Chess Tactics Books

From Beginner to Brilliant:
Free Chess Tactics Books & Courses to Supercharge Your Skills

       Chess tactics are the secret weapons that separate good chess players from great ones.

This repository is your one-stop shop for absolutely FREE resources to hone your tactical skills!

Whether you're a complete newcomer or a seasoned player looking to sharpen your edge, this guide has something for everyone.

We'll explore free downloadable chess tactic books, online courses packed with puzzles, and even hidden gems from the internet archive.

 

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FREE PDF Downloads

Chess Tactics Art - 538 Pages of Chess Tactics Knowledge - This massive resource delves deep into the world of chess tactics, offering a wealth of knowledge for players of all levels.

Course In Chess Tactics - 195 Page PDF - Structured and engaging, this PDF provides a step-by-step approach to mastering tactics, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate players.
 
Tactics in the Chess Opening - 97 Page PDF - Learn how to exploit tactical opportunities that arise from common chess openings with this focused guide.

Chess Tactics and Combinations - 84 page PDF - This comprehensive PDF dives deep into the world of tactical motifs and combinations. With 84 pages of content, it offers a valuable resource for players looking to identify and exploit tactical opportunities in their games. (Target audience: Beginner to Intermediate)

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 Free Chessable Tactics Courses

Take your tactics training to the next level with these interactive courses on Chessable! Chessable's unique spaced repetition system ensures long-term knowledge retention, making it a powerful tool for sharpening your tactical skills.

Free Chessable Tacics Courses -  Latest Post With List 3/9/2023  (Includes List of all the Tournament Tactics Courses)

Basic Checkmate Patterns - 34 paterns to Learn

Everyone's First Chess Workbook: Free Lesson - 42 fork Problems to train

Typical Tactical Tricks: 500 Ways To Win! - 500 tactics problems from Beginner to Intermediate

Bishops on the Attack -202 Tactics involving Bishops
Queen on the Attack - 225 Tactics involving the Queen
Pawns on the Attack - 200 tactics Involving Pawns
Rooks on the Attack - 200 Tactics involving the Rook
Knights on the Attack - 200 knight Tactics

Cool & Forcing Combinations - 45 Forcing Combinations Lesson

Basic Chess Patterns - 50 Tactical Patterns to learn from Combinations to Mating

Tactics Madness - 55 Tactics from user submitted games
 
Train Anytime, Anywhere! Access all these courses for free and utilize Chessable's Movetrainer feature for spaced repetition practice (like the Woodpecker Method). Run up to 5 courses simultaneously for Free and sharpen your tactics to your heart's content!

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 Chess Books on the Internet Archive

Unearth hidden gems! The Internet Archive offers a vast collection of free chess books, including classics and lesser-known treasures. Whether you're a beginner seeking foundational knowledge or a seasoned player looking for a specific tactic, you might find the perfect resource here.

How To Calculate Chess Tactics- 178 Pages 
 
Mastering Chess Tactics - 97 Page
 
A Course in Chess Tactics - 193 Page 
 
Coffeehouse Chess Tactics: An astonishing trip into the world of competitive chess - 136 Page
 
Chess Tactics - Volume 2 - 151 Pages (Beginning Text Russian - Most of book just Diagrams)
 
Chess Tactics for Advanced Players by Yuri Averbakh - 327 Page
 
Chess Visualization Course - Book 1: General Tactics by Ian Anderson - 328 Page
 
The Chess Combination from Philidor to Karpov - Learn Tactics from the Great Champions by Raymond Keene - 91 Pages
 
Chess Tactics for Champions - A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Tactics and Combinations the Polgar Way - Judit Polgar 360 Pages
 
Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics - Rate Yourself and Learn How to Improve! by Igor Khmelnitsky - 209 Pages
 
Chess Puzzles Book Compilation (Spanish) - 238 Page
 
1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices And Combinations - 1115 Pages (One on each page)
 
A Modern Guide To Checkmating Patterns Vladmir Barsky - 1104 Pages

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Tip: Explore the specific tactics or openings you're interested in on the blog sidebar! You might find free PDFs ranging from 4 to 50 pages directly linked on those pages. These resources offer focused dives into that particular topic.

