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.
Strategy & Tactics
Zugzwang: When Moving Is a Curse
Zugzwang is a German term describing a situation where the player whose turn it is to move is at a...
Openings
Evans Gambit: The Opening that Gives a 60% Chance to Win
The Evans Gambit is a line in the Italian Game (Giuoco Piano), where White plays 4.b4, sacrificing a pawn. If...
Openings
Exploring the Mikenas Defense: A Surprise Weapon in Chess
Chess players love finding hidden tricks to catch opponents off guard. One such tricky opening is the Mikenas Defense (also called the...
Openings
Saragossa Opening: A Simple Guide to Chess’s Hidden Gem
Chess openings set the tone for the entire game. While most players use popular openings like the Ruy Lopez or...
Openings
1.d4: The Great Mystery of Counterplay (And How to Crack It)
Ah, 1.d4—the opening that whispers, “I’m here for a strategic, positional grind, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”...
Endgame
How to Play in Unbalanced Endgames in Chess
Endgames are where the magic happens in chess. When the board is stripped down to just a few pieces, every...
Strategy & Tactics
Chess Strategy for Beginners: How to Think Like a Grandmaster
Chess isn’t just about moving pieces. It’s about moving the right pieces for the right reasons. Strategy is where the...
Strategy & Tactics
Positional Chess: The Art of Building a Winning Foundation
Chess isn’t just a game of quick tactics and flashy combinations—it’s also about the quiet, methodical work of positional play....
Openings
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.
Puzzle
11 Toughest Mate-In-2 Puzzles from Real Games
Prepare to test your tactical skill with a collection of the 11 toughest mate-in-2 puzzles sourced directly from real games on Lichess.
