The King's Gambit Chess Tactics Popular Chess Terms especially in the hands of

especially in the hands of Artur Yusupov

John Cochrane was a strong nineteenth century Scottish chess master ranked only below the well-known Howard Staunton the designer of modern chess pieces

it puts truth to legend regarding a man who stood astride the chess world in of its most dynamic and dramatic eras

The King’s Indian Bishop

a fresh new design for the Commemorative Cairns Cup Chessmen has been selected

The King's Gambit Chess Tactics Popular Chess Terms especially in the hands ofThere was a golden era when The Kings Gambit was the favourite opening of every attacking player. In the glory days of Paul Morphy it was considered almost cowardly to play anything else. Legends such as Spassky and Bronstein kept the flame burning in the 20th century, but its popularity faded as players became distrustful of Whites ultra aggressive approach. Nevertheless there are honourable exceptions whose games prove that this ancient weapon can