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I was watching this video last night The point that Simon keeps making in this video is lower rated players do not adapt their plans to what their opponents are trying to do. While watching I was thinking "this is because the other guy does not know what you are trying to do here". Master level players have already seen all the attacking ideas before so it becomes just a habit to instantly recognize them. For lower rated players it is much more difficult, especially under time pressure, but even in the slow games it is sometimes difficult to know what your opponent is planning. There is a Dvoretsky book called "Recognising your opponent's resources" which I have read a little bit of. It is a good book but is mainly aimed for 2000+ rated players. For lower rated players, what are the best ways to get better at recognizing your opponent's ideas? What are the most common ideas that beginner and intermediate players need to be watching out for?

The Evans Gambit is a cheeky trap and opening that is one of the most attacking openings you can play. Using the Italian game this video will show you how to correctly play these lines and variations and go over the tactical positions on how to successfully play the Evans Gambit. The video is premiering shortly. Please join if you are interested in learning! Thanks! https://youtu.be/hCN7AfmgkPk

In this Video, the 2 best chess engines will go head to head in a chess match to see who is the ultimate chess computer. This is probably going to be one of the highest rated matches you have ever seen (3400+) Both oF them have won the Chess computer Championship and continuously keep improving. If are interested it is premiering shortly. Thanks! https://youtu.be/ZIfRONoEOA8

This gambit is one of the most popular and useful gambits against the center game variation. This video will go through all the tactical ideas and positional concepts to help destroy your opponent. If you are interested it is premiering shortly https://youtu.be/43ygEOrqt3s

This video will teach you all the principles on how to successfully play the black burne shilling gambit. It will go over all the lines and variations and how to defend it as well. It also uses a stunning smothered mate as well. If you are Interested in learning it here is the link! Thanks! it’s premiering shortly https://youtu.be/o9wYNrJDLks

This video will teach you how to play the fishing pole trap including it’s lines and variations. This is one of the best and most enjoyable traps I have learned while playing chess and I’m sure you will enjoy it to. Stuck around to the end of the video for a short bonus trap that can help you instantly pick up a free queen. If you are interested the video will be premiering shortly https://youtu.be/2f8H39TT5nw

This video will teach you on how to play the Center Game properly and use Tactics to identify positional advantages in your games. It will go over traps for black and white and analyze a beautifully played game using the lines covered in the video. There are many tactics like pins, forks and etc. One variation also uses a queen sacrifice to win the game. It will be premiering shortly. Thanks! https://youtu.be/TNRHLHS-GjQ

This video will cover all the lines and variations of the wonderful stafford gambit that consists of a queen sacrifice checkmate, and an easy way to pick up a free queen if the petrov’s defense is played against you. If you are interested in learning this new technique the link to the premiere is down below. https://youtu.be/A_LXH6ITprk

This video will teach you all the lines on how to play this stunning Counter Attack against the fried liver attack. This attack is meant for aggressive players that like to hunt down the king and finish the game off quickly. If you are interested here is the link. It is premiering shortly. https://youtu.be/qEP0V7tU900

Two of the best computers from each website go head to head. Here is the link if anyone is interested in watching! It is premiering shortly! https://youtu.be/8xMVxm2GK0I

This is an amazing trap that uses a queen sacrifice and has many lines and variations. This video will go over all of them and how to master and prevent this trap. If you are interested it will be premiering shortly. Here is the link https://youtu.be/y1KqVTJ-L_o

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This video will teach you all the lines of how to play and dominate your opponent with the Tennison gambit. It is premiering shortly so anyone who is interested in learning may join. Thanks! https://youtu.be/765HKWO5Y0w

This video is premiering shortly if anyone wants to learn the deadly queen sacrifice legal attack. Here’s the link https://youtu.be/0cprnkcrrJk