This is a look at the book lines for the Scandinavian Defense played by Black, exploring variations, and also including a grandmaster game between Karpov and Larsen for illustration. ...
An opening strategy used by Black to have a strong attack against White queen/pawn openings. The Benoni Defence and variations have been used by the likes of Bobby Fischer and Kasparov, to name a few ...
The Danish Gambit opening allows for rapid attack development for White. This video explores the book line moves, along with possible counter-play by black. ...
This video shows a chess game that includes a good rook/king endgame battle, along with a king/pawn walk for promotion. See the moves, and learn yourself.Rexonarus [1449] vs jrobi [1294] ...
Here, we explore the Alekhine's Defense, played by Black in countering the king's pawn opening, one of the most common openings used by White in online and over-the-board play. ...
This match involves a queen sacrifice to promote, along with a queen/king checkmate. See how it's done, and listen to a great commentary to learn from. ...
In these videos, you can see how 3 minute chess blitz games are for the greats, because if you're a beginner, you spend too much time analyzing the moves, when they should come almost as second nature ...
This debriefed game uses a queen/bishop castle attack. See hot to do it, or not do it. Just watch if you're a beginner, because who better to learn from than a beginner.Carmeliaz [832] vs jrobi [831 ...
In this game, Black loses in 17 moves. Watch and listen to the debrief of the game, to see how to win or lose gracefully.Lailasbar [1291] vs jrobi [840] ...
This game shows the importance of not making simple mistakes - it's something that every new chess player struggles with, including you. So, see them, and avoid them.Xeqm [912] vs jrobi [825] ...