Discover the most interesting chess novelties that are happening right now with the International Master Alberto Chueca. In addition, sure that you will enjoy it.

08 Chess anecdotes ♟️

Happy Potter chess sets You Must Have – The Funniest Chessboards

Harry Potter chess set review

For those who like beautiful collection articles, there is a Harry Potter chess set like thematic. Study chess feeling like a real wizard from your favorite Harry Potter characters.

Having this chessboard will be an interesting decoration, can be very good to play casual games with friends because of its attractive pieces' design.

This Harry Potter chess set was created by The Nobel Collections, and they're committed to selling merchandise of this kind. The company is from the UK and has existed for many years.

The Noble Collections have gathered a professional team of … Read more

04/02/2021 No Comments

GM Norms in Chess – How to Produce Those to Titles

GM Norms in Chess

We're going to talk later about the specifics of achieving IM norms in chess and GM norms in chess, which ultimately leads to how to reach GM in chess, however, we must understand that meeting the sole requirements are not simple at all. It takes a lot of practical work and effort, which we will talk about below

At all levels, we see the most accomplished chess players out there with fancy “titles” celebrating their accolades. The titles can include Candidate Master, National Master, FIDE Master, International Master, and the greatest achievement of all, Grandmaster… Read more

24/05/2020 No Comments

02 Chess openings ♟️

Spanish Opening In Chess – Plans and Strategies

Ruy Lopez Opening – Plans and Strategies

The next opening we are going to learn about is the Spanish Opening in chess, also known as the Ruy Lopez. The Ruy Lopez name is named after 16th-century Spanish priest Ruy Lopez de Segura. The Spanish opening is one of the principled openings we teach to beginners, as the emphasis is on controlling the center, piece development, and early King safety. It's very similar to the Italian Opening, as the same principles are applied there.

The difference between the Italian and the Spanish is that the Bishop develops to c4 in … Read more

23/05/2020 No Comments

06 Online Chess, Databases and Software ♟️

Chesslang – Tools for Online Chess Academies (I).

Tools for Online Chess Academies: Chesslang.

Are you looking a powerful software to help you to have online chess lessons and train your students? Then, you must discover Chesslang. I will show you the pros and contras that it has this software.

Chesslang is one of the tools that I use as a coach in my Online Chess Academy. Let me show you Chesslang in-depth.

What can you do in Chesslang?

Train your students, having the possibility to upload pgns and load them in the lesson. In addition, the microphone and the webcam are incorporated.
Give them assignments to solve.

19/03/2020 No Comments

01 VIP - The Rebel Alliance ♟️

Top Chess Players In The World – The Best 100

Chess is by far the top intellectual game in the world. People who don't play chess perceive chess players as “smart people”. And there is no doubt truth to that, chess requires critical thinking, decision making, memorization, etc. Therefore, we must salute and recognize the best chess players in the world. There are estimates that 600 million people worldwide play chess.

The top 100 chess players account for such a tiny percentage of players almost unfathomable. So let's give these heroes their due, and count down the top … Read more

28/02/2020 No Comments

01 VIP - The Rebel Alliance ♟️

The Chess Set to revolutionize the game – Square Off

Virtual Chess Set

Maybe you play games on the internet, most chess players play thousands of blitz games solely on the internet. Have you ever longed for that experience to play a real person across from you on the chessboard? With the Square Off chess set is possible!

Chess clubs and tournaments exist for that very reason, however, maybe you don't have the means or resources to go out and play competitively. But you are sick of staring at a computer or iPhone screen with dimensional pieces.

Why not combine the two experiences? You can play real-life games over … Read more

23/01/2020 No Comments

06 Online Chess, Databases and Software ♟️

The Best Online Chess websites: The top 10 according to Google.

Discover the best online chess platforms

Chess is a sport meant to be practiced by 2 players. It's one of the most popular sports in the world. The majority of people that play chess online do it to have fun.

Tournaments are played; money is made through them and is currently considered a very beneficial sport.

Do you need a chess coach?

These are the reasons why thousands of websites were created to play chess online. The main websites according to Google are:

Top 10 of the online chess websites

10- Chessbomb

Chessbomb is a famous website to see … Read more

07/11/2019 2 Comments

06 Online Chess, Databases and Software ♟️

Download Chess Programs today. The programs you should have.

Download chess

For a chess player finding reading material, videos and much more is essential for his development. Getting where to download chess material and learn at the same time is ideal for you to advance in this wonderful game.

Currently, thanks to technology, the information we can have at hand, is much more accessible than decades ago. Becoming a great chess player is not an easy task. If you know how to take advantage of web sources, you will have at hand the necessary tools to become one.

The best material you can get here.

I provide below the … Read more

27/09/2019 No Comments

05 The ways to improve in chess ♟️

Discover 41 Recommended Chess Books according to your level

In the High-Performance Chess Academy, many students request us for recommendations about chess books. 6 coaches we have selected the best books according to the level of the student. We want to publish it to help you to find the best books that will help you depending on the moment you are in.

The Chess books are a good complement to the lessons.

Chess books For Beginners:

1. Square 65 – Alberto Chueca (General Tips):
– A foundational text, offering practical insights for novice players.
2. How to Reassess Your Chess – J. Silman:
– Silman's approach revolutionizes how … Read more

10/09/2019 No Comments

07 Chess Tournaments ♟️

Guimaraes Chess Open: The tournament that you can’t miss!

Guimaraes Chess Open

When I reach the end of summer now I only think in the Guimaraes Chess Open. It's becoming a tradition. I'm always eager to play it. I played it last year and was awesome.

I'm going to tell you 5 reasons why I love to play this tournament and why you could play it (even if you play it maybe we could play together!):

1- Portugal is lovely

I don't know why Portugal is one of the countries that I love it! I have visited several times Porto and is beautiful. There are many green areas … Read more

02/08/2019 No Comments

Happy Potter chess sets You Must Have – The Funniest Chessboards

Harry Potter chess set review

GM Norms in Chess – How to Produce Those to Titles

GM Norms in Chess

Spanish Opening In Chess – Plans and Strategies

Ruy Lopez Opening – Plans and Strategies

Chesslang – Tools for Online Chess Academies (I).

Tools for Online Chess Academies: Chesslang.

What can you do in Chesslang?

Top Chess Players In The World – The Best 100

Top Chess Players In The World – The Best 100

The Chess Set to revolutionize the game – Square Off

Virtual Chess Set

The Best Online Chess websites: The top 10 according to Google.

Discover the best online chess platforms

Top 10 of the online chess websites

10- Chessbomb

Download Chess Programs today. The programs you should have.

Download chess

The best material you can get here.

Discover 41 Recommended Chess Books according to your level

Chess books For Beginners:

Guimaraes Chess Open: The tournament that you can’t miss!

Guimaraes Chess Open

1- Portugal is lovely

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