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All your holiday wishes come true today: A Live Session for everyone! Though IM Rensch does manage to dispatch of his first opponent rather quickly in a sharp Scotch Game, he not only provides instructive post game analysis, but in the spirit of giving, he turns this video lecture into a "Medley" when he decides to play a blitz game before turning in. The second game is a nail biter for sure, but you'll have to watch to see the what happens. | Watch video
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After a short yet instructive Dragon Yugoslav Attack, Kingpatzer takes his chances in a dreaded blitz game! Take note of black's missed opportunities (Ng4) and the inaccurate, slow approach (a6 and Qc7). Then, buckle up for a fast game, and furious "time-management-rant" by Danny. IM Rensch brings this "Live Sessions meets Member Analysis" video series to a close today! | Watch video
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Who needs their fix? Check out IM David Pruess's first Live Sessions in over a year. Today David provides us with several instructive games... ok, more like several old fashioned "beat downs" of unsuspecting opponents! The opening variety is vast however, and should provide for some good entertainment over lunch. Notice the Chess.com board? That means a Live Sessions could be coming to a chess game near you some day, so watch out! | Watch video
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Today FIDE Master Charles Galofre brings us the 4th installment to his popular Chess960 blitz matches! Though the short time control doesn't always allow for instructional ideas or patterns to be taught during play, Galofre's ability to develop plans quickly in these highly original positions should certainly be something to aspire towards. For fans of this "New Chess", the excitement of each game itself is worth watching! | Watch video
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IM Shankland weighs in on a viewer request for tips on blitz play. He gives some advice about what types of openings and strategies to play; then gives examples with real-time blitz games where he shares his thoughts. | Watch video