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The exciting London Chess Classic reached its end no more than a few days ago, and here to review one of his favorite games from the event is GM Sam Shankland! He gives his "mid-game" and "post game" thoughts of the entertaining battle between Super-GMs Kramnik and Polgar from Round 1. Sam explains why Polgar's seemingly dubious piece sacrifice was potentially much more controversial if not for her final blunder... | Watch video
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In round 3 of the 2012 US Championship, two of the most solid players in America (if not the world) met up for what would surely be one of the most interesting slug-fests of the tournament. The game Kamsky-Onischuk did not disappoint, with the current (now former) US Champ employing the ultra-solid, though not overly aggressive London System. Fireworks did eventually happen in the late middlegame, and the finish was a beautiful one! GM Perelshteyn leads the way... | Watch video
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When the best in the world actually has to play defense, he does it pretty well! In the game McShane-Carlsen, London Classic 2011 the "world's greatest amateur" had the world #1 on the ropes, but when Magnus puts on a defensive clinic (clearly recognizing white's plan as well as which pieces to exchange and when/how to exchange them) the young Englishman is unable to crack black's blockade. Enjoy GM Shankland's review and take more notes on how to play defense! | Watch video
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Ever have trouble dealing with Sidelines? Are you a serious tournament player trying to "solidify" your repertoire as black? Then IM Shankland's new series is for you! In the first of this Video Series designed to deal with 1.d4 Sidelines, Sam recommends a system for black against the London/Torre Systems, reviews several critical lines, and offers advice on how black should handle white's "slightly passive" approach. | Watch video