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FM Coach_Istvanovszki

How to build a PRO opening repertoire (from a FM's perspective)

Yesterday, I gave a lecture at a local chess club for youth players on how to actually build an open…FM BuendiaChess

From 2324 to 2400 | #2 Sants

Last year, I was very close to reaching 2400 Elo and becoming an International Master, but then I we…FM amazingatlas

Always look for options for yourself and the opponent

Capablanca called this one of his very best games, and in his own notes he refutes his own move 23. …FM BuendiaChess

From 2324 to 2400 | #1 France

Last year, I was very close to reaching 2400 Elo and becoming an International Master, but then I we…BishopStrategist

My Racing Kings Journey

From not even knowing the rules to becoming a top 100 player... here's my journey!Mathmochess

Lufting or Not Lufting

I pushed h6 out of habit and was mated three moves later. So I had Stockfish check 18,234 pawn pushe…FM amazingatlas

How to turn a temporary advantage into a long term one.

St Petersburg 1914, the first brilliancy prize. Kasparov said the jury got the prize wrong.celeryemery

A Simple 1.e4 Repertoire (Part 1)

The lines played by a chess improver, presented to other chess improvers.FM MaoTao

Not Every Position Deserves Your Time

Short introduction: I used to think good time management meant calculating faster. Three tournament …DimBro

How to irritate people with the Jobava London at Beginner and Intermediate Level

While most people expect you to play a regular London System with a pyramid setup, this variation of…FM amazingatlas

Stop Drawing Winning Endgames

Opposite coloured bishops are supposed to mean a draw. Capablanca called this one of the finest endi…FM amazingatlas

When Their Plan Is the Mistake, Let It Happen

Capablanca writes down Black's entire plan before Black plays it, sees that the plan loses, and then…FM amazingatlas

Attack With with the Isolated Pawn

Capablanca takes an isolated d-pawn against a twenty one year old Alekhine. Doesn't have any of the …FM amazingatlas

Ruy Lopez Masterclass

Capablanca builds a big centre, cashes it in with e5 at the right moment, and the attack that follow…FM MattyDPerrine

Your Opponent Pushed Their g-Pawn. Now What?

Most of the attacks you're afraid of aren't real.Geraldosilva

Correção de posições II

Você está jogando e não ver aquele detalhe , que faz toda a diferença .MrPawnWoodward

Road to 2200 Rapid: Week 1 - The rough bounce back

For many years I have dreamed and thought, will I ever become a titled player? Then I realized, shor…WFM szefru

The Squares That Were Left Behind

Finding and exploiting weak squares in your opponent's positionAyanokoji_Kiyotaka55

The Sindarov Pack: Thinking Like a World Championship Challenger

Hi everyone, I’m Ayanokoji! Since 2024, Javokhir Sindarov has been my absolute favorite chess player…IM HelloItsDmitri

The Stories of Openings - The Bogo-Indian

In this post we will learn the story of the Bogo-Indian Defense, not in a historical sense, but rath…RuyLopez1000

Queen vs Rook Endgame.

How to Win Q vs R.Kaiba2_2

Strategy: picking a role

I picked up the Bird Opening and as I was analysing one of my games I stumbled across a position, of…Chess position from Bajarani–Mammadov after 15.Ra3, illustrating a rook lift, beside the title “Which Piece Needs a Better Job?”GM ulvi95

Which Piece Needs a Better Job? Four Positions from My Games

Four positions from my games show how a rook, bishop, knight and queen can find a more useful roleFM amazingatlas

A Rook Down Against a King With Nowhere to Hide

Corzo won a rook and the engine says he was close to winning for seven moves. He also had a king wit…