14 min
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 Tomczak.
17 min
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 insane Bongcloud - Ponziani battle.
10 min
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 games. GM Jon Ludvig Hammer demonstrates how Carlsen bongclouds for the win!
14 min
Every Gambit Refuted: Anderssen Attack
GM Eugene Perelshteyn wraps up his review of the Scotch Gambit, with the popular Anderssen Attack. It's an active setup for White, but Black has nothing to worry about.
16 min
Every Gambit Refuted: Max Lange Attack
The Max Lange attack was a favorite of Paul Morphy, but Black doesn't need to worry. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows the path to safety.
15 min
Every Gambit Refuted: Moller Gambit
The Moller Gambit leads to complicated positions, but it's been refuted for decades. GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates how Black can gain an early edge.
21 min
Every Gambit Refuted: Deutz Gambit
The Deutz Gambit can be tricky, but there's a reason you don't often see it at the top level. GM Eugene Perelshteyn demonstrates Black's path to a great position.
8 min
Knight Sacrifice On f5: Every Sacrifice
It's been called "knife f5" for a reason! WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows you the power of a knight sacrifice on f5.
8 min
Fishing Pole: Every Sacrifice
When you want to catch an opponent there's nothing better than the fishing pole tactic. WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili shows you how to hook a big fish.
8 min
Double Bishop Sacrifice: Every Sacrifice
You might know about the standard Bxh7 sacrifice, but sometimes you need to give both bishops to win the game! WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili brings you the details.
8 min
Knight Sacrifice On g5: Every Sacrifice
Often your opponent will attempt to break a pin by advancing the g-pawn. When that happens, you always need to consider a knight sacrifice to keep the pin going and attack the king.
20 min
The Semi-Tarrasch Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
In the Grunfeld and Semi-Tarrasch Defenses White often builds a big center and Black tries to undermine it. GM Johan Hellsten explains what both sides are aiming for.
20 min
The Carlsbad: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Queen's Gambit, The Caro-Kann, and even the London System can lead to the famous Carlsbad pawn structure. GM Johan Hellsten demonstrates the key plans and tactics.
19 min
Hanging Pawns: Every Pawn Structure Explained
Hanging pawns, usually two pawns connected on the d-and-c-files are some of the trickiest structures to play. GM Johan Hellsten lets you know what to look for with or against the hanging pawns.
21 min
The Isolated d-Pawn: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The isolated d-pawn, might be the most famous structural imbalance in all of chess. GM Johan Hellsten explains the key ideas for both sides.
15 min
Kasparov Strikes Back: Computer Chess
In 2003 Garry Kasparov was able to demonstrate that engines were strong, but there were still some areas of the game that humans understood better.
17 min
Fritz vs Junior: Computer Chess
By the 2000s, engines had overtaken humans as the top players in the world. Check out this amazing attacking game by Deep Junior.
17 min
Beating A World Champion: Computer Chess
Deep Blue might be the most famous engine in history because it defeated world champion, Garry Kasparov. CM James Coleman explains how it happened.
19 min
Beating Strong GMs: Computer Chess
By the late 80s Deep Thought was starting to defeat some of the strongest players in the world!
17 min
Deep Thought: Computer Chess
Before Deep Blue, it was Deep Thought, that shocked the world by defeating a titled player for the first time. CM James Coleman brings you the details.
12 min
Anand's Revenge: World Championship Masterpieces
Magnus Carlsen defeated Vishy Anand in two world championship matches, but Anand won their most brilliant individual encounter. IM Yuriy Krykun brings you the details.
10 min
Kramnik's Surprise: World Championship Masterpieces
Perhaps the most shocking world championship match of the last 80 years was Vladimir Kramnik's upset against Garry Kasparov. Kramnik was undefeated so this win proved decisive.
12 min
Petrosian's Squeeze: World Championship Masterpieces
Tigran Petrosian was known for slowly converting minute advantages into victories. IM Yuriy Krykun demonstrates a classic Petrosian squeeze against Mikhail Botvinnik.
12 min
Alekhine's Smooth Win: World Championship Masterpieces
As impressive as Capablanca was in his matches with Lasker, he didn't phase Alexander Alekhine, who won this brilliant game with Black and went on to take the title.
15 min
Capablanca Dominates: World Championship Masterpieces
Jose Raul Capablanca was the greatest positional player the world had ever seen. IM Yuriy Krykun shows you one of Capa's best games.