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Features

Daily Chess News LinksDaily Chess News Links
June 19, 2013

Keep up-to-date with the latest chess news from around the world.

Book ReviewBook Review
June 19, 2013

CEWN #66 by Chess Evolution

One way to keep up with the latest in theory.

The Skittles RoomThe Skittles Room
June 5, 2013

Portable Game Notation Explained by Mark Donlan

All you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about PGN.

Endgame StudyEndgame Study #855
June 15, 2013

C. Mansfield, 1969

Where the true depth and subtlety of chess is revealed.

From the ArchivesFrom the Archives
May 20, 2012

The Amazing Alekhine by Gary Lane

Answers to questions about the opening.

Video SpotlightVideo Spotlight
June 19, 2013

Tal Memorial 2013 Round 5

Daniel King demonstrates Carlsen-Anand, Moscow 2013.

Step by StepStep by Step: Mate
June 19, 2013

Designed to test and improve your chess skills.


Columns

Endgame Corner by Karsten MüllerEndgame Corner
by Karsten Müller
June 19, 2013

With blocked pawns a knight often wins against a bad bishop.

Novice Nook by Dan HeismanNovice Nook
by Dan Heisman
June 19, 2013

Different aspects of a piece's vulnerability and safety.

An Arbiter's Notebook by Geurt GjissenAn Arbiter's Notebook
by Geurt Gijssen
June 19, 2013

You should not expect a bail-out from the arbiter.

The Puzzling Side of Chess by Jeff CoakleyThe Puzzling Side of Chess
by Jeff Coakley
June 15, 2013

Today's menu features a special assortment of puzzles.

The Instructor by Mark DvoretskyThe Instructor
by Mark Dvoretsky
June 12, 2013

The player's goal during a game is to make the best decisions.

The Kibitzer by Tim HardingThe Kibitzer
by Tim Harding
June 12, 2013

This month we remember German grandmaster Lothar Schmid.

Everyman Ebook CafeEveryman Ebook Cafe
by Everyman Chess
June 12, 2013

Karpov's repertoire is amazingly human and easy to learn.

ChessBase CafeChessBase Cafe
by Chris Wainscott
June 8, 2013

What separates the top players from the rest of us?

Chess Mazes by Bruce AlberstonChess Mazes
by Bruce Alberston
June 8, 2013

You will need all three bishops to make a valid check.

Checkpoint by Carsten HansenCheckpoint
by Carsten Hansen
June 5, 2013

This month we look at three more series additions.

The Openings Explained by Abby MarshallThe Openings Explained
by Abby Marshall
June 5, 2013

A look at Alekhine's Defense with 4...Bg4.

Opening Lanes by Gary LaneOpening Lanes
by Gary Lane
June 5, 2013

There are transposition tricks in every opening!

Chess Evolution by Arkadij NaiditschChess Evolution
by Arkadij Naiditsch
May 25, 2013

An impressive positional performance by Karjakin.

Past Pieces by Olimpiu G. UrcanPast Pieces
by Olimpiu G. Urcan
May 22, 2013

John S. Hilbert profiles Nicolai Gedalia.

Pando Random by Bruce PandolfiniPando Random
by Bruce Pandolfini
May 22, 2013

A lesson based on the a Paul Morphy odds game.

CC Chronicles by Bo BredenhofCC Chronicles
by Bo Bredenhof
May 22, 2013

Bo investigates CC play in strong tournaments.

Chess Informant @ ChessCafe.comInformant at ChessCafe.com
May 18, 2013

Garry Kasparov Annotates!

Inside Chess by Yasser SeirawanInside Chess
by Yasser Seirawan
May 18, 2013

Gata Kamsky Wins U.S. Title!

ChessOK Cafe by Steve LopezChessOK Cafe
by Steve Lopez
May 11, 2013

Motivating yourself with the Chess King ladder.

 
 

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