Do chess GMs have coaches? What does the coach do to help them?

One of most difficult checkmates for players on the board. However, if you understand the concept it is not that complicated. This video of mine explains how it is done with most simple explanation.

There is a tendency for people to relax once they have reached a good position or to give up hope if their position is very bad. These attitudes are natural, but both lead to bad results. Many players,...

In this Lesson, I would like to share some general guidelines to follow during the opening phase of a chess game. Beginner level player benefits his understanding of the opening and thereby increase his...

Time is a very important element of chess. The player whose men are ready for action sooner will be able to control the course of the game. If you want to be that player, you have to develop your men efficiently...

Never move silly pawns anywhere in the beginning of the game, especially not on the outer files like Black has done below. You just lose time and run behind in piece development. This means that your...