One of the better fighting defenses that black has at its disposal against 1. d4 is the Dutch Defense. Here is a video that shows the Stonewall variation of the Dutch Defense.
Friday, July 10, 2009
The Dutch Defense - Stonewall Variation
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sicilian Defence - Najdorf, English Attack
One of the best defenses black has against e4 is the Sicilian defense. Here is a terrific video that explains the Najdorf variation of Sicilian defence. (The ECO code for the Sicilian Defence Najdorf is B90.)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Power Of Opposition - Chess Endgame Study
Here is another great chess video, this time covering the power of opposition in the endgame.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Grandmaster Chess Tactics Video - Morphy vs. Paulsen
Here is a terrific instructional chess tactics video focusing on a game played between Paul Morphy and Louis Paulsen in New York in 1857. See if you can spot the correct continuation.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Chess Strategy - How To Checkmate With A Bishop And Knight
Checkmating your opponent when you have only a bishop and knight against his lone king is one of the toughest checkmates to master. This video shows you how to do it.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Chess Opening Theory - Scandinavian Defense
Here is a chess video that covers many facets of the Scandinavian Defense. It takes a look at the book lines played by black and explores a number of different variations. This video also includes a grandmaster game between Karpov and Larsen.