The Philidor Defense: Shirov Gambit
Gambits in chess openings are not only fun to play, but can be very effective if your opponent is not familiar with the...
The Philidor Defense: More Main Line
GM Ben Finegold shows you the rest of the main line in the Philidor Defense in his comprehensive series, Learn what to do...
The Philidor Defense: The Main Line
It's time to get into the heart of the Philidor defense with the main line. Learn from the openings expert GM Ben Finegold...
The Philidor Defense: Move Order Issues
Move order is important in any opening, but it's especially crucial in the Philidor, where one false move can mean doom....
The Philidor Defense: Introduction
The Philidor Defense was the opening played in one of the most famous chess games in history. GM Ben Finegold begins his...
Why Caruana Can Beat Carlsen: Opening Prep
Magnus Carlsen is one of the greatest players to ever pick up a chess piece, so how can the American challenger Fabiano...
How To Play The Trompowsky Attack: Amazing Wins
IM Keaton Kiewra concludes his comprehensive series on the Trompowsky Attack with two of the most amazing wins ever played...
The Trompowsky Attack: How To Handle 'New' Moves
You've learned the main lines of the Trompowsky Attack by now, but what should you do if your opponent plays a new move? IM...
How To Play The Trompowsky Attack With 2...g6
Continue the world's most comprehensive lesson on the Trompowsky Attack with IM Keaton Kiewra. Learn how to handle the...
How To Play The Trompowsky Attack: Battle For The Center
What happens when your opponent immediately fights for the center, as early as move two? IM Keaton Kiewra shows you how...
How To Play The Trompowsky Attack: 2...e6
If you like a flexible opening without too much theory, the Trompowsky Attack is for you. In this lesson, learn from IM...
How To Play The Trompowsky Attack: 2...c5
Dive into IM Keaton Kiewra's deep lesson on the Trompowsky Attack in this next lesson, as he discusses a tricky line he's...
Learn The Trompowsky With 3...d5
It's time for your next lesson on the Trompowsky, a creative and flexible opening that is easy to learn. IM Keaton Kiewra...
How To Play The Trompowsky Attack
Do you play the Tromp? IM Keaton Kiewra introduces you to one of his favorite openings, the flexible and powerful Trompowsky...
Chess Openings For Beginners: The Pirc
When selecting your opening repertoire as a beginner, you have to choose lines you like to play. Watch this introduction...
Opening Traps For Bullet Chess
Bullet chess has exactly the same rules as slower chess, but it can be played very differently. Learn some of the opening...
The Most Amazing Chess Moves: Opening Novelties
Did you think that chess openings are boring, with everything worth knowing in old textbooks? Opening novelties are still...
4 Pawns Attack: Maintaining Flexibility
What do you do as Black against the Four Pawns Attack in the King's Indian Defense? Learn how to be flexible in this popular...
The King's Indian Destroys The Center
The King's Indian Defense is one of the most active ways to handle the queen's pawn opening, but do you know how to bombad...
The Devastating Surprise Weapon
Do you think the Slav is a boring opening? You're in for a surprise when GM Simon Williams tells you about this secret weapon.
Black's Knightmare In The Catalan
GM Georg Meier's masterful series on the Catalan continues as he shows how Black can easily fall prey to positional disaster...
Active Queenside Play In The Catalan
GM Georg Meier continues his incredible series on the sophisticated Catalan Opening. Here he shows you how to meet Black's...
4 Pawns Attack: Locking The Center
The Four Pawns Attack is certainly not White's most reputable option against the King's Indian Defense, but it is still...
Sokolov On Winning In The Lopez: ...Nd4
GM Ivan Sokolov wraps up his five-part series on the Lopez with a video on 4...Nd4, a surprising weapon that he has used...
Pawn Structure 101: Black's Dragon Plans In The Maroczy
It's your turn, defenders of the black side of the Maroczy Bind. IM Daniel Rensch tackles the dragon structure and shows...