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After reviewing a game in which Gligoric quickly turns a "slow moving center" into a dangerous kingside attack (as was typical of his style), GM Bojkov displays a game that ends in a combination you might recognize! One of the most famous puzzles in history that derives from Gligoric's obscure Najdorf is on display! Dejan then provides one more example of Gligoric's brilliance on the white side of a Sicilian, before signing off. | Watch video
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GM Shankland continues to review his games from the recent Pan-American Team Championship! Here he reviews an extremely sharp, Open Sicilian Najdorf that has the "flavor" of an English Attack, but not quite the "theory". The game eventually becomes a back and forth affair when "mature GM Shankland" decides to become "overly aggressive Shanky"... | Watch video
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Today GM Shankland kicks off a new series, reviewing his recent games from the Pan-American Team Championship! Shanky does an excellent job of explaining the basic and general themes of the modern Najdorf, before he launches into the theoretical review of a very topical line in the 8.h3 "Neo-English Attack". The sharp game that ensues is highly instructive... | Watch video
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GM Khachiyan provides his own instructive take on a famous Isolated Queen Pawn position. Highlighting how to improve your calculation skills, and where to avoid common pitfalls, Melik reveals white's best approach in a complicated attacking position (the brilliant Bc2) and provides criticism of common "calculating myths" amateurs hold over grandmasters. Enjoy this original review of Najdorf-Kotov, 1957! | Watch video
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In the last round of the 2008 National Open in Las Vegas, GM Khachiyan looked across his board at a young, talented FIDE Master -- and he knew he was in for a fight! As Melik explains, he was committed from the beginning to take his time, find all the right moves, and punish his young opponent for trying to surprise him with a sharp, but slightly dubious variation of the Najdorf. What happened in the end? Watch and find out... | Watch video