All chess players encounter this situation in every single game. You are considering your next move and see numerous tempting opportunities. All the moves look equally strong, so which one should you prefer? What is the best move to play? There ...
[Editor's note: David Levy is the president of the International Computer Games Association.] The history of chess programs competing in tournaments is exactly 50 years old. In February 1967 the program MacHack VI, developed at MIT pr...
The United States in the 1940s had many splendid chess players such as Sammy Reshevsky, Reuben Fine, Al Horowitz and Isaac Kashdan. The following story involves all those legends in some fashion. &nb...
My last two articles were about the best game prizes for Mikhail Tal (who won the most prizes — 15) and Rashid Nezhmetdinov, who came in tied for 3rd and 4th with Anatoly Karpov (10 prizes; Garry Kasparov came in second with 12). ...
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is widely recognized as one of the of the most competitive tournaments of the year. Each year, the world's best players return to Holland to capture the crown. Needless to say, with so many heavy hitters b...
Shamkir 2014 brought tons of excitement to the chess community, including the first loss for our World Champion in almost a year. Watch as GMs Yermolinsky and Shabalov bring you more incredible analysis form the best rounds. Not what ...
One of the premier events every calendar year, Norway Chess is jam packed with the best of the best. In the home town of World Champion Magnus Carlsen, GM Sergey Karjakin managed to escape with first place in 2013. Would 2014 be any different...
It was close, but GM Sergey Karjakin managed to capture the title from GM Magnus Carlsen in 2014. This time, the world champion is back and ready to make a run at the Norway's super chess tournament. Yet, would it be enough to hold off some of the...
Nothing draws a great crowd like great competition. And nothing draws great competition like a large purse. 2013's version of the Sinquefield Cup was no exception. As each round produced such great excitement, we had to bring the games to life wit...
Chess fanatics dream about our famous GM Blitz Battles. These exciting, fast paced showdowns include commentary from the pros to analyze every variation. Watch as some of the world's greatest blitz players go head to head for the ultimate bragging...
Chess players of every level are interested in analyzing the world championship games from the Carlsen-Karjakin match, and every chess player can learn from it. IM Daniel Rensch analyzes every game between Carlsen and Karjakin, free for all memb...
The 2016 World Chess Championship between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin was a true clash of champions. In this article, you will be find full game summaries, video analysis, and much more. The match was equal from beginning to end, and it w...
The most awaited chess event of the year is right in front of us, and there is definitely no lack of forecasts. Both professional players and amateurs have their opinions about the coming world championship match. Of course, we have...
In this series, GM Sam Shankland provides in-depth analysis on a series of games played between world-class competitors. There's much to learn from this series. See how grandmasters prepare against an opponent who's caught fire, rebound ...
It's an older archive but still worth its weight in gold. Review the best rounds from the memorable 2012 U.S. Championships with GM Eugene Perelshteyn. This tournament exceeded every chess lover's expectations. Witness the endgame prowess of GM Hi...
In our next installment of "Amazing Games," you're sure to be blown away by the time and travels of GM Jon Ludvig Hammer. Hammer is one of the best players in the world and has been a part of some of the best games in recent history. Watch just on...
Another day, another amazing tournament in review. This time we take a look at GM Timur Gareev's version of the 2013 U.S. Championship. A true fighter, Gareev finds himself in trouble or in stalemate on more than one occasion. Can he fight out of ...
Some instant classics from the 2013 World Championship are too good to pass up. Watch as GM Ben Finegold and IM Danny Rensch break down each round and the missed opportunities from the best of the best. It's never too late revisit this series...
Everything you need to know about the 2014 World Championship is right here. We've got the recap and highlights from each round. One of our most exciting series is brought to you by some our most exciting instructors including GMs Robert Hess...
As told by Ray Bradbury, the Matrix, and Will Smith in iRobot, artificial intelligence will one day take over the world. While this fate may be inevitable, the same can not be said for the world of chess. Watch as our chess stars take on the almig...
Another year brings another season of the United States Chess League. Per usual, a star-studded cast full of America's strongest competition make up the entire playing field. Of course, with this talented a pool, we're immediately treated to some ...
It's every chess player's dream. With the world's eyes on you, you unleash a move so stunning, so spectacular that it stuns the audience who cannot help but audibly and theatrically gasp. In chess, the pinnacle of competition is the wo...
“Real magic can never be made by offering someone else's liver. You must tear out your own, and not expect to get it back.” ― Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn Magic does happen on the chess board; that is one of the m...
One of the great joys of chess is to sit back, relax, and review a game filled with subtle maneuvers or insanely wonderful tactics. At times, the game might be a masterpiece. At other times, the game might offer only one incredible moment, but tha...
