Showing posts with label Chess Puzzles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chess Puzzles. Show all posts

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Mastering the Caro-Kann Fantasy Variation (B12): Ultimate Resource Guide

 
1.e4 c6
2.d4 d5
3. f3


The Fantasy Variation of the Caro-Kann Defense  
  is an aggressive and tactical approach for White

This variation is known for its ambition to maintain a strong pawn center and create attacking chances, particularly along the f-file. It can lead to dynamic positions and is often used as a surprise weapon against the Caro-Kann, especially against players who may not be well-prepared for it.

Key Features of the Fantasy Variation:

  • Central Control: The move 3. f3 supports the e4 pawn and prepares for potential development of pieces.
  • Tactical Opportunities: This variation can lead to sharp tactical battles, making it suitable for players who enjoy aggressive play.
  • Strategic Depth: While it can lead to tactical skirmishes, it also allows for strategic maneuvering if both sides play carefully.

Common Continuations:

After 3. f3, Black typically responds with 3...dxe4, leading to 4. fxe4, and then the game can develop into various lines depending on Black's responses.


Books & Courses

Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the Fantasy Variation.

  • The Caro-Kann for Club Players - Free Chessable Course -  97 Trainable Variations - Nice Free Couse to get acquainted with the Caro-Kann.  Small section on the Fantasy variation.

  • The Caro-Kann Starter Kit - Free Chessable Course - 24 Trainable variations -  One Small section on the Fantasy.

  • Short & Sweet: L'Ami's Caro-Kann - Free Chessable Course - 25 Trainable Lines - GM Erwin L'Ami - Really nice look at some aggressive ways to play the Caro-Kann against whites Variations.

"All war is deception." - Sun Tzu

Fantasy Articles



LiChess Fantasy Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.


Game Databases

Analyze real-life games featuring the Caro-Kann Fantasy variation and see how it's played in practice.

365Chess.com


ChessTempo.com


Puzzles

Test your tactical skills with puzzles specifically designed for the Fantasy Variation.

WTHarvey (30,000 Chess Puzzles)


LiChess Puzzles


Caro-Kann Fantasy Variation Videos 

Learn from chess masters in video tutorials that explain the Fantasy key ideas and strategies.


Videos For White (Focusing on Whites Attacks)


Game Videos w/ Analysis

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Fortune favors the bold.


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Friday, June 14, 2024

Latvian Gambit: A Double-Edged Sword for Aggressive Players C40

An abstract chess-themed artwork featuring the Morning Star (Auseklis) and traditional Latvian geometric patterns. The image uses deep red and white tones inspired by the Latvian flag, creating a vibrant interplay between chess elements and Latvian motifs. This artwork accompanies a post on the Latvian Gambit.
"There are two types of sacrifices: correct ones and mine." - Mikhail Tal

 
Animated GIF showcasing the opening moves of the Latvian Gambit chess opening. White opens with king's pawn (e4), Black counters with king's pawn (e5). White develops the knight (Nf3), and Black sacrifices a pawn with f5.
A King's Gambit! Wait, I'm Black.


Sacrifice a pawn, Win the Game (Maybe)
 Your Guide to the Latvian Gambit


Key Ideas of the Latvian Gambit

The Latvian Gambit is a daring opening for Black, sacrificing a pawn (f5) early on to gain rapid development and control of the center. This gambit aims to create an imbalanced position where Black hopes to exploit tactical opportunities before White can fully consolidate their advantage.

However, the gambit comes with inherent risks:

  • Black Starts a Tempo Behind: Compared to White's development, Black falls behind slightly due to the pawn sacrifice. This gives White valuable time to formulate a safe response.
  • White's Potential Attack: Accepting the gambit with 3. Nxe5 exposes Black's king and opens the h-file for a potential White attack (4. Qh5+).
  • Black's Queen Development: Defending the f5-pawn often forces Black to move the queen early, hindering the development of other pieces.

