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bluelightning07
After 1.Bxe7 Rxe7 2.Rxe7 Nxe7 3. Ng5
doesnt black have ...Bd5 because if 4.Bxd5 Nxd5 5.h3 Rd8(5.Rxd5 Qc1 6.Rd1 Qxd1#) black seems do be doing ok.
Dange
sadly I haven't figured out how to paste the version that I used to puzzle through this--I keep getting a static figure rather than one that you can play through :(
i do have this:
2r2rk1/pp1q1pbp/4pnp1/3n2B1/3P4/1BN2Q1P/PP3PP1/3RR1K1 w - - 0 1
It would be helpful--particularly with complex examples needing extended multi-move answers (e.g., the one posed at 4:45)--to have a link to boards or pgn to be able to work through the problems.
This is not an issue for most of the pause-the video-and-figure-out-the-best-next-move challenges, but just think it would encourage and facillitate the pedagogical aims of magnificent instructors like IM Rensch when there are things that one might be good to noodle through.
Along the same lines, I think it'd often be helpful to have pgn files that parallel the examples being discussed in the videos.
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abhy0024
sorry
PSwaney
Great video with very clear plans! Thank you!
eddiealright
great video dude
Lawdoginator
Interesting video, but those attacks are too advanced.
apsuhos
Great video! I spotted an inaccuracy though
prykoz123
i love your videos man, there filled with information and has a very good vibe to it all its not dull or anything
azillanna
great!!!!!!!!!!!
IM dpruess
ElDude- files are not available for you to save on your computer. sorry!
ElDude56
Hi - is there a way that these videos can be saved on my pc?
essnov
chop, chop, chop, chop, chop. lights out.
Omganesha
Great video. Pattern recognition and memory! Great thoughts. Thanks!
bondiggity
1...h6 fails to Ne4. If black takes with 2...Nxe4, then 3. Rxe4 and the rook now will be free to take anywhere because of the discovered checkmate threat.
However if 1...Rc8, the idea of Ne4 no longer works. 2. Ne4 Nxe4 3. Rxe4 and black can move his c6 knight, so if the rook decides to sac somewhere, then Rxc2 wins for black. If the rook just retreats, g6 and black only has a marginally worse rather than dead lost position.
AnlamK
Let me suggest an improvement for Black in the last position.
After 1.Qd3, instead of 1...Rc8, I think 1...h6 might be better, since this prevents Bg5 (or Ng5) once and for all.
Of course, White may have other ways to break through now but still ...h6 is better than ...Rc8 (esentially a useless move, given how the position has evolved).
bruciebaby
Excellent video. He fills the commentary will real passion with a tinge of humour but displays a deep understanding of the game. I loved the way he dealt in concepts. Ok he does say you need to calculate but these examples show the need for a deeper intuative feel. First class!
NoDevilLivedOn
only when he talks though hack
>:)
Once again a great video. And to think there are 8 more coming
by IM Daniel Rensch
Part 2! IM Daniel Rensch wants you to play with your pawn in the d5 breakthrough. Bring a pen and paper, this is a lesson and Rensch is delivering some powerful principles. Rensch brings practical ideas to real positions. Providing plenty of opportunities to press pause and make your own observations, these videos are full of periods of interactive learning. Better placed pieces, open space, and more delivered with exclams and a friendly learning dialogue.
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IM Daniel Rensch
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Daniel has played competitive chess since the age of 10. At age 14, he earned the status of U.S.C.F. National Master, an achievement that was a record for Arizona chess players at the time. He was ranked in the Top 10 for his age in the United States every year from the age of 12 - 21years old, and at one point he was the highest rated 19-year old in the country. He earned the IM title at age 23. As a Chess Coach/Trainer, Daniel has developed multiple State and National Champions. Recently, he has cut back his teaching duties significantly to focus on the growth of Chess.com and ChessKid.com, and to strive towards the GM title.