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It is said that there are three phases of the chess game, opening, middlegame and endgame. In recent years chess writers have also drawn a distinction for a fourth phase of the game; when both players regain their queens in the endgame.
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One of the best ways to study the middlegame is to think of the positions in terms of the pawn structure and how the specific piece placement as well as the changes in pieces and structure shape the games we play. The more aware a player is of the... | Read More
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On my own and with my students I like to study the evolution of chess, not only the openings but also the progression of positional technqiues and endgame mastery. The Polish Chess Grandmaster Akiba Rubinstein is renowned for being one of the grea... | Read More
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Dear Team Anand,
In preparation for the upcoming world title defense I have made an analysis of Magnus Carlsen's games and come to some important conclusions. At this point everyone realizes that Carlsen is a phenomenal chess player and stands re... | Read More
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This is a common concern with chess players who play the sicillian as black. The Alapin variation 1.e4 c5 2.c3 rightly has a reputation as a drawish, sterile way to play chess; perfect for lower rated players to use against higher rated players wh... | Read More
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I would like to show a series of games that I played in my boyhood and teenage years. It is my hope that you all will enjoy these old games and my comments to them.
Stay tuned as I continue to share games from my chess growing pains. It is my... | Read More
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Overview of Coach Carl's teaching philosophy and study curriculum.
My belief is that with dedication and hard work anyone can reach the master rank (2200 USCF) in chess. A critical component however in this endeavor is utilizing the proper mater... | Read More
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This game against former US Champion GM Alex Shabalov was played this year at the 2013 Cardinal Open in Columbus Ohio. It was the final round and as usual everything depended on a victorious result. I dedicate this game to correspondance WC Hans B... | Read More
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Sturmen read the pairings and quietly said, “we are on board one.”
He glanced one last time down the long table of checkered boards, the chess pieces; a gauntlet of mental violence. At the last board sits Fat Alex, eyes closed, meditat... | Read More
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What should a Chess Instructor be able to teach a student ? This important and basic question often times is over looked by parents and school administrators when they are presented with slick advertising and hyped up claims of a company that is h... | Read More