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Friday, April 15, 2022

Bogo Indian Defense - E11

Bogo Indian Defense Resources

Wikipedia Page
The Bogo-Indian Defense is a chess opening characterized by the moves:

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+

BOOKS (Free)

Short & Sweet: Bogo-Indian Defense - FREE CHESSABLE COURSE - 24 Trainable Variations

Bogo-Indian Chess Articles

A new way against the Bogo-Indian - Chessbase Article
Chess Opening Basics: The Bogo-Indian Defense - Chessable Blog Opening Guide

Crushing White – The Bogo-Indian Defense - Short ichess.net Article w/embedded video
Bogo-Indian Defense - guide by Im Alberto Chueca

Bogo-Indian LiChess Studies

Nimzo/Bogo Indian Repertoire - In depth 54 Chapter Study (Lessons and Model games)
Bogo Indian Defense: 4. Bd2 - 5 Chapter Study on just this Line

Games Databases

E11: Bogo-Indian defence - 20,000 Games Broken into Subvarients 365Chess.com
Bogo-Indian Defense (E11) 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 Nf3 Bb4+ - 9000 Games Chessgames.com

16 Annotated Bogo - Indian GM games - Chess Siberia

Bogo-Indian Defense Chess Video Lessons

Bogo-Indian Defense Theory - 6 Video Playlist (Hanging Pawns)

Master The Bogo-Indian Defense Like a GM! - GM Niclas Huschenbeth - 17 Min
Simplification Ideas in the Bogo-Indian Defense - 12 Min - Jozarov

Opening Preparation: Case Study - Bogo-Indian Defence - 1.5hr GM Mihail Marin

Crushing White - The Bogo-Indian Defense - GM Damian Lemos - 25 Min

Day 08: Improve your openings with IM Sagar Shah | Bogo Indian - 1.5 hr

Bogo-Indian Defense: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold - 41 Min - Video Below

Bogo-Indian Defense Chess Traps

GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you a cool Bogo-Indian Trap! - 8 Min
Chess Trap 23 (Bogo-Indian Trap) - 10 Min
Bogo Indian - The Monticelli Trap (trap no. 1050) - 5 Min
Opening traps and miniatures in chess - A dangerous trap against the Bogo or Nimzo indian defense - 12 Min - Jozarov

Bogo-Indian Game Videos (w/Analysis)

IM Chris Sielecki
15 Min Chess #103 with Live Comments Bogo Indian - 30 Min
Blitz Chess #4283 vs waisie Bogo Indian Black - 10 Min
Blitz Chess #2076 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs GM Alejandro Hoffmann with Black - 8 Min
Blitz Chess #3494 vs GM Chemberlen Bogo Indian Black - 12 Min
Blitz Chess #1744 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs WIM HolyMess Elmira Eliava with Black -12 Min
Blitz Chess #2076 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs GM Alejandro Hoffmann with Black - 8 Min
Blitz Chess #2902 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs GM Kenstar K Salomon with Black - 13 Min

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Unlock Sharp Chess! Learn the Exciting Albin Countergambit D08 - D09

Unleash the Fury!
Explore the Exciting Albin Countergambit

Seeking an aggressive edge in the Queen's Gambit?

This aggressive approach can be quite effective if played correctly, but it also carries some risks. Black has several ways to respond to the gambit, and navigating these variations requires a good understanding of the opening's strategic themes.

The Albin Countergambit (1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5) throws tradition out the window, sacrificing a pawn for rapid development and a ferocious kingside attack. This gambit sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and a ferocious kingside attack, perfect for players who enjoy imbalanced positions and tactical battles. However, wielding this double-edged sword effectively requires a good understanding of its strategic themes and potential pitfalls.

Sharp Weapon: Counter the Queen's Gambit with an aggressive pawn sacrifice!
Dynamic & Unbalanced: Enjoy imbalanced positions and tactical battles? The Albin Countergambit is for you!
Rapid Development: Get your pieces out quickly and launch a kingside attack!

