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How to Punish the Latvian Gambit as White
Latvian Gambit... with White!
Useful Tips for Beginners and Intermediates in Middlegame and Endgame
Developed, castled, controlled the center... then came the big question: Now what? Check this post t…
The First Edition of the "Make Them Cry" Tournament
The First Edition of the "Make Them Cry" Tournament : The Best Moves, Missed Tactics, Clever Maneuve…
Bored with Black? Learn the O'Kelly Sicilian in Just One Day!
The O'Kelly Sicilian
The Greek Gift sacrifice: good sacrifices and bad sacrifices
In this post we will discuss he famous Bishop Sacrifice on h7, a classic attacking pattern!
What You Need to Know About the Dynamic Center
Through examples, we'll learn how to play in dynamic center positions.
How to Climb from 1600 to 1800: Four Coaches Share Their Experience!
Stuck at 1600? Four titled coaches (WFM, FM, IM & GM) share their secrets to reaching 1800, clear, p…
In This Holiday, Chill Like My Dog and Avoid Blunders!
In this post I will share some simple tips to help you spot blunders before they happen and keep imp…
The Four Knights Opening! Easy win for White Pieces
Check this line if you want to surprise your opponent as White pieces
The Power of the Fixed Center
In this blog you will learn some tips of what you need to do in fixed center positions, take a look …
Sometimes, it's better not to castle too quickly! Here's why!
Discover the hidden power of delaying your castle in the Scotch opening to surprise your opponent an…
Attacking the King When Both Are Castled on the Same Side
This post provides key strategies and considerations for successfully attacking your opponent's king…
Bishop or Knight? Which one to choose?
In this blog post, I want to show you some practical examples to help you understand when a bishop i…
4 Must-See Games from the Round 5 at the Budapest Olympiad
My Favorite 4 Games from Round 5 of the Budapest Olympiad: Each Game Offers Valuable Lessons, Enjoy …
Girl Power on the Chessboard: 10 Tactics from Round 1 of the Women's Olympiad
Discover 10 tactics from Round 1 of the Women's Olympiad in Budapest. See how girl power shines on t…
Endgame Tips That Might Change Your Life...Or Not!
In this post you will find some important tips to improve your endgames without having to study that…
Consequences of Not Applying the Opening Principles in Chess
In this post, I will show some positions where players ignored opening principles and the negative e…
Respect the little ones!
The importance of knowing typical pawn structures
Key points and Plans in the Italian Opening
Learn How to Play the Italian Opening by Focusing on Key Points and the Games Shared in This Post
The Open Center
Unlocking the Secrets of the Open Center:
Control the center!!!
Four positions that demonstrate the superiority of controlling the center in chess
Do not capture that pawn!
Should I capture the b2 pawn, yes or no?
The barrier
Keeping the Enemy at Bay