White's Response: Exploiting Weaknesses

White has several ways to respond to the Latvian Gambit, all aiming to exploit the weaknesses created by f5:

  • Accepting the Sacrifice (3. Nxe5): This is considered the most challenging response for White. Here, lines like 3...Qf6 4. d4 or 3...Nc6 4. Nc3 often leave White with a comfortable advantage.
  • Refusing the Gambit (e.g., 3. Bc4): Here, White declines the pawn sacrifice and focuses on developing their pieces, aiming to maintain a positional edge.

Black's Compensation: Potential Advantages

While the gambit carries risks, Black isn't without potential advantages:

  • Rapid Development: The f5-pawn advance forces open lines, allowing Black to develop their pieces quickly and put pressure on White's center.
  • Central Control: Black aims to gain control of the central squares (d4 and e5) which can restrict White's piece mobility and create strategic pressure.
  • Tactical Opportunities: The gambit disrupts the typical opening flow and can lead to sharp, tactical positions where Black might find unexpected opportunities to attack.

Latvian Gambit Wikipedia Page
History w/ Most all of Whites Reply's

Latvian Gambit Articles


Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the Latvian Gambit.

Latvian Gambit Opening Guide for White & Black - Chessable Guide -  This Chessable guide explores strategies and key variations for both White and Black players. (Theory & Lines)

The Latvian Gambit | Chess Openings for Tactical Players - GM Gregory Serper - Nice article where he shows a couple ways white can get an advantage and a couple of Blacks plans all from famous games being analyzed.

Latvian Gambit | The Refutation - GM Avatik Gregoriyan -  This in-depth article by GM Gregoriyan dives into refuting the Latvian Gambit, with strategy analysis and video explanations. (Refutation Strategies & Video Lesson)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Ne5 Qf6 4.d4 d6  5.Nd3 
ChessMood Refutation Line


Latvian Gambit LiChess Studies


LiChess Studies offer interactive training grounds to solidify your grasp of the Latvian Gambit's intricacies. Here are some valuable studies to explore:

  • Latvian Gambit: Opening Theory - 40 Chapter Study -This in-depth study delves into the opening's main lines, explores various variations, and showcases A bunch of Model games from IM Miodrag Perunovic for both White and Black. (Comprehensive Theory & Variations) 

  • Latvian Gambit - 9 Chapter Study -This study provides clear explanations of different Latvian Gambit lines, highlighting several opening traps to be aware of. (Line Explanations & Trap Awareness)

  • Latvian Gambit Refuted? - 8 Chapter Study -  This study focuses on refuting the gambit for White players. It delves into the best lines against each of Black's potential plans.(White Refutation Strategies)

New to LiChess Studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move. You can test your understanding, solidify your learning, and deepen your knowledge of the Latvian Gambit.


Games Databases


Take your Latvian Gambit knowledge to the next level! Explore these online databases to analyze real-life games featuring the Latvian Gambit and witness how it unfolds in practice:

ChessTempo.com


365Chess.com

Latvian Gambit Puzzles on LiChess


LiChess offers a treasure trove of puzzles specifically designed for the Latvian Gambit. Here's a breakdown of what you can find:

LiChess Opening Puzzles 

  • Latvian Gambit - 929 Puzzles  Dive into a massive pool of puzzles encompassing the entire Latvian Gambit spectrum. Test your skills against a variety of lines and sharpen your tactical vision.

Specific Variation Puzzles: For targeted practice, explore puzzles dedicated to specific Latvian Gambit variations:

Latvian gambit Video Lessons


Learn from chess masters in video tutorials that explain the Latvian Gambit's key ideas and strategies.

GM Boris Alterman Gambit Guide

IM Miodrag Perunovic (The Butcher)



Latvian Gambit | Aggressive Play in the King's Knight Opening | Gambits | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy - 15 Min - In-depth analysis and explains the gambit’s key ideas, potential pitfalls, and best responses, various lines and tactics that can arise from this opening, emphasizing the importance of piece activity and central control.