Albin Counter Gambit Articles

Openings for Tactical Players: Albin Countergambit - (by GM GSerper Blog) - This article delves into the tactical possibilities of the Albin Countergambit, showcasing both classic and modern lines for aggressive players.
The Albin Counter Gambit: Morozevich-Mengarini Variation - (Annotated Games) - Explore three highly annotated games featuring Alexander Morozevich, a renowned Albin Countergambit player. Witness his mastery of the opening in action! (Archived page)
Albin Counter-Gambit -by GM Magesh and GM Arun - Gain insights from Grandmasters Magesh and Arun as they dissect five annotated games, ranging from the play of the old masters to the modern approach of Morozevich.
Albin Counter-Gambit Continued... - by GM Magesh and GM Arun - This article takes a unique perspective, exploring how White can effectively counter the Albin Countergambit itself! Analyze two annotated games featuring strategic responses to the gambit.
Wikipedia Page On the Albin - This comprehensive Wikipedia entry provides a general history of the Albin Countergambit, outlining its main variations and offering a solid foundation for further exploration.

Albin LiChess Studies

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge of the Albin Countergambit.

14 High level games Annotated Albin Counter Gambit -15 Chapter Study - This in-depth study by a strong player features 14 annotated games, some with detailed analysis, providing valuable insights into practical play.
Albin Counter-Gambit - 11 Chapter Study - Explore 8 annotated games in this comprehensive study, gaining valuable strategic and tactical ideas for the Albin Countergambit.
Opening - Albin Countergambit - 7 Chapter Study - Delve into two main opening lines for Black against the Albin Countergambit. Additionally, analyze five games played by the renowned Albin Countergambit expert, Alexander Morozevich.
How to beat the Albin - 6 chapter Study - Thinking of playing White? This study equips you with strategic guidance by analyzing all of White's common 4th moves against the Albin Countergambit.
Against D4. Albin countergambit Part 1 - 23 Chapter Interactive Study - This extensive, well-structured study by a strong player provides model games and explores how Black can effectively counter various White lines after 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5.
Albin Traps - Small Study - Sharpen your tactical awareness with this study exploring potential pitfalls for both White and Black in the Albin Countergambit.

Deepen Your Chess Knowledge with LiChess Studies!

The interactive Albin Countergambit studies showcased here are just a taste of what LiChess studies offer. Take your chess learning to the next level! This page provides a comprehensive overview of what studies are, how they work, and how you can leverage them to improve your chess: Study chess, the lichess way

Chess Puzzles

Sharpen your tactical vision in the Albin Countergambit with these puzzles!

wtharvy.com

QGD, Albin Counter Gambit (ECO D08). - 9 Chess Puzzles

LiChess Opening Puzzles

Albin Counter Gambit - 2768 Puzzles - Dive into a massive collection of 2768 Albin Countergambit puzzles, perfect for players of all skill levels. Hone your tactical skills and identify winning opportunities in various Albin Countergambit scenarios.

Games Databases

Delve into real chess battles featuring the Albin Countergambit to see how top players handle the opening in practice!

Albin Counter Gambit Video Lessons

Playlist

Albin Counter Gambit Theory - 8 Video Playlist - Jozorov's Chess Channel

CRUSH The Queen's Gambit in 6 Moves: THE ALBIN - 24 Min IM Rosman - Theory w/ 3 Games analyzed

The Albin Counter-Gambit · Chess Openings - 25 Min (Hanging Pawns) - Comprehensive guide to the Albin Counter-Gambit, . Explains the opening’s history, key ideas, and main lines, emphasizing its usefulness for developing tactical skills and dynamic play. He also discusses various responses and strategies for both black and white

Queen's Gambit Part 3: Albin-Counter, Baltic & Chigorin - 45 Min GM Finegold

How to Win in Blitz Chess with The Albin Counter-Gambit!! - 33 Min

Tremendous pressure with The Albin Gambit! - IM Andrew Martin - 25 Min

Albin Counter Gambit with IM Milovan Ratkovic - Exclusive Preview - 25 Min

Crush The Queen's Gambit - An Aggressive Countergambit - 14 Min - NM Nelson Lopez - in-depth analysis of the Albin Counter Gambit, It discusses various traps, such as the Lasker Trap, and explores different lines and responses that can arise from this gambit.

