Parimarjan Negi (2633) vs Markus Ragger (2646) Casino Graz (2014), Graz AUT, rd 5, Feb-17 Caro-Kann Defense: Classical
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Modern Variation of the Alekhine Defense
The Modern Variation is the most common way for white to fight the Alekhine, and it starts with
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Suspicious Opening, Complex Middlegame, Baaad Endgame…
A practice game in the Fantasy Caro-Kann against Amin, an 1800 USCF rated player. We entered the opening
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A Very Dangerous Game… | Road to GM, Game 53
I faced a higher rated opponent on board 1 in the 2nd round of the 4th Croatian league.
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The Unbearable Lightness of Losing | Road to GM, Game 52
I was defeated in the Exchange Caro-Kann in the first round of the Croatian League. Fiamengo Joško (2054
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Understanding Pawn Structure | Chess Middlegames
Pawns are the soul of chess, and understanding how to play in certain pawn structures is crucial to
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Don’t Memorize Moves! Understand your Openings | Road to 2000
Caleb Denby shows what can happen when one simply memorizes opening moves without knowing the theoretical ideas behind
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Planning in the French and Caro-Kann Structures | Road to 2000
Caleb Denby equips you with the planning skills needed to get on the road to a 2000 rating.
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The Minority Attack | Chess Middlegames
Using the Minority Attack to create weaknesses in your opponent’s position is a very strong strategic weapon. This
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Recognizing Tactics in your Games | Road to 2000
Caleb Denby explores examples of recognition of tactics. See how tactics can appear in five different games, from
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