Always try to get a post-mortem after the game if you are up for it and even sometimes when you are not in the mood for it. Analysing with stronger players, seeing what they were thinking about during the game can be tremendous help. Also just ana... Read more »
Chess960 is an interesting way to train your chess. There is no opening knowledge to rely on so both sides need to be creative, develop pieces and play chess from move 1. The different kind of starting positions can also cork up some unusual probl... Read more »
One of my favourite tournaments is the European Club Cup. The tournament is usually in a nice venue in a sunny place and most of the top players in the world are gathered for this event. Also you get the chance to play against some great opponents... Read more »
Nice play by black in this game! Read more »
Found this wonderful save by Kazimdzhanov in a game with Svidler in the 2005 wch in San Luis. The drawing idea is wonderful! Read more »
This is from my game against IM Esben Lund played last year. I am white and it's my move. Short on time and defending for a long time we ... Read more »
Kramnik decided to show Van Wely who is his daddy in the 2nd round of Dortmund ... reminding the Dutchman that his ambitions should remain as his second!White: Vladimir KramnikBlack: Loek Van WelyDortmund 2008 (2)1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e... Read more »
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