Master the Brutal Albin Counter-Gambit - Chess Opening Guide - 30 Min

Playing Against Albin

Annoying Openings: How to Beat the Albin Counter Gambit - 16 Min - Chessdawg - easy to remember repertoire to challenge the Albin Counter Gambit.
How to Easily Defeat The Albin Counter Gambit!! - 20 Min - IM Miodrag Perunovic - a comprehensive guide on how to counter the Albin Counter Gambit in chess. It discusses various strategies, including specific moves and responses to common tactics employed by opponents using this gambit.
Crush Albin Counter-Gambit - 33 Min - The Chessworld - a comprehensive guide on how to counter the Albin Counter-Gambit in chess, focusing on strategies from a white player’s perspective.
Chess Openings: Who's afraid of the Albin's Countergambit? - 25 Min - Chessexplained - strategies for white players to counter this gambit, emphasizing the importance of being prepared due to its potential as a practical weapon for black players. The presenter outlines two main approaches for white
A Completely Pointless Refutation of the Albin Countergambit - 22 Min - Johnathan Schrantz - a very rare sacrificial line against the Albin Countergambit that some have described as the d4 version of the Nakhmanson Gambit.

Albin Counter Gambit Traps

Chess Traps #3: Lasker Trap - Albin Counter Gambit - 4 Min
Albin Counter Gambit Trick! 22000 fooled and counting! Queen's Gambit opening trap | Beginner traps - 4 Min - NM Nelson Lopez
Trap Tuesday - Albin Counter Gambit - 34 Min - In-depth analysis of the Albin Counter Gambit, a chess opening strategy for black against d4. It discusses various traps, particularly the Lasker Trap, and explores different lines and responses that can arise from this gambit.
4 Best Chess Opening Traps Against The Queen’s Gambit (The Albin + Refutation) -14 Min GM Smirnov - You will learn the practical traps you can use in this opening variation. You will also learn how to refute the Albin Countergambit if you are playing 1.d4 as White.

Albin Counter Gambit Game Videos (w/analysis)

Playlist

Albin Counter Gambit - Chess Opening - Playlist of 96 Videos - Kingscrusher (All Albin Games Played)

The Albin Counter-Gambit: Morozevich Destroys 💥 Gelfand With This Weapon! - 22 Min GM Alderman

The Albin Counter Gambit according to Alexander Morozevich (career results) - 77 Mins

Longer Chess Games #44 - The Albin Counter Gambit in Action! - 40 Min -Ginger GM

Palm Beach Chess

Spicy Albin Counter Gambit Live Exploration - 15 Min -
Albin Countergambit & Origin - Openings Explorations - 14 Min -
Albin Countergambit Blitz and Analysis - 12 Min

Holy Gambit Grail #11: Albin Countergambit - 12 Min - Johnathan Schrantz

Standard Chess #96: IM Bartholomew vs. IM Anatoly Sidorov (Albin Countergambit) - 35 Min - IM John Bartholomew
Blitz Chess #158: IM Bartholomew vs. GM Zablotsky (Albin Counter-Gambit) - 15 Min - IM Bartholomew

PGN Files

470 Games - From Univ. Pitt Archive

A close-up oil painting of a chessboard depicting the central pawn structure of the Albin Countergambit chess opening. Black's kingside pawn (e5) stands isolated and defiant in the center, challenging White's control over the key squares.

