Prepare for the Madness!
Some helpful learning material for anyone wanting to brush up on some endgame practice or opening theory before our upcoming tournament. Highly recommend the Common Endgame Mistakes video by IM Eric Rosen and at least one of the opening videos. Can improve your play by at most 100 rating points.
Endgames
Common Endgame Mistakes and How to Avoid by IM Eric Rosen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEbGmTJ95DU
Good Bishop VS Bad Knight
https://www.chess.com/article/view/good-bishop-bad-knight
Bad Bishop VS Good Knight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4IK19PubS8
King and Pawn Endgames Covered by Gotham Chess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCsc24k-Q8M
Openings
Ruy Lopez Opening Traps by IM Eric Rosen (For White)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mceju9XWyFs
Queen's Gambit (Advanced) by Gotham Chess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtsabsZ4wG4
Slav Defense (Exchange Variation)
VERY DRAWISH good against higher rated opponents you are less confident about beating. Trade down to the endgame quickly with this opening.
(going for a draw against such an opponent can be very good for your tie breaks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5wQQT6iZg
TRAPS
Greek Gift Sacrifice (Try it from the Scotch or Ruy Lopez)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo_brhZfj1k
Marshall Attack (Ruy Lopez) (For Black)