Torre Attack (A46 - A48 D03) - Chess Opening Theory

 

Conquer the Center:
Mastering the Torre Attack ♛

Seeking an exciting and effective opening for White?

  Look no further than the Torre Attack! This beginner-friendly system allows you to develop your pieces quickly and launch a powerful attack on your opponent's king. With our extensive archive of resources, including articles, video lessons, and annotated games, you'll be a Torre Attack expert in no time!

Wikipedia Page

The Torre Attack is a system opening for white in the Queen’s Pawn Opening, known for its distinctive setup of d4-Nf3-Bg5 within the first three moves, tailored to counter various responses by black.

or the Tartakower Variation in the Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D03):

or the Torre Attack in the East Indian Defence (ECO code A48):

or the Torre Attack in the Indian Defence (ECO code A47):

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BOOKS (Free)

Looking to bolster your Torre Attack knowledge without breaking the bank? Here are a couple of fantastic free resources to add to your chess library:

• Beating The Anti- Kings Indians - 193 page PDF - This comprehensive PDF delves into various responses Black can employ against the King's Indian Defense, including the Torre Attack (covered in Chapter 10, pages 137-147). While the entire book isn't dedicated solely to the Torre Attack, this chapter provides valuable insights into navigating this specific opening against the King's Indian.
  
  
• Short & Sweet: Torre Attack - FREE Chessable Course 
  This Chessable course offers a concise and effective way to learn the Torre Attack's key variations. With 30 trainable variations and 72 minutes of video instruction, you'll gain a solid understanding of the opening's core concepts and common lines. The course utilizes Chessable's spaced repetition system to help you solidify your learning and retain information for the long term.

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Torre Attack Chess Articles

Here's a curated selection of articles to equip you with a thorough understanding of the Torre Attack:

• Torre Attack – The Ultimate Opening Guide for White & Black  - Chessable Blog - This comprehensive guide delves into the core concepts of the Torre Attack, from strategic ideas and common variations to handling Black's responses. Illustrative games and explanations of key tactics will solidify your knowledge and equip you to outwit your opponents!
  
  
• Torre Attack  - Chess pathways Article w/12 min Embedded Video
  
  
• Become a Lumbeerjack with the Torre Attack!  - Chessbase Article - The page provides an in-depth review of Simon Williams’ DVD on the Torre Attack, a less mainstream but sound chess opening strategy. It highlights the benefits of using the Torre Attack to gain an advantage over well-prepared opponents and includes various features like tactics training and a database of opening theory.
  
  
• Play The Awesome Torre Attack - IM Alberto Chueca - This page provides an in-depth guide to the Torre Attack, a chess opening system that offers flexibility and complex play, similar to the London System. It emphasizes quick development and kingside attacks, while cautioning against potential counters involving the b2 pawn.
  
  
• Torre Attack - ChessDoctrine.com Guide (Really Nice Guide) - This page provides a detailed overview of the Torre Attack, a chess opening characterized by the moves d4, Nf3, and Bg5. It highlights the opening’s history, strategic objectives, key variations, and differences from similar systems like the Colle System.
   

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Torre Attack LiChess Studies

Lichess studies offer a fantastic way to delve deeper into the Torre Attack through interactive exploration. Here are some studies to elevate your game:

• Torre Attack Masterclass - 2 Chapters - Analyze annotated games featuring the legendary masters Lasker and Kasparov. Learn from the greats and witness the Torre Attack in action!
  
  
• Colle - Torre - London Systems - 17 Chapters ( Nice Study w/ A bunch of Model Games) This comprehensive study explores a group of opening systems known for their flexibility, including the Torre Attack. Gain a deeper understanding of interconnected opening ideas.
  
  
• The Torre Attack - 8 Chapter Study (Real Well Done.) - This well-structured study provides a comprehensive understanding of the opening's core concepts.
  
