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Theory Thursday #116

Today's FREE Theory Thursday lesson covers a very cool opening. Let's take a closer look at the Nimzowitsch defense: an opening Magnus Carlsen has had great success with in the past! »

Play Magnus 11 July 2019
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Theory Thursday #114!

Happy Theory Thursday! In this week’s lesson “A Surprising Attack”, Anish Giri is feeling the heat from an attacking Magnus. 🔥 Time for desperate measures..? Get »

Play Magnus 27 June 2019
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Magnus Trainer out now on the iOS App Store!

It’s an exciting time for chess. The World Chess Championship is underway and the new Magnus Trainer app has now officially been released on the »

Matt Obrien 14 November 2016
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The Benefits of Chess for Children: Part 3 of 3

Along with the behavioural guidance and the training of particular attributes, chess can also allow for the development of certain brain functions which may improve creativity, »

Matt Obrien 01 September 2016
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The Benefits of Chess for Children: Part 1 of 3

Chess, besides being an immensely captivating game, brings benefits beyond entertainment as a powerful brain trainer. With each new published study, the advantages of playing chess »

Matt Obrien 24 August 2016
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