Refute the Stafford Gambit with a Quiet Pawn Move!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to refute a popular but unsound Stafford Gambit with h3!
Neutralize White's Tricky 3.h4 vs Hyper-Accelerated Dragon!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn finally tackles the annoying 3.h4 move with h5! Stop the attack before it even begins!
Cool Trap in the Maroczy Bind f3 Setup!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows a cool trap in the Maroczy Bind f3 setup that involves a Queen sac for 3 minors!
Crush White with A Fresh Idea in Scandi Qa5!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows his student a fresh idea in Scandinavian Qa5 and he wins in 20 moves!
Destroy d6,e6,Be7 setup vs the Grand Prix Attack!
Learn how to play when Black avoids bishop fianchetto vs the Grand Prix Attack. White still gets a powerful attack!
Destroying White KID Fianchetto Nbd2 with KIA formation!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows an instructive game by his student vs KID fianchetto variation!
Dismantle White’s Bc4 in the Accelerated Dragon!
A quick kingside attack by White in the accelerated dragon can be very scary. Learn how to completely counter this!
White’s dangerous attack in the …d6 Grand Prix
A brilliant example of many of White's attacking ideas in the ...d6 Grand Prix. It even features a beautiful tactical shot!
White Repertoire in 5 minutes!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn provides a quick recap of all the key ideas in 1.e4 in 5 minutes! Must watch for anyone starting out with e4.
The Jobava Attack Antidote: detoxify White's quick attack!
With the Jobava Attack gaining traction, it is important to be prepared! Click the video for an antidote to the attack!
White’s Nxc6: more tricks in the …Qb4 AccelDragon
GM Eugene Perelshteyn continues his analysis of the ...Qb4 accelerated dragon and all its deadly traps!
Grand Prix: Deflect …Bg4 with this sinister knight retreat!
What if your opponent tries to be tricky in the Grand Prix this Halloween? Refute it with this cool move!
Trick or Treat! Tricks in …Qb4 accelerated Dragon!
Join GM Eugene Perelshteyn this Halloween as he showcases the very tricky ...Qb4 in the accelerated dragon!
Refute Black's early ...c5 and ...Qb6 in the London System
What happens when Black immediately goes for the weak b2 pawn? Try the tactical Nc3! for some great games!
Novelty in the Symmetric English for Black …h5!
Get a great position in the Symmetric English against e3 with this GM-approved novelty!
New endgame setup in the Qxd4 accelerated dragon.
Don't want to get into a tactical position after Qxd4 in the accelerated dragon? Try out this great endgame setup instead!
Deadly trap in the Exchange Caro-Kann
Facing a lot of Caro-Kann lately? No problem! Score easy points with this deadly trap.
New idea in the Grand Prix. Counter …a6 with d4!
Seize an early initiative with d4! against ...a6 Grand Prix. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to attack immediately!
Destroy the Dutch with 2.Bg5! (part2: 2...Nf6)
Crippled kingside pawns + easy plan on queenside = huge advantage. Score easy points against 2...Nf6 Dutch.
Destroy the Dutch with 2.Bg5! (part1: 2...h6)
2.Bf4 against the Dutch doesn't really work... so, try 2.Bg5! instead, with plans similar to London System.
Deconstruct the Slav with the London System!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to get an easy advantage against the Slav with this key idea in the London System!
Dominating Black’s …e5 break in the KID with the London System!
Watch as White gets a great attack on the queen side and complete domination in the center after Black's ...e5 push.
Key Improvement in the Qc2 Nimzo-Indian …Re8!
An improvement in the Nimzo over the ...Qe7 line that can give Black a devastating attack if White is not careful!
Beating the Classical Variation with the London System
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to crush the Classical Variation with the London System!
Introducing the London System against …c5 King’s Indian!
New Repertoire for White! GM Eugene Perelshteyn introduces the key ideas of the London System.
Analyzing the Scotch Four Knights in Greater Detail
GM Perelshteyn revisits his analysis on the Scotch Four Knights Variation with key lines for White.
Breaking Down the King's Indian Four Pawns Variation
Appreciate the versatility of the King's Indian with the Benoni, as Black breaks down White's space advantage!
