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

An unfinished masterpiece

3/15/2025 – From the diagram position, White started a powerful attack on the black king, but in the end failed to crown it. Can you do better?

Kings and rooks

3/8/2025 – In the diagram position White wins despite the black passed pawns. Do you see how White can weave a mating net?

The other day in the centre

3/1/2025 – In view of the double attack against Bc5 and Rh1, White needs a good idea in the diagram position. Anything up your sleeve?

Checks and non-checks

2/22/2025 – From the diagram position, White managed to coordinate his queen and rook against the black king without allowing any counterplay. Please imitate!

Wild youngsters of the 80s

2/15/2025 – The diagram position shows a gambit variation that was quite popular around 40 years ago. White quickly gained an irresistible initiative, which he finally crowned with a checkmating combination. Incidentally, a U20 game in the truest sense of the word - Black resigned on move 18!

Queen manoeuvre

2/8/2025 – In the diagram position Black has an astonishing path to victory. In the game, however, she preferred 24...Qc7 25.Kg1 Qc5 26.Kh2 to strike only then. Either way - have fun!

Winning like Lasker

2/1/2025 – In the diagram position, White gains an advantage by basically moving only one piece. An absolute classic - I wish you historic enjoyment!

Safe after ...0-0?

1/25/2025 – In the diagram position the black king is still in the centre, and White should do everything he can to prevent it from castling ... or do you disagree?

Double fianchetto questions

1/18/2025 – Can White play 11.e4 in the diagram position to consolidate his space advantage - or will it backfire because of 11...Nxd4 12.Qxd4 Nxe4? Your verdict, please!

Sudden death in the Scandinavian

1/11/2025 – In the diagram position axb4 is not a threat, so Black can actually play whatever he wants. However, a continuation leads straight to the orcus, with mate in 4 - ha det så kul!!!

Welcome to 2025!

1/4/2025 – To make 24.Bxh6! work in the diagram position requires all of White's pieces - and of course a shrewd tactician like you!

That's blitz!

12/28/2024 – From the bad position shown in the diagram, Black started to cleverly fish in muddy waters until White finally blundered. Chess trickery at its best - have fun!

Rook power

12/21/2024 – In the diagram position Black threatens ...Qe2 and ...Nc4, but White wins. "Make your bets!" - you could say roulette-style - 'All on the 7!"

Life line

12/14/2024 – In the diagram position Black played 26...d4! and after 27.Rc1 he found a remarkable way to save his skin. The art of drawing - half a point, all the fun!

Strike!

12/7/2024 – According to his opponent, White's brilliant move in the diagram position "actually deserves a medal" - are you also able to distinguish yourself?

Checking is fun!

11/30/2024 – In the diagram position, White can checkmate in five moves by combining his mobile queen with the advanced pawn f6. The challenge for you: calculate everything in your head!

Long range

11/23/2024 – In the diagram position White has no chance against the huge pair of bishops. In the game it was over immediately after 45.Qf6, perhaps you'll also have a thought or two about 45.Bf3. Enjoy!

With few pieces

11/16/2024 – In the diagram position White must act energetically, otherwise his initiative threatens to dry up. Minimal means - make something of it!
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