Very helpful. It is so neat to be able to really understand the position after it is explained, not just tactically, but especially strategically.
I wish there were more of these videos, with commentary, in IM submissions. Thanks very instructive.
Very helpful and instructive
Another awesome lecture. I am getting caught up on all Danny's old lectures b/c they are so SWEET! In the first position quiz, I had the right idea with creating a passed h-pawn, but I intended to start with ...g5(?), not ...h5. So dumb, right?
Sorry, maybe I'm blind, but why wouldn't d4 be a better move for the rook at the very beginning instead of b3?
That would be a 3 way fork.
awesome video and i like the editorial asides! funny stuff.
good one; good to be color conscious with bishop endgames.
Good series and instructive.
Lots of good information. However, the constant editoral asides are just annoying.
One of the most helpful videos i've seen yet!
...you are a kind and considerate dictator Danny, thanks for the excellant videos, you will get my vote if we ever go back to democracy.
good video,thank you
Great video. at 13:50, after the knight moves to c5, maybe bishop to c1 giving check is winning more quickly? Some real pawn magic in these examples. I have to admit I was in the f5 club for the first one. it was kind of satisfying to see how simple and logical the right idea was.
Fabulous instruction!
Cheers
Tautest-
Sorry, please clarify your question about Ba4. I am not sure which position you are referring to. Thanks for the feedback guys!
FM Rensch
Excellent video as usual. Thanks!
Outstandingly good video, one of the best I've seen
In first game Black's isolated b4-pawn is psychological factor on White; also, White may have counter with f4 and started own two weaknesses threat after Black maneuvered Nb4 to block Black's isloated pawn. I like your point that stratgy is what make tactics posssible. I'm strating to think that stratgy is 99% of game (having a plan). Also, we all have different playing styles, which will make different maneuvering order more appealing to us then others with the same end or different.
What is the problem with the Ba4 move at the end?
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by IM Daniel Rensch
FM Rensch begins a new series on the crucial strategic notion of Two Weaknesses. Facing a tough endgame situation with barely perceptible advantages, Rensch breaks down the psychological approach to finding a secondary weakness. Using patience and strategy you can optimize your winning advantage by learning Rensch’s list of focus points for the endgame.