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Dream Room Episodes

Episode wise list of our celebrated video on demand Chess Dream Room course.

Dream Room Episodes

Pawns & Pawns
7.58

Pawns & Pawns

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

"Pawn is the soul of chess". - Philidor

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Moving the Pieces
8.21

Moving the Pieces

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Learn how the different pieces move on the chess board.

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Algebraic Notations & The Chess Clock
5.54

Algebraic Notations & The Chess Clock

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Learn record keeping using algebraic notations and use of the special chess clock.

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First Thing First
8.41

First Thing First

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Getting started!

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Castling & Illegal Moves
4.48

Castling & Illegal Moves

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How does Castling work? Which moves are deemed illegal.

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3 Stages of Chess
3.40

3 Stages of Chess

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are the different stages of chess?

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Discussions with Parents : Part 1
13.39

Discussions with Parents : Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Common issues being faced by chess players and their parents.

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The Check
7.35

The Check

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What's check?

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The Attack
7.41

The Attack

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What's an attack?

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Introduction to Defence
4.38

Introduction to Defence

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

The basics of defence.

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Introduction to Capture
5.01

Introduction to Capture

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What's capture?

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Checkmate & Stalemate
3.59

Checkmate & Stalemate

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are the different types of "mates"?

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Discussions with Parents : Part 2
9.48

Discussions with Parents : Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Continuing discussions with chess parents.

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1 or 2 Move Checkmates
5.03

1 or 2 Move Checkmates

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are 1 or 2 move checkmates?

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The Basic Checkmates
9.34

The Basic Checkmates

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are the basic checkmates?

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Forcing Moves
11.35

Forcing Moves

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Introduction to forcing moves!

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Gain of Material
6.35

Gain of Material

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What is meant by gain of material in the game of chess?

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Different Types of Draws
4.16

Different Types of Draws

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What is a draw? What are the different ways in which a draw can take place?

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Double Attack & Defence
6.23

Double Attack & Defence

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Introduction to double attack and defence.

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Discovered Attack, Check & Double Check
6.14

Discovered Attack, Check & Double Check

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are discovered attack, discovered check & double check?

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Tactical Theme Part 1: Pin
9.12

Tactical Theme Part 1: Pin

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

The concept of Pin

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Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 1
5.51

Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Discussions around psychological issues that chess players face.

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Tactical Theme Part 3: Decoy & Deflection
10.39

Tactical Theme Part 3: Decoy & Deflection

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are decoys and deflection in chess?

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Tactical Theme Part 2: Skewer
5.30

Tactical Theme Part 2: Skewer

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are skewers (also known as "x-ray attacks")?

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Tactical Theme Part 4: Clearance
7.41

Tactical Theme Part 4: Clearance

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

When do we carry out a "clearance"?

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Tactical Theme Part 5: Fork
6.48

Tactical Theme Part 5: Fork

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What is a fork in chess?

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Tactical Theme Part 7: Back Rank Mate
8.41

Tactical Theme Part 7: Back Rank Mate

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What is meant by a back rank mate?

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Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 2
10.00

Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Discussions around mental issues that chess players need to cope with.

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Tactical Theme Part 6: Overloading
8.20

Tactical Theme Part 6: Overloading

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

When is a piece deemed overloaded?

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Thematic Sacrifices Part 1: Bh7
9.39

Thematic Sacrifices Part 1: Bh7

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Thematic sacrifice Bh7

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Thematic sacrifice - Part 2: Nf7
4.14

Thematic sacrifice - Part 2: Nf7

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Thematic sacrifice (Nf7)

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Thematic Sacrifices Part 3: Ne6
10.54

Thematic Sacrifices Part 3: Ne6

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Thematic Sacrifices (Ne6)

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Attacking an Uncastled King
16.04

Attacking an Uncastled King

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

A castled king is more secure. Learn all about attacking an uncastled king.

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Thematic Sacrifices Part 4: Bh6
8.51

Thematic Sacrifices Part 4: Bh6

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Thematic Sacrifices (Bh6)

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Attacking a Castled King
6.07

Attacking a Castled King

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to attack a castled king?

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Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 3
8.50

Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 3

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Discussions of psychological issues encountered by chess players and how to overcome them.

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Opening Principle: Part 1
11.36

Opening Principle: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are the opening principles?

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Opening Principle: Part 2
11.18

Opening Principle: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Opening principles (continued...)

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Basic Endgames
15.00

Basic Endgames

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Basics of the endgame theory.

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Forcing Moves: Part 1
17.00

Forcing Moves: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Detailed explanation of forcing moves with examples.

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Forcing Moves: Part 2
23.39

Forcing Moves: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Forcing moves (continued...)

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Prophylaxis: Part 2
26.34

Prophylaxis: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Prophylaxis continued...

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Prophylaxis: Part 1
11.56

Prophylaxis: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to "guard ahead of time"?

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Pawn Sacrifice: Part 1
16.01

Pawn Sacrifice: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How does one sacrifice one's pawn to gain advantage?

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Pawn Sacrifice: Part 2
13.29

Pawn Sacrifice: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

The art of sacrificing one's pawn to gain advantage.

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The Drawback
19.13

The Drawback

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What's the drawback principle?

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Prophylaxis: Part 3
14.06

Prophylaxis: Part 3

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Prophylaxis continued...

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Pawn Majority: Part 2
20.34

Pawn Majority: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How do we take advantage of pawn majority?