Outfoxing the New Alapin h3 Set-up with Black
You may have noticed this move order is gaining popularity. No need to panic! GM Perelshteyn puts out the fire here.
Punch the Maroczy Bind Structure with a Quick ...b5!
How did GM Gadir Guseinov score a nice PRO Chess League win for Black using a well-known idea in the Sicilian?
Using the English Opening to Break Down the KID
English vs KID = Reversed Closed Sicilian. Learn how you can trick Black using the English Opening!
Beat the Botvinnik: Crunch the Dark Squares with KID
What's the easiest way to break down White's central grip? Check out this video to find out how!
King's Indian Defense Sidelines: Handling the Pesky Bg5
White's early Bg5 has an annoying reputation among KID players, here's how Black can solve all his problems!
King's Indian Defense Sidelines: Bf4 and e4 Hybrids
What happens when White tries to put his bishop on f4 instead of e3 or g5? After ...Nh5, Black gets a great game!
New Year's Fix: New Sicilian Main Line Deviations (Nb3)!
What other options does White have after playing an early f3? We've covered both Bc4 and g2-g4, but what about Nb3?
New Year's Fix: Handling the Annoying Nxc6, e5, Bd4 Sidelines!
What lines are being tried against the Sicilian in 2018? Here's what to do when White doesn't play the simple f4 plan!
GM Perelshteyn Playing the Hyper Accelerated Dragon in St Louis
What happened when GM Eugene Perelshteyn faced a surprising novelty in the main line of the Dragon?
Hyper Accelerated Dragon: White Insists on Kingside Play
What happens when White is adamant about f3-g4 vs the Hyper Accelerated? Here's the key lines!
Beating the Tricky Nbd2 Alapin with the Surprising ...Bf5!
CM Isaac Steincamp shares a game where White tried the rare Nbd2 line. How did Black get a good endgame?
Refuting ...Bxc3: Using Basic Strategic Ideas to Crush the French!
Eugene shows how one mistake in the opening cost Black the game, as White was left with a crushing attack!
Beating the London System Using the King's Indian Set-Up
Love the King's Indian but hate the London System? Don't worry, you don't have to play ...d7-d5!
Accelerated Dragon with Nxc6 and e4-e5: Stopping White's Play
Is White's Kingside attack in this line worth being scared of? We say not! Watch this critical Pawn Sac to see why!
Miniature Mode: Crushing Black with the Scotch Gambit
How did Eugene beat an 1800 rated opponent in 9 moves? Learn why Black has to play forced moves in the opening!
Quick Traps in the Maroczy Bind - Watch out f2!
Did you know White has to be careful when picking his move order in the Maroczy Bind? Here's why.
The Dragon's Tail: Beating the Nge2 Closed Sicilian
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares a game where he beats an IM using the tail of the Dragon to attack.
Audience Questions: Handling the Dragon's "Battery Variation"
How do you handle Gata Kamsky's Battery Variation? Here is the beast way to play for Black!
Learning with Mikey: Playing the Reversed Alapin with White
What happens when you play the English? You can get a reverse Sicilian by inserting the useful move a2-a3!
Learning with Mikey: Bc4 Sidelines in the Accelerated Dragon
Watch as GM Perelshteyn teaches Mikey how to play against the common Bc4 sideline of the Accelerated Dragon!
Blitz Battles: Using the English Reversed Sicilian to Win!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn beats a Hungarian FM by using central tension in the Reversed Sicilian to his advantage!
Introducing the Samisch KID: Turning Openings into Winning Endgames!
We introduce 5. f3 to the KID repertoire. Learn how White's slow development makes it hard to maintain the center!
Punishing Opponents with the KID: Be3 Main Line (part 2)
In another KID Main Line lesson, Isaac shows you what happens when your opponent goes out of book!
KID ...Qa5 Sideline Against h3 Fianchetto Set-ups!
In this video, CM Isaac Steincamp shares an instructive win for Black in this sideline that helped him break 2000!
More Dragon Sidelines: Re1, Bf1, Nb3 Set-Ups
When White goes off course with this set-up, did you know you need your f6 knight to go to a4?? Watch more!
Keep it Simple: The Exchange Slav is Dangerous!
