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Just when you needed it most, especially after IM Rensch's review of "white's perspective" yesterday, IM Kiewra is here to show just how the Dragon breathes fire! He displays the critical lines of the Soltis (...h5) Variation, focusing mainly on white's direct idea of 16.Bh6. The theory is deep and complex, with "nerves of steel" required, but Keaton's clear explanations of the common patterns with the Dragon are brilliant. Enjoy! | Watch video
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IM Rensch provides the introduction to what is considered white's most dangerous, accurate, and potentially universal approach to the Open Sicilians. As with each video in this series, he breaks it down the perspective of "the little guys", highlights the positional features more than the "opening theory" and tries to provide a preview as to what will be discussed over the course of the next few videos... | Watch video
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Today Gregory offers his own perspective on how to build a comprehensive opening repertoire. First up, he deals with the French in a simple, direct, and slightly underrated fashion: The Exchange Variation! He points out that against the well prepared opponent, achieving an advantage out of the opening can be difficult, so choosing a solid approach with clear plans might be the best idea for your chess game overall. As he points out, even Kasparov "endorsed" the Exchange... | Watch video
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IM Mark Ginsburg takes us into the new year by bringing his mini-series on the Classical Nimzo to a close! He reviews the sharp and topical 5.e4 variation, and he provides a good piece of general advice in addition to well prepared theory: Attack the center! By opening and challenging white's development early and often, black finds complete equality in multiple lines. He encourages you to try it for yourself... | Watch video
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Today GM Kaidanov provides more priceless advice in the realms of the practical and psychological! He reviews a game from the final round of the World Cup Qualifier in 2012 in which he "paired down" against IM Roselli. After a small misstep in preparation however, he surprisingly finds himself fighting for his life. Though he eventually claws his way back, he goes onto blunder terribly and do something he had never done before in a tournament game. The climax? Let's not spoil it! | Watch video
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In Part 2 IM Ginsburg reviews one of his own games in the Nimzo Indian against fellow International Master, Sal Bercys. His clear explanations of why he believe's black's best choice against 5.Nf3 is 5... d5 are very convincing. He reviews all the critical lines, and displays black's reoccurring theme of punishing white for the lost time, in order to compensate for black's loss of the Bishop Pair. | Watch video
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In this highly instructive strategical battle, GM Bojkov takes on one of Australia's most promising young stars, IM Max Illingworth. With little preparation, Dejan steers the game into a completely locked up, French pawn structure, hoping to avoid tactics. Does Dejan succeed, or does the game become a total attacking mess? Follow the game to the end, and enjoy the fireworks! | Watch video
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Which one are you? Which one was Karpov? Kasparov? Perhaps most importantly for this video lecture however, is which one is Grandmaster Kaidanov? He reviews a game from his own tournament play, highlighting the different thought processes between a "Scientist" and a "Fighter" along the way. Stick around for the instructive, though error ridden, Rook Endgame. Enjoy! | Watch video
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Today Roman pushes the reverse agenda, reviewing white's ideas in the Symmetrical (1... c5) English. He tells a story of the history of the line, and focuses on the improvements made by white (particularly the Qh5 shot) in a variation that was once popular for black. He points out common pitfalls for white (like the Rook to e1 check) and guides you to a strong understanding of this critical line. | Watch video
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International Master Mackenize Molner continues GM Dzindzichashvili's series on the Pirc Defense this weekend, and Mac has "gone over to the dark side"! That's right, he's advocating black's perspective with his contributions, and he has his own ten plus years of experience to back him up! Molner starts off by displaying black's most basic ideas against the Classical Variation. Enjoy his clear explanations of black's plans, and take notes for your own repertoire! | Watch video