Alberto Chueca - Alberto Chueca - High Performance Chess Academy

I am International Master and Chess coach. I like to help people to improve their chess level. Starting teaching them the basic concepts and adding more complexity to every lesson. I have designed a special methodology to improve in chess which we are using in the lessons with very good results. If you are finding how to improve your chess level, I recommend you to check The Chueca Method to see how I work :)

Reviews

My 60 best games of Bobby Fischer

One of the most popular former world champions is Robert James Fischer, an American with an explosive style and who ended up teaching the world how valuable the game of chess really is, he brought from publicity to controversy due to his eccentric personality, however, on this occasion we will talk about his most popular book, My 60 best games.

This is a book that as its name indicates, Bobby Fischer highlights his best games and shows what could have been totally different in several of his games.

Who is Bobby Fischer?

Robert James Fischer was … Read more

19/11/2022 No Comments

Interesting Information for Chess Players

Chess Fundamentals, the amazing book of Jose Raul Capablanca

Chess fundamentals is the new book by the only Spanish-speaking world champion in the history of chess so far has been Jose Raul Capablanca. A chess prodigy since he was a child, who had an intense rivalry against Alexander Alekhine, so it is always good to learn a little about him and there is no better way than reading chess fundamentals by Jose Raul Capablanca.

A book that has been passed down for generations and that manages to express the preparation of the Cuban is this one, it is not the first time that this book is … Read more

19/11/2022 No Comments

Interesting Information for Chess Players

Think Like a Grandmaster by Alexander Kotov

Looking for a book related to the thought process of an elite player is difficult, however, this is where Think Like a Grandmaster by Alexander Kotov, a player from the USSR who managed to capture in his manuscripts different wonders for future chess players, stands out.

So in this review you will have what you need to know to decide if this book is what you really need and what you are looking for, besides you will be able to complement it with other books of this phenomenal writer.

Who is Alexander Kotov?

Alexander Kotov was a chess … Read more

19/11/2022 No Comments

Gambits

The Queen’s Gambit Netflix: The best mini-series of chess.

One of the best original series that Netflix has in its catalog is queen’s gambit, the chess series that during the pandemic popularized the science game and even to this day, continues in the minds of all people.

So, today you will have a review with everything you need to know about this mini-series that tells the fictional story of Beth Harmon, a spectacular chess player.

Review Queen's Gambit

Elizabeth Harmon is a girl who is orphaned when her mother dies in a car accident, and is taken to an orphanage where the children are given tranquilizer pills so they … Read more

26/10/2022 1 Comment

07 Chess Tournaments ♟️

US Chess Championship 2022 Details, Wesley So Looks To Join Special Club

The 2022 edition of the US Chess Championship certainly isn’t lacking drama through one week.

This year’s tournament is once again being held at the Saint Louis Chess Club in St. Louis, Missouri. The venue has hosted the U.S. Chess Championship each year since 2009, one year after opening its doors.

Unlike other sports and games, chess overall athletic ability doesn’t come into the game of chess. Anybody can ace the game with enough practice, experience and savvy strategizing. A recent article by Robert O’Connell of the New York Times detailed how chess is emerging as a popular hobby for … Read more

17/10/2022 No Comments

06 Online Chess, Databases and Software ♟️

Chessable – Where Science Meets Chess

What is Chessable?

If you are still relatively new to chess, then you may find that you lack the ability to think strategically about the game. Fortunately, there is a resource that can help you to improve your skills in this area: Chessable.

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Chessable is a website that provides chess instruction using a variety of methods, including learn-by-doing exercises, video lessons, and articles written by grandmasters. The company's goal is to help you learn chess faster and more effectively than you could by using traditional methods.

Chessable was founded in 2015 by David … Read more

05/09/2022 No Comments

06 Online Chess, Databases and Software ♟️

Play Magnus – Play Against the Champion

What is Play Magnus?

Play Magnus is a website dedicated to promoting interest in chess among children and young people. It offers users the opportunity to compete against the world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, through an algorithm that simulates the Norwegian's game.

The website also offers tutorials, tips, and other chess-related activities.

With more than 3 million downloads, Play Magnus is one of the most popular chess applications in the world.

How do I use Play Magnus?

To use Play Magnus, users must register on the website. Once registered, users can … Read more

05/09/2022 No Comments

FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship

What is FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship?

If your child is very good at playing chess, and he wants to compete against the best, but he is still very young, there is no problem, keep reading, because the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship may interest you.

There is a way to compete worldwide in chess, even if you are under 12 years old, thanks to FIDE.

FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship is one of the categories of chess events for children up to 12 years old. It consists of a world chess championship … Read more

02/09/2022 No Comments

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Top-Class Chess Competitions

Will Magnus Carlsen play the next world championship?

Magnus Carlsen has struck the world of chess by stating that he doesn’t want to defend his world champion title. It has brought to everyone’s mind the question “Will Magnus play the next world championship?”

We will analyze the context and the possible reason for this statement made by Magnus. Also, we will analyze the possible scenarios that could happen if Magnus resigns to not play.

Magnus has changed the story many times, and it gives a lot for us to speculate about. Essentially, he had said before that He wouldn’t play in the world championship if his opponent wasn’t … Read more

19/07/2022 No Comments

08 Chess anecdotes ♟️

Is there betting in chess? First steps and how to!

The chess game that we all know and love is born out of the Indian game chaturanga which dates back to the 600s AD. This game quickly spread across the world, coming to Europe when it evolved into what we know it today in the 16th century. But is there betting in chess?
Throughout the years, chess has managed to attract quite a bit of attention, and it is now played as a global game by professional players that have specific chess tournaments.
Since chess is now a game that everyone knows and is played professionally, does this mean that … Read more

15/07/2022 No Comments