Do you like the Tromp? Do you want to avoid Slav theory? This super rare, GM-approved Bg5 Sideline is for you!
KID ...Qa5 Sideline versus Pesky Fianchetto Set-Up
Have you seen this ...Qa5 idea before? Black gets active in the opening to punish White's slow development!
Beat Youngsters with the KID: Be3 Main Line (part 1)
Should you be scared of the main-line King's Indian Defence? No! Here's why your knight belongs on f7 😉
New Opening: Introduction to the King's Indian Defence
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you a new weapon for Black: the KID! Check out his nice win with Black here!
White Improvises in the Main Line: Accelerated Dragon Ideas
What happened when a youngster tried a new idea against GM Eugene Perelshteyn at the Chicago Open? Find out!
Maroczy Bind Takedown: NM Daniel Johnston's Masterclass
If White plays the Maroczy Bind hoping to get an advantage, they better choose the right move order... Qb6!
Mate on Board! Crush the French Rubinstein Variation
How did an amateur-friendly line for Black end in carnage? Learn this line for White and win faster!
Crush IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian (...Qd8 lines)
Play like Nakamura and put lots of pressure on the ...Qd8 Scandi! Let's render this club line obsolete!
Shred the Sicilian Sidelines with this key tactic!
What happens when your opponent doesn't know the nuances of Sicilian theory? ....Nxe4 and Black is better!
The English Opening: What can you do with an extra move?
You've heard it before English=Hyper-Accelerated Dragon but a tempo up. So what can you do with that tempo?
Where the English and the Alapin Meet: Reversed Openings
Once again, we explore another advantage of knowing the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon in the English!
The Kopec System: Easy Set-up with No Theory!
Want something less theoretical than the Grand Prix? Try out the Kopec System's Bf1-d3-c2 development!
Miniature in the Grand Prix: He's rated what now??
Watch White roll over his opponent by understanding key attacking ideas! Can you guess what White is rated?
Learning the English with CM Isaac Steincamp: 1...c6
What do you do if Black plays the annoying 1...c6 and 3...dxc4? Isaac has all the answers here!
Avoid the Move Order Tricks: 1 d4 - Nf3, g3 Sidelines
Avoid the Catalan with this sideline from GM Eugene Perelshteyn where Black plays the crafty ...b7-b5!
Surprise the Ruy Lopez: Magnus Carlsen's ...Bb4 Surprise
Want to surprise your fellow Ruy Lopez players? Try out this line GM Eugene Perelshteyn found for Black!
Play Like Magnus: Keeping the Bishop Pair in the Nimzo
...Bf8? Yes! Magnus Carlsen shows us that Black can keep the Bishop pair in the Nimzo Indian with this game!
A Tricky Move Order Change in the Grand Prix
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares a game of his own, where changing the move order was all it took to win.
New Weapon for White: The Scotch Four Knights
Looking for something simple against 1...e5? GM Perelshteyn has your answer with this line of the Scotch!
Dismantle the dubious 4...e5?! in the Qa5 Scandinavian
What happens when Black tries to break open the center early with no development? You know the answer...
GM Eugene Perelshteyn crushes a passive Pirc set-up
Space means everything in chess, and GM Perelshteyn shows that with his quick development against the Pirc
PRO Chess League: Awonder beats Hikaru Nakamura
GM Eugene Perelshteyn reviews Awonder Liang's big win over Nakamura with CM Isaac Steincamp.
Blitz Miniatures: Thrashing the Owen Defense (1 e4 b6)
GM Eugene Perelshteyn destroys the Owen by taking the center and pushing h2-h4 early!
Opening Innovation: Fear the Exchange Caro-Kann!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares this sneaky set-up for White in the Exchange Caro Kann! Don't miss this one!
Opening Miniatures: Central Control in the Closed Sicilian
Here's a new pawn structure against the Closed Sicilian for you! Seize the d4 square with a ...e7-e5 push!
Opening Miniatures: Shutting down the Bc4, d3 set-ups
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how White quickly runs out of ideas in this line of the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon.
Miniature in the Winawer French: 15 Move Massacre!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn punishes Black's poor development in 15 moves in this Winawer French sideline!