Learn the Latvian Gambit in 10 Minutes - 10 Min - ChessGeek - Learn how to respond to common defenses from your opponent, as well as how to take advantage of any weaknesses or mistakes they may make 
Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Latvian Gambit! - 8 Min - Chess Giant - I recommend this chess opening to aggressive, club level players up to an 1800 ELO.

Chess Opening For Black Against 1.e4 | Latvian Gambit | KING'S GAMBIT FOR BLACK - 18 min - Coach Kestony - The video discusses various responses from white, including Nxe5, exf5, and d3, and explores black’s potential moves in response.


White best Defense 

  • The Latvian Gambit (Never Lose to it Again!) - 16 Min - Hanging pawns - A very aggressive and unsound opening for black, with which black tries to blow white off the board in a couple of moves. I've made this video to give you everything you need to make sure that never happens!

  • Chess Openings - How to refute the Latvian Gambit - 12 min - IM Christof Sielecki -  Comprehensive guide on refuting the Latvian Gambit in chess, focusing on key moves and strategies. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one effective line against the gambit to gain an advantage.

Game Videos w/ Analysis


Finegold Once Said "Never Play F5" | Latvian Gambit | A GM Naroditsky Theory Speed Run - 50 min -  15 Min Rapid game deferred Latvian gambit, Great Lesson on how to play against the Latvian gambit.

An Amazing Latvian Gambit Game | David Moody vs Les LeRoy Smith: Michigan Open 1982 - 3 Min - Chess School

PGN Database


PGNMentor.com
Latvian-Elephant.pgn
Latvian Gambit and
Elephant Gambit
1442 games		1.e4 e5 2.Knightf3 f5, d5


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Friday, May 17, 2024

English Opening - Reversed Sicilian (King's English) A20-A29

Rembrant inspired AI image of a chessboard with a mirrored chess position done with oil and a colorful background
"Balance is key."
 

A Guide to the English Reversed Sicilian
  Beyond the Basics

 Take your game to the next level with this advanced resource archive!

  • Deep Dive into Critical Lines: Uncover hidden nuances, master strategic concepts, and refine your opening repertoire.

  • Expert Analysis & Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from chess professionals and elevate your positional understanding.

  • Sharpen Your Chess Skills: Challenge yourself with complex positions and decision-making scenarios. 

Focusing on (King's English) variations A20-A29, this collection offers in-depth analysis and strategic insights to elevate your chess.



Chessboard with the opening moves of the Reversed Sicilian or (Kings English) have been played. 1.c4 e5 is played.
English Opening - King's English

Books & Courses

This section delves into resources designed to equip you with a strong foundation in the Reversed Sicilian (1. c4 e5).

Courses:

  • Chessable: Short & Sweet: Reversed Sicilian (Free)
    • Author: GM Arturs Neiksans
    • Length: 27 Variations with 66 Minutes of Video
    • Description: Don't be fooled by the "Short & Sweet" title. This course by GM Neiksans explores 27 critical variations, giving you a deep understanding of the opening's strategic themes and the dynamic possibilities that arise in the middlegame.

Books:

  • Starting Out The English (PDF available on Internet Archive) by Neil McDonald
    • Pages: 61 (Reversed Sicilian coverage on pages 115-126)
    • Description: While this book primarily focuses on the English Opening (1. c4), it dedicates a section (pages 115-126) to the Reversed Sicilian (1. c4 e5). This can be a valuable resource, especially for beginners, providing a foundational understanding of how the English ideas translate when Black meets them with 1...e5.

Chess Articles


Reversed Sicilian: How Bojkov Created Beating the English - Chessable Blog - The article discusses GM Dejan Bojkov’s chess opening repertoire, “Beating the English,” which is based on the reversed Sicilian.

Reverse Sicilian LiChess Studies

Sharpen your skills in the Reversed Sicilian with these interactive Lichess studies!

