30 min
Learn The Evans Gambit
Learn the key strategic ideas and tactics for both sides in the Evans Gambit.
16 min
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 Ganguly learned from his encounter with the strongest woman to ever play the game.
11 min
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 the board.
17 min
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 be taken down.
17 min
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 IM John Donaldson.
29 min
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 defend it. GM Johan Hellsten shows you how to play for either side.
35 min
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 demonstrates the key ideas in this important structure.
31 min
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, but the center can also become vulnerable. GM Johan Hellsten shows you how to play.
22 min
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 explains the plans for both sides in this important structure.
34 min
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 championship in 2017 ahead of Magnus Carlsen and the rest of the world elite.
40 min
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 game against Levon Aronian.
32 min
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?
45 min
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 it work?
57 min
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!
37 min
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 amazing opening-round win on the way to claiming the title!
33 min
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 Shirov.
41 min
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? Vishy Anand shows you how!
38 min
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?
34 min
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!
23 min
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 close final.
10 min
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.
10 min
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.
11 min
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 segment. With just 12 minutes left on the match clock, the French grandmaster entered a new g...
13 min
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.
11 min
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.