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In today’s fast-paced chess world, especially online, where blitz and rapid games dominate, the traditional approach of grinding through lines of opening theory can feel...

How much time should we really spend memorising long opening lines? Especially in today’s world of rapid and blitz games, it’s become more important to build a repertoire that’s...

After the Najdorf became popular, White players quickly uncovered two of the sharpest ways to fight back: the English Attack and the aggressive 6.Bg5 line. With 6.Bg5, Black is...

The Anti-Spanish Inquisition The Modern Steinitz (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 a6 4 Ba4 d6!?) is an uncompromising weapon that lets Black put White under pressure from the very...

Struggling with chess improvement? Stuck memorising openings without real understanding? Whether you‘re a beginner looking for a clear roadmap or an advanced player ready to...

Tired of facing annoying Anti-Sicilian openings? In this dynamic and practical video course, IM Andrew Martin arms you with powerful antidotes to White’s most annoying...

In 2004, 13th World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov recorded a best-selling video course on the Queen‘s Gambit. Now, ChessBase is re-releasing this timeless classic in the modern...

In today’s fast-paced chess world, especially online, where blitz and rapid games dominate, the traditional approach of grinding through lines of opening theory can feel...

The King‘s Indian Attack is a universal opening: easy to learn, flexible, and rich in both tactical and positional opportunities. By simply knowing the setup and some key ideas,...

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Max Euwe became the fifth World Chess Champion after beating Alexander Alekhine in the 1935 World Championship match. A maths teacher by profession, Euwe remained an amateur...

Williams Steinitz, 1st World Chess Champion (1886-1894) The match between William Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort in 1886 was the first chess match for the ‘World Chess...

Today’s top players are moving away from memorising endless forced lines. Instead, they’re embracing a modern, flexible approach — shaping the game with original strategies and...

Master the Cozio Variation – A Hidden Gem in the Ruy Lopez Looking for a solid yet surprising response to the Ruy Lopez? The Cozio Variation (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nge7!?) is...

The Modern Defence (1…g6) is more than just a move – it’s a statement. By opting for a fianchetto setup, you embrace unbalanced and strategically rich positions, steering away...

This interactive video course of over 8 hours, provides an in-depth exploration of the Pirc Defence, a favoured opening for people looking to play for the win with the black...

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After laying the foundation in Volume 1, it‘s time to dive deeper into key strategic concepts that will elevate your middlegame play. But don’t expect long theoretical...