  
• torre attack - 7 Chapter Study
  
  
• Destroy the Anti-Torre Attack - 5 Chapters - Feeling confident about your Torre Attack? This study equips you to dismantle Black's attempts to counter your strategy.

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.

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Games Databases

Dive into a vast collection of Torre Attack games to witness the opening in action and glean valuable insights from real-world battles:

Chessgames.com

Torre Attack (Tartakower Variation) (D03) 1 d4 d5 2 Nf3 Nf6 3 Bg5 - 2251 Games - Browse through hundreds of Torre Attack games, allowing you to filter by player, rating, and other criteria.

Collections

• GM Jan Timman Plays the Torre - 11 Games - Study the games of a legendary Torre Attack player, GM Jan Timman, and learn from a master!
  
  
• D02 Anti-Torre Attack [Black] - 24 Games 
  
  
• A46 Torre Attack # 1 [Black] - 54 games (All Black Wins 0-1)
  
  
• Torre Attack Highlights - 101 Games (All White Wins)
  
  

Chess Tempo

Queen Pawn Game, Torre Attack (D03) - 4073 Games
Queen Pawn Game, Torre Attack, Gruenfeld Variation (D03) - 2705 Games
Queen Pawn Game, Torre Attack, Gossip Variation (D03) - 2518 Games

Torre Attack, Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation (A46) - 3696 Games
Torre Attack, Classical Defense (A46) - 9519 Games
Torre Attack, Wagner Gambit (A46) - 101 Games
Torre Attack, Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit (A46) - 166 Games

Torre Attack, Fianchetto Defense (A48) - 10,850 Games

365Chess.com

A46: Queen's pawn game 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 - 182,000 Games

A48: King's Indian, East Indian defence 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 - 76,000 Games

D03: Torre attack (Tartakower variation) 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bg5 - 6125 Games

Annotated Games

Carlos Torre vs EM. Lasker (Moscow 1925)
Carlos Torre vs Friedrich Saemisch(Moscow 1925)
NM Aaron Kahn (2291) - NM Victor Shen (2265) (2008 US Chess League ((Game 4 on this page))
Arthur Bernard Bisguier - James T. Sherwin (1955)

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Torre Attack Chess Video Lessons

U1400: the London, the Colle, and the Torre Attack, with GM Ben Finegold - 52 Min -Chess instructor GM Ben Finegold breaks down three popular openings for White - the London System, the Colle System, and the Torre Attack - highlighting their similarities and showcasing their potential with analysis of famous games. 
GM Jose Gonzalez - (New)

• The Torre Attack 2023 - Introduction - 14 Min - GM Jose Gonzalez - GM Jose Gonzalez offers a complete beginner-friendly guide to the Torre Attack chess opening. Learn key concepts, move orders, pawn structures, and how to launch winning attacks!
  
  
• Master the Torre Attack 2023 - 13 Min - GM Jose Gonzalez dives deep into a trendy pawn sacrifice used by top players like Daniil Dubov. Explore how to pull it off and how Black can counter this dangerous tactic.

The Torre Attack - Plans, Structures, Patterns, Variations · Chess Openings - 55 Min - Hanging pawns - The Torre Attack is an easy to play attacking system for white. It's easy to learn and understand, and learning it will add to your attaching opening repertoire without too much effort. Beat Anyone With Torre Attack! - 23 Min - GM Damien Lemos - Torre Attack vs Queen B6 Early! [GM Damian Lemos] explores a chess game where White uses the Torre Attack to launch a successful kingside attack against Black's early Queen B6.
Opening Basics #38: Torre attack - 38 Min - Jim's Chess Channel - This video explores the Torre Attack, a chess opening for White. Learn typical setups, strategic ideas, and see analysis of a historical game to add this powerful weapon to your arsenal.

Opening Repertoire || Torre Attack - 24 Min - Chess Lessons - This video dives into this exciting chess opening, perfect for beginners who want to develop their pieces quickly and launch a fierce kingside attack.