“I don’t believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.” – Bobby Fischer

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Tactics Section Update 2022

Went Through the Entire Tactics Section

Cleared out all of the Dead Links

Added Quite a few New Videos, Removing a lot of the Old Dated Content.
Added A Bunch of Newer Articles From Across the Internet.
Added Links to OTB Games for most of the Tactics.

NEW Added a Books Section to each Tactic (any free PDF downloads on that tactic)
(Many are papers 4-25 pages long or worksheets for that tactic)

NEW Added LiChess Studies Links to the Tactics Page.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Stafford Gambit (C42): A Complete Resource Guide ♟️

Stafford Gambit Chess Resources

Looking for a sharp, aggressive opening to surprise your opponent?

The Stafford Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 Nc6)
might be perfect for you!

This gambit offers traps and tactical possibilities, but requires precise play to maintain an edge.

The Stafford Gambit is a fascinating chess opening that arises from the
Petrov Defense (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 Nc6).

Within this popular opening, White sacrifices a pawn early on (3.Nxe5) for quick development and attacking chances. The Stafford Gambit offers rich tactical possibilities for players who understand its nuances. Learn how to play both sides of the gambit with this curated list of high-quality resources!

BOOKS (Free)

700 Opening Traps - 59 Page PDF - Free Book from Bill Walls Site on Opening Traps.

Stafford Gambit Articles

The Stafford Gambit a Complete Guide - Long Chess.com Article By IM Rosen

Bulliton no45 - The Stafford Gambit - Very Solid Article showing the 7 traps, refutation, how to play against it etc.

Stafford Gambit – How to Play as White and Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide (Very well done) General Over view, mainlines, traps, and play for Black

Stafford Gambit | The Refutation - Chessmood Article - GM Grigoryan - See move-by-move how to crush it, along with all the ideas and the traps to avoid!

Stafford Gambit Lichess Studies

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

Stafford Gambit Trap Training - interactive training exercise for 11 variations
Stafford Gambit Refutation - interactive Study with 10 Chapters
Understanding the Stafford Gambit - 5 Chapter Study (550+ Hearts)
Stafford Gambit - 23 Chapter Study (In Depth) (780+ hearts)

Listudy Site

Stafford Gambit -
Several Videos on The Stafford
6 Lichess Studies On The Gambit
- Allows you to practice against with it against Stockfish

Stafford Gambit Videos

Stafford Gambit Traps - 17 Video Playlist - Chess Traps

IM Rosen

A Beginner Lesson in the Stafford Gambit - 57 Min - cover the basic opening strategy and the common tricks and traps that make the Stafford Gambit so much fun.
How to Play the Stafford Gambit Declined - 25 Min IM Rosen - I share my round 7 game from the Dubai Chess Club Rapid Tournament. The game featured an instructive battle emerging from a Stafford Gambit Declined.
How Dubov Beat Hou Yifan with the Stafford Gambit - 21 Min IM Rosen - The game featured a Stafford Gambit Declined -- the first siting of its kind at top grandmaster level!
The Trappiest Opening in Chess? - 11Min IM Rosen - show all of the traps in the Stafford Gambit that I could think of in the moment.

ChessKid (Beginner)
Is the Stafford Gambit the TRICKIEST Chess Opening? - 8 Min

MORE Tricks & Traps in the Stafford Gambit! - 6 Min

Why We Play the Stafford Gambit - 24 Min GM Nakamura - Hikaru hosts a Stafford Gambit Viewer tourney and shows us how to play it with white and black.

On Eric Rosen's Beloved Stafford Gambit - 22 Min GM Nakamura - Eric Rosen uses the Stafford Gambit against Hikaru, and Hikaru uses it against him.

Learn to Play NEW Stafford Gambit Trap! More Stafford Theory - 9 min - go over a recent opening novelty discovered by Eric Rosen as he pulls off a checkmate against a 2445 ELO in only 15 moves!

