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gmanlloyd
x c lent endgame instruction
Nami_bhatia
well played
pumpupthevolume247
This was an interesting game Sam, enjoyed the video - looking forward to your next series :)
doubledouble
Really interesting video. I'm already looking forward to your deep run at next year's world cup! I like that you seem to be giving a little more explanation behind your final evaluations of positions at the end of lines. Even a few extra seconds explaining the winning plan for the stronger side can be really helpful for players at my level.
Good work!
nicschne
seeing the middlegame position with the goal of shaping the endgame, and then identifying a losing or winning endgame position 10 moves away is truly amazing.
Shuffleking74
What happens if after Re7, you play Kf3?
drumdaddy
Thorough analysis, warts and all.
RyanMurphy5
Very nice lecture. Really highlights how big of a factor time trouble can be in high pressure games. Thanks for the solid calculation variants.
Templetonkaka
great
by GM Sam Shankland
In the second half of GM Shankland's game with Gupta, we witness an extremely well played endgame by both sides. Unfortunately, when white chooses the wrong defensive setup, he has a hard time recovering against his opponent's strong technique. The ensuing Knight ending that follows is highly instructive, as is Sam's recount of his own calculations. In the end, a great experience for all!
Category: Endgames Level: Advanced Players: Shankland, Sam vs. Gupta, Abhijeet Related: « Part 7 Play Key Position Vs. Computer
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GM Sam Shankland
Shankland
Sam learned chess at age 11 from the Berkeley Chess School program. Within four years, he had become a National Master, and two years later, he became an International Master when he tied for first in the world u-18 championship, a result unmatched in the last decade of international play by American players. At 20, he has already played in several U.S. Championships, placing 3rd in 2011.