Is it time for a Modern Benoni revival
The Benoni Defence or simply Benoni, is reached after 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 c5. It is one of the typical defenses available to counter white's solid 1. d4. The…
New Release: Chess Analysis – Reloaded
Author Daniel (Danny) Gormally is known for telling it how it is, and in this post, he does exactly that - but in the context of his latest book release…
Book Highlight: DragonMasters, Volume 1
There are some chess openings – such as the Grob and the Black Lion - which gain a cult following at club level. This is because they appeal to maverick…
Rock Solid Chess: Volume 2
When "Rock Solid Chess" entered the chess literature scene, it immediately made waves. Our Forward Chess users loved it (as we spoke about in our "Best of 2023" Blog Post),…
Unsung Heroes of Chess
Chess history is replete with legends whose names echo through time, like Fischer, Kasparov, and Carlsen. Yet, there are also lesser-known masters in the game, each contributing uniquely to the…
Review: The Art of The Endgame – Revised Edition
Book Review of The Art of The Endgame - Revised Edition by Jan Timman “Closer to the game than problems, but distant enough to maintain elevated aesthetic criteria, endgame studies…
Build Up Your Chess: The Fundamentals
Chess training just got a major upgrade! The highly acclaimed Yusupov series, winner of the FIDE Boleslavsky Medal, lands on Forward Chess, starting with the foundational "Build Up Your Chess."…
Latest Book Highlight: The Life and Games of Dragoljub Velimirovic
There was a time when Bobby Fischer, the future champion of the world, specialized in racking up an extraordinary amount of points with his favorite Sozin Attack against the Najdorf…
Chess Openings: Open Sicilians
The Sicilian Defense, known for its complexity and richness, is a favorite among chess players seeking an aggressive response to 1.e4. In his book Starting Out: The Sicilian, 2nd edition,…
The Best Books of 2023
2023 was a big year for chess - we got a new World Chess Champion, a reigning Women's World Champion, and many amazing chess books that will be cemented in…