Stafford Gambit Accepted - 17 Min Video - Chess Website - discusses strategies for both sides, focusing on the accepted line where White captures the knight on c6.

WIN FAST with Stafford Gambit : All Traps included | Complete guide - 18 Min - ProChessIndia - ProChess Head Coach, Sarthak, analyses all the variations of Stafford Gambit. (New - 5/29/24)

Rufuting The Stafford

(Eric Rosen's) Stafford Gambit Refuted?? | Deadly TRAPS & TRICKS - 20 Min - show you the right way to refute the Stafford Gambit in the Petrov's Defense
Snuffing the Stafford Gambit | Busting the Gambits with GM Naro - 27 Min - GM Naroditsky - Detailed analysis of the Stafford Gambit, I show how White can accept and keep the sacrificed pawn, rebuffing all of Black's attempts to create counterplay and keeping Black's possibility for tricks to a minimum.
Refuting unsound Gambits | Stafford Gambit - 12 Min IM Andras Toth - how to play correctly against gambits which I consider to be unsound.

Game Videos w/ Analysis

Stafford Gambit - 52 Video Playlist - IM Eric Rosen
Stafford Gambit - 11 Video Playlist - Johnathan Schrantz

STAFFORD GAMBIT Chess Tournament! - 47 Min - IM Rosen - I host a thematic Stafford Gambit Blitz Chess tournament in which every game starts as a Stafford Gambit Accepted. (12 Games)

An Easy Solution to the Stafford Gambit | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1821 - 53 Min - IM John Bartholomew

"There is no substitute for playing gambits.
You must play them, win with them, and lose with them." - Ken Parr

Friday, May 1, 2009

Kings Indian Attack ( A07 - A08) - Opening Theory

Unleash Your Inner Attacker:
King's Indian Attack

Dominate the Chessboard: Carve out a powerful position and launch a dynamic attack on your opponent's king with the King's Indian Attack.
Flexible Opening: The KIA isn't a rigid sequence of moves, but a strategic approach that adapts to your opponent's choices. Great for both aggressive and positional players.
Free Resources: Learn the KIA for free with articles, video lectures, chess puzzles, and even downloadable games! Websites like Chess.com, Lichess, Chessable, and YouTube are great places to start.

Kings Indian Attack Wikipedia Page

General Opening Knowledge and History.

Books and Courses (Free)
This section arms you with valuable books and free online courses to jumpstart your King's Indian Attack journey.

Easy Guide to the ♘ [knight] Nge2 King's Indian: Winning with the Hungarian Attack - 129 Page PDF - This comprehensive guide delves into the Nge2 KIA variation, a powerful system against the King's Indian Defense.
Beating the King's Indian and Benoni: Shock your opponents with the Four Pawns Attack! - 148 Page PDF - Learn how to surprise your opponents with the aggressive Four Pawns Attack against both the King's Indian and Benoni Defenses
Flank Openings: A Study of Réti's Opening, The Catalan, English and King's Indian Attack Complex (Fourth Edition) by R. D. Keene - 193 Page PDF - This classic text by R.D. Keene provides a comprehensive exploration of flank openings, including a dedicated section on the King's Indian Attack.

Chessable Courses (Free)

Short & Sweet: The King's Indian Attack - 26 Trainable Variations w/ 2hours Video

(FM Plichta shows us the secrets to his KIA set-up based on the moves 1. e4 2. d3 3. Nd2 4. Ngf3 5. g3 6. Bg2 7. O-O.)

Short & Sweet: King's Indian Attack - FM Plichta distills the point-getting lessons from his analysis and over-the-board adventures into 29 core lines w/ 2 hours of video.

Kings Indian Attack Chess Articles
This section curates insightful articles and analyses to illuminate the strategic nuances and tactical possibilities within the King's Indian Attack (KIA).