Understand the Torre Attack - Setups with ...h7-h6 followed by ...g7-g5 & Rare Systems -  1.5 Hr - GM Papaioannou  -This chess lecture by GM Papaioannou dives into the Torre Attack, a white opening with an early bishop fianchetto. He explores rare lines where black plays h7-h6 and g7-g5 early, and recommends Nc4 and bishop g3 for white to combat them.(Nice Lesson)

Beat the KID and the Grunfeld with the Torre attack! - 22 Min

Opening Repertoire || Torre Attack - 25 Min - If you are searching for promising opening that is flexible and don't need memorization then Torre Attack is good opening for you.
The Torre Attack 12 Min - Chess Pathways - This video explores the Torre Attack, a system where white fianchettoes the light-squared bishop early. It explains white's plans for a kingside attack but also discusses how black can counter this strategy with moves like Nc4 and Knight to e4.

Black vs. Torre Attack

• How to crush the Torre Setup -  8 Min - Robert Plunketts Chess lab - This video from Robert Plunkett's Chess Lab dismantles the Torre Setup, a White opening. Learn how Black can exploit an early Knight move and potentially punish castling kingside with a devastating tactic.
  
  
• A simple way to face the Torre Attack - 12 Min - NM Bryan Tillis is back with chess analysis! In this game, we will explore a simple way to face the Torre Attack.
• Torre Attack Chess Game Analysis (Black's Perspective) - 35 Min - NM Bryan Tillis - In this detailed analysis, the commentator examines a Torre Attack chess game from Black’s perspective. The discussion covers strategic moves, pawn structure, and piece placement.

Torre Attack Chess Traps

A Trap in the Torre Attack - 5 Min - This is a trap in the Torre Attack (1.d4 2.Nf3 3.Bg5). It is one of my favorite opening traps; in the 2000 Chicago Open I won two games with it.
Torre Attack - The Wagner Gambit Trap (trap no. 995) - 3 Min

PREVIEW: Gambit-Guide: Torre Attack, Wagner Gambit - 4 Min - GM Boris Alterman Gambit Guide - One such can be the Wagner Gambit (1 d4 Nf6 2 Nf3 e6 3 Bg5 c5 e4!?), named after the German master Heinrich Wagner (1888-1959), which leads to a sharp game, where a precise defense from Black is needed.

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Torre Attack Game Videos (w/analysis)

The Torre Attack Collection  - 6 Video Playlist  - kingscrusher

Torre Attack  - 11 Video Playlist  - Axon Chess Academy (All 11 games are IM Andrew Martin)

• Torre Attacking | IM Bartholomew vs. NM Vinesh Ravuri - 33 Min IM Bartholomew
  
  
• IM Bartholomew vs. Ataraxis (Torre Attack) - 25 Min IM Bartholomew
  
  
• Chess Stream #63 A Lesson in the Torre Attack - 48 Min GM Simon Williams -This lesson by Grandmaster Simon Williams explores the Torre Attack opening, explaining White's plans for a kingside attack while also discussing how Black can counter this strategy.
  
  
• Eric tries the TORRE ATTACK - 10 Min - GM Eric Hansen - In this chess video,  Eric  plays a blitz game (fast paced) with a risky move that opens up lines on the board. This aggressive tactic leads him to winning the game in spectacular fashion.
  
  
• Torre attack that will inspire you | Netanya Open 2019 | Arthur Kogan vs Guy Gov 2019 - 4 Min - Chess School - Dramatic Kingside Clash! This chess game features a thrilling kingside attack by White with a bishop sacrifice and a surprising finish where Black delivers checkmate in just a few moves.
  
  
• Blitz Chess #255 with Live Comments Torre Attack - 11 Min - IM Christof Sielecki 
  
  
• Live Comments Queen Pawn Torre Attack vs HouseOfFun V Cohar with Black - 14 Min - IM Christof Sielecki
  
  

PGN Game Downloads

TorreAttack.pgn - 1736 Games (U of Pitt Archive)

Kings Indian Attack ( A07 - A08) - Opening Theory

Unleash Your Inner Attacker:
 King's Indian Attack 

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  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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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 

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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

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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.

