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IM Rensch takes a quick time out from pawn structures and live commentary to review a game that clearly displays the problem with not fighting actively for space. Furthermore, especially for advanced players, he instructs on the need to put your pieces on the right squares not just in the current position, but in the evolving position as well. | Watch video
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Joining Danny right where we left him, we are immediately faced with the critical decision of who/what to trade in order to keep the best drawing (or maybe even winning) chances alive. Does Danny make the right decision after black trades on d1, finding a way to hold on? Or does black's f-pawn prove to be the difference? Stick around for the post game review and take notes on the importance of "active endgame choices"! | Watch video
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In the first of this rare two-part Live Session, IM Rensch loses his way early, forgetting opening theory to find himself struggling to equalize against his strong, well-known Chess.com opponent. After failing to calculate his complex options properly (choosing 8.e5 over 8.Qd2), Danny is holding on for dear life! But when he finds an outside chance at counter-play as today's video lecture reaches its close, the stage is set for an epic battle in Part 2... | Watch video
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World Champion Viswanathan Anand provided the world with a special treat in Round 4 of Tata Steel's Super Chess Tournament, being held in Wijk aan Zee, when he smashed the world #3 Levon Aronian with the black pieces! The game itself was beautiful, creative, and most importantly for this video lecture, proof that liberating black's pieces with the c5-break in the Caro-Slav Structure can lead to wonderful things. Enjoy Danny's replay of this brilliant performance! | Watch video
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IM Rensch provides the introduction to what is considered white's most dangerous, accurate, and potentially universal approach to the Open Sicilians. As with each video in this series, he breaks it down the perspective of "the little guys", highlights the positional features more than the "opening theory" and tries to provide a preview as to what will be discussed over the course of the next few videos... | Watch video
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IM Rensch continues to make up to our members for the lack of "Live Session Action" over the last couple months with yet another double dose here this weekend. After a surprisingly poor performance from his high rated opponent in the first game, Danny gets mixed up in a sharp line of the Hyper Accelerated Dragon. When an unbalanced material situation arises, he offers advice on the key to converting your initiative into a victory! | Watch video
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All your holiday wishes come true today: A Live Session for everyone! Though IM Rensch does manage to dispatch of his first opponent rather quickly in a sharp Scotch Game, he not only provides instructive post game analysis, but in the spirit of giving, he turns this video lecture into a "Medley" when he decides to play a blitz game before turning in. The second game is a nail biter for sure, but you'll have to watch to see the what happens. | Watch video
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To bring his contributions to the Beauty and Entertainment video series to a close today, IM Rensch provides several of "his personal favorites". Displaying puzzles designed to help stimulate the imagination and appreciation for the "beautiful things" in chess, Danny explains why many of his favorite positions are endgames! Pay special attention to the patterns that exist in the King and Pawn puzzles! | Watch video
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After missing a complicated tactical shot from his opponent right out of the opening, IM Danny Rensch finds himself relying on accurate calculation and the "hope" of a better dynamic future for his pieces! If this kingside pawns can get rolling, and the Bishop Pair gets trolling, look out! Does he find enough to justify his early miscalculations? Watch and find out... | Watch video
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After a weird move order, an Accelerated Dragon is reached. IM Rensch then converts his initiative into a small material advantage and expects smooth sailing from there on out... But when his opponent finds the best defensive resource (c4), he realizes he will need to work hard to win the game. That's when the rant starts! Danny talks about the keys for successfully converting your advantages, and gives away some valuable gems in the process. | Watch video