Kings Indian Attack - Simplify Chess Page - This comprehensive guide details how to reach and play the KIA against common responses like the French, Sicilian, and Caro-Kann Defenses. It unpacks the strategic rationale behind each move, giving you a solid understanding of the KIA's core concepts.

The King’s Indian Attack – How to Play It as White and Black - Nice Chessable Blog Opening Guide - (Beginner Guide ) This Chessable blog post serves as a beginner-friendly guide to the KIA, explaining the opening's core principles for both White and Black.

Chess Opening Basics: The King’s Indian Attack - Chessable blog Article (Nice) - Another Chessable blog offering, this article delves into the basic ideas of the KIA, making it a great starting point for those new to the opening.

The Kings Indian Attack - Complete Guide - ichess.net This extensive guide from ichess.net offers a deep dive into the KIA, featuring illustrative games and embedded video lectures (total duration: 1.5 hours). (Archived Article)

How to Play the King’s Indian Attack - Pretty Nice (In-depth Guide) Chessfox.com
Chessfox.com provides what's likely the most in-depth guide on this list, offering a detailed exploration of the KIA's various aspects.

Beating The Kings Indian Attack with the French - This resource provides valuable insights from Black's perspective, featuring an article and video by GM Fabian Libiszewski on how to combat the KIA with the French Defense.

The Kings Indian Attack - This entry offers notes from a lecture by FM Steve Stoyko, featuring analysis of 9 annotated games that showcase the KIA in action.

GAMES DATABASES
This section highlights valuable game databases where you can delve into thousands of KIA games played by masters and enthusiasts.

365Chess.com

A07: Reti, King's Indian attack (Barcza system) 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 - 34,386 Games
A08: Reti, King's Indian attack 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. Bg2 - 3833 Games

ChessTempo.com

King's Indian Attack, General (A07) - 33,789 Games
King's Indian Attack, Sicilian Variation (A08) -4337 Games

Chessgames.com (Collections)

King's Indian Attack (A07-A08) - 67 Annotated Games
The King's Indian Attack - 32 Games
King's Indian Attack Compilation - 56 Games

Kings Indian Attack Chess Puzzles

WTHarvey.com

Reti Opening, King's Indian Attack (ECO A07) - 14 Puzzles

LiChess Opening Puzzles

Kings Indian Attack LiChess Puzzles - 2510 Puzzles (Broken into 9 Variations) Halfway down Page

KIA LiChess Studies
This section delves into the world of Lichess studies, a fantastic resource for honing your King's Indian Attack (KIA) repertoire. Here's a curated selection to enhance your KIA mastery

KIA - 13 Chapter LiChess Study (141 hearts) -This well-regarded study offers detailed lessons within a focused 13-chapter format, making it ideal for players seeking a structured learning experience.
KIA Openings - 6 Chapter Study (Setups vs French Mostly)
King´ s Indian Attack (KIA) - 46 Chapter Study (62 heart Study) This in-depth study offers a comprehensive exploration of the KIA, covering setups against various responses, the roles of different pieces, and even featuring model games to illustrate key concepts.
King's Indian Attack! - 8 Chapter Interactive Study (3056 hearts) This highly-rated interactive study provides a dynamic learning experience. Test your understanding and solidify your knowledge by actively practicing against different Black responses.
On kings Indian Attack - 36 Chapter Study (Short Lessons w/ a lot of Example games)
KIA VS FRENCH - 36 Chapter Study - Focusing specifically on the KIA against the French Defense, this study offers in-depth analysis with well-annotated games, equipping you to handle this common Black response.

Unfamiliar with Lichess Studies?

Lichess studies are fantastic tools for chess improvement. They allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move. You can test your understanding by attempting to solve critical positions and review explanations for the correct moves. This interactive approach fosters deeper learning and knowledge retention compared to passive reading alone.