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Annotated Games

Petrosian vs Pachman 1961 [A04] - (archived)

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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) 

Crack The Chess Endgame Code: Guide to Free Endgame Resources

"The endgame is where the brilliancies are." - Savielly Tartakower

Free Endgame Mastery
Your Ultimate Guide to Chess Endgames

The endgame is often referred to as the "soul of chess." While the opening and middlegame set the stage and create tactical opportunities, the endgame is where the battle truly comes down to strategy, precision, and technical skill. Mastering endgame principles allows you to:

• Convert winning positions: Even with a material advantage, if you don't know how to checkmate your opponent, victory can slip away.
• Salvage losing positions: Skilled endgame play can sometimes turn a seemingly lost game into a draw.
• Recognize and exploit weaknesses: Understanding endgame techniques helps you identify and exploit your opponent's weaknesses, leading to a winning advantage.

This comprehensive archive offers a treasure trove of FREE resources to elevate your endgame skills, from basic checkmates to advanced strategies. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, you'll find valuable tools to sharpen your endgame technique and secure those crucial victories.

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Books (Free)

Internet Archive

Chess Endgames - 171 types in 4560 positions - Lazlo Polgar  - 1165 page PDF - A comprehensive guide covering 171 types of endgames with thousands of positions, ideal for in-depth study and mastery of endgame strategies.

Monster Your Endgame Planning Vol.1 by Efstratios Grivas  -  A strategic approach to endgames, focusing on planning and execution, presented in a detailed format across 379 pages.

A Guide To Chess Endings by Max Euwe, David Hooper  -   A concise yet informative guide to chess endings authored by Max Euwe and David Hooper, providing essential knowledge in 252 pages.

Practical Chess Endings - Chirnov -  A practical handbook on chess endings, offering valuable insights and techniques through 317 pages of analysis and instruction.

Domination In 2,545 Endgame Studies by Ghenrikh M. Kasparyan -   An extensive collection of endgame studies, totaling 2,545 positions, aimed at enhancing tactical skills and strategic understanding across 544 pages.

Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual by Mark Dvoretsky  -  A revered manual authored by Mark Dvoretsky, renowned for its depth and clarity in explaining endgame concepts and strategies over 408 pages.

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FREE Chessable Endgame Courses - Sharpen Your Skills

Chessable offers a fantastic platform to learn endgames for free. Here are some excellent courses to kick-start your endgame mastery:

Basic Endgames - 181 Endgames (Very Nice in-depth Instruction) (This course was made by a chess-coach for his students and put up here for FREE)     (This alone is worth trying Chessable for Free)

Endgame Bootcamp with John Bartholomew - Learn the Basics(Learn 10 Basic pawn , and Rook & Pawn Endgames) 

Essential endings: Mating with B+N - Conquer the Chessboard's Trickiest Checkmate!  - Learn this Endgame  - Here we go - winning the most complicated basic ending. I will teach you an easy to learn way, wasting very few moves, but keeping the path smooth. There are practicing variations and lots of explanations.

Essential Endings: Playing R+B vs. R - Key Strategy's - I present some key positions and strategies to either win (if possible) or draw (if possible) this ending.

Essential R+P vs. R Endings - IM John Bartholomew - I present some key positions and strategies to either win (if possible) or draw (if possible) this ending.

Winning Chess Endings: Free Lesson - Some techniques by GM Yasser Seirwain - With only 9 trainable variations and 25 minutes of instructive video, Winning Chess Endings: Free Lesson is light in workload...but heavy in game-changing instruction.

Johan Hellsten: Free Endgame Lesson - Endgame Techniques (10 Lessons) - Chess master Johan Hellsten teaches a crucial endgame skill: piece domination.

Learn the "magic distance" for different piece combinations and use this knowledge to:  Win material,Create winning opportunities and Enhance your overall chess strategy.    This free lesson includes a video lesson and practice exercises. 

Silman's Complete Endgame Course: Free Lesson - Master overkills, opposition, & rook pawn wins (42 mins video and 21 MoveTrainer Drills.)

