Endgame Manual for Beginners with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Introducing: “Endgame Manual for Beginners” by GM Marian Petrov. Chess endgames might seem scary, but with the guidance of Grandmaster Marian Petrov, they become an exciting realm of possibilities. This…
Chess Openings for Beginners with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
Let GM Marian Petrov guide you through this initial phase with his new course, “Chess Openings for Beginners,” and quickly gain confidence in every new game you play! Ever felt…
Queen’s Gambit Declined Explained: Complete Guide for Black
Queen’s Gambit Declined (QGD) is a timeless opening. Every world champion from Steinitz to Ding Liren has played this opening. This should tell us volumes about the depth and rich…
Sterile Bishops
We have all heard of the advantage of the pair of bishops. Indeed, the two bishops are a formidable force, able to control squares of both colours, thus not allowing…
10 Tips to Win in Chess Endgames
Chess endgames are beautiful yet tricky. With so few pieces on the board, one might expect a lack of action. But the endgame is the stage where you can see…
Blindfold Chess Tactics Project
One of the initiatives of the Chessable science team is “Featured Projects.” Separate from the Chessable Research Awards, which are for undergraduate and graduate students and their faculty research sponsors,…
Modern Defense: Complete Guide for Black
Modern Defense seeks to fight on its terms because it unbalances the battlefield. The pieces march on to their locations before launching an offensive in the center. This can lead…
7 Reasons to Learn How to Counterattack in Chess
Counterattack in chess is a concept that is underestimated or oblivious to many club players and obvious to Master level players. There are two scenarios where we get the opportunity…
Scuba Diving and Chess: Undergraduate Research
The Chessable Research Awards for the Summer 2023 cycle had four winners, undergraduate student Michael Martins and graduate students Jordan von Hippel, Jérôme Genzling, and Jane Zhang. In this guest…
Endgame Manual for Advanced Players with GM Marian Petrov [TCW Academy]
You’ve been at it for hours. The initial strategies have played out, and many pieces have been exchanged. The board opens up. Key pieces stand their ground. It’s the endgame…