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

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!

Awaken the Tigran in you!

11/9/2024 – From the diagram position, White skillfully hunted down the black king. The open h-file naturally plays a key role here - in this sense, good luck!

Creative

11/2/2024 – From the diagram position, the passed pawn d5 will eventually become the hero, but first White has to do something about his attacked queen d2. Your ingenuity is required!

Counter-trick

10/26/2024 – Do you also think that Black is winning in the diagram position? Then you might try to refute 28.Be3 in your head - that was the continuation of the game!

Vidit's "Wow" Variation

10/19/2024 – In the diagram position, Black has a spectacular opportunity to attack White's king on e1. Your call!

The arms of the octopus

10/12/2024 – Playing 26.Nc2? in the diagram position, White underestimated the potential of the black monster knight d3. Take a dive into the lines!

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?
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