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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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What do former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik and our own Sam Shankland have in common? You'll have to wait until the end of this video lecture to find out specifically, but for starters, they both know how to win in "must win" situations! Check out Shanky's review of the final game of the 2004 World Championship Match between Kramnik and Leko... | Watch video
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Roman concludes his presentation on the genius of Vishy Anand today with two games from his most recent World Championship matches. These games against Topalov and Kramnik display Anand's calculation skills, as much as his practical wits. As Dzindzi explains, Anand's strength as a chess player evolved. The only way to beat him now? "Catch him on a bad day"... | Watch video
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In this exciting video lecture, a legend is born! Soon after securing the World Championship title, Wilhelm Steinitz unveiled part of his life's work in the later named "Steinitz Gambit". His philosophy that the King is a fighting piece who can take care of himself in all stages of the game was the principle behind his invention. A man of principle, Steinitz certainly was -- and he won countless brilliant games to prove it! | Watch video
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The "un-crowned" king of the chess world before an official World Championship title was awarded was, in many people's view, Adolf Anderssen. That was until Andersen made the mistake of challenging the young Wilhelm to a match and claiming that he didn't expect to lose a single game. When Steinitz won the match 8 games to 6 the world's opinion, needless to say, was changed forever. Enjoy this exciting game! | Watch video