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In today's Member Analysis video, Roman reviews a variation of the Exchange Ruy that seems to offer "little action" after the queens are traded off early on. However, as he highlights, nothing could be further from the truth! The theory of how the great American Champion, Bobby Fischer, played the line for both sides proves that there is much theory to know, and that neither player should lose focus in the opening... | Watch video
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Want to know exactly how to challenge the Stonewall pawn formation without having your queen's bishop stifled? Should I develop via Bb7 or Bd7? What about my other bishop? Should I play Be7 or Bd6? GM Dzindzi explains all, recommending piece and pawn structures for black while discouraging other setups. This otherwise placid opening can lead to serious problems for black if he is caught off guard! | Watch video
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Today Grandmaster Finegold provides insights into his own high level preparation, sheds light on the psychology of dealing with your opponent's refutations, and everything else that rhymes in between! In reviewing his sharp, Botvinnik-Slav battle from the 2010 SPICE Cup against the young FM Yang, Ben analyzes all the details of his amazing, and perhaps last, win against Darwin. | Watch video
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Today we see the slightly more aggressive side of the third world champion, when GM Bojkov reviews several games that end with attacks against his opponent's kings, rather than a technically beautiful endgame! In this video lecture, the young Cuban takes down the likes of Steiner, Bernstein and Tartokower - all in tactical fashion. Enjoy Dejan's crisp explanations of how Capa got things done! | 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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GM Lenderman offers more advice on the practical and psychological today! In reviewing his own games he elaborates on the critical moments not only in terms of the "xs and os", but also on how to maintain the right frame of mind therein. Enjoy his honest analysis of a very tough game that he lost to a much lower rated player, as well as a game that he only saved due to his opponent's mistakes. Learn from Alex's errors in judgement and avoid these mistakes yourself. | 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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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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Grandmaster Eugene Perelshteyn introduces a very original approach to the first stage of chess today, suggesting the idea of building a repertoire around "thematic principles" in the pawn structure, development patterns, and square control. His advice? Go after the dark squares! Eugene starts this new series designed to take you through his opening repertoire, and provide some great example games (a great KID Attack today) along the way! | Watch video
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GM Shankland continues to review his games from the recent Pan-American Team Championship! Here he reviews an extremely sharp, Open Sicilian Najdorf that has the "flavor" of an English Attack, but not quite the "theory". The game eventually becomes a back and forth affair when "mature GM Shankland" decides to become "overly aggressive Shanky"... | Watch video