![[video] The World’s Most Famous Chess Combinations #5: Adams v. Torre](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/218900.0db171d5.630x354o.935d31c8efaf.jpeg)
Hi all,In New Orleans Adams played what is probably the most beautiful overloading combination in the history of chess.Poor Torre was desperately trying to keep his pieces together but in the end could not manage against the well poised violence o...
![[video] Vladja's Chess Adventures #5: Moes - Simkin, Brno 2014](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/225652.a391ef9a.300x169o.8bb63df07810.jpeg)
Last November I was in Brno the second city of the Czech Republic. I was visiting an old school friend of mine and also participated in a chess tournament. Unfortunately during the first few rounds I was ill and had to cancel a few rounds. I decid...
![[video] The World's Most Famous Chess Combinations #6: Bogoljubow v. Aljechin](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/221422.b882e4f5.300x169o.a397460b53b4.jpeg)
Hi all,Bogoljubov - Alekhine, Hastings 1922, is a famous chess game that was played in the 10th and final round of the Tournament of Hastings on 21 September 1922 by Alexander Alekhine with the black pieces against Efim Bogolyubov (White). Alekhin...
![[video] The World’s Most Famous Chess Combinations #5: Adams v. Torre](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/218904.b236b8c3.300x169o.fa9148d23e4d.jpeg)
Hi all,In New Orleans Adams played what is probably the most beautiful overloading combination in the history of chess.Poor Torre was desperately trying to keep his pieces together but in the end could not manage against the well poised violence o...
![[video] Chess Study #6: Hermanis Mattison, 1913](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/218364.052db43f.300x169o.d42c0269399c.jpeg)
In this video I take a look at an instructive chess study by Hermanis Mattison.It features some fine maneuvers and a thinking technique called "thinking with the end in mind".How do you like this study?Leave your comments below.http://youtu.be/Anp...
![[video] Chess Opening Trap #4: Queen’s Gambit Accepted – Pawn Clinging](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/217826.1c0257e2.300x169o.5adc1ff5826c.jpeg)
In this episode of Chess Opening Traps we are going to take a look at a well known opening pitfall from the Queen’s Gambit Accepted.It features a game fragment that is quite common amongst unexperienced chess players.Black takes a gambit pawn and ...
![[video] The World’s Most Famous Chess Combinations #4: Rotlevi v. Rubinstein](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/217504.2fa6a462.300x169o.e3f6a50237cd.jpeg)
Hi all,The great Polish master Akiba Rubinstein was a purist in the game of chess who always believed in a positional and correct way of development of the game.Despite this attitude, which meant that he avoided what looked beautiful but was in re...
![[video] Chess Study #5: Henri Weenink, 1917](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/217290.6f9e1575.300x169o.5619e5effb8b.jpeg)
In this video I take a look at an instructive chess study by Henri Weenink. It features some fine maneuvers and ways of "eliminating the defender". Leave your comments below. http://youtu.be/NH8QiSRbNFc For full enjoyment of the video click o...
![[video] The World's Most Famous Chess Combinations #3: Steinitz v. Von Bardeleben](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/217022.887a42fa.300x169o.be34db144ba0.jpeg)
Hi all,In episode #3 of The World's Most Famous Chess Combinations I take a look at one of Wilhelm Steinitz's finest moments.He managed to play a very deep and fine combination against Von Bardeleben in Hastings, 1895.Apparently Von Bardeleben cou...
![[video] Chess Study #4: Abram Gurvich, 1962](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/216948.60d93688.300x169o.1dab6aeafec8.jpeg)
In this video I discuss a useful chess study by Abram Gurvich. It was composed in 1962. It shows a nice bit of “strangulation” on White’s part! Leave your comments below! http://youtu.be/cgioJHEwrYw For full enjoyment of the video click on th...
![[video] Student Game Analysis #1: Counterattacking, Counterattacking, Counterattacking…](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/216858.8a400c1e.300x169o.c978dde4e1c3.jpeg)
In this video I’m taking a look at a tournament game fragment that was played by Dolrish who is one of my students and also a member on chess.com. I decided to discuss this game because it heavily features one of the most important topics in chess...
![[video] The World's Most Famous Chess Combinations #2: Lasker v. Bauer](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/216766.c7dabaab.300x169o.63bb2eded43f.jpeg)
Hi all, In episode #2 of The World's Most Famous Chess Combinations I take a look at one of Emanuel Lasker's master pieces. He managed to play a very fine combination against Bauer in Amsterdam, 1889. It contains the so-called "double bishop sacr...
