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

The power of the bishops

5/17/2025 – Thumbs up if you manage to calculate Black's winning continuation from the diagram position to the end, including a quiet move - good luck!

Power play

5/10/2025 – In the diagram position, White has everything he needs for a successful attack on the kingside. The ultimate goal is to win the queen - please get to work!

Mature technique

5/3/2025 – In the diagram position the young White player found the best solution to meet Black's threat 23...Rg4. What would you do?

Anti-Marshall attack

4/26/2025 – In the diagram position, which occurred in a game between Sidney Paine Johnston and Frank Marshall, White demolished Black's centre and a few moves later was able to checkmate his famous opponent - I hope you enjoy this classical game!

Good?

4/19/2025 – In the diagram position White opted for 32.Qf7, and I'd like your opinion on this move - before you play it!

Rooks and knights

4/12/2025 – Simplified position, equal material, everything on one wing, and yet from the diagram White wins in the blink of an eye - with the right burst of activity on your part!

He had it coming

4/5/2025 – From the diagram White spectacularly checkmated after 25.Bd4! Qxc2. But even with this knowledge the problem remains a tough nut to crack - I hope you enjoy it anyway!

1, 2, 3!

3/29/2025 – Supported by his powerful pawn f6, White quickly wins from the diagram position. The first two moves may be obvious, but with number three you can 'really go for it' - have fun!

Two coffin nails

3/22/2025 – The black king is boxed in, and after 28.Qxe6+ Rf7 White delivered the coup de grâce. This was a rapid game - let's hope you'll the solution quickly!

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!
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