Rare Fourth Moves
4.a3, 4.h3, 4.Be2 and 4.g3. There are many surprise weapons White has at his disposal on move 4. We take a look at them...
The Spanish Four Knights: 4...Nd4 and other moves
We look at the alternatives White has on move 5 after 4.Bb5 Nd4, including 5.0-0, 5.Nxd4 and 5.Nxe5.
The Spanish Four Knights
Jan takes a look at the move 4.Bb5, that can lead to very sharp and direct play in our main lines.
Introduction And The Scotch Four Knights
Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson looks at one of the most solid lines White has at his disposal after 1.e4 e5 - the Scotch Four...
Max Lange Attack: Morphy vs Schrufer
Learn how the attacking genius of his era, Paul Morphy, played the Max Lange Attack.
Max Lange Attack: Kazic vs Vukovic
How can White score an amazing checkmate with the Max Lange? GM Simon Williams shows you how.
Max Lange Attack: Muller vs Bayer
If the Max Lange Attack brilliancies in the previous game weren't enough, it just gets more spectacular.
Max Lange Attack: Sokolov vs Rusnikov
Are you ready for more fireworks in the Max Lange? GM Simon Williams brings you an astounding mating attack.
Max Lange Attack: Williams vs Kamsky
How does your video author use the Max Lange against the legend, GM Gata Kamsky? Take a look!
Italian Gambit: Koltanowski vs NN
GM Simon Williams demonstrates another sharp gambit option in the Italian.
Italian Gambit: Movileanu vs Pratyusha
GM Simon Williams shows another effective Italian Gambit. Check out another beautiful attacking game.
Italian Gambit: Nezhmetdinov vs Baskin
Rashid Nezhmetdinov was one of the greatest attacking players of the 20th century. GM Simon Williams demonstrates one of...
Mason Gambit: Alekhine vs NN
GM Simon Williams demonstrates a beautiful gambit from world champion, Alexander Alekhine!
Back Rank: Adams vs Torre
Not every beautiful attack begins with a gambit. GM Simon Williams shows you the greatest back rank checkmate tactic of...
Steinitz Attack: Ponkratov vs Abdusattorov
How can you attack against a world-renowned prodigy? GM Simon Williams shows you a great game by GM Pavel Ponkratov.
Sicilian Wing Gambit: Marshall vs Stodie
GM Simon Williams demonstrates the ideas behind the Sicilian Wing Gambit, using a game from the attacking wizard, Frank...
Sicilian Wing Gambit: Marshall vs Sussman
GM Simon Williams is back with another beautiful attacking game by the great Frank Marshall.
Hillbilly Attack: Thorfinnsson vs Petursson
GM Simon Williams demonstrates a favorite gambit of his, the Hillbilly Attack.
French Defense: Forgacs vs Tartakower
GM Simon Williams demonstrates another powerful attack. Check out a powerful attack from Leo Forgacs against Savielly Tartakower.
Milner Barry: Orestes vs Yukio
GM Simon Williams demonstrates another powerful gambit, this time the modern Milner Barry, a brilliant solution to the French...
So - Aronian: Fighting For The Initiative
The 2015 Sinquefield Cup marked Aronian's return to greatness and his victory with black against Wesley played a big part...
Carlsen - Aronian: Fighting For The Initiative
Learn about the art of the initiative from one of the greatest players of our time. Or just enjoy some high-level games...
Giri - Aronian: Fighting For The Initiative
Remember all those Anish Giri jokes? They call him "The Artist", because he likes to draw... He certainly is hard to beat,...
Tal vs. Akopian (Barcelona, 1992)
This is the final tournament game of Tal's career, played in an open tournament just three weeks before his death. His...
Botvinnik vs. Tal (Moscow, 1960)
One of the most exciting games from the 1960 World Championship match. Tal was leading after one win and four draws. This...