![[video] The World's Most Famous Chess Combinations #1: Zukertort v. Blackburne](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/216512.7cfc6adb.300x169o.9c4b59b99a68.jpeg)
Hi all, I realized I never shared some of my earlier videos here on chess.com. I think they are quite nice. Hopefully you will enjoy the fireworks in this one! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHSseLfUyMA For full enjoyment of the video click on the Y...
![[video] Chess Opening Trap #3: Albin’s Counter Gambit – f2 Accident!](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/216104.68959dd9.300x169o.23fd3f01a550.jpeg)
Hi all, Time for another accident on the f2 square! We will take a look at a trap from the Albin’s Counter Gambit. It is useful to study the typical tactical patterns that make this trap possible. Be aware of someone playing this against you in ...
![[video] Chess Opening Trap #2: Russian Defense - f2 Accident!](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/215590.b276537e.300x169o.5ff59f92d528.jpeg)
Hi all, Time for another chess opening trap! This time around we will take a look at a trap from the old and tried Russian Defense. It is useful to study the typical tactical patterns that make this trap possible, they can also occur in other ope...
![[video] Chess Opening Trap #1: Torre Attack - Queen Switch!](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/215486.32ef40e9.300x169o.95864e94212f.jpeg)
Hi all, Apart from the recently started series on Chess Studies, I am also introducing another new series on Chess Opening Traps. Today I post the first one on the Torre Attack. The main aim of the series is to get yourself acquainted with these...
![[video] Chess Study #3: Richard Reti, 1921](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/215064.3fa4b233.300x169o.24c6c41aae61.jpeg)
Kudos to @ghillan for being the first to solve #2 but also to @Laerion for a very precise and detailed explanation! Here is #3. In this episode of Chess Studies I take a look at the mother of all chess studies. As always, leave your comments bel...
![[video] Chess Study #2: Ladislav Prokes, 1944](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/214980.1ad17aa1.300x169o.2b6b9a05e455.jpeg)
Kudos to @Rise_Of_Nations for being the first to solve #1! Here is #2.Share your thoughts and leave your comments below! http://youtu.be/wsJeHUwIPnk For full enjoyment of the video click on the YouTube icon or on the Full Screen rectangle in...
![[video] Chess Study #1: Jindrich Fritz, 1965](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/214844.82fde8f3.300x169o.5584d485dca5.jpeg)
Hi all, I have decided to start a new series on chess studies. Chess studies are an excellent way to train your thinking, visualization and calculation skills. A chess study is a chess puzzle where White either wins or draws. It normally resembl...
![[video] Chess News #47: Carlsen – Caruana, St. Louis 2014](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/blog/214364.f501a08e.300x169o.aefbe27cbd91.jpeg)
Hi all, The 2nd Sinquefield Cup has begun, and how! The first three rounds have been a complete slugfest with lots of decided and interesting games. During the third round there was a bit of an upset: World Champion Magnus Carlsen lost to world ...
In a previous article Previewing The Sinquefield Cup (5): Can Topalov Beat Carlsen?, I discussed the likelyhood of Topalov beating Carlsen during the upcoming Sinquefield Cup. In this follow-up I want to take a look at the number six on the starti...
In a previous article Previewing The Sinquefield Cup (4): Can Nakamura Beat Carlsen?, I discussed the likelyhood of Nakamura beating Carlsen during the upcoming Sinquefield Cup. In this follow-up I want to take a look at the number five on the sta...
In a previous article Previewing The Sinquefield Cup (3): Can Caruana Beat Carlsen?, I discussed the likelyhood of Caruana beating Carlsen during the upcoming Sinquefield Cup. In this follow-up I want to take a look at the number four on the start...
In a previous article Previewing The Sinquefield Cup (2): Can Aronian Beat Carlsen?, I discussed the likelyhood of Aronian beating Carlsen during the upcoming Sinquefield Cup. In this follow-up I want to take a look at the number three on the star...
In a previous blog post Previewing The Sinquefield Cup (1): Can Anybody Beat Magnus Carlsen?, I discussed the possibility of Carlsen being his own worst opponent. In this follow-up I want to take a look at the number two on the starting list, Levo...
