Find out how in this video.
Tired of the same old chess openings? Chess960 (also known as Fischer Random) is the game for you. Learn how to play this fun variant that shuffles the starting positions every new game. IM Daniel Rensch shows you the...
If you've followed the Tarrasch lessons so far, you know that it's a serious opening with many important variations. In this video, learn how to play the main line with the exchange of pawns on c5.
When playing the Scotch, what should you do when Black plays Nf6, like Karpov, Kramnik and Aronian? Learn how to handle this solid positional setup in this lesson.
The Tarrasch Defense is a complex opening, but you can learn the main line with this lesson. Find out how to play the critical position after White plays Bg5.
If you play queen's pawn opening for either Black or White, you need to know the Tarrasch Defense. In this introduction, find out the basic ideas in this opening that has gained in popularity.
If you want to play the Scotch, you need to know the main lines that come up in the opening. In this lesson, learn the classic variation of this solid king's pawn opening, and find out what to do when Black plays the...
The Scotch is a fun and solid way to open a chess game. Learn the basics of this king's pawn opening in this first lesson, including the main ideas for both White and Black.
When playing against a human opponent, sometimes it pays off to create uncertainty and complications on the chessboard. Learn how to muddy the waters the right way in this lesson, and you just might save a few games.
Chess games often hinge on the results of a single move, so it's important to take your time to calculate during critical moments. Learn how to know when to take that extra step in calculation to check your tactics.
Now that GM Simon Williams has taught you many techniques to improve your Puzzle Rush score, he is ready to put his knowledge to the test with a run through the game itself. Watch GM Williams tackle Puzzle Rush as he...
You wouldn't believe some of the ways you can use a subtle tactic in a chess game. Find out how to seal up the king so it can't move—and use this technique the next time you play Puzzle Rush.
Removing the defender is a critical concept in many chess tactics, so you need to know how to do it to be a master of Puzzle Rush. Find out how to spot these opportunities on the board and improve your score.
One of the quickest ways to get better at Puzzle Rush is to recognize loose pieces, both yours and your opponent's. Learn how to quickly scan the board for these opportunities and work your way up the Puzzle Rush lead...
In chess, you can't let up on a winning position, hoping to coast to a win. Learn why you need a plan to finish the game even when you're up huge material—or the tables can quickly be turned.
As you grow as a chess player you will develop a sense of intuition over the chessboard. Learn how to trust this sense to be more aware of winning ideas using your pattern-recognition skills.
The Max Lange attack is a "swashbuckling" way to handle the king's pawn opening. Find out how to play the material imbalance vs a big lead in development when the sharp Nxe4 line appears on the board.
Want to get your Puzzle Rush score to a new all-time high? This video will teach you how to spot queen traps in the Puzzle Rush environment so you never miss this tactic again.
Familiarize yourself with common Puzzle Rush patterns in this video from GM Simon Williams on Discovered Attacks! Just lean back, learn, and watch your Puzzle Rush Score and rating rise.
Why should you study puzzles? To get a better score at Puzzle Rush! And to improve as a chess player... Fortunately, the two serve each other. GM Simon Williams shows you some puzzle patterns that are sure to come up...
David Bronstein might be one of the best chess players ever who did not become world champion, and you can learn a lot from his games. In this lesson, find out how Bronstein opened up the chessboard to destroy his opp...
Mikhail Tal had many brilliant ways to win chess games, but perhaps his signature method was to make use of open files. Learn how to get your heavy pieces aiming at the enemy king in this video.
If you're in a position where you have much less risk than your opponent, you should think hard before accepting a draw. Learn how to evaluate your winning and losing chances in a position before splitting the point.
Vladimir Kramnik is a genius at knowing exactly the best moment to break through in a chess position. Take a look at his career highlights of this important breakthrough theme.
