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We start off our week with GM Gareev's detailed breakdown of his Blindfold Simultaneous Exhibition Match, played in our Live Chess Arena a few weeks ago! Timur really mixed it up in this Simul, with games in the Bird's, the Dutch, the Vienna Game, the English and the Open Sicilian! What more can you ask for from this guy? Awesome post game review? Wish granted... Enjoy! | Watch video
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As we learn from another amazingly insightful video in this series by GM Dzindzichashvili, GM Bent Larsen ranked first among chess players when two things were considered... What were those two things? You'll have to hear it from Roman first hand, then make sure you stick around the the exciting example of the attacking style Larsen was famous for. A game in which he took down a world champion, no less! | Watch video
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In part 4 of his series on the Dark Square Opening Strategy, GM Perelshteyn reviews a game of his own from a local tournament in New Hampshire. He highlights the "cohesiveness" of black's development, the common goals shared by all the pieces, and how this ultimately led to a crushing attack on the kingside against FIDE Master Braden Bournival. | Watch video
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To bring his mini-series on advising our members not to underestimate their opponent's to a close this weekend, GM Lenderman reviews another one of his own games. A back and forth affair, Alex delves deeply into the analysis of the moves both on and off the board. He reveals more truth's about his own psychological strengths and weaknesses, and reminds us that "the smart person learns from someone else's mistakes...". So pay attention! | Watch video
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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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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
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Today GM Melik thanks the Chess.com Members for providing him with the needed encouragement and support to keep playing actively and to strive further, and always for improvement! Without that, we would never have had the pleasure of the current spectacle! Melik takes on an aggressive, and surprisingly well prepared opponent. He quickly finds himself on the defensive. Is he resourceful enough to "wiggle away" to does he falter to black's kingside attack? | Watch video