Oliver Reeh

Oliver Reeh has been working for ChessBase for many years as a translator and presenter of the internet show TV ChessBase, and he also looks after the tactics column in ChessBase Magazine, for which he has also been responsible as editor-in-chief since 2019. 
The International Master has contributed to the CB "MasterClass" series and is the author of the DVDs "Strike like the World Champions" and "Master Class Tactics - Train your combination skills!" Volumes 1 & 2. Oliver Reeh lives in Hamburg.

Recent news

Rook power

12/21/2024 – In the diagram position Black threatens ...Qe2 and ...Nc4, but White wins. "Make your bets!" - you could say roulette-style - 'All on the 7!"

Life line

12/14/2024 – In the diagram position Black played 26...d4! and after 27.Rc1 he found a remarkable way to save his skin. The art of drawing - half a point, all the fun!

Strike!

12/7/2024 – According to his opponent, White's brilliant move in the diagram position "actually deserves a medal" - are you also able to distinguish yourself?

Checking is fun!

11/30/2024 – In the diagram position, White can checkmate in five moves by combining his mobile queen with the advanced pawn f6. The challenge for you: calculate everything in your head!

Long range

11/23/2024 – In the diagram position White has no chance against the huge pair of bishops. In the game it was over immediately after 45.Qf6, perhaps you'll also have a thought or two about 45.Bf3. Enjoy!

With few pieces

11/16/2024 – In the diagram position White must act energetically, otherwise his initiative threatens to dry up. Minimal means - make something of it!

Awaken the Tigran in you!

11/9/2024 – From the diagram position, White skillfully hunted down the black king. The open h-file naturally plays a key role here - in this sense, good luck!

Creative

11/2/2024 – From the diagram position, the passed pawn d5 will eventually become the hero, but first White has to do something about his attacked queen d2. Your ingenuity is required!

Counter-trick

10/26/2024 – Do you also think that Black is winning in the diagram position? Then you might try to refute 28.Be3 in your head - that was the continuation of the game!

Vidit's "Wow" Variation

10/19/2024 – In the diagram position, Black has a spectacular opportunity to attack White's king on e1. Your call!

The arms of the octopus

10/12/2024 – Playing 26.Nc2? in the diagram position, White underestimated the potential of the black monster knight d3. Take a dive into the lines!

Oops

10/5/2024 – 16...h4 (diagram position) didn't actually threaten anything concrete - but after White's game move, Black suddenly had mate in 3! Can you imagine how that happened?

Take it easy - but take it!

9/28/2024 – From the diagram position, Black wins material by force. Can you guess which file will be decisive?

70 years ago

9/21/2024 – In the diagram position, Black launched an irresistible wave of attack with 22...d3! - though he rather launched two waves of attack to be precise - enjoy surfing!

Skillful provocation

9/14/2024 – In the diagram position White had just played 25.Bh4! in order to plant his knight in the black king's position after 25...g5 26.Nf6+. What happens next ... is entirely up to you!

The path to mate II

9/7/2024 – In the diagram position Black threatens ...Qxc3+. But after 25.Nh7+! White comes first, with you on his side - have fun!

The path to mate I

8/31/2024 – In the diagram position 23.Nf6+! is the first move to blow out the black king's life-light - you are welcome to contribute the other three yourself!

Winning without a queen

8/24/2024 – 33.g5! in the diagram position is the right line opener for White, but after 33...fxg5 he failed to crown his play. Can you do better?
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