Openings Flashback: Attacking Chess in the Grand Prix
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares a Grand Prix miniature of his from the 1996 World Youth Championships!
Blitz Miniatures: Punishing Bad Move Orders in the Alapin
In this video, GM Eugene Perelshteyn takes down the Alapin by claiming the c-file, and then the win!
Blitz Miniatures: Queenside Attack Against Qxd4 Sidelines
You too can beat this Hyper-Accelerated Dragon Sideline with this novelty and queenside attack!
Handling the Reversed Sicilian with the Surprise 4. a3!
CM Isaac Steincamp shows you why 4. a3 might be your new surprise weapon in the English Reversed Sicilian
Playing 1...c5 Against the Botvinnik English Set-Ups
In this video, learn how to combat the popular English set-ups! Take advantage of the d4 that juicy outpost!
Intro to the English with CM Isaac Steincamp
In this introductory video, you'll learn why the English is a great weapon for Hyper-Accelerated Dragon players!
Get to Know the Owen Defense: 1 e4 b6 Shenanigans
In this video GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how Hungarian GM Peter Leko handled this club opening!
Beating the Nimzovich: What to do against 1. e4 Nc6
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to play against 1...Nc6. Looks like Carlsen's surprise is a welcomed one!
Part 2: Box in the Alekhine Knight (5...cxd6 Main Line)
What to do after 1 e4 Nf6... Develop! In this video, learn how easy it is to get an edge against the Alekhine!
Punish the Wing Gambit by Taking on b4!
In this video, GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows that the Wing Gambit is not that scary! Accept and take the center!
The Larsen's: Beat Nakamura's Pet Blitz Opening!
The Larsen's Opening is becoming pretty popular among strong players. Here's what you can do as Black!
Destroy the Grob Like a True Chess Player!
Some openings are bad. Some are really bad. Here's why the Grob is just terrible! Take the center with 1...d5!
Prove to Your Opponents that 1. b4 is NOT a Good Opening!
Take the center and actively develop! GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you how to beat the Sokolsky!
Punish the Reversed Stonewall and Leningrad with 1...g6!
What's the best way to handle the Bird's Opening? In this video, GM Perelshteyn shows you why you should play 1...g6!
Facing the World Champion Magnus Carlsen
GM Eugene Perelshteyn played Magnus in the Isle of Man! Learn how to face the Tiger's Modern with style!
Play Confidently Against e3-d4 Setups in the English
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to neutralize White's simple plan in the English!
Punish Fedoseev's World Cup Preparation with ...d6-d5!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to punish Fedoseev's wild g2-g4 push from the World Cup!
Take down the Jobava Attack with Active Play!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn beat Daniel Naroditsky on the Black side of this trendy line. Don't be scared of White!
Fend off the Alapin with the Dragon set-up!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows that even the father of Komodo can't get an advantage against his pet line...
Handling the Closed Sicilian with CM Isaac Steincamp
In this video, Isaac shows you how to pull the teeth out of White's kingside attack while creating queenside counterplay.
Patient Play Trumps Qd2 in the Hyper Accelerated Dragon
NM Daniel Johnston shows that Black can improve his position when White opts for the Qd2 set-up.
Move Order Mess Ups: White Forgets h3 in the Dragon
NM Daniel Johnston notched this easy win when White forgot to play the simple h2-h3. Catch your friends off guard!
Up Against the Best: Eugene Perelshteyn takes on Anish Giri!
What is it like to play a Super-GM? Eugene Perelshteyn analyzes his game against Anish Giri from Iceland!
Sac that Exchange! Surprise and Attack White with the QGA
What happens when you take on c4? GM Perelshteyn shares a convincing win from the Reykjavik Open!
Beat the Bg5 Maroczy Bind with Strong Endgame Play!
GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows why the bind is not so scary. Learn how to get better endgames with Black against Bg5!
Beating the London System with CM Isaac Steincamp
Need an active line against the London System? Isaac demonstrates how Black can challenge White out of the opening!
Stop the Nd5 Surprise in the Accelerated Dragon
If you play the Accelerated, you will want to see how GM Perelshteyn used this novelty to neutralize the f4-f5 attack!
