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In today's Member Analysis video lecture we learn the "hidden secrets" behind what makes a successful attack! The strategical features and positional nature of black's kingside structure in the Dragon are put under the microscope by IM Rensch today, and it certainly isn't pretty! Yugoslav Attack players will learn a lot about the "deeper meanings" of their opening, and Dragon players will learn the importance of accurate development! | Watch video
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In today's Member Analysis video, IM Rensch offers his best "universal approach" for black playing against white's most aggressive 1.e4 openings... but that's just the appetizer! Stick around for his opinion on the importance of time management, why finding the "best move" is not always the "best idea", and why winning is so important... | Watch video
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In today's Member Analysis video lecture, IM Rensch discusses the "evolution" of the Queen's Gambit Accepted, highlighting the importance of challenging white's center once it is established. Moreover, he points out the major issues in black's position if the right breakthroughs (namely e5 by black) aren't executed. Although a "slightly flawed" effort by white is applied, the finish is pretty and it summarizes the "pros and cons" of playing with the center... | Watch video
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In perhaps his most advanced "member game review" yet, IM Danny Rensch discusses some critical exceptions to the general rules of playing against Isolated Queen Pawns. He expounds further upon the key approach of establishing a plan before developing, evaluating which piece exchanges to make, and in the critical moment, he highlights white's tragic misunderstanding (Be3 instead of Bg5) of how to play IQP positions and the initiative in general... | Watch video
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From Beginner to Advanced players alike, everyone has something to "take home" in this Member Analysis video! IM Danny Rensch breaks down the critical thought process of following through with the right strategical plan, whether the tactics seem to work or not. You have to "make them work" in most cases, and the opportunities for creativity are always right in front of you if you understand that mindset! | Watch video
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Why is it so hard to get better at chess? Is it always just lack of knowledge, or is there something in your approach to the game? Are you making enough effort to find the "little mistakes" in your games, as well as your lack of understanding that ultimately led to your "big blunder"? If not, IM Danny Rensch has some words for you! | Watch video
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Playing without a plan can be costly! Thinking only one move at a time or playing "if chess" can lead to many problems in your position, and an uncoordinated army is just one of them. This Live Session by IM Rensch was never really in doubt once his opponent showed a lack of understanding in regards to where his pieces belonged. Listen in and take notes from Danny's post game review... | Watch video
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Today International Master Rensch makes his first ever contribution to our long standing "Member Analysis" video series. He reviews an "over the board" game by one of our most active members and highlights the importance of not "assuming anything" when you calculate. To have good technique by always looking for opportunities for your opponent, and not yourself, is also very important... Enjoy! | Watch video
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IM Daniel Rensch brings the Scheveningen Structure to a close today by reviewing two games from his personal library that highlight the tactical possibilities of the common sacrifice on e6. The second game under review, an encounter with the young IM Steven Zierk, shows the issues with white sacrificing on e6 without a clear plan or idea of execution... | Watch video
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IM Rensch explains that there are two different types of chess players, and two different types of people therein: Those who love to win, and those who hate to lose... Figure out his latest "crazy talk" in the critical stage of this game, and stay tuned to find out whether Danny has enough compensation to justify his blunder of a pawn in the early stage of the middlegame. | Watch video