Insights, strategies, and stories from the world of chess. Learn from masters and improve your game.
Chess OpeningsThe Italian Game has tricked club players and toppled world champions for five hundred years. Here is every idea, every trap, and every plan you need to actually understand it, not just memorize it.
Chess OpeningsMost beginners lose games in the first ten moves without ever realizing it. This complete guide to the best chess openings for beginners explains the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, London System, Queen's Gambit, Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, French Defense, and more. Every opening is broken down move by move with interactive boards, so you understand the plan behind every move, not just the move itself.
Chess OpeningsThe Italian Game has been played for over four hundred years, and it's still one of the most reliable ways to get a good position with White. Here's a full breakdown of the opening, its main branches, the plans behind them, and the traps that catch players at every level.