Sharpen your Sicilian Against Qe2 in the Accelerated Main Line!
Put your opponent in the tank with one of these two plans against the subtle Qe2 in the Accelerated!
Turn the Tables on the a3 Anti-Nimzo with this Surprise!
If White thinks dodging the Nimzo means dodging problems, they certainly aren't ready for this...
Smash the Tricky f3 Nimzo with the Dark Squares!
GM Perelshteyn teaches you how to punish White for making too many pawn moves in the Nimzo Indian!
Beat the Pirc with a Strong Center and Development!
In this video, learn how to get a nice position against the Pirc by establishing a strong center in the opening.
Knowing Your Lines Inside and Out: The Alapin
GM Perelshteyn punished the tepid play of an FM in the Alapin as Black, notching a nice win in the 2017 Reykjavik Open!
Part 1: Beating the Alekhine (5… cxd6 and 9… Bf5!?)
Learn key strategic ideas in the Alekhine! GM Perelshteyn shows how he won against this opening with style.
Bogo Indian vs. g3 - Miniature vs FIDE Master!
What if white plays g3 against your Bogo Indian? GM Perelshteyn shows the ideas he used to win a miniature.
Miniature in the Pirc – 16 Move Checkmate vs. WIM!
Here's how to punish the Pirc! Black allowed e5-e6 in the Pirc and was rapidly checkmated.
Important Line in the Accelerated Dragon: 3. Qxd4, 7. Qb3
7. Qb3 has gained popularity in the 3. Qxd4 variation of the Accelerated Dragon. Here is the best plan!
Exchange Caro-Kann: Miniature after Main Line 6...Na5
Learn how Bobby Fischer demonstrated how to play against 6...Na5 in the Exchange Caro back in 1970.
Accelerated Dragon Qa5 line vs. Strong Grandmaster
How did GM Perelshteyn use the ...Qa5 line of the Dragon to neutralize White's Opening choice?
New Years Special Video: Surprise the French with 2.f4!
Happy New Year! Here GM Perelshteyn recommends an entirely new system against the French - 2. f4!
Hyper-Accelerated Dragon 4.Qxd4 and 5.Nc3
Black Book Update! 4. Qxd4 and 5. Nc3 is a tricky line against the Accelerated - Here's how you can handle it!
Tricks in the Symmetrical English - 5. a3
Handle White's plan in the Symmetrical English with this standard plan for Black! Take the center!
Crushing Bh4??: Elementary Trap in the Nimzo Indian
This trap, which instantly wins a pawn, is a must-know if you play the Nimzo. Don't miss out on this easy plus!
Knowing your Tactics: Bogo Indian 6. Bg2 Bxd2+ Trap
Fianchetto-ing the light-squared bishop early in the Bogo leaves the White center a little undefended.... what now?
Pushing for the Prize: Millionaire Open Alapin e5 Game
White often pushes e5 against our Alapin setup. How did Eugene handle this when everything was on the line?
Solid Setup Against Tricky Bc4 in Accelerated Dragon
Bc4 against the Accelerated Dragon is a popular and tricky way to avoid theory. But don't worry - Black has resources!
Model Moments: Attack for White in the Grand Prix
White can mount some serious pressure on Black in this line of the Grand Prix. Learn this thematic attack now!
Accelerated Dragon Blueprint: Winning in the Center
If White allows Black to open the center too early it can cause trouble. CM Isaac Steincamp shows you how.
Knowing Your Lines: Accelerated Dragon 7... Qa5
Here's our recommendation for Black to avoid theory in the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon with 7...Qa5!
Claim the Advantage with Black: Alapin 5. Nc3
Danger Averted! Watch this critical line of the Alapin to turn the tables and put the pressure on White!
Pressure Your Opponent: Sicilian Grand Prix 4... d6
When Black plays 4... d6 against the Grand Prix, White has surprising ideas that create real problems.
Closed Sicilian - Punish 2...a6 with a cool idea!
GM Perelshteyn shows off a cool weapon for White against 2... a6 in the Closed Sicilian based on a recent game.
New Novelty in Alapin: Fighting Against 6. Bb5+
Black book update! Here is a powerful idea to fight against 6. Bb5+ and gives Black serious winning chances.