Feb 9, 2010 GM Khachiyan |
NEW! Good and Bad Bishops; Karpov v. Lautier 
GM Khachiyan (with the assistance of World Champions Karpov and Kramnik) shows us how to exploit a bad bishop in the opponent's camp. Two classic examples by the great masters of positional play will clarify for you the impacts of such a piece.
Length: 23 min | Views: 655 | Comments: 1
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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| Feb 3, 2010GM Khachiyan |
NEW! Spanish Torture; Part I
GM Khachiyan introduces a very important strategic consideration in the Ruy Lopez (Chigorin lines): the black knight which can get stuck on a5. He shows a classic example of white taking advantage of that piece, and teaches several other strategic lessons along the way.
Length: 18 min | Views: 1503 | Comments: 13
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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| Jan 28, 2010GM Khachiyan |
Good and Bad Bishops; Averbakh v. Furman,1960
GM Khachiyan shows the repercussions of one poor bishop trade... in a brilliant endgame display by Grandmaster Averbakh. Along the way we are treated to insights into color complexes, pawn structures, exchange strategy, gaining space, and zugzwang.
Length: 23 min | Views: 1318 | Comments: 13
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Jan 22, 2010GM Khachiyan |
My Giuoco Piano 2
GM Khachiyan shows a second game of his from this mainline Italian Game, but this time he switches to the white pieces, and we get an insight into the kind of maneuvering that occurs with a locked center. How to use a space advantage, what pawn breaks are important for white and black, when to open the game.
Length: 27 min | Views: 2796 | Comments: 21
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Jan 20, 2010GM Khachiyan |
My Giuoco Piano
GM Khachiyan shares with us one of four games he played in an important mainline of the Italian game... in one tournament!! Including his recommendations for opening lines, explanations of key middlegame maneuvers and concepts, advice for your thought process, and more.
Length: 20 min | Views: 2043 | Comments: 14
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Jan 12, 2010GM Khachiyan |
Into the Fire
GM Khachiyan looks at an entirely tactical game. It does however kick off with a piece sacrifice based entirely on positional considerations. But when the opponent fights back, the only way to win is to be concrete. Try to guess white's moves as you watch, and sharpen your calculation skills.
Length: 21 min | Views: 1299 | Comments: 11
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Jan 4, 2010GM Khachiyan |
Dynamic Theory: Logical Chain
GM Khachiyan again shows how a logical chain can run through an entire game, guiding and informing the player's decisions along the way. He stresses piece activity, coordination, while going through many important positional themes for the Sicilian Defense.
Length: 33 min | Views: 1584 | Comments: 18
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Dec 30, 2009GM Khachiyan |
Concepts in the Grand Prix Attack 2
GM Khachiyan covers the Bc4 line (the previous lecture covered Bb5) of the Grand Prix with analysis of a game from his own tournament practice. He also gives his recommendation for black, while showing key ideas and critical positions.
Length: 26 min | Views: 3182 | Comments: 17
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Dec 26, 2009GM Khachiyan |
Concepts in the Grand Prix Attack 1
GM Khachiyan shares his deep understanding of the ideas behind the grand prix attack in the sicilian. For example, he talks about the difference between Bb5 and Bc4. This lesson will give you great insight into the grand prix.
Length: 28 min | Views: 2545 | Comments: 11
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Dec 21, 2009GM Khachiyan |
Believing in Logic
GM Khachiyan gives an important lesson about the importance of having a sense of the logic of a game. Believing in your own idea and moves, following a logical strand straight through, is an important part of a professional player's approach to the game.
Length: 28 min | Views: 1597 | Comments: 12
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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