Let’s talk pawns! But not just any pawns — let's dive into the world of the  isolated pawn  (also known as an isolani ), that lone...

Ever been in a position where you just  wish  your opponent had to move—because no matter what they do, they’ll make their position...

Understanding open files is a key skill that can take your chess game to the next level! This week, let’s explore why open files are so...

So, Fischer Random Chess (a.k.a. Chess960) is getting some major buzz lately, thanks in part to Magnus Carlsen’s ongoing beef with FIDE....

We’re highlighting this rule because "En Passant" is one of the most commonly overlooked yet essential chess principles, especially among...

I usually ask my students to analyze their games right after they play. In this newsletter, I want to dive into the best ways to approach...

How does the highest-rated chess player in the world study? In this letter, we will look at some of the ways he's trained in the past....

Who was Mikhail Tal? Mikhail Tal was a Latvian Grandmaster known for his sharp attacking chess and wild sacrifices. Born on November 9,...

There's a lot of talk about whether adults can really improve at chess. Instead of giving a motivational speech, I'm just going to...

"But what if I lose rating?" I've heard many excuses over the years from friends, family, and colleagues on why they don't want to play a...