Middlegames

Middlegames are full of rich and complex possibilities. Learn from the advice Grandmasters share on different middlegame topics below!

Blog Middlegames

GM Boris Avrukh

Rook vs two minor pieces – What’s stronger?

Which side has the better chances in 2 minor pieces vs Rook and pawn duel? GM Boris Avrukh shares his 7 rules to play such a material imbalance.

Strategy | Middlegames | 5 min read

GM Avetik Grigoryan

Why It’s a Must to Study Classical Chess Games

Why is studying the classics important to become a stronger player? GM Avetik Grigoryan shares why by giving examples from his own games.

Strategy | Improvement Hacks | Middlegames | Chess Training | 5 min read

GM Avetik Grigoryan

TV Concept: Rarely Discussed Topic in Chess

Grasping this concept will improve your understanding of openings like Maroczy Bind, Accelerated Dragon, etc and show you how the Knight and Bishop coordinate.

Strategy | Middlegames | 2 min read

GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

The Art of Trading Pieces in Chess

Which pieces do we need to trade and which ones to keep? Follow the tips GM Gabuzyan shares related to exchanges in this article.

Strategy | Middlegames | 3 min read

GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

Exchange, Distract, Destroy! The 3 Principles of Attack in Chess

Learn 3 important attacking principles in chess to override the opponent's defenses and finish off the game.

Strategy | Middlegames | 7 min read

GM Vladimir Akopian

Mysterious Backward Moves on Diagonals

Backward moves on the diagonal are often tough to see. But there’s a way to notice them consistently which is what GM Akopian shares in this article.

Strategy | Middlegames | 4 min read