Strategy & Tactics

Ready to level up your chess game? Dive into our Strategy & Tactics category for all things chess strategy! From cool openings to sneaky tactics, we’ve got tips, guides, and tricks to amp up your play. Whether you’re starting out or a seasoned player, here’s where you’ll find game-changing moves to up your chess skills.

11 Tactical Traps and Pitfalls in the Grob Opening

11 Tactical Traps and Pitfalls in the Grob Opening

NM
June 5, 2025

This rare and unconventional opening The Grob, also known as the Spike Opening, is named after Swiss International Master Henry...

Building an Opening Repertoire: The Complete Guide

Building an Opening Repertoire: The Complete Guide

XB
June 5, 2025

In This Article When it comes to mastering chess openings, there’s no single road to follow, only paths paved by...

Zugzwang: When Moving Is a Curse

Zugzwang: When Moving Is a Curse

NM
May 21, 2025

Zugzwang is a German term describing a situation where the player whose turn it is to move is at a...

Evans Gambit: The Opening that Gives a 60% Chance to Win

Evans Gambit: The Opening that Gives a 60% Chance to Win

XB
May 16, 2025

The Evans Gambit is a line in the Italian Game (Giuoco Piano), where White plays 4.b4, sacrificing a pawn. If...

Exploring the Mikenas Defense: A Surprise Weapon in Chess

XB
April 18, 2025

Chess players love finding hidden tricks to catch opponents off guard. One such tricky opening is the Mikenas Defense (also called the...

Saragossa Opening: A Simple Guide to Chess’s Hidden Gem

Saragossa Opening: A Simple Guide to Chess’s Hidden Gem

NM
April 13, 2025

Chess openings set the tone for the entire game. While most players use popular openings like the Ruy Lopez or...

1.d4: The Great Mystery of Counterplay (And How to Crack It)

1.d4: The Great Mystery of Counterplay (And How to Crack It)

NM
February 11, 2025

Ah, 1.d4—the opening that whispers, “I’m here for a strategic, positional grind, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”...

How to Play in Unbalanced Endgames in Chess

How to Play in Unbalanced Endgames in Chess

XB
January 10, 2025

Endgames are where the magic happens in chess. When the board is stripped down to just a few pieces, every...

Chess Strategy for Beginners: How to Think Like a Grandmaster

Chess Strategy for Beginners: How to Think Like a Grandmaster

NM
December 26, 2024

Chess isn’t just about moving pieces. It’s about moving the right pieces for the right reasons. Strategy is where the...

Positional Chess: The Art of Building a Winning Foundation

Positional Chess: The Art of Building a Winning Foundation

NM
December 24, 2024

Chess isn’t just a game of quick tactics and flashy combinations—it’s also about the quiet, methodical work of positional play....