Opening theory, endgame technique, and the analytical side of improving at chess.
Praggnanandhaa Leads After Surviving Losing Pawn Endgame Vs. Sindarov
Praggnanandhaa took sole control of the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz after dominating the blitz portion with 6/9. The Indian grandmaster has held th…
ChessBase´26 – Tips for beginners, part 25: Customizing your view – how to see what matters
ChessBase 26 lets you strip away the clutter and build an interface that actually serves your game. The "View" menu is your toolkit here. A few clicks…
Review: Are older Fritz Trainers still worth it?
ChessBase is selling older Fritz Trainers alongside its new releases this summer, and the question is worth asking: do 20-year-old chess courses still…
ChessBase´26 – Tips for beginners, part 24: Always get the latest games via update
The Mega Database 2026 now holds over eleven million games, and ChessBase makes staying current painless. Weekly updates deliver roughly 5,000 fresh g…
Review: ChessBase Magazine #232
ChessBase Magazine #232 delivers solid training content across the board. Lukas Köpl's review highlights Jan Markos' "Practical Tips" as the standout …
ChessBase´26 – Tips for beginners, part 23: Stay up to date with program updates
ChessBase 26 rolls out updates constantly, and you should install them. The developers have refined the software across 18 previous iterations, and th…
Review: All new releases in June!
ChessBase loaded June with fresh content across strategy, technique, and opening theory. Adrian Mikhalchishin and Andrew Martin released new material …