 

  • The English - Reverse Siciclian - 14 Chapter Study (White plays w/out g3) - This comprehensive study delves into White's repertoire when they choose not to play the typical g3 move. Explore various positional and tactical ideas that arise in these lines.

  • English Sicilians: Reverse Sicilian Open - 4 Chapter Study - This study focuses on the different variations that can branch out from the Reversed Sicilian Open (lines without an early Nc3 for White).

  • Reversed Sicilian (1.c4 e5) (for Black) - 6 Chapter Study - Equip yourself with a strong understanding of the Reversed Sicilian from Black's perspective. This study explores key ideas and potential plans for Black to take advantage of the initiative.

New to Lichess studies?

 Lichess studies are a fantastic way to learn and practice chess concepts in an interactive format. You can explore different variations move-by-move, test your understanding by solving puzzles, and review key points with explanations provided.

Game Databases: Exploring the Reversed Sicilian in Action

Delve into real-game scenarios with these valuable resources from 365Chess.com! 

365Chess.com

A20: English opening 1. c4 e5 - 58,783 Games  (+ 2 sub-variations)
A21: English opening 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 - 41,552 Games (+5 Sub-variations)
A22: English opening 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 - 26,828 Games (+4 Sub-Variations)
A23: English, Bremen system, Keres variation 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 c6 - 1767 Games 
A24: English, Bremen system with ...g6 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 g6 - 501 games
A25: English, Sicilian reversed 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 - 12,431 Games (+5 Sub-Variations)
A26: English, closed system 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6 - 
2106 Games (+1 Sub-Variation)
A27: English, three knights system 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 - 4807 Games
A28: English, four knights system 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 Nf6 - 14,080 (+8 Sub-Variations)
A29: English, four knights, kingside fianchetto 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. g3 - 6040 games

Puzzles: Sharpen Your Reversed Sicilian Tactics


WTHarvey.com Puzzle Collections:

English (ECO A20) 1.c4 e5 w/o 2.Nc3 - 17 puzzles
English (ECO A21) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 - 11 Puzzles
English (ECO A22) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 - 9 Puzzles

English, Bremen System, Keres Variation (ECO A23) - 26 Puzzles 
English, Bremen System with ...g6 (ECO A24) - 14 Puzzles
English (ECO A25) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 - 16 Puzzles

English (ECO A26) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.d3 d6 - 17 Puzzles
English, Three Knights System (ECO A27) - 14 Puzzles
English (ECO A28) 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 Nf6 - 18 Puzzles
English, Four Knights, Kingside Fianchetto (ECO A29) - 19 Puzzles

LiChess Opening Puzzles


Reversed Sicilian Video Lessons

Dive deeper into the Reversed Sicilian with these insightful video lessons from various chess instructors!


Reversed Sicilian - Discussion with GM Pavel Eljanov - 77 Min - Modern Chess -  He will present a selection of his most instructive games in this opening. During the analysis, GM Eljanov will talk about basic positional ideas, pawn structures, and theoretical trends.

The Reversed Sicilian: 1.c4 e5 · English Opening Theory - 1.5 Hr - Hanging Pawns - A comprehensive guide on the Reversed Sicilian, specifically the English Opening with 1.c4 e5. It discusses various strategies, pawn structures, and responses to different black moves highlighting the benefits of playing with an extra tempo as white.

English Opening Reversed Rossolimo Variation (Chess Openings) - 13 Min - Chess Mode - Today, we have looked at the reversed rossolimo with 4.Bb4. This is a pretty interesting way for black to play

Chessbase India


English Opening Reversed Dragon Variation (Chess Openings) - 18 Min - Chess Mode - Show you basic ideas and plans for for white and black in this variation of the English.
English Opening - Reversed Dragon - 17 Min - MKS Chess - Dragon reversed is an excellent way to meet blacks most popular move against the English opening of 2...Nf6. 

