Pull up a chair…
and take a look at some themes that explore the beauty of this game we call chess.
Tactics with Games
Chess tactics are important to learn, understand, and recognize when playing. I call them “chess tricks” and knowing them will win you games. Here are examples of motifs and games.
How Many Moves Ahead?
How many moves ahead does a grandmaster think? What are forcing moves? How about the concept of chess planning? What goes into chess calculation? Here are some ideas.
The Vital Opening
I believe that opening knowledge is critical. As an improving player, you want to survive the first 10 moves, have a reasonable game, and understand the middlegame plans.
Chess-to-Life Applications
There are many stories about life and chess. Business corporations sometimes use chess in their ads when discussing strategy. But chess is considered to be both an art and a science …
Strategic Elements
Steinitz was a chess scientist and formulated the concept of strategic elements. I like to consider five of these elements in my own games and when studying grandmaster play.
Chess History
Who were the world chess champions? Who was the first chess professional? What were the different “eras” in chess history? I’ve included my own historical perspective.
Chess and IO
IO (information overload) abounds everywhere these days. There are countless chess books, DVDs, courses, online teaching, advice and more. How do you avoid being overwhelmed by all this?
Endgame Issues
Endgame play is truly important for chess improvement. Not only that, but well-played endgames can be aesthetically beautiful. And there are many resources out there.
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