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Pawn Majority: Part 1
34.48

Pawn Majority: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Pawn majority happens when one player has more pawns than the opponent in a given sector of the chessboard.

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Bishop & Pawn Ending: Part 1
11.45

Bishop & Pawn Ending: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Bishop and pawn endgame strategies

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Bishop & Pawn Ending: Part 2
14.46

Bishop & Pawn Ending: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Bishop and pawn endgame strategies continued...

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Improving Pieces: Part 1
11.24

Improving Pieces: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How do we go about improving our pieces.

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Double Bishop vs Bishop & Knight
29.20

Double Bishop vs Bishop & Knight

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Double bishop vs bishop & knight

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Improving Pieces: Part 2
11.01

Improving Pieces: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Improving pieces continued...

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Knight & Pawn Endings: Part 1
21.28

Knight & Pawn Endings: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies for knight and pawn endgames.

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Knight & Pawn Endings: Part 2
13.09

Knight & Pawn Endings: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies for knight and pawn endings continued...

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Attacking the King: Part 1
19.58

Attacking the King: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to attack the king?

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Attacking the King: Part 2
14.41

Attacking the King: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Attacking the king (continued...)

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Preparing for Tournament
15.34

Preparing for Tournament

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies for preparing for tournament.

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King & Pawn Ending: Part 1
12.37

King & Pawn Ending: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies for king and pawn endgames.

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Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 1
10.10

Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies for rook and pawn endgames.

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Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 2
20.18

Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies for rook and pawn ending (continued...)

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Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 3
18.51

Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 3

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies for rook and pawn ending (continued...)

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Calculation Studies: Common Mistakes
16.20

Calculation Studies: Common Mistakes

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Some of the most common mistakes made during calculation.

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Accelerators: Part 1
9.46

Accelerators: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are accelerators in chess?

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Active Defence: Part 1
10.01

Active Defence: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to use attack as a defence strategy?

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Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 1
9.09

Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are the psychological issues that one grapples with, discussion between a chess champ and mental trainer.

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Centralisation
10:51

Centralisation

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

"Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold" - W.B. Yeats

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Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 1
17.58

Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are weak squares?

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Initiatives
16.44

Initiatives

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What qualifies as initiative in chess?

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Learning from Classics
33.16

Learning from Classics

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Some key lessons from the classics.

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King Activity
12:55

King Activity

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

An active king can be a great asset, especially in endgames.

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Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 2
21.59

Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Understanding the weak squares (continued...)

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Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 2
12:15

Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Mental issued being faced by chess players - a discussion between chess champ and mental trainer.

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The Pawn Breaks: Part 2
19:43

The Pawn Breaks: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Pawn breaks (continued...)

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The Pawn Breaks: Part 1
15:22

The Pawn Breaks: Part 1

R B Ramesh
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R B Ramesh

What are pawn breaks (sometimes also called the liberation lever)?

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Building an Opening Repertoire
15:35

Building an Opening Repertoire

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to build an effective opening repertoire?

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Art of Maintaining Tension
18:43

Art of Maintaining Tension

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

A position is considered "tense" when the enemy pieces, especially pawns are attacking each other.

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The Intermediate Moves
10:02

The Intermediate Moves

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

What are the intermediate moves?

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Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 3
11:14

Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 3

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Chess champion discusses the psychological issues with a top mental trainer.

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Simple Tactics
14:00

Simple Tactics

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Some basic tactics in chess that one should know.

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Attacking the King: Part 4
18:32

Attacking the King: Part 4

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Attacking the king (continued...)

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Attacking the King: Part 3
20:13

Attacking the King: Part 3

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Attacking the king, continued...

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The Exchange Sacrifice: Part 1
13:54

The Exchange Sacrifice: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

An exchange sacrifice occurs when a player sacrifices a rook for a knight or bishop.

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Preparing for the game at home (before and after)
18:16

Preparing for the game at home (before and after)

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to prepare for an important game?

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Handling Pawns
10:20

Handling Pawns

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

The best ways to handle pawns.

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Solving Studies
10:33

Solving Studies

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Guide to solving chess studies productively.

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The Exchange Sacrifice: Part 2
14:57

The Exchange Sacrifice: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Strategies around exchange sacrifice (continued...)

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Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Celebrated Chess Coach: Part 1
12:15

Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Celebrated Chess Coach: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Chess coach discusses key psychological issues faced by chess players.

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Bishop vs Knight: Part 1
15:04

Bishop vs Knight: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Bishop or the Knight, that's the question?

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Bishop vs Knight: Part 2
29:53

Bishop vs Knight: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Bishop vs Knight, the discussion continues...

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Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 2
17:40

Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Queen and pawn endgames

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Maneuvering
22:39

Maneuvering

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Learn about the art of maneuvering in chess.

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Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 1
12:40

Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Queen and pawn endgames

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Exchanging Pieces: Part 1
9:47

Exchanging Pieces: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Piece exchange happens when players capture each other's pieces in a series of related moves.

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Exchanging Pieces: Part 2
19:49

Exchanging Pieces: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

The art of exchanging pieces, continued...

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Playing on Colors: Part 2
14.17

Playing on Colors: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Playing with colours in chess (continued...).

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Playing on Colors: Part 1
15:31

Playing on Colors: Part 1

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Playing with colours in chess.

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Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Celebrated Chess Coach: Part 2
12.00

Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Celebrated Chess Coach: Part 2

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Conversation between celebrated chess coach and mental trainer.

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Improving Pieces
18.13

Improving Pieces

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Learn how to improve pieces.

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