Daniel Gormally

The Sicilian Scheveningen Defense is a highly respected and flexible variation of the Sicilian Defense, characterised by the pawn structure Black adopts with pawns on e6 and d6. It arises after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6. This setup allows Black to maintain a solid central presence while keeping...

Pandemic Shark takes a closer look at the classic mistakes made by amateur chess players. The book delves into common errors and provides insights into improving gameplay. Some of the highlighted mistakes include: 1. Moving a piece too often in the opening. This mistake often stems from a desire to create something in the opening when the focus should be...

Have you ever wondered why you do well in certain tournaments and not in others? Are your opening choices the right ones? Is your attacking play good, bad, or "Tinder swipe left" ugly? In this entertaining account, the author explains that to achieve success in chess, we need to understand what works for us. However, to achieve true mastery, we...