Categorizing the Chess.com video authors

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 secThis one's just for fun: there isn't any game analysis / game boasting (!) here -

 

instead we're going to be analyzing/ characterizing the chess.com video authors!

 

GM Roman Dzindzichashvili - brutally honest, and while he does validate much of his analysis with Rybka, he strives to show the distinction between computer comprehension and human understanding

 

GM Dejan Bojkov - reveals the secrets and inherent values of the pieces that aren't initially discussed at the initial learning phase.

 

GM Melikset Khachiyan - a serious talent who, when faced with a bad move, humorously tries to refute it without mercilessly blaminging it.

 

IM Sam Shankland - videos aimed for the advanced players who can follow variations quickly: his fast format may not be for everyone but if you listen closely, you'll find the IM insights and "random thoughts" to be quite instructive

 

IM David Pruess - focuses on concepts and "thinking" as opposed to memorization. At times, he can reveal his true passion for chess

 

FM Valeri Lilov - plays the role of a patient teacher who displays utmost enthusiasm for moves that "shine" - and tries to get them to shine to his students as well

 

IM Daniel Rensch - humorous to say the least: his catch words easily make his videos worth watching just for his jokes, though his videos are golden on the IQP and rook endgames series.

 

IM Thomas Rendle - his signature low voice (possibly constructed through the mic connection) complements a very calm persona trying to prove that the French is indeed worth playing.

 

 

I left out some video authors - but I could let the community add to it :)