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Patterns do exist, even in compositions! Don't believe us? Watch International Master Rensch's latest installment to the Beauty and Entertainment series, and you just might. In rapid fire succession, Danny provides you with interesting examples of imagination, creativity, but also common patterns that can and do occur in practical games. Enjoy a lesson from one of his own games in which he failed to find a creative solution to his problem... | Watch video
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Today you will learn two of Danny's three most important lessons for life... and some chess too! IM Rensch continues this ongoing video series with several extremely difficult, and deep composition puzzles for our members to solve. He provides more advice on how to improve your "concrete calculation skills" and explains why you need the ability to evaluate and calculate at the same time. | Watch video
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It's been a while, and the rust shows! Today Danny faces a familiar opening foe in the Dragon Sicilian, but soon after achieving a nearly winning position, he blunders into a wild and unclear "Exchange Down" endgame. Does he have enough compensation to hold on? Maybe even swindle a victory? You'll have to watch and see, but either way, make sure you learn from his mistakes and always win your won games! | Watch video
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IM Daniel Rensch makes his first contribution to one of the longest running video series on our site. He highlights why -- contrary to what he used to think -- it can be beneficial to solve compositions. Along with pointing out the patterns within the positions he displays, he stresses that learning to appreciate the "improbable nature" of some puzzles can make you a more creative player, along with strengthening your calculation skills. Plus it's good fun! | Watch video
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After a short yet instructive Dragon Yugoslav Attack, Kingpatzer takes his chances in a dreaded blitz game! Take note of black's missed opportunities (Ng4) and the inaccurate, slow approach (a6 and Qc7). Then, buckle up for a fast game, and furious "time-management-rant" by Danny. IM Rensch brings this "Live Sessions meets Member Analysis" video series to a close today! | Watch video
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When Kingpatzer makes the questionable decision to sacrifice his h7-pawn, the entire game is flipped upside-down once again! We reach a sharp and complex Opposite Colored Bishop position with both sides struggling to find safety for their king. Who will ultimately come out on top? Watch and see! Let IM Rensch guide you to the climax as this exciting two part Live Session Hybrid reaches its dramatic conclusion... | Watch video
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It's the battle we've all been waiting for! After two rather poor performances from his opponents, Mr. Wagle finally gets a challenge! Is it too much for him? You'll have to wait around for part 2 (coming out over the weekend), but for now you can learn from IM Rensch's witty commentary, discussion of many commonly made amateur mistakes, and why it's important to have purpose behind every move you play! | Watch video
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Even though the second time around for Kingpatzer spelled yet another disastrous opening for his opponent, we are able to take away several valuables from this game. For starters, you can't decide to attack the king just because you "woke up on that side of the bed". You have to develop the plan the position wants from you, and then you pieces should follow... never the other way around. IM Danny Rensch has more! | Watch video
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Today IM Rensch tries to apply his "multi-tasking rambling skills" to someone else's chess games! This month he will kibitz on member KingPatzer's live games, in an attempt to provide advice not only for Mr. David Wagle, but for all chess.com members alike. Our first game starts off with a terrible opening choice by black, but when the "less than perfect" approach is chosen by KingPatzer, the game has the potential to become much more unclear. How does it finish? Watch and find out... | Watch video
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We continue with our second Member Analysis video lecture on the subject of "race positions". Today's video lecture highlights how the details can change when the king's are castled on the same side of the board, the center is closed, and one side has a space advantage. Sound familiar? King's Indian Defense players, take notes and don't forget to memorize the rhyme: Whoever gets to the base (of the structure), wins the race! | Watch video