Playing Against the Reversed Sicilian


Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Observe top chess players navigate the complexities of the Reversed Sicilian with these annotated game videos!


English Opening - King's English Variation - 4 Video playlist

English Opening (Reversed Sicilian) | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky - 10 Min

Master Class | English: Reversed Sicilian | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 34 Min

Reverse Acc. Dragon | English Opening | GM Naroditsky’s Top Theory Speedrun - 63 Min -  presents a comprehensive guide to the English Opening in chess, focusing on principled play and the importance of controlling the center. He discusses various strategies, including the accelerated dragon setup

Reversed Sicilian problems - Ding Liren vs Hikaru Nakamura - 14 Min

NEW IDEAS in the Reversed Sicilian! - FF2 (in SF ) vs Stockfish 15 - Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack - 19 Min - Jozarov's Chess Channel - engine game.

Standard Chess #138: Seibt vs. IM Bartholomew (English Opening) - 31 Min

Blitz chess postmortem #481: English opening - Reverse Sicilian - 7 Min - Jim's Chess Channel

Blitz chess postmortem #985: English opening - Reverse Sicilian - 19 Min - Jim's Chess Channel

Blitz chess with live commentary #985: English opening - Reverse Sicilian - 21 Min - Jim's Chess Channel




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Monday, January 8, 2024

Silman Article Archive Part 9 - Chess Puzzles


Treasury of FREE Chess Articles By IM Jeremy Silman

501 Chess Articles from 2009 - 2023

So many of these Articles are Lessons, Games and Positions to Test and Teach the Reader. 

Puzzles
Group of Articles That are More Puzzle or Test focused.
(w/ Great Lessons)

A Rare And Brutal Rook Configuration - Deep Analysis of a Single game with 4 Puzzles, Tactical and Positional

Windows Of Chess Opportunity - 6 Puzzles (Tactical and Positional)

Another Important Chess Test - 5 Puzzles (Positional and Tactical)

Tests: Psychology, Tactics, And Strategy -  8 Puzzles (To test Positional and Tactical Knowledge) Lots Annotation

Test Your Tactical/Attacking Skills -  4 Puzzles , Each with a short Lesson to learn

Basic Formulas, Wonders of Defense, and King Safety  - 3 Puzzles - 3 lessons

Chaotic Chess Puzzles: Tactics Or Positional Play? -  4 Puzzles
Tactics Or Positional Play? A Beautiful Imagination! -  4 Puzzles 
Tactics Or Positional Play? The Ladies Return! - 5 Puzzles
Tactics Or Positional Play? The Ladies Teach Chess -  5 Puzzles

Parting With the Lady: Hanken's Ghost  - 11 Puzzles  (Queen Sacrifices)

Puzzle Potpourri -  14 Puzzles - Positional, Tactical, Endgame
Puzzle Potpourri, Part 2  - 10 Puzzles - Positional and Tactical Puzzles 

Balance Is Everything, Part 1 - 12 Puzzles , Positional and Tactical (Read Comments in each puzzle for Lessons)
Balance is Everything, Part 2 -  15 Puzzles , Positional and Tactical

Presents a series of chess puzzles from games that have won Brilliancy prizes.
The puzzles are meant to challenge readers and provide examples of remarkable tactics and attacks by various chess players.

Insane, Surprising, or Beautiful Finishes!   -  10 Puzzles
Insane, Surprising, or Beautiful Finishes, Part 2 -  10 Puzzles 
Insane, Surprising, or Beautiful Finishes, Part 3 -  10 Puzzles 

A colorful Puzzle image of chess pieces with a colorful vibrant background.

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Monday, January 1, 2024

Silman Article Archive Part 4 - Studying Old Master Games

 Silmans Articles on Chess.com


Treasury of FREE Chess Articles By IM Jeremy Silman

501 Chess Articles from 2009 - 2023

So many of these Articles are Lessons, Games and Positions to Test and Teach the Reader.


