Colle System – Zukertort Variation

This video, narrated by David Rudel, author of Zuke Em: The Colle-Zukertort Revolutionized, looks at the Zukertort variation of the Colle System. Other resources: Wikipedia – Colle System

Colle System – Phoenix Attack

This video, narrated by David Rudel, author of Zuke Em: The Colle-Zukertort Revolutionized, looks at the rare Phoenix Attack variation of the Colle System. Other resources: Wikipedia – Colle System

The Halosar Trap of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit

The Halosar Trap of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit is a great trap for white to set in a blitz game at club level. This video covers the main themes. Other resources: Wikipedia – Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Wikibooks – Blackmar-Diemer Gambit VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 10.0/10 (1 vote cast)

Blackmar-Diemer Gambit – an introduction

An introduction to the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. Other resources: Wikipedia – Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Wikibooks – Blackmar-Diemer Gambit VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Sicilian Defence – Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack

An introduction to the themes behind the sharp Yugoslav Attack version of the Sicilian Defence, Dragon Variation. It also features a game between Anand and Kasparov from 1995 at the 14:30 min mark. Other resources: Wikipedia – Sicilian Defence, Dragon Variation Wikibooks – Sicilian Defence, Dragon Variation chessgames.com – Sicilian Defence, Dragon Variation VN:F [1.1.8_518]please [...]

Anand vs Shirov, Corus 2010, Part 3

Part 3 of 3 of a game from Round 10 of the 2010 Corus Chess tournament, held from the 15th to the 31st of January 2010 in Wijk aan Zee, between Viswanathan Anand and Alexei Shirov, featuring a line of the Ruy Lopez that’s rarely been seen until now. Series: Anand vs Shirov, Corus 2010, [...]

Philidor’s Defence – an introduction, Part 2

Part 1 of 2 of a basic introduction to the Philidor’s Defence. Series: Philidor’s Defence – an introduction, Part 1 Other resources: Wikipedia – Philidor Defence Wikibooks – Philidor Defence Chessgames.com – Philidor Defence VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Philidor’s Defence – an introduction, Part 1

Part 1 of 2 of a basic introduction to the Philidor’s Defence. Series: Philidor’s Defence – an introduction, Part 2 Other resources: Wikipedia – Philidor Defence Wikibooks – Philidor Defence Chessgames.com – Philidor Defence VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Alekhine Defence – an introduction

Another introduction to the Alekhine Defence. Other resources: Wikipedia Chessgames.com Wikibooks VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Pirc Defence 4 Bc4 5 Qe2

This video looks at a less common line from white against the Pirc Classical, characterised by 4. Bc4 and 5. Qe2. Other resources: Wikipedia – Pirc Defense Chessgames.com – Pirc Defense Wikibooks – Pirc Defense VN:F [1.1.8_518]please wait…Rating: 4.0/10 (1 vote cast)