John Hartmann

The carnage continued yesterday in the 6th Round of the Cairns Cup, with three decisive games and fighting chess across all boards.
Fresh off her… Read More »

We begin with the match books. They aren't entirely en vogue today, but I think there are quite a few still in print worth your time and dollars.… Read More »

One of the great difficulties of reviewing chess books is dealing with all of the analysis. The days of Fred Reinfeld and his breezy notes are long… Read More »

"I am convinced that, without a critical understanding of his own play, it is impossible for a player to develop."
-Artur Yusupov

How can you leverage chess technology to become a better chess player?

What is the single best thing you can do to improve your chess in this new year?