Master Games


The Point of Studying Master Games, Part One - 6 Games 
The Point of Studying Master Games, Part Two - 3 Games w/Deep Analysis
The Point of Studying Master Games, Part Three  - 2 games 

How Past Masters Can Help Your Game  - 6 Games w/ 6 Puzzles  , History

Who Was The Greatest Chess Theorist? - Positions and Games of the Old Masters , History
Chess Criminals And The Games They Play  - 11 games, History

When Men Were Men  - 3 games , 2 Puzzles, History

The Greatest Amateur Game of all Time -  The shocking brilliancy played by 1500 class player Micky Mills, leaving masters speechless with his intuitive attacking masterpiece. Shows how reading the classics and embracing their lessons can help amateurs create true chess art.

Fischer - Spassky 1992 -   3 Master Games - Debate over the quality of play compared to Kasparov's matches. Delve into a detailed analysis of a brilliant game from this historic encounter and discover valuable insights into endgame study and becoming a stronger chess player.

Monster Opening Preparation, Part 2 - 6 Games, 3 Puzzles,  (Lasker, Marshall, Capa, Pillsbury)

(Games That Taught a Lesson)

My Favorite Classic Games, Part 1 - Lesson from Rubinstein masterpiece (Positional magic) , 1 Game
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 2 -  Lessons from Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian Games , 2 Games
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 3 -  Lesson on Good Bishop vs Bad Bishop , 1 Game
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 4 - Lesson on a Superior Minor Piece ,  1 Game
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 5 -  Lesson on Open Files and Rooks, 2 Games
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 6 - Lesson on "Space" Games , 1 game (Lots of Annotation)
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 7 - Lesson on strategic " Knight Relocation" , 4 games
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 8 -  Lesson on trading your fianchettoed “must-keep” dark-squared bishop , 3 Games
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 9 -  Lesson on Massive Space Gains,  2 games
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 10 - Lesson on The Big Pawn Center ,  3 Games
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 11 -  Lesson on Battle of Mutual Imbalances ,  1 Game (Nimzowitsch)
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 12 -  Lesson on the 2 Bishops, , 2 Games
My Favorite Classic Games, Part 13 -  Lesson On Knights ,  2 Games 



Old Masters
 (In Alphabetical order)

Adolf Anderssen, Mr. Slice And Dice! - 4 games, 13 Puzzles and Lots of History
Adolf Anderssen: More Slicing And Dicing! -  3 Games , 10 Puzzles , More History

Alexander Alekhine
Alexander Alekhine (Part 1): The Game of Death - 10 Puzzles
Alexander Alekhine (Part 2): Success and Despair -  13 Puzzles , 5 Games
Alexander Alekhine (Part 3): The New Plan -  19 Puzzles , 2 Games, History
Alexander Alekhine (Part 4): His Prime Years -  15 Puzzles, History
Alexander Alekhine (Part 5): Singing the Middle-aged Blues - 16 Puzzles , History
Alexander Alekhine (Part 6): His Worst “Combination” – Age + Booze -  12 Puzzles , 3 Games, History
Alexander Alekhine (Part 7): The Dark Years -  15 Puzzles , Bunch of History

photograph of Alekhine and Bogoljubow from the October 1929 Schweizerische Schachzeitung
Alekhine and Bogoljubow from October 1929

Who Was Henry Ernest Atkins? - 6 games w/  17 Puzzles (Bunch of History)

The Early Life Of Pal Benko  -  3 Pal Benko Compositions -   10 Annotated games (Notes by Pal benko) w/ History
Pal Benko: At Last, Freedom! -  4 Pal Benko Compositions -  12 Annotated games (Notes by Pal Benko)  w/History

Bisguier's Greatest Hits -  12 puzzles, One full game, Lots of History
More Of Bisguier's Greatest Hits - 14 Puzzles , One Full game , History

A Legendary Chess Zen Master Has Died (Steve Brandywine) - 2 games , Great History 

Seeking Chess Fame (Jimmy Buff) - 5 Puzzles , 1 Game  - Article about famous Blitz Player Back in the day.

