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Conquer Weak Squares
28.42

Conquer Weak Squares

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Dominate the board by exploiting weak squares

Korchnoi vs Ivanchuk: Mastering Endgame Imbalances
28.05

Korchnoi vs Ivanchuk: Mastering Endgame Imbalances

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Unravel the art of endgame imbalances in this classic duel

Quiet Catalan Unleashed
35.41

Quiet Catalan Unleashed

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Discover hidden tactics in the quiet Catalan.

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 1
19.58

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 1

Krisztian	Szabo
Grandmaster
Krisztian Szabo

Rook and bishop versus rook endgame key concepts using illustrative examples

Understanding Weaknesses
86.24

Understanding Weaknesses

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to identify and exploit opponent's weaknesses?

To Trade Or Not To Trade
92.56

To Trade Or Not To Trade

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How to decide whether to exchange or not?

Understanding Prophylaxis
62.35

Understanding Prophylaxis

Michal Krasenkow
Grandmaster
Michal Krasenkow

Figure out what your opponent is thinking, and take action

Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods
61.06

Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods

Michal Krasenkow
Grandmaster
Michal Krasenkow

a masterclass in positional sacrifice and tactical play

The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 2
118.28

The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 2

Abhijeet Gupta
Grandmaster
Abhijeet Gupta

Learning chess through illustrative game play of Akiba Rubinstein

The Unsung Pawns
92.03

The Unsung Pawns

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

How do we create a good pawn structure?

The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 1
119.08

The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 1

Abhijeet Gupta
Grandmaster
Abhijeet Gupta

Learning chess from the games of brilliant Akiba Rubinstein

The Drawback Destruction
89.11

The Drawback Destruction

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Every move reveals hidden weaknesses

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 3
22.13

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 3

Krisztian	Szabo
Grandmaster
Krisztian Szabo

Rook and bishop vs rook endgame through games greats played

The Almighty Pawns
89.20

The Almighty Pawns

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Pawn structure shapes chessboard battles, hiding strategic masterstrokes and vulnerabilities

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 2
21.28

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 2

Krisztian	Szabo
Grandmaster
Krisztian Szabo

Rook and bishop versus rook endgame through illustrative games

Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 2
66.57

Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 2

Boris Avrukh
Grandmaster
Boris Avrukh

Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained (continued...)

Playing with Bishop Pair
53.16

Playing with Bishop Pair

Boris Avrukh
Grandmaster
Boris Avrukh

How do we maximise our bishop pair advantage?

Petrosian - The Iron Man
90.57

Petrosian - The Iron Man

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Chess lessons from the famed defense of "Iron Tigran"

Playing against Bishop Pair
52.52

Playing against Bishop Pair

Boris Avrukh
Grandmaster
Boris Avrukh

How best do we counter the bishop pair advantage?

Opposite Color Bishops
58.19

Opposite Color Bishops

Boris Avrukh
Grandmaster
Boris Avrukh

Is position everything? Does material advantage count?

Mastering Classical Games - Part 1
59.10

Mastering Classical Games - Part 1

Farrukh Amonatov
Grandmaster
Farrukh Amonatov

Learning through insights and techniques of the greats

Complex Endgames- Queen and Rook Coordination
58.46

Complex Endgames- Queen and Rook Coordination

Davor Rogic
Grandmaster
Davor Rogic

Rook and Queen Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.

How to Play against Accelerated Dragons
61.58

How to Play against Accelerated Dragons

Krisztian	Szabo
Grandmaster
Krisztian Szabo

Unleash the power of the Accelerated Dragon - embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of chess warfare!

Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 3
58.20

Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 3

Maxim Turov
Grandmaster
Maxim Turov

Sharpen your strategy and choice-making in chess

Complex Endgames- Rook and Bishop Coordination
52.04

Complex Endgames- Rook and Bishop Coordination

Davor Rogic
Grandmaster
Davor Rogic

Rook and Bishop Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.

Complex Rook Endgames- King Activity
53.34

Complex Rook Endgames- King Activity

Davor Rogic
Grandmaster
Davor Rogic

How to activate king to support passed pawns?

Botvinnik: The Chess Engineer
75.54

Botvinnik: The Chess Engineer

R B Ramesh
Grandmaster
R B Ramesh

Mikhail Botvinnik: World Chess Champion, Electrical Engineer, Computer Pioneer.

Complex Endgames- Queen Against Rook and a Piece
53.34

Complex Endgames- Queen Against Rook and a Piece

Davor Rogic
Grandmaster
Davor Rogic

Queen against Rook and a piece in a Complex Endgame Situation.

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