Interview with the leader in the world ranking for Maxim Magazine Which first move is better for beginners? ?4 or d4? 1.e4. is a bit better, if you play 1.d4 the game is slower, more complicated and more positioned. Which opening is not played anymore and why? No opening has disappeared ... Read More

The guys over at the Internet Chess Club (see sidebar) and Chess.FM have been doing a tremendous job with their multimedia content over the last year or so. In this post we bring an exclusive interview with GM Vassily Ivanchuk after his latest tournament. Also, click more when ... Read More