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In this highly entertaining Live Session, IM Daniel Rensch takes an unorthodoxed approach against and unorthodoxed system! In the tricky transition that occurs from opening to middlegame, Danny must part ways with the Bishop Pair; however, once he senses an opportunity to coordinate his pieces for a kingside assault, his opponent no longer "likes the taste of this chicken". Enjoy! | Watch video
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After equalizing quickly against the English opening, IM Danny Rensch finds himself playing an "unstable" middlegame with neither side possessing a clear plan. When his opponent allows for an opposite colored bishop ending, Danny seizes the opportunity to grab a small advantage. Is it enough to convert? Watch and find out... | Watch video
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In the second half of the Beyond the Basics installment, International Master Daniel Rensch takes you, well, beyond the basics! Part two is kicked off with the "deflection" pattern, and this fast paced video never looks back! Remember to pause your video every time a new position occurs on the chess board, giving yourself an opportunity to try and solve it before Danny gives you the answer. | Watch video
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Today you take your quest to master all the critical tactical patterns in chess to the next level! IM Daniel Rensch is your guide, and you will certainly need one as some of these positions are a "big jump" from the last video in this series. Beginners will need to have truly mastered the fundamentals in given in the first two videos, and even some advanced players might find these positions a little tricky. Enjoy! | Watch video
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When the dynamic middlegames of the Panov Attack (Caro Kann) quickly enter an endgame where both sides posses an isolated pawn, making the correct evaluation can be awfully tricky! IM Rensch believes if he can gain control over the critical c-file, the game should be his, but when he loses his "Batman and Robin" duo in a trade, can the Knight stand up against black's Bishop alone in the ending? Watch and see! | Watch video
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Somehow, the tables are turned in this Live Sessions! IM Rensch finds himself executing a Minority Attack normally played from the white side of a Queen's Gambit Declined, but when the minor pieces disappear, he isn't sure if his control over the open c-file will be enough. What happens next? You'll be surprised... Enjoy this entertaining game while taking a break from your own "Live Sessions"! | Watch video
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This weekend we bring in the new year with a huge announcement: Chess.com will now be releasing 6 videos every week, with the "weekend feature video" extending over just Saturday and Sunday, no longer Friday! What better way to start this new tradition then with Part 2 of Friday's new video series by IM Daniel Rensch. Continue with the remaining 12 patterns that you need to know, and yes, you're welcome! | Watch video
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Chess is a game of pattern recognition, but what "patterns" do you need to know? From tactics, to mating nets, to strategical concepts -- IM Daniel Rensch promises to deliver all in his new video series. Beginners will enjoy today's video on the "Basic Tactics" everyone should know, and even Intermediate and Advanced players should enjoy the latter installments of this series. Get excited! | Watch video
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In this Live Sessions battle white sacrifices early in the game to set the tone for some exciting chess! Under the pressure of the initiative, IM Rensch must find accurate moves to defend against his opponent's attack. In the post game review, Danny takes a detailed look into the Smith-Morra Gambit, and the variation he chose to play. Oh yeah, he sings a BonJovi song too... | Watch video
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In this lively summary of white's perspective in the Scheveningen formation, IM Rensch discusses white's tactical patterns in more detail. Reviewing two of his own losses against the Nd5 and Nf5 "Knightmare sacrifices"! He also highlights some interesting stories that took place during these games that should serve as family fun for all... He finishes with an interesting look at a possible endgame from this structure. | Watch video