Forward Chess Highlights: April
The English Defense (1. c4 b6 or 1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6) derives its name from the use and development of this unusual opening by Jonathan Speelman, Raymond Keene,…
A Journey Back in Time: Chess World Champions Part 2
In Part Two of learning about Chess World Champions, we take a look at the Soviet Dominance on the World Championship throne, starting with Mikhail Botvinnik up until its disruption…
A Journey Back in Time: Chess World Champions Part 1
Whilst we all remain on the edge of our seats watching the current World Chess Championship between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren, let's take a look back at former Chess…
Author Spotlight: IM Dean Ippolito
Tricks, Traps, and Tips in the Chess Opening Tricks, Traps, and Tips In The Chess Opening is geared toward players becoming familiar with the basic opening principles and common tricks.…
How to Use Forward Chess
Welcome to Forward Chess! Here are all the tips and tricks you need to know for the best chess reading and learning experience: Getting the eBook App Board Functions &…
Forward Chess Highlights: March
It is possible to put together an opening repertoire based on gambits, tricks and traps. The games may be fun, but the openings have a limited shelf-life and sooner or…
Drawing and Not Winning in Chess: Janowski vs Blackburne
Here's an old game between the Polish-born Dawid Janowski (1868-1927) and the Englishman known as "The Black Death," Joseph Blackburne (1841-1924). At the time of the game, the pair were…
Celebrating Chess Champions: Vasily Smyslov
By Andrey Terekhov Vasily Smyslov, the 7th World Chess Champion, was born on this day, 102 years ago. He played in four chess World Championships from 1948 to 1958 and…
Author of the Month: Johan Hellsten
The Mastering...Strategy series has quite a long background. In the years 2003-2007 I was teaching chess at the University of Tarapacá in Arica, Chile. Its director Emilio Rodríguez was (still…
Forward Chess Highlights: February
There is an abundance of instructive chess games and positions in Chess Parallels 1: Strategy and Tactics and Chess Parallels 2: Endgames, the new brace of books celebrating the life,…