Black to move. What is the best plan for black? Write out the plan please.
Ding Liren powered past Nakamura to face Carlsen at Chessable Master semifinals

PRESS RELEASE: Ding downs Nakamura in just three games Ding Liren powered past Hikaru Nakamura and into the last four of the $150,000 Chessable Masters with the minimum of fuss today. The Chinese number 1 took just three games to...
Very strong World Online Open by PNWCC

Dear Players – While CCA’s World Open on ICC was rescheduled to August, WOO, which stands for World Online Open, is an open classical tournament organized by PNWCC on chess.com over the July 4th long weekend, will still happen as scheduled. PNWCC,...
Ukrainian GM Ushenina wins Leg 1 of online Women’s Speed Chess Grand Prix

Anna Ushenina, the classical World Champion in 2012, defeated Valentina Gunina in the final, leaving the score 7-4 in her favor. The Ukrainian outplayed her rival and was a deserved winner: a better opening preparation gave her the upper...
Giri celebrated birthday by eliminating Grischuk at Chessable Masters

PRESS RELEASE: Giri fires himself into the semis as Nakamura hangs on Anish Giri gave himself a big birthday present by ensuring a semi-final spot in the $150,000 Chessable Masters. The Dutch star rolled over three-time World Blitz Champion...
Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi breezed into the last four at Chessable Masters

PRESS RELEASE: Imperious Carlsen storms into last 4 of Chessable Masters Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi breezed into the last four of the $150,000 Chessable Masters with dominating displays today. Carlsen, the reigning World Champion, needed just three games to...
Free Summer Chess Camp by Coach Chris Torres

For the last quarter century, Chris Torres has focused his passion for chess education into organizing popular summer chess camps in California. These annual chess camps have paved the way for the success of thousands of children in chess...
Ding Liren & Giri take early lead vs Nakamura & Grischuk at Chessable Masters

PRESS RELEASE: Blow for blitz king Nakamura as Ding takes lead Chinese powerhouse Ding Liren underlined his credentials in the $150,000 Chessable Masters today with a cool first-set win over Hikaru Nakamura. The 27-year-old national number 1 drew first blood in...
Daily Chess Improvement: Game Saving Tactic!

White to move! How should white proceed? No computer analysis please!
Beast-mode Magnus Carlsen dominates Caruana at Chessable Masters

PRESS RELEASE: Beast-mode Magnus savages Caruana Magnus Carlsen’s demolition job stunned world number 2 Fabiano Caruana today as the Chessable Masters quarter-finals got under way. The World Champion got into his stride straight away showing the crushing style he...