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

Conclusion à la Aronian

12/12/2025 – In the diagram position, the g7-knight is under attack. But it is precisely this piece that will ultimately deal White the deathblow - can you guess how? Black's move!

Finnish finish

12/5/2025 – White needs a good idea in the diagram position. I'm looking forward to your first move - but actually even more to the second and third!

The path to checkmate II

11/28/2025 – I can already guess what you are considering for White in the diagram position. It works - and knowing that, you might actually try to calculate everything to the end again. No pain, no gain!

The path to checkmate I

11/20/2025 – From the diagram position, Black hunted down the exposed white king by force. And you are now welcome to imitate this, with complete pre-calculation or simply step by step - have fun!

Fatal activity

11/13/2025 – The diagram saw the capture of both c-pawns: 29.Rxc5 Nxc4. How would you evaluate the position after that?

Richard the Deep

11/6/2025 – In the diagram position, Black can hardly move anything useful due to his exposed king f6. So White is in no hurry - and 45.Kh1!? also contains a very concrete idea. Do you recognise which one?

Weakpoint f7

12/16/2025 – In the diagram position Black has two possibilities to protect the f7-pawn: 21...0-0 and 21...Rf8 (game continuation). Would you have a moment to refute both?

A no-brainer?

11/25/2025 – 32...Qxb4 by Black in the diagram position can be refuted in no time at all - or can it? I'm looking forward to your continuation with White ... on the second move!

Viva Las Vegas

10/16/2025 – In the diagram position, Black found a brilliant way to give his attackers access to the white king h1. Please copy!

New queen, new luck?

10/6/2025 – Advanced passers, hanging rooks, back rank mate - the diagram position really has it all. Black is winning, but he played 39...Rxd1+? 40.Rxd1 b1D, after which White again had the upper hand. I hope you'll keep a clear mind!

Saving combination

10/2/2025 – In the diagram position White is threatening mate, and Black has to put a lot into the bargain to get away with a draw - under your expert direction!

The silent killer move

9/27/2025 – In the diagram position, Black has a move to gain access to the white king. But this is only half the work - can you already imagine on which square he will mate five moves later?

A passed pawn brilliancy

9/20/2025 – In the diagram position Black missed the shot 31...Qc2! After that it takes someone to save the game for White in a very spectacular way - I was thinking of you!

Sudden death on the c-file

9/13/2025 – In the diagram position, White has to win back the piece without to simplify the position and without letting his development advantage evaporate. What would you suggest?

Tricks upon tricks!

9/6/2025 – In the diagram position Black set the board on fire with 34...Rgxd6. How would you assess the situation after that?

Just magnificent!

8/30/2025 – From the diagram position, Black wins in an extremely spectacular way. Let it rip!

Pinning festival

8/23/2025 – Yes, 19.Bxd5! in the diagram position wins for White. But it's anything but trivial - let's see if you can provide the necessary 'trappings'. In any case, have fun!

Poisoned

8/16/2025 – White should definitely have refrained from 33.Qxh6?? in the diagram position. But he did grab the pawn - and I wish you lots of fun with Black afterwards!
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