Surprising Sacrifices: The Ultimate Blunder
GM Ben Finegold wraps up his course on premature resignations by showing some amazing tactics that could have saved the...
Fortresses: The Ultimate Blunder
How can you find a fortress to escape a bad position? GM Ben Finegold shows you how even the best players in the world don't...
Shocking Tactics: The Ultimate Blunder
How can even a world champion resign in a drawn position? GM Ben Finegold is back with even more shocking resignations when...
What Is The Ultimate Blunder?
What is the ultimate blunder? GM Ben Finegold demonstrates several examples of players resigning in good positions!
My Best Loss: GM Ben Finegold
How did GM Ben Finegold learn how to turn small advantages into wins? He picked up some tricks from veteran opponents like...
Greedy Queens: Every Opening Trap
Often there's an opportunity to capture a pawn with your queen early in the game, but it's not always a good idea. GM Ben...
Poisoned Pawns: Every Opening Trap
If someone develops the queenside bishop early on, it's often possible to attack their b-pawn and aim to win it. Is it a...
Never Play f6: Every Opening Trap
"Never play f6" is one of GM Ben Finegold's favorite pieces of chess advice. Find out why.
Fishing Pole: Every Opening Trap
GM Ben Finegold's a vegan, but he still enjoys the fishing pole trap! Learn how to get your opponents to take the bait and...
Disaster On The e-file: Every Opening Trap
Remember that your king starts on the e-file, so it's for players to get in immediate trouble with tactical ideas against...
When Pins Don't Work: Every Opening Trap
Pins are a useful tactic, but when they're not absolute, it's possible for them to backfire. GM Ben Finegold shows you how...
Queen Forks: Every Opening Trap
How do high rated players lose a knight or bishop in the first few moves of the game? GM Ben Finegold shows you the sort...
Smothered Mate: Every Opening Trap
Smothered mate is one of the most beautiful tactics in chess. Check out GM Ben Finegold's favorite opening trap!
Noah's Ark Trap: Every Opening Trap
As you can guess from the name, the Noah's Ark Trap is an old trick. Black builds an ark of pawns to catch a thoughtless...
The Siberian Trap: Every Opening Trap
The Siberian Trap is popular in the Sicilian and Queen's Gambit and frequently leads to a quick checkmate. GM Ben Finegold...
A Killer Knight Sacrifice: Every Opening Trap
How can you sacrifice a knight to draw out an opposing king? GM Ben Finegold shows you the famous attacking idea behind...
Legal's Mate: Every Opening Trap
Legal's mate is one of the most famous and oldest opening traps in all of chess. GM Ben Finegold demonstrates this chess...
Surprising Promotions: Every Opening Trap
If you thought that pawns were only promoted in the endgame, you're in for a surprise. Check out GM Ben Finegold's review...
Fool's Mate Tricks: Every Opening Trap
Not only fools fall for Fools Mate ideas. GM Ben Finegold will show you how to target the opponent's king from the very...
Forks In The Center: Every Opening Trap
When your opponent puts his or her pieces in the center, it can be scary, but it can also be an opportunity to win material....
A Deadly Bishop Sacrifice: Every Opening Trap
In many openings, a bishop on the g1-a7 diagonal or the a2-g8 diagonal can sacrifice itself to start a blistering attack...
My Best Game: GM Ben Finegold
GM Ben Finegold is a great chess streamer and commentator. Check out his best victory to date, a thrilling game against...
My Best Move - Ben Finegold
Join GM Ben Finegold as he breaks down his best chess move of all time!
The Challenger's First Defeat
Although he didn't win the tournament, Ding Liren could still win against Ian Nepomniachtchi to retake his spot as the third...
Grischuk Decides The Candidates
With just two rounds left, Anish Giri went all out for the win against Alexander Grischuk. GM Ben Finegold brings you the...