These are the last days to join the giveaway for The Immortal Game: A History of Chess. In 12 chapters, the author describes how chess has influenced human culture, our views on war, art, science, and the human brain. This isn't a typical chess bo...
Today, I'm thrilled to invite you to participate in a giveaway for an extraordinary book: The Immortal Game: A History of Chess by David Shenk. This book holds a special place in my heart—I stumbled upon it in a small antiquarian bookstore...
Alexander Alekhine was the 4th World Champion. Born in Russia, he moved to France. His playing style was very aggressive and tactical. I have a special bonus for you! Enhance your free workbook with a multitude of exercises designed to help yo...
José Raúl Capablanca was the third World Chess Champion and came from Cuba. He is considered a master of strategy and positional play. He famously said, 'Anyone who does not know the ideas of the Ruy Lopez cannot understand chess str...
The King's Indian Defense is one of the most popular openings for Black against 1.d4. If you want to play something less common (so Black is often not an expert in it) and more strategic, systems involving g3 offer a great solution. The ideas are ...
Emanuel Lasker was the second World Chess Champion, holding the title for 27 years (1894–1921), the longest reign among all world champions. He earned a PhD in mathematics and was known for applying his knowledge and skills, including psycho...
Wilhelm Steinitz, the first official World Chess Champion, delivered a masterful performance in his famous game known as 'The Battle of Hastings,' where he punished an uncastled king. Can you identify the critical move in this game? I have a s...
Paul Morphy was the unofficial world chess champion and undoubtedly the strongest player of the mid-19th century. He played many brilliant games, but this is one of his finest ideas. Can you find Morphy's move? I have a special bonus for you! ...
It often happens that one side exchanges 2 minor pieces for a rook and 2 pawns. Which material configuration is better? The correct answer is: it depends. I have a special bonus for you! Enhance your free workbook with a multitude of exercises...
The Winawer is one of the most popular variations in the French Defense. However, very often White tries to play some sidelines on move 4 to avoid the main, well-prepared variations. Below I explain how to deal with most common sidelines. I ha...
One of the most common problems in chess is understanding the purpose behind your opponent's moves. This is also a primary cause of making blunders. There is a famous quote from 'The Art of War': 'If you know the enemy and know yourself, you nee...
Blindfold chess is when players play a game of chess without looking at the board. They remember where all the pieces are and make their moves in their minds. It's a way to challenge memory and improve strategic thinking. I have a special bonu...
Recently, I have been playing some games and explaining my thought process. Can you solve the challenges I faced in my recent games? The positions are taken from these games, and you can watch the full video below. I have a special bonus ...
Chess is a game of strategy, foresight, and tactical brilliance. One of the key aspects that separates amateur players from masters is the ability to recognize and exploit tactical motifs. These motifs are recurring patterns that, when identified,...
Chess puzzles are an excellent tool for honing your tactical skills and improving your overall game. They present you with specific scenarios that require precise and often creative solutions, helping you to develop your pattern recognition and pr...
Chess is a game of strategy and deep thinking, where each move can significantly impact the outcome of the game. Analyzing your games is a crucial step in improving your skills and understanding of the game. Analyzing your own games allows...
Hello, I would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming event with exciting prizes! Join the club: https://www.chess.com/club/mat-bobulas-chess-school The Arena tournament follows a 5+5 format, lasting for 1 hour. It kicks off o...
In chess, it's really important to make a good plan. Every player has to figure this out during the game. You usually think about your plan right after the game starts, and a few more times later on. There's a saying that it's better to have a b...
Recently, I released a series called 'Stop Making Blunders!' All the episodes are available on YouTube. I talk about most common tactics in chess, calculation, tactical motifs, time management and more. I have a special bonus for you! Enhance yo...
Take part in the daily chess tournament and practice the middlegame positions from the ROCK SOLID OPENING REPERTOIRE! Join here: https://www.chess.com/tournament/rock-solid-opening-repertoire-challenge The starting position is the Catalan ...
One of the best exercises for minimizing blunders is practicing playing in extremely complicated positions. This requires intense focus on calculation, ensuring you don't miss any tactics or make any blunders. This is the reason why I want to in...
Today, I started a new series on YouTube where I will be discussing openings. The first episode is now available. In the video, I explain the 4-step process of working on openings. You can watch it here: Additionally, I want to share with you...
Recently, I released a series called 'Stop Making Blunders!' All the episodes are available on YouTube. One of the topics that I focus on is calculation, and there are two videos explaining that. _________________________________________________...
Hey there! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my new series, "Stop Making Blunders!" The first five episodes are already on my YouTube channel! Join me https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRvADDu6xjmngaGTnQIfd8l-akr6kCshD for practical ...
During one of my rapid games that I was streaming live on Twitch, I got a very interesting Rook endgame. Try to solve the diagram below, can you find the best way to win? Based on my experience, I identified the most common mistakes and create...
