Vs Carlsen: My Games vs The Champions
Possibly Shakh's strongest ever opponent is the reigning champion, Magnus Carlsen. They've played many times and this one...
Vs Anand: My Games vs The Champions
Vishy Anand is a legend of the game and has played many battles with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Get Shakh's perspective on one...
Vs Kramnik: My Games vs The Champions
Vladimir Kramnik is one of the greatest players in history, but that doesn't stop Shakhriyar Mamedyarov from playing aggressively....
Rapid Games: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi
In recent years Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi have played many rapid and blitz games. These faster time controls could occur...
Magnus Strikes Back: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi
It wasn't until 2019 that Magnus Carlsen finally scored a classical win against Ian Nepomniachtchi. GM Ganguly shows you...
London 2017: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi
In The 2017 London Chess Classic, Nepomniachtchi again extended his lead over Magnus Carlsen in their head-to-head encounters....
The First Adult Battle: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi
The first adult meeting between Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi occurred in Wikj aan Zee, 2011. GM Surya Ganguly brings you the...
The First Game: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi
Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi first played each other in the European Under 12 Championship in 2002. GM Surya Ganguly brings...
How To Beat A GM On Demand
What do you do when you absolutely must win with the black pieces? GM Romain Edouard demonstrates how he took a calculated...
How To Beat A GM With An Attack
One of the most satisfying ways to defeat a Grandmaster is by attacking his or her king. GM Romain Edouard shows you an...
How To Beat A GM In The Opening
One of the most satisfying ways to defeat a Grandmaster is by attacking his or her king. GM Romain Edouard shows you an...
How To Beat A GM In The Endgame
An important skill for beating strong players is to be able to convert one type of advantage into another. GM Romain Edouard...
How Does The White King Get Checkmated On a8???
Join FM Niranjan Navalgund as he breaks down this crazy king hunt from his game that took place during Titled Tuesday!
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Clearance
One of the most spectacular tactics in chess is when you can sacrifice to open lines to the opponent's king. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Intermediate Moves
When you're in the middle of a trade, keep your eyes out for forcing moves in another part of the board. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Promotion
Pawn promotion is a common endgame strategy, but it can happen tactically at any stage of the game. WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni...
Every Chess Tactic Explained: Zugzwang
Usually, it's helpful for it to be your turn, but sometimes it can be disastrous? WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni will show you...
The Craziest Blitz Game Ever Played!?
Join NM @James Canty III as he breaks down this WILD game between IM Greg Shahade and FM Pedro Martinez that took place...
Karpov (Age 70) Defeats Karjakin In Epic Endgame!
Join NM Sam Copeland as he breaks down this chess game between Anatoly Karpov and Sergey Karjakin that took place at the...
Queen Forks: Every Opening Trap
How do high rated players lose a knight or bishop in the first few moves of the game? GM Ben Finegold shows you the sort...
Smothered Mate: Every Opening Trap
Smothered mate is one of the most beautiful tactics in chess. Check out GM Ben Finegold's favorite opening trap!
Noah's Ark Trap: Every Opening Trap
As you can guess from the name, the Noah's Ark Trap is an old trick. Black builds an ark of pawns to catch a thoughtless...
The Siberian Trap: Every Opening Trap
The Siberian Trap is popular in the Sicilian and Queen's Gambit and frequently leads to a quick checkmate. GM Ben Finegold...
A Killer Knight Sacrifice: Every Opening Trap
How can you sacrifice a knight to draw out an opposing king? GM Ben Finegold shows you the famous attacking idea behind...
Legal's Mate: Every Opening Trap
Legal's mate is one of the most famous and oldest opening traps in all of chess. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates this chess...