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To bring this video series to a close today, GM Shanky completes his coverage of the Advanced Variation. Reviewing the more positional approaches by white, including "Carlsen's Choice", the "Short Variation" and the Nbd2-b3 move order. Take notes and use this series as your personal launching pad, after all, recommendations on the best lines from a GM can't be a bad place to start! | Watch video
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In the first installment meant to cover arguably the most complicated, and certainly the most theoretically topical variation of the Caro Kann, GM Shankland takes care of the "odds and ends" of the Advanced Variation. He recommends the positional 3...Bf5, and reviews 4.g4, 4.Nc3, 4.h4 and a few other tricky positions. He then provides a sneak peak into the next video in the series... | Watch video
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GM Shankland continues to guide his new video series on the Caro Kann from sidelines back to the "classical/main line" variations. Here he reviews the most common approach against the Caro Kann, and gives his recommendations on how black should play this variation under the "modern day theory" microscope. | Watch video
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After quickly giving his recommendation against the 4.Bd3 variation of the Exchange Caro, GM Shankland proceeds with speed! His "rapid fire" approach to the Panov-Botvinnik Attack (where he suggests the 5...Nc6 variation) should leave everyone feeling excited to dive into these lines and use Sam's suggestions as a solid foundation for building an opening repertoire against 1.e4 around the Caro Kann! | Watch video
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Live the Fantasy... Variation of the Caro Kann! Enjoy GM Shankland's second installment to The Complete Caro video series, and take notes on Sam's personal recommendation (5...Bg4) against this tricky variation. Sam walks us through the "ideal setup" for black, and highlights the principles of black's approach. He also gives his recommendation for white's improvement over the main line. | Watch video
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Following IM Pruess's Intro video yesterday, we continue our "Caro Party" this weekend with Grandmaster Sam Shankland's first installment to the Complete Caro Kann series. Today Shanky faces one sideline after another, giving his own recommendations on how to approach each. Take notes and follow up his advice by researching the variations yourself. Complete your repertoire against 1.e4 with this video series! | Watch video
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GM Shankland brings us the conclusion of his game with GM Meier from last month in today's video, and he offers some great advice on technique and the conversion of a material advantage at the same time. From eliminating your opponent's counter-play, to making sure you continue to calculate accurately in all critical moments -- learn from Shanky and convert your advantages! | Watch video
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So that the majority of our members can enjoy this beautiful game to its fullest, the battle that took place between these two super strong Grandmasters is broken down in "layman's terms" here today. GM Sam Shankland takes a "no stone left unturned" approach in analyzing his victory over German GM Giorg Meier. Sam explains the beginning of the game and its early transition into the middlegame. Stay tuned for Part 2... | Watch video
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In this interesting game that arose from the Grunfeld Defense, GM Sam Shankland takes us through each stage with flare! Providing personal insight into not only his thought process during the battle, but also every positional and tactical detail of the struggle as it develops. The tournament situation was critical at the time, with his opponent claiming a clear lead by a half a point over the rest of the field. Did that all change? | Watch video
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GM Shankland is back at it today with another video series designed to bring you a few of his most recent games from the recently concluded Northern California International tournament! In this battle, young Mr. Bryant makes the same mistake Peter Leko did against Shanky: He plays the Benoni (pronounced "Bologna")... Takes notes from Shankland's expertise on this opening, and enjoy the excited game that develops! | Watch video