Oct 2, 2009 IM Pruess |
Development: Attack and Defense 2 
The second of three videos examining the interplay of defense and attack in a complicated Danish Gambit. You need to watch the first one if you have not done so! This video continues to look at tactical patterns around white's kingside attack; principles will finally be extracted from this analysis in the third part.
Length: 22 min | Views: 5237 | Comments: 14
Category: Tactics | Level: Advanced
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Sep 2, 2009 IM Shankland |
Using Computers 2
In the second part (of three) in his series on the role of computers in studying chess, IM Shankland shows two very sharp and intense games from his recent tournament practice, explaining on which moves, the judgment of the computer is useful for comparison and on which moves it is not helpful to consult. The games themselves are quite thrilling!
Length: 23 min | Views: 2070 | Comments: 12
Category: Tactics | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Aug 25, 2009IM Shankland |
Using Computers 1
Nowadays, players of all levels have access to computer engines able to play chess at the level (at least) of the best human Grandmasters. But how should they use that power at their fingertips? IM Sam Shankland gives his advice on how to use-- and not use-- the silicon beast.
Length: 14 min | Views: 2691 | Comments: 15
Category: Tactics | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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Aug 12, 2009 FM Johannesson |
Intermediate Checkmates 5
Intermediate Checkmate Patterns Part 5! FM Ingvar Johanneson offers the “Karpov Choke” which is not a Jedi Knight Mind Trick but an interchangeable Knight sacrifice featuring diagonal strength and open file control. More real game situations featuring strong tactical mating patterns, watch and learn young Jedi.
Length: 26 min | Views: 2018 | Comments: 10
Category: Tactics | Level: Intermediate
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| Aug 5, 2009FM Johannesson |
Intermediate Checkmates 4
Not knitting patterns, not sewing patterns, not flight patterns but checkmate patterns. The Arabian Mate is the focus of FM Ingvar Johannesson’s part 4 of Intermediate Checkmate Patterns. This video features grandmaster games that illustrate the very practical winning tactics opportunities made possible by recognizing mating opportunities and using tactics to realize the win.
Length: 20 min | Views: 2383 | Comments: 16
Category: Tactics | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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Aug 3, 2009 GM Khachiyan |
Practical Defense 6
GM Khachiyan looks at a very typical and dangerous looking attack. He breaks down what thought process the defender should use, as he goes down several branches of the defense. This video is excellent for anyone wanting to improve their play in the face of direct attacks on their king.
Length: 29 min | Views: 1353 | Comments: 13
Category: Tactics | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Jul 28, 2009FM Johannesson |
Intermediate Checkmates 3
FM Johannessen continues his excellent series on mating patterns, covering a variety of smothered mates including Philidor's Legacy. As in previous videos, a great selection of examples reinforces the patterns learned, and allows you to store them securely in your passive pattern-recognition memory.
Length: 20 min | Views: 1648 | Comments: 8
Category: Tactics | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Jul 21, 2009FM Johannesson |
Intermediate Checkmates 2
FM Ingvar Johnannesson presents Intermediate Checkmate Patterns for those ready to move past beginner knowledge of checkmate scenarios and on to the next step. Johannesson brings real game scenarios featuring beautiful sacrifices appropriate for different mating patterns.
Length: 20 min | Views: 2046 | Comments: 14
Category: Tactics | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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Jul 8, 2009 GM Dzindzichashvili |
Beauty and Entertainment 2
More once-in-a-lifetime positions brought to Chess.com by GM Dzindzichashvili. Watch doubled passed pawns defeat a rook and a knight and that's just the first offering. Beautiful and entertaining chess from real game situations that will amaze any chess lover.
Length: 31 min | Views: 2081 | Comments: 14
Category: Tactics | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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| Jul 4, 2009FM Johannesson |
Intermediate Checkmates
What makes the difference in levels between Chess players? Patterns! In his first chess.com video lecture FM Ingvar Johannesson talks about essential checkmating patterns in Chess. Sharpen your vision and understanding from plenty of his well chosen examples, and learn to identify the Anastasia checkmate whenever it comes up! This series will build the pattern recognition you need to become a skilled checkmater.
Length: 23 min | Views: 3371 | Comments: 21
Category: Tactics | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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