2/28/2019 – In order to keep our chess brains sharp, we need to practice a wide variety of calculation exercises. Although many are looking for a way to become titled players without doing much effort, the only true path to reach master-level strength involves solving endless exercises. DAVIDE NASTASIO takes a look at the latest work by Robert Ris, which includes exercises that clearly mimic the positions we can find in tournament games. The video series takes us into the depth of calculation, showing once and again why we must not stop at the surface, but dig deep under!

4/30/2015 – "Do you want to learn tactics? Do you want to learn important pawn structures?", asks reviewer Davide Nastasio and recommends to study the King's Indian. With the help of renowned author and theoretician GM Mihail Marin who shows how to win against this popular opening - with the main line. At the same time Marin teaches a lot about chess.