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Enough examples of the "other things" Capablanca did well, let's review some endgames! Grandmaster Bojkov heard your call! Today he analyzes two of the Cuban World Champ's finer ending achievements, with victories over Riumin and Reshevsky, the late Capablanca displays for us his flawless technique and amazingly accurate execution of even the smallest of endgame advantages... | Watch video
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GM Melikset Khachiyan plays an old foe and gives a clinic on how to slowly pick apart the "Stonewall" pawn formation. He also gives sage advice on what to do when you are surprised out of the opening. The methodical effort includes play on both sides of the board, and involves both knights retreating to the first rank! The final zugzwang idea is a picturesque and fitting finish to this tense positional struggle. | Watch video
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If you weren't excited already about this afternoon's upcoming Blindfold Simul Show on Chess.com/TV, GM Gareev reviews his perfect 5-0 sweep of last week's Simul here for you today! In his second video this week, Timur breaks down each phase of the games, trying to provide as many "take aways" for our members as possible! Once again, his wide variety of opening choices should provide something instructional for everyone. Tune in tonight as GM Gareev players, and IM Rensch provides commentary! | Watch video
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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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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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Grandmaster Judit Polgar makes her video author debut this weekend by reviewing one of the most important victories of her career. Our members receive a "taste" of our scholastic extension site, ChessKid.com in the video style, presentation and "picture animations" - But don't let distract you from the in depth and instructive analysis Judit provides. Broken into three parts on ChessKid, enjoy the "full feature" here! | Watch video
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Today Melik continues his series on the different process and approaches one can take to "solve" tricky, critical positions. He focuses on how to calculate logically and use "process of elimination" calculation techniques to arrive a the correct answer. He first reviews an interesting game with fellow author WGM Abrahamyan, and then moves onto a few puzzles that illustrate his points. Enjoy! | Watch video
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In the exciting conclusion of this monumentally important game for the young Sam Shankland's career, we get to see white slowly work his way back from a slightly worse ending, to one of equality, to an endgame where his opponent is fighting for a draw, to eventually, well, you'll have to watch to see! Take notes on Sam's excellent defensive technique, and his "practical poise" in seizing the moment to go for it! | Watch video
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FIDE Master Kavutskiy brings his contribution to the Beauty & Entertainment series to a close today with a video lecture that includes many practical solutions, and logical reasoning skills. He highlights what the correct "thought process" is in a position to clearly establish what your opponent's issues are, what their resourceful chances might be, and how to properly exploit them! The positions are, of course, beautiful and entertaining... | Watch video
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Here Melik provides two final examples from the recent Tata Steel Super-GM Tourney in the Netherlands. Rather than highlighting bad technique as he did in part 2, here he focuses on where these strong GMs could have improved their defensive technique. He highlights the need to look to give up small amounts of material for activity or to head towards endings you know are drawn (like Opposite Colored Bishop Endings). | Watch video