Magnus Carlsen: Free endgame Lesson - Uncover the secrets behind the endgame mastery of a chess legend with lessons from Magnus Carlsen himself!

Free Lesson: The Principle of Two Weaknesses -  GM Sam Shankland - 42 Variations w/62 Min Video. Master a key endgame strategy from legendary coach Shereshevsky.

Rook Endgames: Free Lesson -  GM Ivan Sokolov & by GM Efstratios Grivas -  32 min Video w/20 Variations - A free Lesson on Smashing Fortresses in Rook Endgames.

The Queen vs. Rook Endgame - Extensive Free Course - This course is tailored to intermediate players up to experts and is a comprehensive course on such positions. It is broken down into three courses of different lengths: an ultra-short course (around 50 trainable lines), a short course (around 70 trainable lines), and the full course (around 130 trainable lines). All are included in this course and you can work your way up based on your needs.

Chessable offers a freemium model, allowing you to explore these courses for free. Consider creating an account to track progress and unlock additional features.

By utilizing these free Chessable resources, you can lay a strong foundation for mastering chess endgames and elevate your overall chess game!

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 Endgame Lessons (Articles)

8 Endgame Chess Principles To Always Follow (for Beginners and Experts) - Nice Guide 

Logical Chess Endgame Lessons -  Links all at bottom of page

Complete Guide to Chess Endgames (From Beginner to Master) - Really Nice Site !
           -  Articles broken down into each ELO Group (Over 100 articles covering each endgame type)

Logical Chess - Learn how to play chess well with tactical exercises, strategy and endgame lessons. 98 Endgame Lessons here.  (Nice Site)

Bishop's Bounty Exploring Endgames:
A Guide to Hidden Treasures on Chess.com - Blog Posts on Chess.com . All the Lessons and Posts are about Endgames. 45 Posts By GM's and other Titled  Players.

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Chess Endgame Blogs 

Chess Endgame Studies by Árpád Rusz - Nice Site with 30+ Endgame Books for Download

Chessable Blog

Yes, that sounds perfectly fine! "Explore the intricacies of chess endgames with Chessable course examples and insights

• Difficult Positions - GM Ale Colovic - Explores strategies and ideas in Queen & Rook endgames. The game between Lasker and Schlechter from 1910 is used as an example to illustrate the strategic ideas and complexities involved in such positions.
• Tricky Pawn Endgames - Sean Marsh
• Harikrishna’s Endgame Magic - Sean Marsh - The core of the course is all about how you can win from a seemingly equal position. Example Given here.
  
• Bishop or Knight: Which is the Stronger Piece? - Sean Marsh - Bishop's and Knights in the Endgame.
• Saving the Day With a Stalemate Trap - Sean Marsh - Stalemate traps in the Endgame
• Chess Tactics in the Endgame - Sean Marsh
• Timeless Technique: Strategic Endgames - Sean Marsh - by Grandmaster Sahaj Grover and Fide Master Daniel Barrish is a new and highly instructive Chessable course. Examples in this Blog post.

Endgame Archive at TheChessWorld
Articles By WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos

15 Must-Know Chess Endgame Patterns - Article with 40 Min Video embeded
10 Reasons to Learn Endgames in 2021 -  Article with 55 Min Video embeded
3 Must-Know Ideas in Pawn Endgames - Article
Rook Endgames: 3 vs. 2 on the Same Flank - Article
Rook and Knight versus Rook and Bishop Endgames - Article
The Importance of Piece Activity in Rooks Endgames - Article

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Chess Endgame Video Lessons

Endgame Course - 17 Video Playlist  (From Chess Vibes)

Chess Endgames - 38 Video Playlist (From Hanging Pawns)

Complete Chess Endgame Course - 30 Video Playlist (ChessDiagnostic)

Endgame Essentials Lecture by GM Ben Finegold  - 60 Min

Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Atlanta
(over 60 hrs of Video Lessons here)

• Silmans Bookclub ( The Complete Endgame Course )- 15 Video Playlist
  
  
• Silman's Complete Endgame Course - 27 Video Playlist