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In today's Member Analysis video, Roman reviews a variation of the Exchange Ruy that seems to offer "little action" after the queens are traded off early on. However, as he highlights, nothing could be further from the truth! The theory of how the great American Champion, Bobby Fischer, played the line for both sides proves that there is much theory to know, and that neither player should lose focus in the opening... | Watch video
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In today's video Grandmaster Dejan Bojkov breaks down an amazing game between Gligoric and a young Bobby Fischer! This Open Sicilian shows just how "progressive" these two great chess minds were, applying ideas that were way "ahead of their time" for both white and black. Gligoric has a chance to put the youngest away with his beautifully conducted kingside attack, but runs up against a surprisingly tough defense from the young American. The final result? Watch and find out! | Watch video
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If it's good enough for Bobby, it's good enough for me! Let's focus on black's responses for now though! IM David Pruess delivers his long awaited sequel to the "Ever Chess Opening Move" for white, with a deep look at all the "reasonable responses" against the most popular first move in the history of chess: 1.e4! Beginners, enjoy this kick start for understanding you openings as black. | Watch video
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FM Lilov follows up his popular introduction to this series with a video lecture on perhaps the most commonly played opening in chess history! A favorite of player's like Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. Lilov keeps it simple and general, only highlighting some of the critical lines that beginning chess players would need to know. Enjoy! | Watch video
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Today we experience the climax of what has surely been an unforgettable ride... Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili's incredibly personal, and incredibly revealing, recounts of the life and times of the legendary Bobby Fischer have been breathtakingly enjoyable. Today Roman provides more authentic insight into what was a very interesting human being in Robert James Fischer, then he "keeps it real" with the review of yet another under-rated Fischer masterpiece. | Watch video