May 13, 2009 IM Rensch |
Rook Endgames: Beginner to Master, Part 6 
The sixth in FM Daniel Rensch's series on Rook and Pawn endgames continues to cover the frontal attack of the defensive rook. Here, however, FM Rensch covers situations where the king is cut off by two files, and we see some winning techniques for the stronger side.
Length: 26 min | Views: 1213 | Comments: 7
Category: Endgames | Level: Intermediate
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May 12, 2009 FM Galofre |
In Search of Beauty
FM Galofre covers a classic game of Morphy's. In the lead up to an exquisite combination, Galofre explains how Morphy gained space in the center, and then a very interesting theory about the application of a space advantage, that provides the logical underpinning for Morphy's very creative attack.
Length: 21 min | Views: 1732 | Comments: 12
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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May 11, 2009 GM Perelshteyn |
Scandinavian Qd6 Part 1
GM Perelshteyn looks at an unusual defense to e4, which he thinks is perfectly viable for black. Your opponents won't be very well prepared, and there is plenty of new territory to investigate. This video covers the most important mainline. Watch for part 2!
Length: 23 min | Views: 2644 | Comments: 18
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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May 10, 2009 FM 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: 1501 | Comments: 6
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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May 9, 2009 IM Shankland |
Shankland Teaches the Najdorf: 6.Be3 e6
IM Shankland's series on the Najdorf continues with a look at the currently most popular move 6.Be3. Sam will provide two different systems for black against this move. In this video he considers e6 and then the three main lines for white: the hyper aggressive g4, the calm Be2, and the main move f3 with a typical English Attack.
Length: 29 min | Views: 1132 | Comments: 4
Category: Openings | Level: Advanced
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May 8, 2009 FM 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: 3027 | Comments: 14
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate
Players: Zagoriansky vs. Mikenas | Opening: Semi-Slav Defense: Main Lines (D46 |
| 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: 2878 | Comments: 14
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Beginner-Advanced
Players: Liu vs. Bolanos |
May 6, 2009 IM Pruess |
Development Part 4: The Importance of Weaknesses
In his fourth video on the strategy surrounding development advantages, IM David Pruess talks about the role of weaknesses in the less-developed player's position. Two highly instructive examples are examined: one where a player far behind in development, but without weaknesses, opens the center themself; another where a slight lead in development has a great impact because of a clear weakness in black's position.
Length: 33 min | Views: 2993 | Comments: 19
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate
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| May 5, 2009IM Rensch |
Rook Endgames: Beginner to Master, Part 5
The fifth in FM Daniel Rensch's series on Rook and Pawn endgames. Here he begins to look at R+P v. R situations where the defending king is cut off along a file. If the king is cut off by only one file, there are good chances to draw, and FM Rensch goes over these defensive techniques.
Length: 18 min | Views: 2237 | Comments: 24
Category: Endgames | Level: Intermediate
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May 3, 2009 GM Khachiyan |
Meeting GM Khachiyan: Material Imbalance
In this lesson, GM Khachiyan analyzes another excellent game of his. It starts out as a calm positional game, but when he senses that a couple white pieces are temporarily misplaced, he knows that the position requires an aggressive solution. Through great complications, GM Khachiyan demonstrates the rook's ability to combat two minors, ending in a pleasing positional zugzwang.
Length: 21 min | Views: 713 | Comments: 6
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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