Annotated Games

Petrosian vs Pachman 1961 [A04] - (archived)

Chess Video Lessons - Deepen Your KIA Expertise
Whether you're a beginner seeking foundational knowledge or an experienced player aiming to refine your repertoire, these resources cater to all learning styles.

Lessons

King's Indian Attack | Chess Opening - 10 Video Playlist - NM Robert Ramirez - This playlist by NM Robert Ramirez offers a structured approach, featuring lessons, analyzed games, and even a chess speed run showcasing the KIA's effectiveness across various skill levels.

King's Indian Attack | Beginner Kids' Class - GM Dariusz Swiercz - 60 Min St.Louis CC -Aimed at beginners, this St. Louis Chess Club class by GM Dariusz Swiercz provides a clear introduction to the KIA, emphasizing its versatility, attacking potential, and key concepts for playing as White.

Kings Indian Attack Mainline 14 Min - NM Bryan Tillis - Focus on the KIA mainline with NM Bryan Tillis! This video tackles key moves, structures, and tactical ideas to exploit against various Black defenses, including the French, Sicilian, and Caro-Kann.

Petrosian on the King’s Indian Attack with IM Bill Paschall - 26 Min -This video delves into the KIA's strategic nuances, emphasizing strong points and piece positioning. IM Bill Paschall concludes with an analysis of Petrosian's renowned endgame technique in the context of the KIA.

QUICK Wins! The King's Indian Attack the Easy Way with GM Roman

Dzindzichashvili! - 38 Min -Want quick victories with White? GM Roman Dzindzichashvili demonstrates how to use the KIA to exploit weaknesses and create winning chances.

GM Damian Lemos - offers a three-part series on the KIA:

King's Indian Attack - An Introduction [Part 1/3] - 24 Min - Explains the KIA's core ideas and how to capitalize on common Black mistakes.
King's Indian Attack - Smash the Sicilian 👏 [Part 2/3] - 24 Min -Reveals how to use the KIA to challenge the Sicilian Defense with a seemingly calm approach.
King's Indian Attack against Caro-Kann 👊 [Part 3/3] - 25 Min -Analyzes an instructive KIA game against the Caro-Kann, showcasing a strong setup for White.
Webinar: Bobby Fischer’s Deadly System: the King’s Indian Attack! - 50 Min - Gain historical context and strategic insights in this webinar by GM Lemos, exploring the KIA as a weapon favored by the legendary Bobby Fischer.
Bobby Fischer's System An Introduction to the KIA(Deep Dive) - 40 Min - For a deep understanding of the KIA's core principles, GM Damien Lemos delves into Bobby Fischer's favored system, explaining its strategic foundations and the reasons behind its effectiveness.

Kings Indian Attack Game Videos (W/Analysis)
Witness the KIA in Action: Analyzing Masterful Games -

Extensive Playlists

Aman's Kings Indian Speedrun - 12 Video Playlist - (Over 9 hrs of Video) (Watch a GM explain every game played with this opening) - GM Aman Hambleton
King's Indian Attack - 12 Video Playlist - Chess School
The Kings Indian Attack - 19 Video Playlist - kingscrusher
King's Indian Attack Rating Climb - 18 Video playlist - IM Alex banzea (Lots of game analysis Here)

Kings Indian Attack - Fischer vs. Tal - 11 Min

Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura || Blitz chess 2018 - 12 Min

Longer Chess Games #61 The Kings Indian Attack - 33 Min GM Simon Williams

How Not to Play the Kings Indian - 32 Min YouTube Video - Kingscrusher

Master Class | King's Indian Attack | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 57 Min - Always a master class of analysis of whatever opening he plays or plays against.

