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FM Liu concludes this month's Amazing Games series with a two part video reviewing one of Carl Schlecter's greatest achievements! At the early turn of the 20th century, few could grind down an opponent with the positional style displayed in this game, and few games since could be considered as beautiful as this win in the Stonewall Dutch. Take Elliot's advice and practice the critical position against the computer before watching part 2! | Watch video
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With good reason, most players who aren't, well, chess professionals, would prefer to avoid the many complicated variations of the Open Sicilian. So what are your options? As GM Kaidanov explains, you have one major weapon in addition to the Closed Sicilian Grand Prix Attack (GM Dzindzichashvili's recommendation). Today he describes the important features of the Alapin Sicilian, and then reviews the 4.g3 varation of the 2..Nf6 line. | Watch video
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Is chess really that easy? Akiba Rubinstein achieves a simple, positional advantage, trades down, goes right into a nearly dead equal Rook Ending, and somehow wins with ease... Again! As GM Bojkov explains, Dr. Akiba was one of the first, true master of the final stage and his fighting spirit pushed him to never settle on a half a point. | Watch video
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FIDE Master Elliot Liu is back with a quick turnaround and more Amazing Games for our Beginner level players! His first "amazing game" this month is all about positional domination on the dark-squares, but not by the pieces you might expect... What happens when your rooks dominate the only open file, your queen lands herself on f6, and you have all the time in the world to drive your h-pawn? A rather barbaric looking mating net, that's what! | Watch video
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It's been a while, and the rust shows! Today Danny faces a familiar opening foe in the Dragon Sicilian, but soon after achieving a nearly winning position, he blunders into a wild and unclear "Exchange Down" endgame. Does he have enough compensation to hold on? Maybe even swindle a victory? You'll have to watch and see, but either way, make sure you learn from his mistakes and always win your won games! | Watch video
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Today Roman brings more colorful commentary to a familiar member's game, and Mr. Wagle may wish he was back getting his games reviewed live after hearing what the Dzindzinator has to say! When white misplays the critical moment of the middlegame by making an egregious positional decision, GM Dzindzichashvili holds nothing back. He critiques are, as always, instructional and entertaining. Enjoy the show! | Watch video
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And you thought he could only win a long drawn out, positional endgame? Well, you were wrong! Today GM Bojkov highlights Akiba Rubinstein's contributions to the first stage of chess, show some of his more exciting and tactical ideas, and then ends with a brilliant miniature by the Doctor with the black pieces. Enjoy the climactic beautiful checkmate! | Watch video
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Recently, GM Melik Khachiyan journeyed to Reno, Nevada to compete in the Western State Open. Here he attempts to break down his games, advanced as they are, for our members to understand the plans and "strategical keys" that dictated his play. First up is a two part battle against Grandmaster Alexander Ivanov. Take notes on his comparison to the famous game, Winter-Capablanca and the importance for black to control both sides of the board... | Watch video
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In the penultimate round of the 2012 Chicago Open, a familiar face was playing for first place! Chess.com's own Video Production Manager, David Petty, needed a win in order to "leap frog" his opponent and take home the whopping five thousand dollar first prize! But when the game started off on the wrong foot, Petty needed to find key defensive resources in order to hold off his opponent's initiative? Did he get a little help, or come up a little short? Watch and find out! | Watch video
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IM Daniel Rensch makes his first contribution to one of the longest running video series on our site. He highlights why -- contrary to what he used to think -- it can be beneficial to solve compositions. Along with pointing out the patterns within the positions he displays, he stresses that learning to appreciate the "improbable nature" of some puzzles can make you a more creative player, along with strengthening your calculation skills. Plus it's good fun! | Watch video