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pumpupthevolume247
Although I never play the Pirc I thought I'd watch it anyway because I believe to continue for me to grow as a chess player, I should view material to which I'm not familiar and see if I spot any new ideas or strategies that appeal to me, great job on the lesson!
zarcap
Molner, thanks for the video, but , why do you say that white should take the d4 knight after 10 .., Nd4 ? How about not taking it?
eviljockjeff
Excellent insight into pirc
dzindzifan
Thank you Mac for your lectures on the Perk I really learned some new ideas. Pirc, Perk, Peerz whatever.
Patzer24
Thanks Mac! Simple and clear explanations. You make the Pirc look easy my friend.
GeniusKJ
Dzindzi is always right!
Sokol79
Good lecture, but please correct the pronunciation of Pirc - it is "peerz" not "peerk" (it's the same for other slovenian players like Planinc :P )
izsak
Good job. Play a game with Dzindzi:)
by IM Mackenzie Molner
There's nothing to fear but fear itself! IM Mackenzie Molner takes his life in his hands by challenging the Dzindzinator's recommendation for a white advantage (parts 1 and 2 of this very series), when he claims good counter-play and rough equality for black with his own recommended system against white's 5.h3 variation. His creative ideas behind the a6-pawn advance are highly interesting and worth taking notes on...
Category: Openings Level: Intermediate | Advanced Opening: Pirc Defense (B07) Related: « Part 3 | Part 5 » Play Key Position Vs. Computer
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IM Mackenzie Molner
MacMolner
International Master Mackenzie Molner is one of the rising young stars in America. He has been ranked amongst the top juniors in the United States for more than ten years. Originally, from New Jersey, "Mac" recently graduated from NYU with a Bachelor's Degree in Romance Languages, with a specialty in Spanish (he also speaks German, French and Russian). Mac considers himself a Professional Chess Player/Coach.