6/21/2018 – A solid tactical understanding is sure to help any chess player in critical situations. Whether it is a simple exchange or a mating attack, tactics are ubiquitous. Take advantage of the opportunity to develop your tactical understanding in this series with IM Oliver Reeh and Pascal Simon! (Normally) Friday's at 15:30 CET (9:00 AM EDT) it's all about Tactics!

6/21/2018 – Wesley So won the first leg of the Grand Chess Tour 2018, the combined rapid chess and blitz tournament in Leuven. The tour continues with an equivalent tournament in Paris, where the French conglomerate Vivendi and its "Canal plus" TV channel is a leading partner of the tournament. Indeed, the games will take place in a television studio. Read our report on day one.

6/20/2018 – Mikhail Botvinnik became world champion in 1948 and remained so until 1963. During this time he either successfully defended his title against David Bronstein, Vassily Smyslov and Mihail Tal or got it back in a return match. The systematic, scientific method of working in chess begins with Botvinnik. Karsten Mueller, Mihail Marin, Oliver Reeh and Yannick Pelletier break down his legacy in this latest entrant into our Master Class series.

6/18/2018 – In this Simon Says, Simon looks at practical examples of king and pawn endgames. The action is live, most Mondays starting at 18:00 CEST (Noon EDT). | Photo: Alina l'Ami

6/16/2018 – Tuesday, June 12th, the Grand Chess Tour 2018 starts in Leuven, Belgium, with a combined rapid chess and blitz tournament. Ten world-elite players will compete over five days that will certainly deliver an entertaining spectacle. The prize fund is $ 150,000, with $37,500 for the winner. Live games and commentary from 14:00 CEST (8:00 AM EDT). | Photo: Grand Chess Tour / Lennart Ootes

6/15/2018 – A solid tactical understanding is sure to help any chess player in critical situations. Whether it is a simple exchange or a mating attack, tactics are ubiquitous. Take advantage of the opportunity to develop your tactical understanding in this series with IM Oliver Reeh and Pascal Simon! (Normally) Friday's at 15:30 CET (9:00 AM EDT) it's all about Tactics!

6/11/2018 – In this Simon Says we look at the final stage of the game. Important rules and endgame techniques are discussed. Join the action starting from 18:00 CEST (Noon EDT). | Photo: Alina l'Ami

6/10/2018 – Some of the strongest players from the Americas are battling in Montevideo to get one of four qualification spots to next year's World Cup awarded in the American Continental Championship. Sam Shankland tries to extend his unbeaten streak and win another major event, tied for the lead at the start of final round action.

6/8/2018 – A solid tactical understanding is sure to help any chess player in critical situations. Whether it is a simple exchange or a mating attack, tactics are ubiquitous. Take advantage of the opportunity to develop your tactical understanding in this series with IM Oliver Reeh and Pascal Simon! (Normally) Friday's at 15:30 CET (9:00 AM EDT) it's all about Tactics!

6/7/2018 – Magnus Carlsen made a quick draw against Vachier-Lagrave in the final round, aiming to take his chances in a tiebreak with one or more of his colleagues, but Fabiano Caruana had other ideas...GM King takes a last look at Altibox Norway Chess 2018. ChessBase Premium members can catch up on the action, on-demand, with videos by two of your favourite contributors: GM Daniel King and IM Lawrence Trent. Here are all shows at a glance.

6/5/2018 – Dmitry Jakovenko is 'in the clubhouse' with 6½ after a last round draw with Ian Nepomniachtchi. Gelfand's draw brings him even with 'Nepo' on 6 points. Live from 12:00 CEST | Photo: Official site

6/4/2018 – In this Simon Says, the Ginger GM sporting a new haircut, it seems, presents some of his favourite positions from chess studies that could (or did) occur in real games! Amazing moves, positions and games to help you in your chess training. | Photo: Alina l'Ami