Quang Liem Le vs. Daniil Dubov, Gibraltar 2017 | Secret Life of Pawns - GM...
Grandmaster Josh Friedel shows one of his favorite games from the 2018 Gibraltar Chess Festival, Vietnamese Le Quang Liem vs. Russian Daniil Dubov. See how pawns determine where your pieces should...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day One
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players will attempt to earn Grandmaster of International Master norms. Today's show is a prelude to the first...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress - Day Two
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players attempt to earn Grandmaster or International Master norms. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day 1
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players will attempt to earn Grandmaster of International Master norms. Today's show is a prelude to the first...
View ArticlePlaying it Unsafe
Chess styles are diverse. Some players play aggressively from the first move, blitzing out sharp theory and trying to apply immediate pressure from the word go. Others prefer to avoid known paths,...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day 4
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players attempt to earn Grandmaster or International Master norms. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day 3
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players attempt to earn Grandmaster or International Master norms. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day 2
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players attempt to earn Grandmaster or International Master norms. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day 5
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players attempt to earn Grandmaster or International Master norms. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the...
View Article2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day 6
The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players attempt to earn Grandmaster or International Master norms. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the...
View ArticleHarikrishna & Adams at Gibraltar 2018 | Play Like a Pro - GM Josh Friedel
Grandmaster Josh Friedel shows the respective last round games of Pentala Harikrishna and Michael Adams at the 2018 Gibraltar Chess Festival. 2018.02.01 Michael Adams vs Nils Grandelius, Tradewise...
View ArticleFinishing Tarrasch's Tactics Book | Tactics Time!
National Master Jim McLaughlin shows tactical combinations based on games from the time of Siegbert Tarrasch. Themes include: advancing pawns to save a game, and targeting squares. It's the final batch...
View ArticleSean Vibbert vs. Josh Friedel, Chicago Open 2017 | Strategy Session - GM Josh...
Grandmaster Josh Friedel shows his 6th round game against FM Sean Vibbert from the 2017 Chicago Open. Friedel notes the importance of patience and not simplifying.2018.02.06 Sean Vibbert vs. Josh...
View ArticleDon't Get Forked! Episode 5: Mario Roper
From the visionary creator of Blunders comes a brand new video series that will dazzle, amaze and confuse you.Prepare to enter a world of cutlery so devastating that you won’t want to go into the...
View ArticleMentee Chess Tournament
On February 10, 2018, the Nu Chi Foundation, with the support of the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi-Nu Chi Chapter, hosted a Mentee Chess Tournament.CCSCSL StaffScholastic News
View ArticlePawn Structure Trends: Then & Now | Secret Life of Pawns - GM Atanas Kolev
Grandmaster Atanas Kolev contrasts the regard given to pawn structures between the early 20th century and the modern day.2018.02.15 C66 Ruy Lopez, Berlin defence, hedgehog variation Atanas Kolev vs....
View ArticleGrandmasters and Amateurs Battle It Out in Each Section
The 10th Annual Metro Class Championship saw 69 players come and compete across 6 different sections. The time control was 90 minutes with a 30 second increment starting on Move 1.CCSCSL StaffEvent
View ArticlePlay Like Magnus Carlsen | Play Like a Pro - GM Atanas Kolev
Grandmaster Atanas Kolev marvels at how Magnus Carlsen has been the best player in the world for a decade. To celebrate, see Carlsen's Chess.com blitz game with Wesley So. Plus, the 14 year old...
View ArticleRound 3 2013 US Chess Championships
2013 U.S. Championship coverage provided by GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade. Watch the games of Round 3.CCSCSL Staff
View ArticleRound 2 2013 US Chess Championship
The 2013 U.S. Championship coverage by GM Yasser Seiriwan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade. Follow the moves of Round 2.CCSCSL Staff
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