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Yet another thing the good doctor Tarrasch and the great Aron Nimzowitsch disagreed about was central control! In-particular, Nimzo's theory was that occupying the center with your pieces, on key squares, can be just as effective as gaining a space advantage with your pawns. GM Dejan Bojkov explains, but regardless of where they stood on this debate, we can all thank these two "chess fore-fathers" for pioneering these discussions. | Watch video
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Today we continue the release of GM Roman Dzindzichashvili's videos in The Complete Nimzo Indian series. Here Dzindzi discusses a "no longer very popular", yet still highly critical variation of the Nimzo Indian. As is the norm in this series, Roman recommends his own special sauce for approaching a sharp variation. Focus on black's positional ideas throughout the video. | Watch video
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GM Shankland continues to guide his new video series on the Caro Kann from sidelines back to the "classical/main line" variations. Here he reviews the most common approach against the Caro Kann, and gives his recommendations on how black should play this variation under the "modern day theory" microscope. | Watch video
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In this amazing display, the great Nimzowitsch proved that he was ahead of his time in terms of his understanding of positional principles, prophylaxis, and "deep planning". After forcing a closed position from a Nimzo-Indian Defense, he slowly organizes his pieces with both an eye on his opponent's threats as well as a potential Kingside attack. GM Bojkov explains all... | Watch video
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Grandmaster Khachiyan delivers yet another gem of a video lecture today, reviewing one of his own recent victories and highlighting many critical "dos and don'ts" of the French Defense and the pawn structure therein. He focuses on providing examples of which points to target in black's position. He also explains in logical fashion what his opponent misunderstood about the position and why he chose bad plans. | Watch video
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GM Dzindzichashvili is back with more Member Analysis today! His focus is on the "lack of positional understanding" that our two players, well, lacked. After a smooth opening, white and black both mishandle the pawn tension along the d-file, and the exchange eventually climaxes with a strangle hold by white on the light-squares. However the game, along with Roman's humorous critiques, are only just getting started! | Watch video
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Today GM Khachiyan takes a page out of an old book to bring us a lesson on practical defense! He continues a series he started over a year ago on Chess.com with a fresh installment. Melik highlights for us the importance of being both positionally and tactically precise, and when his opponent misses a chance to put him away (strong Knight on d6 allows for a brilliant Rook move) -- Melik slowly works his way back to a winning position. | Watch video
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If the members in this video lecture are still looking for their "lost tactics", Dzindzi knows where to find them! In this hilariously instructive Member Analysis video, Roman breaks down the consequences of playing illogical moves, and he criticizes both players for their choices when obviously winning tactics existed. Enjoy this lecture and submit your games for analysis at your own risk! | Watch video
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Today IM David Pruess provides an intro for beginners to one of the most solid, and yet complex openings for black against 1.e4. At the same time, he provides a "sneak preview" into what you might expect from the different structures and complicated middlegames arising from the Caro Kann. He foreshadows this weekend's featured video, where GM Shankland will start a new video series on the Caro. | Watch video
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When in top form, who does GM Melik Khachiyan consider one of the greatest (maybe even the best) of all time? You'll have to watch today's video lecture to find out, but make sure you come prepared! This fast paced thrill ride of a video displays the Schliemann Gambit at it's best... | Watch video