Dec 15, 2009 IM Shankland |
NEW! Overcoming Adversity in Chess 
IM Shankland, recently returned from a tour of high-level European tournaments, has a wealth of material to study-- and lessons to share with us. Here he looks at a game against a strong Hungarian Grandmaster, in which he faced the unpleasant situation of transposing moves in the opening and realizing that he had landed himself in a pickle. How to respond?
Length: 20 min | Views: 905 | Comments: 4
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Advanced
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| Dec 8, 2009IM Shankland |
Why it is Better to Watch Videos than Read
IM Shankland gives his comments on the recently completed exhibition match between chess.com's video authors and article authors. He points out some critical moments where he and other members of the team had different ideas, and how later in the game, by exchanging comments, they were able to find their way to a very precise victory. A very good positional/technical game, and enlightening comments.
Length: 24 min | Views: 1679 | Comments: 14
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Nov 3, 2009IM Shankland |
Game Analysis: Short v. Efimenko Match (1)
IM Sam Shankland dissects a recent game featuring Nigel Short v Zahar Efimenko. Interesting ideas by Short with the white pieces keeping his options open in the beginning of a Sicilian with 4.Nge2. Shankland's observations are on point in this dynamic game that will interest players of all skill levels.
Length: 20 min | Views: 1278 | Comments: 4
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Oct 27, 2009IM Shankland |
Member Analysis: Manjinit v. Takeosao 2
IM Shankland continues his analysis of the member game featuring a Sicilian Dragon. White carries into the second video with an advantage, but black has options. Another exciting member game analyzed by Shankland with masterful insight as he moves through the middle game to the conclusion of this hard fought member game.
Length: 17 min | Views: 1011 | Comments: 7
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Oct 21, 2009IM Shankland |
Member Analysis: Manjinit v. Takeosao
The Member Analysis sessions are always a fine display of the Video Masters world class. Take the time to observe a fine display of calculation and positional assessments that show a true refinement of chess skill. In this case IM Shankland shows us a game of the Sicilian Dragon, where both sides were on their toes until the very end!
Length: 19 min | Views: 1152 | Comments: 5
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Oct 14, 2009IM Shankland |
How to be a Better Blitz Player
IM Shankland weighs in on a viewer request for tips on blitz play. He gives some advice about what types of openings and strategies to play; then gives examples with real-time blitz games where he shares his thoughts.
Length: 20 min | Views: 2803 | Comments: 23
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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| Oct 6, 2009IM Shankland |
Game Analysis: Karpov v. Kasparov, Rapid (1)
IM Shankland wants to start bringing us game analyses of high level games. And he starts out at the highest level, with a rematch of two World Champions. This is the first game from the recent Kasparov-Karpov clash, and features a very dynamic Gruenfeld Defense with intense complications.
Length: 17 min | Views: 2391 | Comments: 13
Category: Amazing Games | Level:
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| Sep 30, 2009IM Shankland |
Endgame Technique: Bishops of Opposite Color
IM Shankland takes a look at a very instructive endgame, with bishops of opposite color, one extra pawn, and a couple rooks on the board. You will learn about rook trades, what color square to put the pawns on, and many other important elements of technique.
Length: 20 min | Views: 3088 | Comments: 16
Category: Endgames | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Sep 25, 2009IM Shankland |
Maintaining The Inititative 2
IM Sam Shankland continues his analysis of Shankland-Molner, with a special guest! In addition to further lessons about the initiative, you will learn a lot about the thought processes of master-level players, and their struggles with practical problems including time trouble and fatigue.
Length: 18 min | Views: 1938 | Comments: 8
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Sep 21, 2009IM Shankland |
Maintaining The Inititative
IM Shankland analyzes a crucial segment of a recent game of his from a top US tournament. He looks at the transition from opening to middlegame, as white struggles to keep an initiative in an open sicilian. If white fails, they will face some real worries because of their positional weaknesses, and IM Shankland shows the intense searching that represents the correct attitude for white.
Length: 19 min | Views: 1176 | Comments: 0
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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