Play Like a Champion by Jennifer Shahade
In the world of chess, few names resonate with as much insight and inspiration as Jennifer Shahade. A two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, Shahade has been a beacon of brilliance…
Author of the Month: Jacob Aagaard
Get to know our Forward Chess author of the month for November 2023, Jacob Aagaard! You've achieved significant success both as a chess player and as an author. Could you…
Chess Openings: The Catalan
The Catalan Opening is a sophisticated system that marries the Queen's Gambit's strategic depth with the Ruy Lopez's finesse. Known for its flexibility and rich strategic play, the Catalan is…
Review: On the Origin of Good Moves
Book Review of On the Origin of Good Moves “This is a book about the history of improvement in chess - about the improvement of the chess-playing species as it…
Chess Books for Beginners: Endgames
Chess endgames are one of the most crucial phases of the game. Once most of the pieces are off the board, it's the endgame techniques that can make the difference…
Improve Your Chess Tactics the Yakov Neishtadt Way
Yakov Neishtadt is a name fondly remembered in the chess community, and on this day - what would have been his 100th birthday, we take a look at his life…
Chess Books for Beginners: Tactics
Embarking on your chess journey and wondering where to start? Or have you found yourself captivated by the game, but are struggling to improve? Welcome to our "Chess Books for…
What is the Woodpecker Method?
Chess, a game as ancient as civilization itself, has been dissected, studied, and refined for centuries. The rise of different training techniques over time has offered players many ways to…
Chess Openings: London System
Every now and then something comes along that becomes all the rave for a period of time. In recent years we have seen this quite often - from NFTs to…
Review: The London System in 12 Practical Lessons
Review of The London System in 12 Practical Lessons “ is not a frequent guest in games at the highest level...yet anyone not aspiring to world championship level may rest…