Opening theory, endgame technique, and the analytical side of improving at chess.
ChessBase´26 – Tips for beginners, part 28: Creating Effective Training Material (Part 2)
# How to Stop Wasting Hours Building Training Material You're a coach. You've found the perfect example. A Sicilian position where the student always…
Review: Master Your Technique Volume 3 – Practical Techniques you must know von Adrian Mikhalchishin
# Mikhalchishin's Third Volume Tackles Chess's Hardest Problem: Winning Won Games Adrian Mikhalchishin has released the third installment of his "Mas…
ChessBase´26 – Tips for beginners, part 27: Creating Effective Training Material (Part 1)
# ChessBase 26 Makes It Easier for Trainers to Build Serious Practice Material ChessBase 26 has landed a real advantage for chess coaches and serious…
🏀 Wemby, GothamChess Headline Hoop Gambit Festival
# Victor Wembanyama Brings NBA Star Power to Hoop Gambit Festival Victor Wembanyama organized the Hoop Gambit Festival for the second consecutive yea…
'Orangutan' Opening Stars Again For Xiong In Bullet Brawl
Jeffery Xiong dominated August's second Bullet Brawl with a perfect 10/10 start, finishing 159 points ahead of the field in a 70-game marathon. He poc…
ChessBase´26 – Tips for beginners, part 26: Null moves: The art of doing nothing
ChessBase 26 has added a null move feature that deserves attention from players serious about training and analysis. The tool lets you insert a pass m…
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 …