A Short Look At The Great Mikhail Chigorin -  1 Annotated Amazing game - 9 Puzzles (Nice History)

Salo Flohr and the Fickle Winds of Fate -  17 Puzzles,  3 Games , History

IM John Grefe: Talent Isn’t Enough! -  1 Game - 11 Puzzles ,  History of 1973 US Champion

Kolisch: Unknown Tactical Monster -  4 Games - 22 Puzzles (Baron Ignatz von Kolisch (1837-1889)) Long Article 

George Koltanowski's Long Walk - 9 Game Positions w/ History

Positional Player vs. Tactical Player IM Cyrus Lakdawala - 5 Annotated games (By Silman and Cyrus)

Emanuel Lasker (Another Really Amazing Series)
Emanuel Lasker, Tactical Monster - Part 1 -  14 Puzzles , History
Emanuel Lasker, Tactical Monster - Part 2 -  15 Puzzles , 4 Full Games , History  (Pins and Forks)
Emanuel Lasker, Tactical Monster - Part 3 -  10 Puzzles , 1 Full Game w/ Great Analysis
Emanuel Lasker, Tactical Monster - Part 4 -  18 Puzzles , 2 Full games , Lots of History (Einstein Letter)
Key Moments In Time: Lasker’s Last Stand - 3 games , History
3 Of Emanuel Lasker's Greatest Hits - 3 Annotated games w/ History
Emanuel Lasker's Greatest Hits -  3 Annotated Games w/ History
How To Stomp Emanuel Lasker -   10 games from Simuls , 10 Puzzles
Let's Do The Lasker Stomp Again! - 8 Games From Simuls , 8 Puzzles

Photo of Capablanca and Lasker, Moscow, 1925
Capablanca and Lasker, Moscow, 1925


Frank Marshall  (This Series would actually Make a nice Book)
Frank Marshall: The Growth Of A Chess Champion -  12 Games w/ 6 Puzzles - History (Lots of Analysis)
Frank Marshall, Part 2: Fighting For The World Championship - 6 Games  w/ 2 Puzzles  - History
Frank Marshall, Part 3: Capablanca Takes The Stage  -  6 Games w/Analysis - 10 puzzles - History
Frank Marshall, Part 4: St. Petersburg 1914 And The Gods Of Chess - 5 Games w/ 3 Puzzles and History
Frank Marshall, Part 5: A Radical Change - 10 Games w/ 8 Puzzles - History

Photo of Emanuel Lasker and Frank Marshall
 Frank Marshall in 1907 title match against Emanuel Lasker. VIA ChessBase

The Brilliant, Young Samuel Reshevsky -  11 Full Games and Positions - History & Analysis w/Lessons
Samuel Reshevsky's Prime Years -  16 Full Games and Positions (Positional lessons) History (Real Nice Article)

Rudolf Spielmann, the Lethal Gentleman! -  22 Puzzles , 3 Games, History

Steinitz
Behold, The Austrian Morphy! (Steinitz) -  4 Full games w/Annotation & 19 Puzzles (Lots of History)
Steinitz Changes The Chess World -  5 Full games w/Annotation & 5 Puzzles  (Lots of History)
Steinitz: The Official World Chess Champion -  9 Full games and Quite the History lesson.

Tal's Tactical Tidal Wave  - 20 Puzzles , History (The article highlights the power of tactical play and the impact of Tal's style on the world of chess.)

The Great Siegbert Tarrasch: Puzzles And Games -  14 Game Positions and Some Interesting History.

The Downs And Ups Of GM Elmars Zemgalis (Silman's Last Article) - History and 11 Positions from His Games as Puzzles.

Johannes Zukertort, Master of Dynamics - 11 Puzzles - History


Bishops Bounty Jeremy Silman Chess.com Article Archive - Main Page

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