Free Masterclass: How to Play Without a Minor Piece with FM Viktor Neustroev
Most club players can nail a mate-in-3 or spot a sneaky discovered attack. They’re pretty good at wrapping up the King and Pawn Endgame and can play a couple of…
10 Winning Strategies for Club Players
Winning Strategies for Club Players: Dear Chess Friends, I’m sure you know that to become a strong chess player, you should obtain several vital chess skills, such as calculation, tactical…
Win Positions with Imbalances with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Positions with Imbalances: Most club players think that ‘imbalances’ is an advanced concept that only Grandmasters understand. It can’t be further from the truth. Imbalance simply means that the material…
Play the Wing Gambit with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Wing Gambit: Sicilian Defense is one of the most common responses against 1.e4. So, if you play 1.e4 you really have two options… Option 1 is to learn a TON…
Max Lange Attack for White with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Looking for a very sharp opening with White pieces? FM Viktor Neustroev recommends… Max Lange Attack. This is a perfect choice for attacking players that will always keep your opponent…
Scandinavian Defense with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Scandinavian Defense: Need a low-theory, and a simple-to-play response to 1.e4? FM Viktor Neustroev recommends one of the oldest and most well-tested openings… the Scandinavian Defense. Why? First, White has…
Win with Evans Gambit with FM Viktor Neustroev [TCW Academy]
Here’s a fun fact. Fischer beat Reuben Fine in a friendly game in just 17 moves. Opening used? Evans Gambit. Fine later said Black’s job gets more difficult in this…