Playing the English by Nikolaos Ntirlis
The English is a classic chess opening that is a flexible and strategic choice for White, beginning with 1.c4. It focuses on controlling the center and offers interesting pawn structures,…
Review: The Immortal Games of Capablanca
Review of The Immortal Games of Capablanca “I have known many chess players, but among them there has been only one genius – Capablanca!” – Former World Champion, Emanuel Lasker.…
Chess Openings: The French Defense
The French Defense is an opening for Black characterized by the moves 1.e4 e6 and creates a solid pawn structure and aims for counterattacking opportunities. In this exploration, we'll delve…
Review: Oops! I Resigned Again
Review of Oops! I Resigned Again “After a tense fight, with the whole world watching, I resigned a technically drawn position. This was surely the most humiliating moment of my…
Author of the Month: Matthew Sadler
Get to know our Forward Chess author of the month for August 2023, Grandmaster Matthew Sadler and his colorful career as a player and author. Matthew Sadler My career as…
The London Files
The London System has seen a huge increase in popularity in recent times, from the club to the World Championship level, most likely because it's an easy opening to learn…
Chess Openings: The Ruy Lopez
The Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening) is one of the oldest and most theorized chess openings in the world, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5. Let's take a…
Review: Fundamental Chess Strategy in 100 Games
Book review of Fundamental Chess Strategy in 100 Games “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin. As the title indicates, this book is devoted…
Bobby Fischer Explained: And some stories
Review of Bobby Fischer Explained: And some stories “Chess is a matter of subtle judgment – knowing when to punch and knowing when to duck.” – Bobby Fischer. The year…
Chess Openings: The Queen’s Gambit Accepted
The Queen's Gambit Accepted is one of Black's main responses to White's Queens Gambit opening, characterized by the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4. Let's take a look at what the Queen's…