Simon Williams

IM Mike Basman sadly passed away recently. He was a true chess Maverick who wanted people to think for themselves. In this stream, I try out some of his openings, with some fascinating games! Tribute to Mike - https://www.chess.com/news/view/michael-basman-1946-2022 www.GChess.com - Check it out to improve from your Blitz games! ➡️Chessable - … [Read more...] about Blitz Chess – A tribute to Mike Basman

In this video, I stream a long-play game against my friend JT, who is roughly 2100 ELO rated. Hopefully, you will gain some useful tips. The time limit is 15+10, my aim is to really explain the thought processes behind the moves that I am playing. ➡️Chessable - https://www.chessable.com/author/GingerGM/ ➡️Secret website to improve your chess - … [Read more...] about Longer Chess Games #70 Think like a Grandmaster

Game analysis from my 3rd game for Ennis Chess Club at the European Club Cup. I was facing talented Killian Delaney, a dangerous attacking player rated 2309. The opening was an interesting line of the King's Indian Defence, which ended in a swift win for me. I take a look at the game and give you the viewer tips about how to improve from studying your own … [Read more...] about Grandmaster Analysis: European Club Cup: Delaney vs Williams. A Battle in the Kings Indian Defence

Grandmaster Speed Runs Chess - Making a Plan Simon continues his now-famous speedrun series, tackling more tricky games on chess.com. Inspired by Hikaru, Eric Hansen (Chessbrah) and Daniel Naroditsky. Online chess speedrunning blitz chess on chess.com, video lectures, how to get better at chess and win with checkmate, attack tips and tricks! In this video, we look at some … [Read more...] about GM Simon Williams Blitz Speed Run 24 – How to improve your chess at 1800-2000 level

Is this the worst chess game that a Grandmaster has ever played!? Taken from the Titled Tuesday competition. After this omnishambles, I just had to resign, resign from the competition! Please tell me how could I not win that position! This was a live stream, bear that in mind when watching! ➡️Chessable - … [Read more...] about The Worst Chess Game that I have ever played!