Dec 16, 2009 FM Lilov |
NEW! Positional Operations: Releasing the Pieces 
Another video, another crucial skill. Through two examples of GM Yusupov's play, FM Lilov shows us the power of activating our pieces, how to do so, and how to recognize when to do so.
Length: 23 min | Views: 983 | Comments: 7
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate
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| Dec 9, 2009FM Lilov |
Formulating a Favorable Pawn Structure
FM Lilov covers a dynamic endgame, in which there are great imbalances, activity is important, and the possibilities are many. He emphasizes the importance of activating the pieces, while struggling to create a strong pawn structure. Very instructive lessons about how to employ your knights and rooks are also included.
Length: 20 min | Views: 1357 | Comments: 10
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate
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| Dec 3, 2009FM Lilov |
Positional Operations; Strengthening
FM Lilov is back, with some important advice for us. Here he reminds us of the importance of making consistent small improvements to our position, even showing how this approach can be more useful in king-hunting than a mess of calculation.
Length: 18 min | Views: 1390 | Comments: 12
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate
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| Aug 11, 2009FM Lilov |
The Modern Approach to Gambits 2: Initiative
This ain’t your Grandpa’s Gambit video, this is Modern Gambits Part 2: Initiative! FM Valeri Lilov returns to Evan’s Gambit offering us another beautiful gambit game. For those squeamish of gambits Lilov reminds us of the potential of gambit lines and the assurance that these games are only dangerous if you fail to learn the principles of gambit development.
Length: 21 min | Views: 2103 | Comments: 13
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate
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| Jul 24, 2009FM Lilov |
The Modern Approach to Gambits 1
Beauty, bravery, excitement and initiative! No it’s not the new blockbuster summer movie but the Modern Approach to Gambits by FM Valeri Lilov. This first video takes a look at the Evans Gambit as played by Gary Kasparov vs Anand in a thrilling example of new thoughts on old lines. This video teaches basic principles of initiative, combination play and the proper application of pressure following the initial sacrifice.
Length: 21 min | Views: 3287 | Comments: 13
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate
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| Jun 18, 2009FM Lilov |
Fundamental Concepts: Mobilization!
The “Achilles’ Heel” of chess? Still attacking with 2 pieces? Playing emotional? Making fear based moves? Squandering your development? FM Lilov brings his knowledge to the beginner level player offering expert advice on mobilizing your pieces with this analysis of a 1300 level game played by members of Chess.com.
Length: 24 min | Views: 2611 | Comments: 22
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner
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| Jun 9, 2009FM Lilov |
Torre Introduces the Torre Attack
The Torre Attack is a favorite weapon of many players, allowing white to comfortably develop all their pieces without early complications. FM Valeri Lilov shows us the game in which Grandmaster Torre first introduced the opening, explaining both opening and middlegame ideas.
Length: 23 min | Views: 2666 | Comments: 9
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Players: Torre vs. Saemisch |
| Jun 1, 2009FM Lilov |
The Petroff Defence
FM Valeri Lilov teaches the Petroff Defence for Beginners. An interesting opening with black attempting to equalize in the first moves of the game. This system is not for the faint hearted with many pitfalls for black. Lilov navigates lethal attacks and blunders to be avoided for both sides in this very interesting beginners introduction to the Petroff Defense.
Length: 23 min | Views: 3657 | Comments: 14
Category: Openings | Level: Beginner
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| May 15, 2009FM Lilov |
An American Classic
FM Lilov analyzes the brilliancy prize winning game Byrne-Fischer. From an equal looking position in the symmetrical Gruenfeld, Bobby launched a sudden aggressive strike which famously had his opponent resigning while commentators were claiming a white win!
Length: 22 min | Views: 1769 | Comments: 10
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate
Players: Byrne vs. Fischer |
| May 8, 2009FM Lilov |
The Center in Chess 2
If the opponent doesn't let us "have" the center, but seeks to create their own strongpoints there and contest it, it is still often possible to adopt a central strategy. In this followup to The Center in Chess 1, FM Lilov looks at an attempt to overwhelm a resistant opponent in the center, then recaps how to use that central advantage once achieved.
Length: 21 min | Views: 3008 | Comments: 14
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate
Players: Zagoriansky vs. Mikenas | Opening: Semi-Slav Defense: Main Lines (D46 |