Jonathan Schrantz explores the fourth most popular opening: the English. But what to do on move two? Learn
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Corner Pawn Attack in Chess – Part 2
A corner pawn attack (CPA) is one of the most powerful and dangerous weapons in a game of
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Corner Pawn Attack in Chess – Part 1
A corner pawn attack (CPA) is one of the most powerful and dangerous weapons in a game of
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LIVE Blitz Chess Commentary #324: English Symmetrical, hedgehog system
This is a blitz chess game I played as white with time control 3|2. The opening was the
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LIVE Blitz Chess Commentary #323: English Symmetrical, Botvinnik system reversed
This is a blitz chess game I played as white with time control 3|2. The opening was the
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Basic Class: Teachers vs. Student – Beginner Breakdown – 2015.09.29
Mike Kummer shows games where he and Jonathan Schrantz played their student. Details are explained with little bravado.
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Center Control – FM Aviv Friedman – 2015.09.27
FIDE Master Aviv Friedman demonstrates the importance of establishing control over center squares with games of former world
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Bobby Fischer’s “Pawn Sacrifice” – Beginner Breakdown – 2015.09.22
Mike Kummer is pumped for the “Pawn Sacrifice” film. See games where pawn sacrifices made the difference, including
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Unauthorized Sinquefield Cup Recap – Beginner Breakdown – 2015.09.08
Mike Kummer was in the tournament hall for the entire Sinquefield Cup this year as the Deputy Arbiter.
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English Openings | GM Alejandro Ramirez – Sinquefield Cup 2015
Using games from Round 3 of the 2015 Sinquefield Cup, Grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez teaches us the finer points
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