Restriction 2; Karpov vs. Kasparov WCH 1985
In this video, Grandmaster Khachiyan continues his series on the important positional idea of "restriction". What...
Live Sessions; Technique Psychology
Here Danny battles it out in yet another "Live Session"! Although his opponent badly misplays the opening, after achieving...
The Four Knights Opening: Intro!
In this "Intro" video, GM Roman describes everything a beginning player needs to know about the Four Knights Opening....
Restriction; Winter v. Capablanca 1919
Check out Melik's original review and perspective of one of the most famous games in chess history. Grandmaster Khachiyan...
Live Sessions; Rematch!
In this Live Sessions, Danny finds himself facing off with a familiar opponent (check out Live Sessions 11 in IM Rensch's...
Member Analysis: Exigentsky v. Clarosdajang
GM Roman takes us on a tour of a game between two Chess.com members and teaches us some very valuable concepts along the...
Creating an Opening Repertoire 2
We promise you will not be disappointed with the long awaited sequel to Sam's first video: "Creating an Opening Repertoire"!...
Live Sessions; Unbalanced Material
In this Live Sessions match, Danny ventures into a main line of the Scotch Game. With the Scotch Game being an opening he...
How to Change the Course of the Game 2
In the second installment of this series, GM Khachiyan displays a very interesting game filled with everything from positional...
Member Analysis: Amanultra v. Quale
Grandmaster Dzindzichashvili reviews another Chess.com member game, and he certainly had some things to say about it! Roman...
Live Sessions; Back as Black!
IM Rensch's Live Sessions are back, and in this game, well, he was black (hence the title). Here Danny tackles a slightly...
Game Analysis: GM Nepomniachtchi v. GM Jobava
IM Shankland returns for more analysis of "top level" Grand Master play. Today's subject: The streaking Georgian,...
How to Change the Course of the Game
Grand Master Khachiyan reviews one of his own games, and in doing so he passes on many great tips of practical and psychological...
Amateur Game Review: Amateur's Mind 4
In the second half of the game covered in Amateur's Mind 3, IM Rensch covers the psychology of how to handle positions where...
One of the Most Instructive Endgames in History
Well, just take a look at the title! Truly one of the most instructive examples of "Endgame Technique" in chess...
Unexpected Turn
In "Unexpected Turn" Grunfeld expert, GM Melik, provides us with an interesting game in which some of his opening...
Dealing with Passive Queen Pawn Openings 3
Take that all you "Passive Queen Pawn Players"! IM Shankland brings us the finale in his video series designed...
Amateur Game Review: Amateur's Mind 3
You may remember him from the classic hits "Amateur's Mind 1" and "Amateur's Mind 2." Yes, Daniel Rensch...
Dealing with Passive Queen Pawn Openings 2
In his second installment of the video series designed to deal with 1.d4 Sidelines, IM Sam Shankland shows us how to play...
Amateur Game Review: Strategy vs. Tactics
Danny exhorts all aspiring "strategists" and "tacticians" to become shapeshifters, by far the dominant...
Dealing with Passive Queen Pawn Openings
Ever have trouble dealing with Sidelines? Are you a serious tournament player trying to "solidify" your repertoire...
The Road to Chess Improvements
GM Dzindzichashvili offers some thoughts on the commonly asked question of "How can I improve? How did you become a...
Aaron Nimzowitsch; Not Pawns, Pieces 2
We continue on the quest to understanding how white loses such a superior position to one of the greatest players of all...
Spanish Torture; Part II
GM Khachiyan shares two more classic examples of Ruy Lope maneuvering, one favoring black and one favoring white. You can...
Amateur Game Review: Amateur's Mind 2
In the second half of his analysis, Danny teaches a bunch of important principles, for the queen's gambit structure, for...