Tactics

FM Raheem Glaves walks through an instructive attack on a central king.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Chess has been the search for a formula to quest to find a formula that allows the amateurs of the Game-Science to achieve Mastery in both positional and tactical play, in fact, the Study of the Classical Players Games is one of the keys to understand the evolution

I am FM Daniel Sanz Wawer, a Polish-Spanish chess player and coach. Today, I wanted to show a very interesting example of an active defense. The position which I am going to show comes from my game which was played during the Summer in a tournament in Spain. My opponent was a very talented junior

Calculating precisely in your games is one of the most important skills in chess. If you are able to think forward more accurately than your opponent, you will win the game with a good chance. One of the best ways to practice and improve this skill is solving tactical puzzles. But what is the best

The pin is one of the most popular tactics in chess. It’s often used to limit your opponent’s options or gain a material advantage. Understanding how to create and exploit pins can give you a significant advantage in your play. In this guide, we’ll explore what a pin is, how to recognize it, and how

What is a Fork? A fork occurs when a single piece attacks two or more of your opponent’s pieces simultaneously. The power of a fork lies in the fact that your opponent can only move one piece per turn, often leaving at least one of the attacked pieces vulnerable. The most common pieces that execute