Thinking Machine
Thinking Machine 6 allows you to visualise how the computer thinks during a game of chess. Try your hand today and enjoy the magic.
Opening Gone Wrong - Black to Play
This position arises from the Roussaeu Gambit in an opening played by black. An early sacrifice of the f-pawn leads to an immediate attack on the e-file when white accepts. If white doesn't play correctly, it usually becomes disastrous. In this position, White has blundered with the move d3. Can you find the best move for Black?
Middlegame Puzzle - Green (Black) to Win
This position exemplifies your typical middlegame position in a good game of Chess. Material is equal. Both sides have good attacks & positions. But black might have the slight advantage. Can you see how you can convert the same? This is a multi move combination. See if you can find it all the way. (Good for Rank 04 students)
#1 Reason why Chess should be part of your child's education.
I came across this wonderful video that portrays all the decisions people face in life showing how complicated the process of decision making really is. Unfortunately, this is not something that education prepares us. However, that can change for the next generation.
Endgame Puzzle - White to move & win.
Can you find the best move for white? White has a winning position but needs to play accurately, because Black is about to queen himself! Click here and try to solve this puzzle!
Carlsen Beats Nakamura To Win GM Blitz Battle Championship
In what is likely the the world champion's final public appearance before his title defense, he didn't just sign autographs and pose for pictures. Instead, he popped up from his intensive studying to win another championship.