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 »
♟️🧰 New Lesson // Queen vs. Two Knights
Somewhat surprisingly, of all the combinations of minor pieces two knights do the best job of fighting off the queen. Let's see how these fierce battles usually proceed! »
💎 Openings Week // Queen Pawn Openings - The Pseudo-Trompowsky - Guess the Move
A game from which we learn that the Pseudo-Trompowsky can lead to problems for White. »
💎 Openings Week // Queen Pawn Openings - The Pseudo-Trompowsky
This is a clumsy name for an opening variation, but it is one that has stuck. Let's take a look at this poorer cousin of the Trompowsky itself. »
💎 Openings Week // Queen Pawn Openings - Countering the Trompowsky - Guess the Move
We cannot leave the Trompowsky without showing a black win and what a win it is too, featuring a battle of rival wing attacks. »