Introduction to weak squares Weak squares are the squares that can no longer be defended by a pawn, and can be attacked by the opponent’s pieces. Generally, these squares become great outposts, and can dictate the result of the game. …
Sicilian defence pin variation repertoire is based on the lecture of Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan that he gave at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis in 2013. It’s highly recommended to watch the lecture first and practice the …
Introduction to Chess Principles Here are basic chess principles of chess, something which all beginners and novice players should follow: Control the Center! Develop Your Pieces as Soon as Possible! The castle as Soon as Possible! Keep Your Pieces Protected! …
Brilliancy prizes have been awarded since 1876 for a match or tournament games that contain especially original and imaginative combinations. The first brilliancy prize for a tournament game was awarded during a competition in New York in 1876, while the …
The most difficult decisions a chess player must face on the board is positional sacrifices. Modern Chess players do not hesitate to sacrifice in order to start an attack the king or a combination to win the material back. Important positional …
One the main elements that a player needs to pay more attention during the game is the pawn structure. The pawn structure defines the way of play and the direction and focus of attacks. This is th building blocks of …
Introduction to Breyer Gyula Julius Breyer (30 April 1893 Budapest – 9 November 1921) was a Hungarian chess player and 1912 Hungarian national champion. Achievements In 1912 hewon the Hungarian championship in Temesvar. In a 1920 tournament in Berlin he …
In most of the cases in an endgame main task for a chess plater is to promote one of his pawns. That’s why pawns are more valuable than in the other stage of the game. Therefore role of pawns will …
The endgame transition in chess is a very important strategical tool which can be utilized in various situations. This will e useful for both weaker and the stronger side. A endgame transition is a forced exchange of the majority of …
The word initiative in chess game comes from the Latin word “initium” which means start, beginning. In chess initiative means activity or kind of starting attack by move pieces into attacking positions. This will creates threats and force the opponent …