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.
Puzzle
11 Most Tricky Mate-in-2 puzzles
We're going to solve some of the trickiest mate-in-2 puzzles, not in real games. But they're challenging, fun, and a great way to improve your chess game.
Puzzle
10 Hardest Mate-In-1 Chess Puzzles
You think Mate-In-1 puzzles are easy? Think again. Try solving these 10 toughest mate-in-1 chess puzzles, in ascending order of difficulty, with annotation.
Middle Game
10 Pawn Structures You Must Know
Understanding pawn structure is essential for developing a strategic plan in the middlegame. Here are the top 10 most common pawn formations in chess you must know.
Middle Game
Middlegame Chess Strategy
Many chess players struggle to find the right moves after the opening phase. This article will guide you on how to develop a proper strategy for the middlegame, rather than solely relying on waiting for your opponent to make a mistake.
Openings
10 Chess Tricks to Win Fast
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?
Openings
Alien Gambit: The Hottest Trend in Chess
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?
Openings
Siberian Trap: Lose a Queen or be Checkmated
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.
Openings
10 Most Effective Traps in Englund Gambit
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.
Openings
Noah’s Ark Trap: Best way to win a piece
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.
Openings
Elephant Trap: Art of Deception in Chess Openings
Mastering the Elephant Trap in chess can lead to winning a piece in just 8 moves. This trap is deceptive and has caused over 60,000 players to fall victim to its tactics.
