Chess is like Life | Coach Chad’s Big Promotion
I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting. Chess is like life. Promotion looks like a win. It can also blind you. Here both sides race a pawn. White’s d-pawn is one step from a queen. Black’s h-pawn is one step from a queen. Who promotes with…
King’s Gambit, Last Chair in the Room
I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting. King’s Gambit. Last chair in the room. rn1qkbnr/ppp2p2/3p4/7p/3PPBb1/5N2/PPP1B1P1/RN1QK2R b KQkq – 0 8 White took back on f4. The h-file is open. Black’s bishop sits on g4. Who owns the next check? Jump to the rook lift. White’s rook…
1.b3 Meets g5, the Chair Doesn’t
I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting. 1.b3 meets g5. The chair doesn’t. rnbqkbnr/pppppp1p/8/6p1/8/1P6/P1PPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq – 0 2 White opened on the flank. Black shoved the g-pawn. Who is developing, and who is just poking holes in the seat? Jump ahead. Black’s queen sits on…
Scandinavian, Bishop Takes f1, Folding Chair
I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting. Scandinavian. Black’s bishop takes f1. The folding chair starts to tip. rn2kbnr/ppp1pppp/8/6q1/7N/6P1/PPPPBP1P/RNBQ1bK1 w kq – 0 8 White castled. Black took the rook on f1. Was that free wood, or did the seat just get expensive? Play both sides.…
Qxb2, Two Legs Gone
I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting. Queen takes b2. Two legs gone. rnb1k1nr/pp1pppbp/8/2p3p1/2PP4/4P3/Pq1BNPPP/RN1QKB1R w KQkq – 0 6 White’s queen’s knight still sits home. The b2 pawn is hanging. Black took it. The chair loses two legs at once: material and development. Ask it: can…
Qb4+, the Check That Unbolts the Seat
I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting. White grabbed the c-pawn. Black’s queen sits on b6. One check unbolts the seat. rnb1k1nr/pp1pppbp/1q6/2P3p1/8/4PN1P/PPP2PP1/RNBQKB1R b KQkq – 0 5 Find Qb4+. The check forces a concession. White’s chair starts to wobble. Play it out. Then jump ahead and…
19.Bf2 Nxe3, Finish It Off the Chair
I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting. The ending was far from clear, so go ahead and try to finish off the game against a computer after 19. Bf2 Nxe3. See the FEN below to jump to the position. 1k1r3r/pp3p1p/1q1p4/4nQ2/8/1P1Bn3/P2N1BPP/2R3K1 w – – 0 20 I…
Grob, Bishop Takes a1, Seat Vacant
Grob. Bishop takes a1. Seat vacant. This sitting finished. Black won on time after the corner rook fell and the board stayed messy. Move 9. After Qb4+. White interposes Bd2. Black takes the rook on a1. The seat in the corner is empty. The miss is hanging a1 while chasing the queen check. Answer the…
Black Takes the Center and the Last Leg
Black takes the center. Then the last leg. This sitting finished. White abandoned the game after Black won the rook on a1. Move 12. White to move. Black already owns the center pawns and the open lines. Ne6+ looks flashy. It drops more wood. Nf3 or Bxe5 keep the fight longer. The miss is chasing…
28…Rd2+, Fight or the Chair Resigns
Test your self with the critical FEN position after 28. ..Rd2+ how should white proceed for 29. .. / should they fight for a comeback or prepare to resign? 8/pp5k/8/4pp1p/4n2P/1P2P2P /P1PrKP2/5B1R w – – 1 29 I wish you the best of luck!! The Chess Zone — Coffee For Dessert. Check Coach Chad’s mistakes in…
King’s Gambit, Black Mates, White’s Chair
King’s Gambit. Black mates. White’s chair falls. This sitting finished. Checkmate. Black’s queen lands on b7. [Event “Live Chess”] [Site “Chess.com”] [Date “2025.07.29”] [Round “?”] [White “Guest8302248727”] [Black “Guest5109945085”] [Result “0-1”] [TimeControl “120+1”] [WhiteElo “1600”] [BlackElo “1200”] [Termination “Guest5109945085 won by checkmate”] [Link “https://www.chess.com/game/141266113778”%5D 1. e4 e5 2. f4 Nc6 3. Nf3 exf4 4. d4…
Hung Bishop, Desperado on a Wobbly Stool
The first link died. I sat down again and played until the study was real. This is that second sitting. Check out this #chess game: Guest0601772880 vs Guest8716047275 – https://www.chess.com/game/108307241726 The link above might be broken, but fret not, a replacement PGN is attached below to study an interesting recovery from a dubious desperado which…
