A Chess Biography of Szymon Winawer
Broaden your chess history knowledge through the chess biography of Szymon Winawer, a Polish-born world top-10 chess player, who played against some of the most well-known historical chess giants such…
Historic Chess Games: Tartakower vs Reshevsky
Today we are looking at a 1937 Stockholm Olympiad game between Saviely Tartakower and Samuel Reshevsky. These two players were on top board for their respective countries. Ironically, the one…
Squeeze Play by Cyrus Lakdawala
When a boa constrictor latches onto its prey, it starts squeezing. Then when the prey exhales, the snake squeezes even tighter until eventually, the battle is won. We can relate…
A Journey Back in Time: Chess World Champions Part 3
In this final article, we take a look at the modern World Champions all the way up to the newly crowned king, Ding Liren. Anatoly Karpov Garry Kasparov Vladimir Kramnik…
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…