Playing Against Much Stronger Opponents
How much is “much stronger”? Individual perceptions may vary. However, when the rating difference between players is within 100 points, they are closely matched. For the »
Play Henrik in the Play Magnus App!
Starting February 14th, you will be able to challenge Henrik Carlsen in the Play Magnus app. His spot on the Hall of Fame is as deserved »
♟️🧰 New Lesson // Space advantage
How does one obtain space advantage and use it to cruise to victory? What are the potential pitfalls of getting overzealous when it comes to grabbing space? Let’s find out! »
♟️🧰 New Lesson // Tata Steel Chess - A Surprise Winner
This year’s edition of Tata Steel Chess was full of surprises, starting from the lineup that was finalized at the very last moment and to the eventual winner. Don’t miss our tournament report! »
Psychological Tricks in Chess – Part I
To what extent is psychology important in chess? Opinions vary greatly. On the one hand, Bobby Fischer famously stated: “I don't believe in psychology. I believe »