A Queen's Gambit Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
You might think of the Bongcloud as a modern idea, but GMs have been playing this Bongcloud idea in the Exchange Queen's...
A Scotch Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
When is it OK to sacrifice material and move your king in the opening? GM Hammer demonstrates a line of the Scotch where...
Hammer's Own Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
How does GM Jon Ludvig Hammer play Bongcloud ideas in his own games? Check out his Nimzo Sicilian Bongcloud against GM Jacek...
Nepo's Bong Cloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
Ian Nepomniachtchi, the most recent title challenger knows his way around a Bongcloud. GM Jan Ludvig Hammer brings you this...
Magnus Carlsen's Recent Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
We know that Magnus Carlsen occasionally plays the Bongcloud as a joke. What happens when he plays Bongcloud ideas in serious...
Bongcloud In The London: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
The London is one of today's most popular openings. Jon Ludvig Hammer shows you how bongcloud-style ideas can help you there...
A Sharp Sicilian Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
Can you believe that there's a key bongcloud idea in a key line of the Sicilan Defense? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer demonstrates...
An English Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
How does the bongcloud pop up in one of the critical lines of the English Opening? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer brings you the details.
Hikaru's Original Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
GM Hikaru Nakamura is a hero of the bongcloud. Check out one of his earliest opening king-walks, from way back in 2010.
Karpov's Brilliant Bongcloud: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
How did world champion, Anatoly Karpov, use a bongcloud move to defeat a top-level opponent? GM Jon Ludvig Hammer is back...
Kramnik's Double Bongcloud Game: Advanced Bongcloud Theory
GM Jon Ludvig Hammer begins his course on the notorious Bongcloud (an early Ke2) with a famous success story. Check out...
Vishy Anand Break's Black's Defenses
Jon Ludvig has competed with many of the world's best. In this game with Vishy Anand, he nearly secured a draw, but Anand...
Breaking Down A Position With Brute Force
Against GM Nicolai Getz, Jon Ludvig couldn't convert his space advantage by normal means and had to resort to sacrifices....
Breaking Down A Locked Kingside
Jon Ludvig Hammer doesn't let closed positions slow down his attacking ideas. In this game against Sebastian Mihajlov, a...
Breaking Down A Position With Patience
Against Ruslan Kashtanov Jon Ludvig gained a space advantage but had to take his time and bring every piece to its best...
How To Play The Berlin Endgame
When you play the Berlin Endgame, you know that you're in the same position as the world's best grandmasters have been in...
How To Play The Short Endgame
The Short Endgame, named for GM Nigel Short, arises after a classic opening and middlegame pattern. GM Hammer shows you...
The Power Of Patience In Chess
Patience is an underrated skill in chess, and perhaps in life. In a game of imbalances, waiting for the right moment pays...
How To Restrict Your Opponent's Bishop
Bishops can be dangerous pieces to play against, but if you know how to restrict their power, you can turn them into glorified...
How To Win With Doubled Pawns
Did you know that doubled pawns are not always a weakness in chess? Let GM Jon L. Hammer show you how to turn doubled pawns...
Deep Concepts Explained: Isolated Pawns
Isolated pawns can be both a weakness and a strength. GM Jon Ludwig Hammer explains what you need to know about this pawn...
Deep Concepts Explained: Doubled Pawns
Do you know how to deal with doubled pawns? Join GM Hammer for this informative lesson.
Carlsen vs. Adams: Bishop Power
What is the best game World Champion Magnus Carlsen ever won using the bishop pair? As he told his good friend, GM Jon Ludwig...
Hammer's Highlights: Besieging The Uncastled King
How do you prosecute an attack on a king that doesn't castle? GM Jon Ludwig Hammer shows how he does it with vim, vigor,...
Fear The Bishops: Hammer vs Krasenkow
GM Jon Ludwig Hammer presents "the best game [he's] ever played" against the erstwhile-2700 Michal Krasenkow. Check out...