Gambits
Openings
Who Still Uses the King’s Gambit?
The King’s Gambit: daring, romantic, and mostly… extinct? Not quite. While it’s no longer a staple in elite chess circles,...
Magnus Carlsen
How Magnus Carlsen Fell for the Englund Gambit
Magnus Carlsen once fell for a basic trap in the dubious Englund Gambit. He was 8½. Here’s how the world...
Openings
The Queen’s Gambit Isn’t Just a Netflix Show – It’s a Killer Opening
The Queen’s Gambit is one of the oldest and most respected openings in chess. It isn’t just a popular Netflix...
Openings
Haxo Gambit: The Scotch Trap That Devours the Unprepared
If you enjoy tactical chaos, early fireworks, and forcing your opponent to dance awkwardly around the board: say hello to...
Openings
How to Defend Against Gambits in Chess
Discover essential methods to refute gambits in chess: accept or decline them wisely, master Morra and Najdorf Poisoned Pawn defenses, and...
Openings
Blackmar–Diemer Gambit and 15 Ways to Win
The Blackmar–Diemer Gambit (BDG) is a bold and controversial chess opening where White sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances....
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
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.
Openings
Alien Gambit: The Hottest Trend in Chess (Updated 2025)
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
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.