This is all the words Fabiano Caruana said during his interview with Levy Rozman (GothamChess) before the 2024 Candidates. Check out Caruana’s passion for chess, tennis, boxing, and more.
What’s the deal with everyone discussing the Cow Opening? This article will delve into its origins, its creator, and how to employ it effectively.
Prepare to test your tactical skill with a collection of the 11 toughest mate-in-2 puzzles sourced directly from real games on Lichess.
We’re going to solve some of the trickiest mate-in-2 puzzles, not in real games. But they’re challenging, fun, and a great way to improve your chess game.
You think Mate-In-1 puzzles are easy? Think again. Try solving these 10 toughest mate-in-1 chess puzzles, in ascending order of difficulty, with annotation.
Understanding pawn structure is essential for developing a strategic plan in the middlegame. Here are the top 10 most common pawn formations in chess you must know.
Many chess players struggle to find the right moves after the opening phase. This article will guide you on how to develop a proper strategy for the middlegame, rather than solely relying on waiting for your opponent to make a mistake.
Ashwath Kaushik has just become the youngest player to defeat a GM in a FIDE-rated classical chess game, thanks to a discovered check. But it isn’t just about one tactic.
Some might say not to rely on chess tricks and traps to play openings, and I agree. But if you want to have some more fun and win a game quickly, why not learn these traps?
Roughly 100,000 games have been played using the Alien Gambit just in January 2024. Many Grandmasters are falling victim to it. Why has it become a hot trend in chess?