GM Daniel King examines Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raoul Capablanca, World Championship 1927. A must have if you want to study rook endgames
Schacksnack har en ny omröstning längst upp i högerspalten. Frågan gäller huvuvida Gideon Ståhlberg, Ulf Andersson eller Nils Grandelius är att betraktas som Sveriges genom tiderna starkaste schackspelare. Det finns ju lite olika måttstockar att beräkna detta genom till exempel ratingprestationer, hårt motstånd över tid eller hur vederbörande har bidraget till schackets utveckling. Beroende på perspektiv och hur insatt man är i denna komplexa fråga kan svaren skifta. Vad säger Schacksnacks läsare?
Sverigemästarklassen och övriga grupper arrangeras i Uppsala 27 juni - 6 juli. Tio spelare kämpar om Sverigemästartiteln och dessa är i ratingordning: GM Platon Galperin, IM Isak Storme, IM Jung Min Seo, GM Erik Blomqvist, IM Martin Lokander, GM Tiger Hillarp Persson., IM Milton Pantzar, IM Hampus Sörensen GM Jonny Hector och IM Axel Falkevall. SM-gruppen är i år stark och öppen så nästan vem helst kan ta hem segern men det skulle inte vara osannolikt om GM Jonny Hector avgår med segern. I SM-sammanhang brukar gedigen erfarenhet väga mycket tyngre än tillfälliga ratingtoppar. Mästar-Elit: IM Michael Wiedenkeller, IM Ludvig Carlsson, IM William Olsson, FM Eric Thörn, IM Tommy Andersson, IM Bengt Lindberg, FM Joar Östlund, FM Alexander Ström-Engdahl, Andreas Landgren och Harald Ljung. Mitt stalltips är att FM Joar Östlund som är en starkt utvecklande spelare kommer att avancera till Sverigemästarklassen.
IM Thomas Engqvist discusses what he believes is the eighth most recommended chess book—a true instructional classic that teaches you how to evaluate positions using space, time, and force. This book is more than a guide to the middlegame; it’s also about understanding the transitions between the opening and middlegame, and between the middlegame and endgame. It offers deep insights that are valuable to both beginners and more advanced players looking to improve their positional understanding. In this video:
– Learn to evaluate using space, time, and force
– Understand the stages of the game and how to transition between them
– See why this book stands out in chess literature
– Tips for applying evaluation concepts in your own games Keywords: chess evaluation, positional understanding, middlegame strategy, space time and force, game transitions,
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IM Thomas Engqvist introduces the chess book he ranks as number seven among his personal favourites. This is not just another beginner’s manual — it’s a rare and thoughtfully structured guide that covers a wide range of topics across multiple skill levels. Clear, pedagogical, and impressively broad in scope, the book offers deep value to all types of players, from absolute beginners to seasoned tournament competitors. Its content and format make it unique among instructional chess literature — a fact not lost on greats such as Botvinnik, who recommended it. If you’re looking for a single book that grows with you, challenges your thinking, and inspires better play, this is it.
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In this sixth recommendation from Chesslovers, IM Thomas Engqvist presents a must-read for serious players rated 2300 and above. This is not a book for beginners. It challenges your ability to analyse deeply, calculate precisely, and think independently—moving beyond the pragmatic habits that characterised much of 1970s–80s chess. A true guide for those aiming at 2400 and beyond. Focus: Deep analysis, concrete calculation, and strategic discipline For FIDE 2300+ players and ambitious improvers Endorsed by elite players, including Kasparov One of the most demanding and rewarding books in the genre Comment below if you’ve read this book—or if you have others to recommend at this level. Subscribe to Chesslovers for more advanced training tips, book insights, and serious chess content.
The players talk to Yasser Seirawan before the start of the 2025 U.S. Senior Championship. This aired during Round 9.
Which chess book ranks number five on IM Thomas Engqvist’s list for mastering the middlegame? In this episode of Chesslover’s Channel, Thomas presents a lesser-known classic that offers powerful insights for players from club level up to around 2250. This book is clear, instructive, and packed with positional ideas you can apply in your own games. If you want to sharpen your strategic thinking, understand plans, and approach the middlegame like a titled player — this is the book you should know about. Stay tuned for the rest of the countdown – and don’t forget to subscribe for more recommendations!
From the curious history of en passant to the oldest player to compete at the top level – FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky shares 5 fascinating chess facts that might just surprise you!
In this video, GM Felix Blohberger analyzing his game from Round 1 of the Austrian Chess Championship against FM Postlmayer, Jakob (2423).
Anna & Pia Cramling, the greatest mother-daughter duo in chess, join the boys in St. Louis for a rare In-Person episode. We talk everything, from growing up in a chess family dynamic, to social media fame, to women’s titles in chess and more
I detta avsnitt delar schackprofilen Jakob Engelstoft med sig av personliga och underhållande anekdoter från sina möten med den svenska stormästaren Ulf Andersson, en av världens mest positionella spelare genom tiderna.
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