The Cow Opening and How to Play
What’s the deal with everyone discussing the Cow Opening? This article will delve into its origins, its creator, and how to employ it effectively.
What’s the deal with everyone discussing the Cow Opening? This article will delve into its origins, its creator, and how to employ it effectively.
Ashwath Kaushik has just become the youngest player to defeat a GM in a FIDE-rated classical chess game, thanks to a discovered check. But it isn’t just about one tactic.
Some might say not to rely on chess tricks and traps to play openings, and I agree. But if you want to have some more fun and win a game quickly, why not learn these traps?
Roughly 100,000 games have been played using the Alien Gambit just in January 2024. Many Grandmasters are falling victim to it. Why has it become a hot trend in chess?
Have you heard of the Siberian Trap in chess? No, it’s not a weapon used to hunt tigers. It’s a tricky maneuver used to win a queen or deliver checkmate.
Learning these traps in the Englund Gambit, you will be able to win a bishop, a queen or even checkmate in less than 10 moves.
68% of the time, players unknowingly stepped into the Noah’s Ark Trap when it was already in place. Read this article to avoid losing a game after just 8 moves.
Vietnamese chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem responded to former world champion Vladimir Kramnik’s claims of his games being “unusual,” stating that Kramnik’s approach to the issue lacked persuasiveness.
Many, including advanced players and Masters, have fallen into the Lasker Trap. So, this article will guide you in both executing and defending against the trap effectively.
The Fishing Pole Trap is a tricky one, and even grandmasters have found themselves caught in its snare by club players. Let’s prepare to beat much stronger opponents.