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In the #ModernBenoniDefense, the main focus of the game is White’s center control of the light squares with its key pawn on d5 and Black’s control of the center from the dark squares. Reply to this tweet if you want to learn more. #IllingworthChess
Being bad at something is the first step to being good at it. If you're passionate about something, you will eventually excel at it, but only if you put in the hard work. #MotivationalMondays #IllingworthChess
According to TheChessWorld.com, in many languages, the Pawn is a foot soldier, but in German and Spanish, it’s a peasant or farmer. Chess adapts to the different languages and cultures of the places where it is played. Amazing! #TriviaFridays #ChessFacts
Today, I'll be sharing some of my experiences with a few of my students to illustrate how having a mentor helped them correct the habits that were hindering their progress. Read my blog to learn more! chess.com/blog/Illingwor…
Why Chess Is A Sport: By Chess Grandmaster Max Illingworth. A lot of people don't consider chess an actual sport, but I believe it is. Watch this to learn why chess is, in fact, a sport and why it deserves to be recognized as such: youtube.com/watch?v=T3rrlZ…
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Why Chess Is A Sport: By Chess Grandmaster Max Illingworth
Using the Bird's Opening, you might just fly away from your opponent with victory in hand. According to Thechesswebsite.com, the Bird's Opening starts with White weakening his king side and then flanking with an attack on the center with his f pawn. Reply YES to learn more
Chess is a simple board game, but it can teach you a lot about life. Just like life, chess forces you to make smart decisions using what you have at your disposal. This is the only way to win at both. #MotivationalMondays
In the early days of chess, the queen could only move one square at a time diagonally. This was changed to two squares. It wasn’t until the Reconquista period in Spain, during the reign of Queen Isabella, that the piece was officially granted the moves she enjoys today.
Today I will show you a quick endgame study by Derdle from 1921. This will test your ability to apply Distant Opposition, Outflanking, and other important endgame skills! It's White to play and win. Read my blog to learn more: chess.com/blog/Illingwor…
My First Lesson: I'm about to show you a game that I incorporated in the first paid chess lesson that I did. This brings back memories! youtube.com/watch?v=C2s7Zx…
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According to Thechesswebsite.com, the Alekhine Defense is a solid move against the popular e4 opening for White. It opens with this move: 1. e4 Nf6 If you want to learn more about the extensive theory behind this move, comment YES below. #InteractiveTuesdays
To excel at chess is to know by heart how the pieces work and to internalize the logic behind their movements. Chess is, in a way, a representation of several aspects of life, turned into a simple yet thought-provoking game #MotivationalMondays
According to TheChessWorld.com, about 600,000,000 people know how to play chess worldwide! Are you one of these people? #TriviaFridays #ChessFacts
Today, I'd like to tell you about IM Yochanan Afek. He's a Grandmaster whose compositions have inspired me. I'll be showing you a beautiful study by Yochanan Afek, from an online composing tournament dedicated to F. Benko. Read my blog to learn more! chess.com/blog/Illingwor…
Master Chess Endgames like a Grandmaster! The key to winning endgames is being able to see the outcome several moves ahead. And this can only happen if you're well-prepared and you still have your wits about you. Watch this video to master the endgame: youtube.com/watch?v=3oHucN…
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Master Chess Endgames like a Grandmaster!
According to Thechesswebsite.com, the Albin Counter-Gambit is a solid move against the Queen's Gambit for White. If you want to learn more about the extensive theory behind it, comment YES to this tweet!
The more you play chess, the better you get at recognizing patterns, planning ahead, and predicting results. These are skills that will give you an advantage in the real world. It really is amazing how a board game can mirror reality on such a fundamental level.
It's pretty obvious, isn't it? They're called Rooks! According to TheChessWorld.com, rookies or, players in their first year, are named after the Rook in Chess. All Grandmasters started out as rookies. Who knows, keep at it and you can be one too!
Akiba Rubinstein is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players to never become recognized as a World Champion. Did you know that he also created several completely new opening systems that are pretty effective opening moves in today's game? Read my blog to learn more!
So... you got the winning position. Great! But... you lost the game. What, why!? How could this happen? Watch this video to find out: drive.google.com/file/d/1nhhbt_…
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