Oct 16, 2009 FM Liu |
Liu Analyzes: Chess.com Member Games 3 
The third part of FM Liu's analysis of a game submitted by a chess.com member. In this part of the game, the opposite side castled attack finally gets under way. FM Liu offers his advice on the importance of time and calculation in such attacks, and shows some surprising defensive possibilities for the weaker side, which will remind all of us to pay attention during the decisive tactical phase of a game, whether we are ahead or behind!
Length: 26 min | Views: 2358 | Comments: 17
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Oct 7, 2009FM Liu |
Liu Analyzes: Chess.com Member Games 2
The second part of FM Liu's analysis looks at another exchange question and gets seriously into the middlegame, examining the strategy in opposite side castled positions, some tricky pawn play and blockading themes in the center. Plenty of useful positional lessons here!
Length: 20 min | Views: 1392 | Comments: 7
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Oct 1, 2009FM Liu |
Liu Analyzes: Chess.com Member Games
FM Elliot Liu is back! In this video he begins taking a look at some games of chess.com members. Here the focus is on opening principles and decisions: what squares are important, what priorities you have in the opening, how time-sensitive are your pawn breaks, and what pieces trades are good and bad.
Length: 19 min | Views: 1947 | Comments: 15
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Jun 20, 2009FM Liu |
The King in the Center 2
FM Elliot Liu continues teaching us the all-important art of torturing your opponent’s un-castled king. In a sharp Sicilian Liu teaches the subtleties of attacking the king in the center and maintaining the pressure. With solid tips to lead you away from the quick pawn grab and stay focused on the centered king there is plenty of wisdom to prepare you when the opportunity arises.
Length: 18 min | Views: 2272 | Comments: 9
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate
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| Jun 12, 2009FM Liu |
The King in the Center
FM Elliot Liu illustrates simple attacking methods to take advantage of the uncastled King. Pouncing on a seemingly harmless move in the early lines of a Four Knights Sicilian, Liu grabs the game tempo and with fairly simple tactics destroys Black’s position in no time. While the game is simple, the lesson is powerful.
Length: 18 min | Views: 2167 | Comments: 11
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner
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| Jun 4, 2009FM Liu |
Liu Analyzes Retter-Gyrow 2
FM Elliott Liu continues his extensive analysis of a Chess.com member game moving into the complexity of the middle game. Major themes include opening the center and continued development. Retter-Gyrow offers an opportunity for members to learn from mistakes and learn attacking techniques as well as defensive strategies. Liu’s analysis is extensive and well worth checking out.
Length: 25 min | Views: 1325 | Comments: 4
Category: Tactics | Level: Intermediate
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| May 27, 2009FM Liu |
Liu Analyzes Retter-Gyrow 1
FM Liu analyzes another game featuring two Chess.com members. Liu offers an interesting opening variation for black when facing the Orangutan (1.b4) but his main focus is on the development in the game. This video explores a game at a beginner level offering players a chance to learn about development and tactics. The main theme of this video is development and king safety.
Length: 25 min | Views: 2277 | Comments: 14
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate
Players: Retter vs. Gyrow |
| May 10, 2009FM Liu |
A Cool Checkmate 2
Emboldened by FM Liu's decision to trade queens, his opponent plays a sharp line trying to win material. Liu responds confidently, activating his pieces further to highlight the dangers of an undeveloped position even in the endgame. A great lesson in queenless mating attacks and calculation.
Length: 19 min | Views: 1515 | Comments: 6
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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| May 7, 2009FM Liu |
A Cool Checkmate 1
FM Liu analyzes his favorite from the 2007 PanAmerican u18 Championship where he won the gold medal. The lesson includes a good explanation of how to consider opening moves by comparing them to similar positions you know, and a very interesting discussion of how to use his development advantage.
Length: 20 min | Views: 2898 | Comments: 14
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Beginner-Advanced
Players: Liu vs. Bolanos |
| May 3, 2009FM Liu |
Solving the Problem of the Queen 2
FM Liu now tackles the 10-move combination centered around getting his own queen trapped, giving the viewer ample chances to practice their calculation skills, and compare them with those of masters. Even if you are not looking to work on your calculation, you can enjoy the exciting conclusion of this game.
Length: 19 min | Views: 580 | Comments: 7
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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