IM John Bartholomew

Blitz Chess #6: IM RichieIncognito vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 13 Min
Blitz Chess #318: IM Alexey Kireev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 12 Min
Blitz Chess #16: IM MaestroASK vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 8 Min
Blitz Chess #363: IM Alexey Kireev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 23 Min
Blitz Chess #366: GM Vladimir Fedoseev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 20 Min
Blitz Chess #66: IM Bartholomew vs. GM Gofshtein (King's Indian Attack) - 8 Min

PGN Game Downloads

Kings Indian Attack.zip (Comprehensive) - 4410 Games (U of Pitt Archive)

Water color painting of a King's Indian Attack Chess position

Quote of the Day

Friday, April 15, 2022

Bogo Indian Defense - E11

Bogo Indian Defense Resources

BOOKS (Free)

Bogo-Indian Chess Articles

Bogo-Indian LiChess Studies

Games Databases

Bogo-Indian Defense Chess Video Lessons

Bogo-Indian Defense Chess Traps

Bogo-Indian Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Unlock Sharp Chess! Learn the Exciting Albin Countergambit D08 - D09

Unleash the Fury! Explore the Exciting Albin Countergambit

Albin Counter Gambit Articles

Chess Puzzles

wtharvy.com

LiChess Opening Puzzles

Games Databases

Chessgames.com

365Chess.com Database

ChessTempo.com

Albin Counter Gambit Video Lessons

Playing Against Albin

Albin Counter Gambit Traps

Albin Counter Gambit Game Videos (w/analysis)

PGN Files

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Tactics Section Update 2022

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Stafford Gambit (C42): A Complete Resource Guide ♟️

Stafford Gambit Chess Resources

BOOKS (Free)

Stafford Gambit Articles

Stafford Gambit Lichess Studies

Stafford Gambit Videos

Rufuting The Stafford

Game Videos w/ Analysis

Friday, May 1, 2009

Kings Indian Attack ( A07 - A08) - Opening Theory

Unleash Your Inner Attacker: King's Indian Attack

Books and Courses (Free)This section arms you with valuable books and free online courses to jumpstart your King's Indian Attack journey.

Chessable Courses (Free)

Kings Indian Attack Chess ArticlesThis section curates insightful articles and analyses to illuminate the strategic nuances and tactical possibilities within the King's Indian Attack (KIA).

GAMES DATABASESThis section highlights valuable game databases where you can delve into thousands of KIA games played by masters and enthusiasts.

365Chess.com

ChessTempo.com

Chessgames.com (Collections)

Kings Indian Attack Chess Puzzles

WTHarvey.com

LiChess Opening Puzzles

KIA LiChess StudiesThis section delves into the world of Lichess studies, a fantastic resource for honing your King's Indian Attack (KIA) repertoire. Here's a curated selection to enhance your KIA mastery

Annotated Games

Chess Video Lessons - Deepen Your KIA Expertise Whether you're a beginner seeking foundational knowledge or an experienced player aiming to refine your repertoire, these resources cater to all learning styles.

Lessons

GM Damian Lemos - offers a three-part series on the KIA:

Kings Indian Attack Game Videos (W/Analysis)Witness the KIA in Action: Analyzing Masterful Games -

IM John Bartholomew

PGN Game Downloads

Unleash the Fury!
Explore the Exciting Albin Countergambit

Unleash Your Inner Attacker:
King's Indian Attack

Books and Courses (Free)
This section arms you with valuable books and free online courses to jumpstart your King's Indian Attack journey.

Kings Indian Attack Chess Articles
This section curates insightful articles and analyses to illuminate the strategic nuances and tactical possibilities within the King's Indian Attack (KIA).

GAMES DATABASES
This section highlights valuable game databases where you can delve into thousands of KIA games played by masters and enthusiasts.

KIA LiChess Studies
This section delves into the world of Lichess studies, a fantastic resource for honing your King's Indian Attack (KIA) repertoire. Here's a curated selection to enhance your KIA mastery

Chess Video Lessons - Deepen Your KIA Expertise
Whether you're a beginner seeking foundational knowledge or an experienced player aiming to refine your repertoire, these resources cater to all learning styles.

Kings Indian Attack Game Videos (W/Analysis)
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