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Melik walks us through a recent game of his where he used his "backup opening" to defeat his lower rated opponent, IM Amanov. He talks about the positional strengths and the flexibility behind his opening choice, and why he feels it's a solid one for players looking from a different approach to 1.e4. Take notes on his opening advice, and enjoy the instructive finish. | Watch video
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IM Mark Ginsburg takes us into the new year by bringing his mini-series on the Classical Nimzo to a close! He reviews the sharp and topical 5.e4 variation, and he provides a good piece of general advice in addition to well prepared theory: Attack the center! By opening and challenging white's development early and often, black finds complete equality in multiple lines. He encourages you to try it for yourself... | Watch video
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With his second installment GM Shankland reviews perhaps the most topical variation of the classic QGD structure, when he discusses the 7...Ne4 variation. Played recently by Anand to retain the World Championship title against Topalov, the Lasker Defense has seen a big jump in popularity, and Shanky agrees: Black is equal! | Watch video
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Making her Chess.com Video Author debut today is Women's Grandmaster Tatev Abrahamyan! There isn't a better "lead off topic" in the world for Tatev than a series describing all the ins and outs of one of black's most common, and dangerous weapons against 1.e4: The French Defense! With this series Tatev is recommending a repertoire for the black pieces, as well as offering her one of a kind insight and knowledge. Enjoy! | Watch video
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In today's Member Analysis video, IM Rensch offers his best "universal approach" for black playing against white's most aggressive 1.e4 openings... but that's just the appetizer! Stick around for his opinion on the importance of time management, why finding the "best move" is not always the "best idea", and why winning is so important... | Watch video