Schacksnack

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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En video för dig som älskar schackhistoria, personliga berättelser och svenska schacklegender. Prenumerera för fler berättelser och schackinnehåll!

This may not be the most talked-about chess book, but for the serious player, it is indispensable. Combining deep analysis, timeless insight, and a rare pedagogical clarity, it provides tools that strengthen both understanding and confidence at the board. It rightly earns its place on every ambitious chess player’s shelf—not because it shouts, but because it truly matters.

In this video, IM Thomas Engqvist shares what he considers the third most essential chess book every serious player should study – and why it nearly surpasses all others.

Chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov joins Sana founder and CEO Joel Hellermark for a candid conversation about intelligence, risk, and the future of human agency in the age of AI. In this episode of Strange Loop, Kasparov reflects on his legendary chess career, the psychological edge of high-stakes competition, and what it means to reinvent yourself after decades at the top. He shares his perspective on how chess became the proving ground for artificial intelligence, why human intuition still matters, and what happens when machines outpace even the greatest human minds. Kasparov and Hellermark discuss the parallels between chess and knowledge work, the real-world risks of AI in the hands of bad actors, and why progress demands both courage and humility. Together, they explore how free societies can harness technology without losing what makes us human—and why learning from both victory and defeat is more relevant than ever.