Oliver Reeh

Oliver Reeh has been working for ChessBase for many years as a translator and presenter of the internet show TV ChessBase, and he also looks after the tactics column in ChessBase Magazine, for which he has also been responsible as editor-in-chief since 2019. 
The International Master has contributed to the CB "MasterClass" series and is the author of the DVDs "Strike like the World Champions" and "Master Class Tactics - Train your combination skills!" Volumes 1 & 2. Oliver Reeh lives in Hamburg.

Recent news

Oops

10/5/2024 – 16...h4 (diagram position) didn't actually threaten anything concrete - but after White's game move, Black suddenly had mate in 3! Can you imagine how that happened?

Take it easy - but take it!

9/28/2024 – From the diagram position, Black wins material by force. Can you guess which file will be decisive?

70 years ago

9/21/2024 – In the diagram position, Black launched an irresistible wave of attack with 22...d3! - though he rather launched two waves of attack to be precise - enjoy surfing!

Skillful provocation

9/14/2024 – In the diagram position White had just played 25.Bh4! in order to plant his knight in the black king's position after 25...g5 26.Nf6+. What happens next ... is entirely up to you!

The path to mate II

9/7/2024 – In the diagram position Black threatens ...Qxc3+. But after 25.Nh7+! White comes first, with you on his side - have fun!

The path to mate I

8/31/2024 – In the diagram position 23.Nf6+! is the first move to blow out the black king's life-light - you are welcome to contribute the other three yourself!

Winning without a queen

8/24/2024 – 33.g5! in the diagram position is the right line opener for White, but after 33...fxg5 he failed to crown his play. Can you do better?

A clear case?

8/17/2024 – In the diagram position it is Black to move - and can't he simply play ...b5 to pin and win? Feel free to be skeptical - but not too much!

Thirsting for action?

8/10/2024 – In the diagram position it was Black to move and he played 25...Rc4!, which creates a powerful threat. However, curiously, in the game Black took his time before he executed the threat. Enjoy and relax!

The power of the g-file

8/3/2024 – White just played 15.Rf3!?, an exchange sacrifice that Magnus Carlsen and other other have tried with success. After 15...Nxf3 16.gxf3 you can really let off steam with White - have fun!

Waiting cleverly

7/27/2024 – In the diagram position Black's three heavy pieces are positioned around the Kg3, but he doesn't yet have a win. However, after the game continuation 56...Rh7 57.Qf5?? he has - can you spot the difference?

Like a hurricane

7/20/2024 – The diagram position shows a typical picture from the 6.Bg5-Najdorf: White has pinned the black king in the center, sacrificed a piece and after 14...h5 finishes brilliantly. Have fun!

Coffin nail on h6

7/13/2024 – In the diagram position the black king is in a tight spot, and with the cool 36.Ka2! White was already looking forward to 36...Rd2. You were too?

On target!

7/6/2024 – In the diagram position Black played 24...Nd7 to simplify things - but from what I know about you, you will find a way to put a spanner in the works with White!

190 years ago...

6/29/2024 – After 15...f4? (diagram position) White wins by storm - an ancient oldie, have fun!

130 years ago...

6/22/2024 – Nowadays, White's play from the diagram position is part of the standard repertoire of every attacker - though White has two promising options in the current position. Can you pick the right one?

50 years ago...

6/15/2024 – When he played 18...Rc5! and reached the diagram position, Black naturally knew what he wanted to play after 19.b4. The game turned into an exciting and entertaining slugfest - have fun!

Nice and quick

6/8/2024 – In the diagram position White set up a threat with 32.Kh4, which you are welcome to carry out after 32...Ba7??. Mate is great!
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