2017 Fall Chess Classic: Round 2
National Master Julian Proleiko goes over the Budapest Gambit, a defense against 1.d4. Lines are explored from least to most popular.
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2017 Fall Chess Classic: Round 1
International Master Vitaly Neimer challenges you with pawn studies. He starts very basic, but then advances to difficult compositions. Learn the rule of the king in the pawn's "Square." Underpromotion and opposition are also seen.
2017.09.05
HOW TO WIN WHEN YOU’RE LOSING!!
If you are among those who expect this article to have a miraculous way of teaching you how to turn the events from lost to glory, I am sorry to disappoint. I haven’t been able to find such a way just yet. However, I keep trying every single game to change the odds in my favor and I hope you are too!
The Art of Zugzwang | Endgame Exclam!! - WGM Sabina Foisor
Woman Grandmaster Sabina Foisor shows two hypermodern opening games you should learn. Richard Réti plays the opening that was named for him and Judit Polgar wins against Alexey Shirov in a more recent game.
Rules of Knight Endgames and Bishop Endgames | Endgame Exclam!! - GM Elshan Moradiabadi
Woman Grandmaster Sabina Foisor analyzes viewer submissions. The first game is a beautiful 12-move mate against a whimsical opening. The second game is a fun blunder-fest where White had to salvage a draw.
2017.08.31
Brad vs. kingcoymac: C00 Lengfellner system
Anisse_Alwethar vs. catgirljourney: A00 Benko's opening
Ethan Gagliano plays up against the Paulsen Sicilian | Viewers' Choice - WGM Anna Sharevich
Woman Grandmaster Sabina Foisor looks at endgames with a zugzwang theme for a second time, as well as stalemate. Zugzwang describes a situation where a player is forced to make an unsavory move, when they would rather not move at all.
Play the Panov-Botvinnik Attack | Chess Openings Explained
Woman Grandmaster Sabina Foisor looks at the greatest female chess player of all time: Judit Polgár. See a victory by 12 year-old Judit, and then her 2002 victory over Garry Kasparov.
Dog Day Duels Tournament Results
| Place | K-12 Open | U800 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkway Southwest | Argo |
| 2 | Hixon Middle School | Oakbrook Elementary |
| 3 | Parkway Northeast |
Scholastic Tournament Blog: Dog Day Duels
Dog Day Duels. The name says it all. Even after spending a summer full of sun, fun and naps, the competitive spirit of chess players remains high. During the scorching heat at summer’s end and back-to-school excitement, 111 dedicated chess players clashed on August 27th on the SLU campus to determine the top dog and earn a strong start to the school year.
Larsen's Opening: 1.b3 | Chess Openings Explained
Woman Grandmaster Sabina Foisor analyzes viewer submissions, with a focus on the Grünfeld Defence and 1.d4 e5.
2017.08.24
blakeus vs. ShikoBella, 2017: D85 Gruenfeld, exchange variation
Meine Velze vs. multa-tuli, 2017: A40 Queen's pawn, Charlick (Englund) gambit
Nicholas Pinto vs. NN, 2017: A04 Reti opening