28…Be6, the Miss That Snapped the Back
The first link died. I sat down again and played until the study was real. This is that second sitting. Check out this #chess game: Guest4074364237 vs Guest0310295897 – https://www.chess.com/game/108326546598 The link above might not work. Check the pgn below for a real battle with tactics employed on both sides of the board! Study the…
20.Bc3, Improve the Mate, Same Splinters
The first link died. I sat down again and played until the study was real. This is that second sitting. Check out this #chess game: Guest7354490063 vs Guest9891466853 – https://www.chess.com/game/108328026432 If the link above is not loading any game, study the PGN below instead and see if you can improve Coach Chad’s mating attack after…
8…Ng4, Opening Chair Collapses
Black plays 8…Ng4. The opening chair collapses. This sitting finished. White resigned after Qxg5+. [Event “Live Chess”] [Site “Chess.com”] [Date “2025.08.04”] [Round “?”] [White “Guest0198906716”] [Black “Guest1351802390”] [Result “0-1”] [TimeControl “120+1”] [WhiteElo “1200”] [BlackElo “1600”] [Termination “Guest1351802390 won by resignation”] [Link “https://www.chess.com/game/141494683684?move=3”%5D 1. e4 g5 2. d4 Bg7 3. e5 c5 4. Bxg5 cxd4 5.…
Qxb7#, the Chair Is Over
King’s Gambit. The chair ends on Qxb7#. This sitting finished. White checkmated. 32 moves. [Event “Live Chess”] [Site “Chess.com”] [Date “2025.08.05”] [Round “?”] [White “Guest6527968692”] [Black “Guest9823629272”] [Result “1-0”] [TimeControl “120+1”] [WhiteElo “1600”] [BlackElo “1600”] [Termination “Guest6527968692 won by checkmate”] [Link “https://www.chess.com/game/141536866410?move=62”%5D 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h3 d6 5.…
Qb3, One Leg Left
The first link died. I sat down again and played until the study was real. This is that second sitting. Check out this #chess game: Guest6407098182 vs Guest6026536230 – https://www.chess.com/game/108335081394 link above might not load in but do not worry, instead study the PGN below for a dubious attack by Coach Chad which requires precise…
After 17…a5, the Clock Takes the Legs
The first link died. I sat down again and played until the study was real. This is that second sitting. Check out this #chess game: Guest9462725216 vs Guest9854277000 – https://www.chess.com/game/108338203756 Take this time to study the game below which was ended by clock although the continuation would have been interesting as both sides had interesting…
Nf3+ Opens the Long Bishop Through a Broken Seat
The first link died. I sat down again and played until the study was real. This is that second sitting. Check out this #chess game: Guest6744574358 vs Guest9854277000 – https://www.chess.com/game/108338851434 Study Coach Chad’s relentless attack which lead to a mistake in a critical position and allowed for the dubious sacrifice of black’s knight at 12.…
2025.09.19 Chess is like Football: Bills vs Dolphins
Bills vs Dolphins. To win you have to not lose. 1.e4 g5. After 12…Nxd4 White had 32 legal moves. Nd6+ was one of them. White took the queen. The clock still ran out. 0-1 on time. That is the penalty after the punt. You grabbed the queen. You still had to play. Never Give Up.…
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from Coach Chad
Chess is a constant battle of intuition vs analysis. During quick games, and especially in tense endgame situations, intuition can become much more valuable than analysis..and since quick games are essential for chess experts..it is imperative to train and tune our intuitive habits to perfection..and therefore..these games are dedicated to breaking bad habits in the opening..and securing winning endgames insticntively! i will be looking at games where I’ve blundered pieces, to analyze why my intuition was aimed elsewhere, and games where I’ve had a strong lead by allowed for tactical counter-play to succceed. Over time, my opening theory will become flawless..my endgames will become stainless and sturdy..but only after all of the mistakes are polished away!
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