Chess Tutoring, Chess Coaching, Chess Classes with NM Will Stewart

This is our TWENTIETH of many live bughouse videos we’ll be releasing. Bughouse is controversial amongst the chess community but like all things, a little bit of moderation is key, and I don’t think it hurts your chess game. More importantly I think it gets kids into chess, teaches you about positional play and teamwork as well. I’m releasing these videos for fun and hope you all enjoy them. My friend Kazim Gulamali is one [...]

Tigran L. Petrosian is a 27 year old Armenian grandmaster with a current FIDE ELO of 2649 making him the 98th highest rated player in the world. “His first name was deliberately chosen by his father to match the name of the former world champion Tigran V. Petrosian who was also of Armenian descent. It happened that, when the late Tigran won the world title, Tigran’s father dreamt that if he ever had a son [...]

Original article by FM Carlos Pujol. This article is slightly modified by William Stewart for formatting. Ask Around First Unfortunately, the only way to have absolute confidence that the teacher is right for you is by having some sessions with him. (Note from William: I offer my first class at over 75% off) If you cannot, then check with his students about how satisfied they are, or check online reviews. If you have the chance, [...]

In part 1 of my 4 part Stonewall Attack Beginner Series, I will explain the classic Stonewall structure and plan. Stay tuned for the next 3 parts coming out soon. The Stonewall attack is a powerful opening play by white that puts immediate and consistent pressure on black and prevent’s black from controlling the center. StoneWall Attack Series your web browser and/or your host do not support iframes as required to display the chessboard Prevent [...]

Mastering Chess: Deliberate Practice Is Necessary but Not Sufficient, Psychologists Find ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2011) — Psychological scientist Guillermo Campitelli is a good chess player, but not a great one. “I’m not as good as I wanted,” he says. He had an international rating but not any of the titles that chess players get, like Grandmaster and International Master. “A lot of people that practiced much less than me achieved much higher levels.” Some of [...]

In this interview we caught up with Robert Kempiński, a 34 year old Polish Grandmaster with an impressive current FIDE of over 2600. Kempinsk’s career in chess started when he was only 13 in 1991 when he won the Under-14 Polish junior championship. By 1995 he was playing for world competitions and won the Under-18 World Youth Chess Championship. Since then he has continued a bright career in chess. He is currently in the top [...]

When we say “OK! That’s the end of today’s chess class,” and hear a room full of young voices saying “No, we want to stay!” that’s when we know a definite connection has been achieved. Parents and teachers around the globe are very proud when their children learn to play chess. They know it’s good for their kids. But why? Why is excellent chess instruction so beneficial to educational growth? Kid’s learn when they ENJOY [...]