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(NOTE: This was an April Fools joke video!) Just a few days ago, IM Daniel Rensch played one of the best games of his career, right here on Chess.com! Today Danny reviews this game for all us, where demonstrated one of the most instructive, creative and forceful attacks on any chess board... ever! He summarizes the game with humility and eloquence for our members in this video lecture. Enjoy... | Watch video
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When the strongest players in the world come together for an elite tournament that will ultimately decide who has the right to challenge the world champion for his crown, holding back preparation and novelties is no longer an option! This tourney recipe is currently providing many "new opening treats" for all of us mere mortals to enjoy, and GM Dzindzichashvili is using it as a launching pad for his new video series on high level opening prep and novelties. Enjoy! | Watch video
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As promised, Grandmaster Timur Gareev makes his Video Author debut today, reviewing the games he played on March 6th against our members! As you watch and learn from Timur's instructive analysis, as well as his honest, humble review of the difficulties he faced in each game, remember he played that simul... blindfolded! Mark your calendars for the next Blindfold Simul Show on Chess.com/TV and maybe you can participate too! | Watch video
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After reviewing a game in which Gligoric quickly turns a "slow moving center" into a dangerous kingside attack (as was typical of his style), GM Bojkov displays a game that ends in a combination you might recognize! One of the most famous puzzles in history that derives from Gligoric's obscure Najdorf is on display! Dejan then provides one more example of Gligoric's brilliance on the white side of a Sicilian, before signing off. | Watch video
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Today GM Khachiyan reviews one of his favorite games! A battle full of swindles, surprising (often amazing) tactical shots, and many resourceful options for both sides: Gormally-Sutovsky, Gibraltar 2005 was something to behold! Of course, Melik provides insight into the calculation process of each player, and how we can all learn from their play. Enjoy! | Watch video
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With his second video, GM Perelshtyen provides more proof that a repertoire built around positional themes and thematic ideas can work at the highest level! He reviews his own games, highlighting the critical moments where the proper "square control" approach and maneuvers are necessary (his Nf6-d7-f8-e6-d4 plan is quite instructive). | Watch video
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Today IM Rensch takes a break from helping you achieve the "full board nirvana" you so desire to play a Live Session game. The catch? He's playing blindfolded! The first ever Blindfold Live Session takes place today, but don't worry, Danny "mixes it up" between using the blindfold pieces (for our advanced users) and showing the pieces so the less advanced users can still follow the progress of the game. Try to follow along in your head, work hard, and enjoy! | Watch video
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GM Kaidanov elaborates this weekend on the consequences of neglecting your development and "general activity" for the sake of material. He reminisces on an highly influential book from his youth, but more importantly, he reminds us of what the initiative, sacrifices, and more "active play" is really all about. Who better to lead by example than "The Magician" himself? Enjoy Gregory's review of Tal-Tringov, 1964! | Watch video
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GM Bojkov continues his coverage of the third world champion by reviewing two games full of middlegame tactics and the kind of high level technique that Capablanca is most famous for. In this video, before taking on two players in a "tandem game", Capablanca faces off against Rudolf Spielmann in an exciting Queen's Gambit Declined full of Capablanca innovations... | Watch video
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In this Member Analysis video lecture, targeted toward our more experienced members, GM Dzindzichashvili breaks down the critical "middlegame transition into the endgame", highlighting the dire consequences of playing without a plan! He provides advice on how to find the best squares for your pieces, especially in positions where a plan may not be obvious. | Watch video