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The Idea of h4-h5 in Different Lines | Prepare Like A Pro - GM Victor Mikhalevski

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CCSCSL Staff
on September 14, 2023 in

Grandmaster Victor Mikhalevski teaches a chess class about the preparation of top tournament chess players.

2023.09.14
Victor Mikhalevski vs. Wonder Liang, 2023: D35 Queen's Gambit Declined, exchange variation
Mikhalevski vs. Tymur Keleberda, 2023: E25 Nimzo-Indian, Saemisch, Keres variation
Mikhalevski vs. Franz Braeuer, 2023: C45 Scotch, Mieses variation
https://2700chess.com/games/braeuer-mikhalevski-r8-maia-2023-09-01

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Grandmaster Sam Sevian Delivers Brilliant Performance to Win 2023 Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX

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CCSCSL Staff
on September 13, 2023 in
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SAINT LOUIS, September 12, 2023 - GM Sam Sevian won the 2023 Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX after a brilliant final day, where he defeated a competitive field including legendary former World Champion Garry Kasparov and World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana to take home the $37,500 first place prize. Chess 9LX was hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame September 8-11, 2023.

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Fighting the Fianchetto! | Beginner Breakdown

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CCSCSL Staff
on September 12, 2023 in

Alex Moellering shows how to neutralize your opponent when they fianchetto their bishop. A fianchetto is when a player pushes their b- or g-pawn one square and places a bishop on the longest diagonal now available.

2023.09.12

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