2014 World Mind Games

Chess.com proudly hosted the online chess portion of the 2014 World Mind Games. IM Danny Rensch gives you the in-depth perspective on the tournament as he live-streams his own games from the event. Follow along as Danny competes across all five rounds, trying to shake off some rust in his tournament form. Danny livens up the commentary with impressions, pet names, rap songs, and loads of on the fly chess instruction!

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Playing Mind Games! — Part 1 Danny tackles an intermediate opponent in round one. Despite a comfortable victory, Danny offers some criticism of his own inaccurate play in his opponent's time trouble. (Intermediate and Advanced)

Playing Mind Games! — Part 2 Against another intermediate opponent, Danny shows you the dangers of over-eager exchanges as he punishes a trade-happy Black in an opposite sides castling position. (Intermediate and Advanced)

Playing Mind Games! — Part 3 Saved by the bell! Danny's opponent puts the pressure on in an English Opening before forfeiting in a favorable position. (Intermediate and Advanced)

Playing Mind Games! — Part 4 Danny gets paired up for the first time as he tackles a former student, NM Craig Hilby. The game looks pretty scary for Danny, but he doesn't back down and answers Black blow for blow in an opposite-sides castling position. (Intermediate and Advanced)

Playing Mind Games! — Part 5 Danny is seeking a perfect score with hyper-aggressive play in the Yugoslav Attack against the Dragon Sicilian. Danny's opponent makes it to the endgame, but will it save Black? (Intermediate and Advanced)