2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (725+ words) Your personal chess trainer. Your toughest opponent. Your strongest ally. Note: This article is an opinion piece and reflects the personal views of the author. From this example, Parkinson formulates his First Law: Work expands so as to fill the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (608+ words) Whether you're a beginner looking for a clear roadmap or an advanced player ready to refine your strategic edge, this comprehensive course will transform the way you think about chess. One year ago, relations between FIDE and Freestyle Chess had…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1159+ words) This year's version is called ChessBase'26, introducing a new naming convention for future releases. While building on many traditional features, the new version shifts the focus away from mere game and engine variation collections towards a deeper understanding of decision-making…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (377+ words) In this course GM Ganguly turns calculation into a trainable skill with a structured path for any level. Judit Polgar v. Garry Kasparov, Linares 1994 (round 5) The game started off with 1.e4, and Garry Kasparov played his favourite Sicilian Najdorf. Black took on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (260+ words) In this dynamic and practical video course, IM Andrew Martin arms you with powerful antidotes to White's most annoying sidelines. Exercise:White has sacrificed two pawns, but his next move is crucial to have seen in advance. White to Play....

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (923+ words) The Trompowsky is especially suited for faster time controls as you don't have to memorise endless lines of theory, and you push your opponent out of their comfort zone after your second move. The Prague International Chess Festival 2026 continues its…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (243+ words) In this dynamic and practical video course, IM Andrew Martin arms you with powerful antidotes to White's most annoying sidelines. In this position White made progress. Can you find out how? Watch this show and thousands of other ChessBase videos…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago  (866+ words) Which pieces are good, which are bad, and what can you do about it? Master this principle with this video course! We have already explained step by step in the first part of this series how easy it is to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1091+ words) Whether it's a weak pawn, a vulnerable king, or poor piece coordination, this course will teach you how to pinpoint the critical targets, prioritise your attack, and execute a clear, effective plan. To return to the present, Magnus still represents…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (445+ words) Unleash your chess potential with this dynamic course focused on mastering the initiative. Most of the players at the top of the rating list, however, were inactive at the board before Wijk, and so nothing has changed in the rankings…...