4: Essential Tactical Patterns to Know in Chess

You can build your arsenal of tactical skills and look for winning patterns across the board. You have now covered three of the most important aspects of tactical strategy.to Punches-pins, Skwers, and Forks-Mr. Silman Turns to Double attacks, discovered attacks and decoys are just a few of the many tactics you can use. These play patterns will give you a significant tactical advantage ….

5: Chess Combinations & Kings in Check

Continue your study of patterns, but this time you will be learning combination moves that require complex calculations. You may be wondering when and why. to Or, you could sacrifice a piece. to You can trap kings in tight corners or simply want to to You can unleash a torrent on the board with the right tactics from This lesson will make you a better player ….

6: Checkmate! 6: Checkmate!

Explore the world of “piece collaboration” Use two or more pieces to win a checkmate. Mr. Silman shows you many classic mates who have thrilled fans for decades. These mating patterns are not only exciting but also provide a deeper understanding of the game ….

7: Checkmate against the Castled King

Castling is an Excellent strategy isn’t invincible, however, a castled King is. Check out some of these patterns. to Checkmate a castled King-especially using square h7. Take a look at when to sacrifice a bishop, how to use your queen to You must go on the hunt. How pieces must work in partnership to achieve success ….

8: Legendary Chess Attacking Greats

The most fascinating chess players in history are the famous. You can enrich your knowledge about tactics by studying the lives of four of the most prominent attacking players: Alexander Alekhine and Garry Kasparov. Check out several of their games to Take a look at their playing style ….

9: A Cascade of Short and Brutal Chess Games

All levels of players make mistakes. We can fall into traps and get swept into them. an The opponent’s tactic may be missed, or they simply fail to make a good move. Consider the many possible outcomes of a game. from The quick “fool’s mate” to Many of these brutal, short takedowns are very effective. from Famous matches ….

10: Chess Heroes of the Romantic Age

Rewind to an Old Europe was ruled by gaslights and chess cafés. The “romantic era of chess” The 18th and 19th centuries were filled with wild characters who used swashbuckling strategies to You will please a large crowd. Meet Adolph and Adolph Anderssen, Joe Henry Blackburne, and Baron Ignatz Von Kolisch, to learn more about their memorable …. games.

11: Open Files & the Positional Rook

Although tactics are a favorite part of the game, they are not the most important. Learn the basics of chess strategy and positional play, starting with the Rooks. Find out why and how to Create an Open file and use your rooks to best advantage. See examples of these powerful pieces at work

12: Pawns – The Positional Soul Of Chess

This lesson will help you understand why “pawns are the soul of chess.” Your eye is your most important asset. to You can see the strategic implications of the pawn structures in a game. After improving your skill, to read a position and see patterns, study a few strategies for making the most out of the pawns-including pawn chains, the passed pawn, the Grünfeld Defense center, and more….

13: Targets and Positional Weaknesses in Chess

Examine a variety of weaknesses in your study of pawn movement. Mr. Silman can help you spot and exploit potential weaknesses such as doubled and isolated pawns. Your chess game will leapfrog …. if you improve your observation skills.

14: Closed and open positions on the Chessboard

It is always important to You should work as fast as you can to develop your pieces. However, once you have them developed, open or closed board positions will require very different strategic strategies. These differences can be used to your advantage. to Your knights, bishops or rooks can help you achieve your greatest success. to Get all the pieces in order

15: Chess Statics and Dynamics: An Eternal Conflict

Chess is a game that boils down to its essence. to The tension between dynamic and static play. Dynamic play is about tactics and aggressive attacks, while static play is about the long game and positional advantages. Find out when to Rely on each approach ….