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jflores33
Nice game but not too useful for me as I play 1. ...d5
Still I liked the ...g5 plan, a Part 2 with 1....d5 would be nice though
AIRSUN
Thanks Danny ! Great video, understand the concept,reason & drawback of stonewall.. really helps.
ProVteur
Eye-opener for me thanks for that Danny!
I always play a Nf6 d5 e6 c5 setup against these systems and those games are always very boring and I usually end up a little worse because of the knights on e5.
What surprises me is that on 1 f4 1 d5 seems to be a very popular response, that actually contradicts to what you pointed out. It gives up control on e5 right away on the first move.
Well next time I'll go with your system, it seems very solid and I like the option of castling queenside.
DutchBagel
I love the stonewall on bullet games, not many variations, and attacking is alot easier.
Rikhardr
THANKS from a Stonewall player & good stuff!
ChenGJ
good
lgbarn
One of the best vdeos that I have seen. I just asked my tutor about these structures and this video answered all of my questions. I'm a Nimzo plyer so this gave me everything that I needed.
TheBarnacle
exclamaviatch. Dude. please stop,
GM-JoKeR
nice vid!
SgWerker
Thanks Danny.
Another great video. I agree that the kings indian structures are the easiest way to fight the stonewall. There is a very strong player 2500+. Yaacov Norowitz, who plays the stonewall all the time, and with excellent results. He plays Colle or zukertort against KID setups and this seems pretty good for white.
http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/games/java/2006/yaacov-lecture.htm
My rating is 2190, and I play the stonewall.
My questions are: Would playing the stonewall be a hindrance to my future improvement in chess? Also, do you like the Suns or Lakers?
samurai20
awsome job dan
NM ChessNetwork
Nice emphasis placed on this stonewall formation.
cryptic_cave
I've come in late to this pawn party, missing out on the earlier videos. Even so there is much upside for me watching the continuation of this series. I will try to dig the earlier stuff out if there is an archive. If not I will just have to make do from here on out.
simp
I am improving , what a great feeling , thanks very much!
funnylady
Excellent video Danny. I now know how to handle stonewall players! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
matthewrh1989
These are extremely helpful. Thanks!
kkjimbo
Danny are you sure your not a scientist? lol. Great vid, really look forward to these.
bagpuss56
Another entertaining and instructive video from Danny. Interesting that white's bad bishop is still bad even if he/she plays e4.
Hammers
Great video go go LAKERS
elindauer
Amazing video, amazing series. Any day with a pawn structure video is a good day.
Keep up the great work!
by IM Daniel Rensch
In the fourth video of what will likely become our never-ending "Pawn Structure Series", Danny discusses the Stonewall and related systems/patterns. He focuses heavily on how each side should develop their pieces, in regards to anticipating the strong points, weaknesses, and possible changes in the given structure. If you are playing these positions as white or black, hopefully these points will serve to solidify your planning skills in a real game.
Category: Strategy Level: Intermediate
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IM Daniel Rensch
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At age 14, Daniel earned the status of U.S.C.F. National Master, an achievement that was a record for Arizona chess players at the time. Daniel 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, Danny 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.