Chess Home Journal

Close readings of games, practical training ideas, and notes from people who still stop the clock to argue about a position.

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Why Top Players Love the Ruy Lopez

Everything you need to know about the Ruy Lopez

BA Balasubramanian · 1 min read · Oct 08

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Everything you need to know about the Catalan Opening

CH Chris Herdic · 1 min read · Oct 04

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Three verified structures and the decisions that distinguish them

JE Jeevanandham · 2 min read · Sep 27

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Three verified positions for understanding the Scotch beyond move orders

JE Jeevanandham · 2 min read · Sep 26