Oct 23, 2009 GM Khachiyan |
Fighting for Initative 
You’ve got to fight! For your right! To gain…initiative. Yes, what the Beastie Boys don’t know about chess could fill Chessbase but fortunately for Chess.com, GM Melik Khachiyan is here to show us how to fight for your initiative. Using 2 master level games of his own, GM Khachiyan navigates quickly through sharp opening lines, offering insight into the methods of maintaining initiative.
Length: 33 min | Views: 2575 | Comments: 12
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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Oct 22, 2009 IM Pruess |
Development: Attack and Defense 5
IM David Pruess brings the pain, with punishing tactics and challenging positions for you to analyze as he continues part 5 of his lecture on Development: Attack and Defense. And just when you think it's over, David hits you with another line!
Length: 20 min | Views: 1479 | Comments: 15
Category: Strategy | Level: Advanced
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Oct 21, 2009 IM 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: 1194 | Comments: 5
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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Oct 20, 2009 GM Dzindzichashvili |
Theoretical Statement in the Two Knights Defense
GM Roman Dzindzichashvili discusses a member question regarding gambits and concrete opening theory. Generously answering a members question regarding the opening theory of an age-old line in the 2 knights defense, Roman responds with certainty on the best lines in this video.
Length: 25 min | Views: 3379 | Comments: 21
Category: Openings | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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| Oct 19, 2009GM Khachiyan |
Two Games with GM Pavel Blatny; Black
GM Khachiyan analyzes a very strong and complete positional game of his, demonstrating a unique line of play for black in the closed sicilian, which he has specialized in for some time.
Length: 29 min | Views: 1107 | Comments: 5
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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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: 2361 | Comments: 17
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Oct 15, 2009IM Pruess |
Development: Attack and Defense 4
Watch Dev: Att+Def 1-3 before you tackle this one. IM Pruess continues his investigation of proper thought process in situations where a more developed player launches a direct mating assault. More calculation exercises, more helpful hints on time usage, and the derivation of how flexibility is an important idea in this particular position.
Length: 28 min | Views: 1279 | Comments: 10
Category: Strategy | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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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: 2856 | Comments: 23
Category: Strategy | Level: Beginner-Advanced
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| Oct 13, 2009GM Dzindzichashvili |
How to Equalize as Black in the Evans Gambit
In response to GM Dzindzichashvili's videos about equalizing as black, a member wrote in asking how to equalize against the Evans Gambit. GM Dzindzichashvili responds, succinctly, with a short, easy to remember variation that solves black's opening problems. In 15 minutes, you'll never fear the Evans again!
Length: 17 min | Views: 2480 | Comments: 14
Category: Openings | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
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| Oct 12, 2009GM Khachiyan |
The Break Point 2
GM Khachiyan's second look at decisive moments. Going over a game of his, he explains the thought process by which a grandmaster identifies a critical moment. Then he shows how in a very complicated position, he came to understand what the key factor was, and suddenly the right move came to him. As in the first video on Breaking Points, he emphasizes the value and impact of a surprise move on the following part of the game.
Length: 20 min | Views: 1169 | Comments: 7
Category: Amazing Games | Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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