Chess Openings – Petrov Defense
Petrov Defense has been played since ancient times although it is known to be popularized by the Russian player Alexander Petrov. Kevin explains in this video at www.thechesswebsite.com, that black Continue Reading
Chess Openings – Caro Kann Defense
This is one of the most popular defenses used by black against the white e4 move. Kevin explores the Caro Kann Defense in this video at www.thechesswebsite.com and shows us how we can use this Continue Reading
Chess Openings – Halloween Gambit
The Halloween Gambit is a risky option as it requires the player to sacrifice the main piece which is the knight. This gambit is a bit aggressive compared to the others where the white sacrifices the Continue Reading
Chess Openings – Scandinavian Defense
The Scandinavian Defense is one of the oldest openings recorded in the history of the chess game. In this video at www.thechesswebsite.com, Kevin shows us the different variations possible when Continue Reading
Chess Openings – Bird’s Opening
Kevin at www.thechesswebsite.com explains the Bird’s opening which is the 6th most popular opening but is not used much compared to the others. The game starts with white moving f2 to f4. There are Continue Reading
Chess Openings – Reti’s Opening
In this video from www.thechesswebsite.com Kevin discusses the Reti’s opening. The Reti’s opening is not exactly an opening, but a system which can transpose into many openings. In this system, Continue Reading
Chess Openings – Dutch Defense
The Dutch Defense has lost its popularity over the years, but it’s still an interesting ploy which can be applied along with the other chess strategies. In this section, we are going to learn about Continue Reading
Chess Openings – French Defense (Part–1)
The French Defense is a popular tactic often used against the white opening with e4. The illustration has been divided into two videos and we will be looking into the specifics in two parts. Watch Continue Reading
Chess Openings – French Defense (Part–2)
A continuation from Part-1, the next move after Nf3, white responds with c3. In this video we see the black opponent moving the queen to b6. This sets up a very strong defense with bishop covering d5 Continue Reading
Chess Strategies – Pins and Skewers
Pins and skewers are not very difficult to understand. Basically, you make a pin when you attack two of your opponent’s pieces with one of yours. For e.g. If you are playing white, and according to Continue Reading
