In chess, there are many key elements: opening theory; endgame theory; middlegame strategy; and calculation of variations, based on tactics. In every area there are the most efficient and logical ways to perform chosen manoeuvres or improvements of the positions. Generally, we call these “technique”. More
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CONTENTS
- Blockade
- Kingside blockade
- Queenside blockade
- The Octopus bloackade on d6 1
- The Octopus bloackade on d6 2
- The Octopus bloackade on d6 3
- The Octopus blockade on c4/c5 - Polugaevsky classics
- Opposite-coloured bishops
- Passed pawns
- Powerful bishop needs an open diagonal
- Coordination of the pieces
- One weakness is sufficient
- Failing to coordinate the passive bishop
- Attacks
- Endgame essentials
- Transposing into basic winning pawn endgame
- King opposition
- Bishop and pawn endgames
- Rook and pawn(s) vs Bishop and pawn(s)
- Holding the draw
- Studying mistakes
- Rook endgames
- Rook endgames 2 - Protect the king from checks
- Rook endgames 3 - Protect the king from checks
- Rook endgames 4 - Rook activity through pawn sacrifice
- Rook endgames 5 - Rook activity through pawn sacrifice
- Studying mistakes 2
- Carlsen and the power of the knight
- The Octopus Knight
- Restricting the opponents' knight
- How to make two knights work as a team
- Finding the best spots for the knight
- Open file
- Timing
- Doubling Rooks on the open file
- Doubling Rook and Queen on the open file
- Create the open file
- Square control
- How to start square control
- Control
- Sacrifice for control 1
- Queen and bishop battery
- Sacrifice for control 2
PROPERTIES
Language: | English |
Level: | advanced, tournament player, professional |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: | Computer: Dual Core |
Recommended: | Processor: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore) |
ChessBase Account: | Internet access and modern web browser, e.g. Chrome, Edge, Safari. |
Language | English |
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Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
Year | 2023 |
Streaming | Yes |
Author | Mikhalchishin, Adrian |
Language | English |
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Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
Year | 2023 |
Streaming | Yes |
Author | Mikhalchishin, Adrian |