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IM David Pruess gives Chess.com viewers a taste into what the King's Gambit is all about! With this introduction "preview" video, IM Pruess is preparing members for the launch of Chess.com University -- premiering Saturday July 10th. Take some time to learn the basic principles today, enjoy the never ending string of tactical shots, and prepare yourself for David's King's Gambit revolution! | Watch video
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Today FIDE Master Charles Galofre continues his video series on the subject of Fischer Random chess. As he gains experience, Charles also finds a way to apply some important "classic chess" principals like development, central control, and even castling! His perspective and understanding, as he puts it, is "maturing". Take a look at these entertaining games, and see if you too can increase your Chess960 skills... | Watch video
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FM Charles Galofre decided to sit down for a "Live Sessions" battle last week, and it was certainly worth it! The Vienna Game is supposed to lead to attacking positions for white, but the only attack white experienced in this game was that of black's queen, to go along with the wrath of the doubled rooks. Eventually, black's well coordinated assault led to a famous tactical breakthrough you don't get to see that often... | Watch video
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IM Shankland continues his run-down of the top 10 moves of all time. Two players already honored by appearing in this list face off; which one will score a second top-10 award from IM Shankland? | Watch video
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The second of three videos examining the interplay of defense and attack in a complicated Danish Gambit. You need to watch the first one if you have not done so! This video continues to look at tactical patterns around white's kingside attack; principles will finally be extracted from this analysis in the third part. | Watch video
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In the second part (of three) in his series on the role of computers in studying chess, IM Shankland shows two very sharp and intense games from his recent tournament practice, explaining on which moves, the judgment of the computer is useful for comparison and on which moves it is not helpful to consult. The games themselves are quite thrilling! | Watch video
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Nowadays, players of all levels have access to computer engines able to play chess at the level (at least) of the best human Grandmasters. But how should they use that power at their fingertips? IM Sam Shankland gives his advice on how to use-- and not use-- the silicon beast. | Watch video
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Intermediate Checkmate Patterns Part 5! FM Ingvar Johanneson offers the “Karpov Choke” which is not a Jedi Knight Mind Trick but an interchangeable Knight sacrifice featuring diagonal strength and open file control. More real game situations featuring strong tactical mating patterns, watch and learn young Jedi.
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Not knitting patterns, not sewing patterns, not flight patterns but checkmate patterns. The Arabian Mate is the focus of FM Ingvar Johannesson’s part 4 of Intermediate Checkmate Patterns. This video features grandmaster games that illustrate the very practical winning tactics opportunities made possible by recognizing mating opportunities and using tactics to realize the win. | Watch video
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GM Khachiyan looks at a very typical and dangerous looking attack. He breaks down what thought process the defender should use, as he goes down several branches of the defense. This video is excellent for anyone wanting to improve their play in the face of direct attacks on their king. | Watch video