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In the first video of two parts on what is potentially white's most challenging approach to the Pirc, IM Mackenzie Molner does what he's done so well in this series: Make black's position look easy, completely playable, and fun! Part one of two reviews the early captures on c5 by white, the Bb5+ variations, and a few other sidelines every aspiring Pirc player must know! | Watch video
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IM Molner is back this month as a featured author to continue revealing his secrets in the Pirc Defense! He hopes to "convert" as many Chess.com Members to the Pirc as possible, and he's providing some wonderful analysis and ideas as incentives to do so. He focuses today on black's best approach against the g3-Systems, highlighting the importance of remaining flexible with your e5 and c5 breaks, and to, once again, look to use the b4-square! | Watch video
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In Part 5 IM Molner reviews one of the most popular move orders for white against the Pirc Defense; However, Mac highlights the "impotency" of this line, despite the seemingly active position of the light-squared bishop. He recommends an aggressive anecdote for black to put immediate pressure against the d4-pawn, and highlights important tactics that exist in the line. | Watch video
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There's nothing to fear but fear itself! IM Mackenzie Molner takes his life in his hands by challenging the Dzindzinator's recommendation for a white advantage (parts 1 and 2 of this very series), when he claims good counter-play and rough equality for black with his own recommended system against white's 5.h3 variation. His creative ideas behind the a6-pawn advance are highly interesting and worth taking notes on... | Watch video
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International Master Mackenize Molner continues GM Dzindzichashvili's series on the Pirc Defense this weekend, and Mac has "gone over to the dark side"! That's right, he's advocating black's perspective with his contributions, and he has his own ten plus years of experience to back him up! Molner starts off by displaying black's most basic ideas against the Classical Variation. Enjoy his clear explanations of black's plans, and take notes for your own repertoire! | Watch video
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IM Mackenzie Molner brings the first section of his new video series to a close this month by reviewing a recent victory he had over GM Loek Van Wely! After an interesting variation of the Sicilian Kan develops, Mac highlights that his mind was set on keeping the initiative with attacking moves. Eventually, this approach paid off with a crushing attack... and who knew a former Super-GM would let himself get checkmated? | Watch video
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IM Mackenzie Molner brings us the second installment to his video series on the initiative today! Here we take our understanding to the next level by reviewing an exciting game between two Super-GMs. The most critical lesson from this game was the importance of creating threats, even at the potential cost of more material (especially if you've already sacrificed something to get the initiative you currently have). Enjoy! | Watch video
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International Master Mackenzie Molner follows up his debut video series on an opening riddled with tactics and themes about using the initiative (the Blumenfeld Gambit) with a "broader take" on the topic of fighting chess. Today he reviews a game by two Super-GMs who have some experience with attacking chess, and he provides a description for each move as the battle develops. Enjoy! | Watch video
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If your opponent should choose to "politely decline" your generous pawn offer in the Blumenfeld Gambit, IM Mac Molner advises you not to fear! To conclude this mini-series, Molner reviews all of black's options against the popular 5. Bg5 variation, and leaves you feeling "armed to the teeth" with knowledge. He finishes with another high level game review in which black held a draw against the likes of Ivanchuk. Enjoy! | Watch video
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Today International Master Mackenzie Molner brings on the "Mac Attack"! Or is it the "Mac Sac"? Either way, Mac delivers a ferocious attack on white's doorstep, and fellow Chess.com Video Author, GM Sam Shankland, was unable to escape from this mess. An ideal game to memorize and understand fully as a Blumenfeld Gambit player, and one that earned Mac the Brilliancy Prize at the 2010 Copper State International. | Watch video