Dynamic Play vs. The Italian with Black | Prepare Like A Pro - GM JJ Ali Marandi
Grandmaster Cemil Can Ali Marandi teaches a chess class on playing dynamically as Black in the Italian Game.
2023.06.29
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Positional Pros and Cons | Beginner Breakdown
Alex Moellering explores the chess elements of king safety (castle early and often, weak f-pawns, fishing pole trap), material (be suspicious of free pieces, elephant trap, liquidation), and piece activity.
Prep, Think, and Play Like a Grandmaster | Grandmaster's Choice - GM JJ Ali Marandi
Grandmaster Cemil Can Ali Marandi shows his game from the 2017 European Championship, where he earned his second GM norm. This long game made JJ understand how grandmasters think and prepare.
2023.06.27
Aleksander Mista vs Cemil Can Ali Marandi, European Championship (2017): C63 Ruy Lopez, Schliemann defence, Berger variation
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1876884
American Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan Named Chief Commentator and Spokesperson for Saint Louis Chess Club; Makes Saint Louis Permanent Residence
SAINT LOUIS, June 22, 2023 - The Saint Louis Chess Club today announced the appointment of Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan as its Chief Commentator and Spokesperson. Now a Saint Louis resident, Yasser joins twenty other grandmasters who call the city home, one of just a few cities in the world with as many grandmasters in residence.
Aggressive Play vs. the English Opening | Prepare Like A Pro - GM JJ Ali Marandi
Grandmaster Cemil Can Ali Marandi teaches a chess class on playing aggressively against the English Opening.
The Löwenthal Sicilian DNA | Prepare Like A Pro - GM Robert Hungaski
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski discusses the general DNA of the Sicilian, and shows his game from the 2023 Americas Absolute Continental Chess Championship. Plus, see a French defense game. Originally on Twitch.
Prophylaxis and Dynamics | Grandmaster's Choice - GM JJ Ali Marandi
Grandmaster Cemil Can Ali Marandi teaches a chess class on prophylaxis.
Prophylaxis is the prevention of your opponent's ideas. See JJ's own games that demonstrate prophylaxis.
Progressing with Chess Puzzles | Beginner Breakdown
Alex Moellering shows how to effectively use chess puzzles to improve your game.
See "fast mode" puzzles, and then think longer with "slow mode" puzzles.
2023.06.20
IM Anna Zatonskih Wins 2023 Cairns Cup Hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, Takes Home $45,000 Top Prize
SAINT LOUIS, June 20, 2023 - With one round to spare, International Master (IM) Anna Zatonskih defied the odds to win the 2023 Cairns Cup. The four-time U.S. Women’s Champion called the win her best achievement of her chess career as she took the grand prize of $45,000, despite starting as the lowest-rated player in the field. Zatonskih also earned her first norm toward the Grandmaster (GM) title.
Space & Harmony | Grandmaster's Choice - GM Robert Hungaski
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski looks at his own game from the 2023 American Continental Championship against FM Angel Gabriel Cordoba. Originally on Twitch.
2023.06.06
Angel Gabriel Cordoba vs. Robert Hungaski, 2023: A13 English, Neo-Catalan
https://lichess.org/broadcast/american-continental-chess-championship-20...
