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How to defend against common mating Patterns | Chess Fundamentals | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

How to defend against common mating Patterns | Chess Fundamentals | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Feb 27, 2020
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How to defend against common mating Patterns | Chess Fundamentals Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQd7iTNYF4k With this video, we are starting a new series dedicated to the topic of Attack and Defense. IM...

The Pawn Breakthrough | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

The Pawn Breakthrough | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Feb 25, 2020
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The Pawn Breakthrough | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkuNIFC7XQQ In this sixth video of the series on King and Pawn Endgames, IM Andrey Ostrovskiy is dis...

How to identify Hanging Pieces | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh

How to identify Hanging Pieces | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 23, 2020
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How to identify Hanging Pieces | Chess Fundamentals Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wod7uXzkrTc In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is showing you the difference between an unprotected piece and a hanging piec...

The Scotch Gambit | Introduction & Perreux Variation | Chess Openings | IM Alex Astaneh

The Scotch Gambit | Introduction & Perreux Variation | Chess Openings | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 21, 2020
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The Scotch Gambit | Introduction & Perreux Variation | Chess Openings Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_osez_3JF4 In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is sharing with you the Scotch Gambit which can lead vi...

The French Defense | Tarrasch Variation | Open Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

The French Defense | Tarrasch Variation | Open Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Feb 19, 2020
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The French Defense | Tarrasch Variation | Open Variation Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fatULnQRPZ4 The French Defense is one of the fundamental openings and a common defensive strategy against white's f...

The Power of passed Pawns in the Endgame | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

The Power of passed Pawns in the Endgame | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Feb 17, 2020
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The Power of passed Pawns in the Endgame | King & Pawn Endgames Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxAtqiJ6wtY In this fifth video of the series on King and Pawn Endgames, IM Andrey Ostrovskiy is discuss...

How to identify unprotected Points | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh

How to identify unprotected Points | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 15, 2020
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How to identify unprotected Points | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYKFuKWIU98 In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is teaching you how to identify unprotected points and ...

When you have to trade Pieces, do it to your own Advantage | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

When you have to trade Pieces, do it to your own Advantage | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 13, 2020
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When you have to trade Pieces, do it to your own Advantage | Lichess Livestream Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaOFBqp1iI In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is playing a blitz game against sertters (1920) o...

The French Defense | Tarrasch Variation | Closed Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

The French Defense | Tarrasch Variation | Closed Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Feb 11, 2020
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The French Defense | Tarrasch Variation | Closed Variation Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNrNYys9eHU The French Defense is one of the fundamental openings and a common defensive strategy against white's...

Counting Material | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh

Counting Material | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 9, 2020
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Counting | Chess Fundamentals | IM Alex Astaneh Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foX9cljqIv8 In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is sharing with you the fundamental chess skill counting. Based on practical exam...

Weak Squares | Part II | Chess Strategy | Chess Middlegame | IM Alex Astaneh

Weak Squares | Part II | Chess Strategy | Chess Middlegame | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 7, 2020
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Weak Squares | Part II | Chess Strategy | Chess Middlegame Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1VL-RoDDEw In this second video on the topic of weak squares, IM Alex Astaneh is going over an instructive game ...

Strategic and Tactical Opportunities in the Caro-Kann Defense | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

Strategic and Tactical Opportunities in the Caro-Kann Defense | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 5, 2020
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Strategic and Tactical Opportunities in the Caro-Kann Defense | Lichess Livestream Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uIGd0KaRXY In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is playing a blitz game against Prause (2131) ...

The Lolli Attack | A dangerous Weapon for White in the Italian | Chess Openings | IM Alex Astaneh

The Lolli Attack | A dangerous Weapon for White in the Italian | Chess Openings | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Feb 3, 2020
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The Lolli Attack | A dangerous Weapon for White in the Italian | Chess Openings Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOC1gSC2Cnw In this video, International Master Alex Astaneh is sharing with you another po...

The French Defense | Paulsen Variation | 3...Nc6 Sideline | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

The French Defense | Paulsen Variation | 3...Nc6 Sideline | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Feb 1, 2020
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The French Defense | Paulsen Variation | 3...Nc6 Sideline Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYzkeLKPSKY The French Defense is one of the fundamental openings and a common defensive strategy against white's...

Attacking the Kingside under Time Pressure | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

Attacking the Kingside under Time Pressure | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Jan 30, 2020
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Attacking the Kingside under Time Pressure | Lichess Livestream Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASQVboC3DF4 In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is playing a blitz game against ForzaBelgrano (1955) on Lichess.o...

Weak Squares | Part I | Chess Strategy | Chess Middlegame | IM Alex Astaneh

Weak Squares | Part I | Chess Strategy | Chess Middlegame | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Jan 28, 2020
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Weak Squares | Part I | Chess Strategy | Chess Middlegame Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwCJ0YvqsYQ In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is sharing with you the concept of weak squares. A weak square is a squ...

The 5 biggest Mistakes that Beginners do | Chess for Beginners | IM Alex Astaneh

The 5 biggest Mistakes that Beginners do | Chess for Beginners | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Jan 27, 2020
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The 5 biggest Mistakes that Beginners do | Chess for Beginners Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY_ZVJzo03I In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is sharing with you five of the biggest and most common beginner m...

Interesting Sacrifice against the Advanced Central Pawns | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

Interesting Sacrifice against the Advanced Central Pawns | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Jan 24, 2020
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Interesting Sacrifice against the Advanced Central Pawns Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NH3TyFjUg In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is playing a blitz game against MarcusAurelius01 (1558) on Lichess.org. ...

A typical Pattern to create Weaknesses in the Opponent's Camp | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

A typical Pattern to create Weaknesses in the Opponent's Camp | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Jan 22, 2020
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A typical Pattern to create Weaknesses in the Opponent's Camp | Lichess Livestream Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1eAn3RCJgs In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is playing a rapid game against Avodah (2195) ...

Fight for a Draw | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

Fight for a Draw | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Jan 20, 2020
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Fight for a Draw | King & Pawn Endgames | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy Tune in here >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOK5fSPSHZc In this fourth video of the series on King and Pawn Endgames, IM Andrey Ostrovskiy is discussing with you differ...

The French Defense | Winawer Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

The French Defense | Winawer Variation | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Jan 18, 2020
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The French Defense | Winawer Variation | Chess Openings Tune in here >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5HXUHVJHoo The French Defense is one of the fundamental openings and a common defensive strategy against white's first move 1.e4. In ...

Latvian Gambit | Aggressive Play in the King's Knight Opening | Gambits | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

Latvian Gambit | Aggressive Play in the King's Knight Opening | Gambits | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

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| Jan 16, 2020
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Latvian Gambit | Aggressive Play in the King's Knight Opening Tune in here >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5m6FPxlYFU In this video, IM Andrey Ostrovskiy is sharing with you the interesting Latvian Gambit, which is one of the oldest ch...

Winning with the Caro-Kann Defense | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

Winning with the Caro-Kann Defense | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

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| Jan 14, 2020
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Winning with the Caro-Kann Defense | Lichess Livestream Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_MC4u6rW64 In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is playing a rapid game against Rrhyddhad (2303) on Lichess.org. Alex pla...

Challenging Game against the Modern Defense Opening | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

Challenging Game against the Modern Defense Opening | Lichess Livestream | IM Alex Astaneh

chessfactor_official
| Jan 12, 2020
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Challenging Game against the Modern Defense Opening Tune in here to watch the video >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnepKnjTSnc In this video, IM Alex Astaneh is playing a rapid game against doctor_of_love (2067) on Lichess.org. Alex pl...

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