The Challenger's First Defeat
Although he didn't win the tournament, Ding Liren could still win against Ian Nepomniachtchi to retake his spot as the third...
Grischuk Decides The Candidates
With just two rounds left, Anish Giri went all out for the win against Alexander Grischuk. GM Ben Finegold brings you the...
The Game That Decided The Candidates?
Ian Nepomniachtchi did not let a quiet opening prevent him from playing for victory. He ground out a win and continues to...
Top Giri
In round 10 of the Candidates, Anish Giri and Ding Liren castled on opposite sides, which led to a brilliant attacking game....
Nepo's Not Messing Around
Ian Nepomniachtchi was already in the lead at the Candidates, but against the lowest-rated participant, Kirill Alekseenko...
Anish Giri Moves Toward The Top
Anish Giri loves to press home a small advantage in the Catalan. Today he showed why with a smooth win against Wang Hao....
Caruana's Brilliant Prep Pays Off
The Candidates Tournament is back and so is Fabiano Caruana! He won the last edition and started the second half of this...
Every Gambit Refuted: Smith-Morra Gambit
The Smith-Morra Gambit is dangerous against an unprepared opponent, but GM Eugene Perelshteyn will show you how to accept...
Every Gambit Refuted: King's Gambit
The King's Gambit is maybe the most famous gambit in all of chess, but GM's don't play it much these days for a reason....
Every Gambit Refuted: Evans Gambit
The Evans Gambit has a long history and Garry Kasparov even played it a few times. However, GM Eugene Perelshteyn has an...
Every Gambit Refuted: Danish Gambit
When White players go for the Danish Gambit, they are hoping for a romantic attacking game. GM Eugene Perelshteyn prefers...
Every Gambit Refuted: Albin Countergambit
When you're playing the Queen's Gambit, 2...e5?! can come as quite a shock. Just follow GM Eugene Perelshteyn's advice and...
Candidates GOTD: MVL - Nepomniachtchi
All eyes in round seven of the candidates tournament were on the clash between MVL and Nepomniachtchi. Nepo's French Defense...
Candidates GOTD - Round 3: Ding - Caruana
After a 0-2 start, Ding Liren struck back with an amazing win against Fabiano Caruana. Caruana played a sharp opening novelty,...
Candidates GOTD: Giri - Nepomniachtchi
Simon Williams, the Ginger GM, demonstrates the Game of the Day from round one of the 2020 FIDE Candidates Tournament. Anish...
Candidates GOTD: Nepomniachtchi - Wang
In round five Ian Nepomniachtchi took sole control of first place with a key win against a co-leader, Wang Hao. See how...
Candidates GOTD: MVL - Ding
Grandmaster Ding Liren was a favorite going into the first round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament. However, after his first-round...
Candidates GOTD: Caruana - Alekseenko
In round two of the FIDE Candidates, the top seed faced the bottom seed with the White pieces. Was Fabiano Caruana able...
Candidates GOTD: MVL - Grischuk
In round four of the Candidates, MVL gained a huge lead on the clock and a strong attacking position against Grischuk. Will...
Candidates GOTD: Nepomniachtchi - Ding
In round six Nepomniachtchi took control of the tournament with a win against Ding. IM Levy Rozman demonstrates the key...
My Best Games–Shakhriyar Mamedyarov: vs Alexander Grischuk
How can you beat a chess star, like Alexander Grischuk by playing g7-g5 on move six? Shakhriyar Mamedyarov shares an amazing...
My Best Games–Shakhriyar Mamedyarov: vs Loek Van Wely
How do you beat a strong grandmaster with the black pieces? Against Loek Van-Wely, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played a sharp...
My Best Games–Shakhriyar Mamedyarov: vs Magnus Carlsen
What does it take to beat Magnus Carlsen? Shakhriyar Mamedyarov knows better than nearly anyone. Check out his brilliant...
My Best Games–Shakhriyar Mamedyarov: vs Viswanathan Anand
How does Shakhriyar Mamedyarov handle a game against a former world champion? In this game from 2019 against Vishy Anand,...
My Best Games–Shakhriyar Mamedyarov: vs Fabiano Caruana
What does a grandmaster like Shakhriyar Mamedyarov do in a match game against a star like Fabiano Caruana? In the 2015 World...