Prophylaxis And Technique
Even in an endgame, prophylactic thinking can be used to keep and increase an advantage. The stem game is Yusupov-Timoshenko,...
The Psychology Of Prophylaxis Part Two
More damage done by prophylaxis, with the examples: Petrosian-Bannik, Riga 1958 and Yusupov-Hickl, Nussloch 1996.
Prophylaxis vs. Improving The Position
Artur shows why prophylaxis is superior to just improving your position without impeding your opponent's ideas.
The Psychology Of Prophylaxis
Artur explains the effect it can have on an opponent when his or her ideas are constantly prevented. The model game is Yusupov-Van...
Prophylactic Thinking Part Two
Time to rack our brains! The examples used are: Simagin-Abramson, USSR 1960, Yusupov-Timman, Linares 1992 and Yusupov-Luther,...
Prophylactic Thinking
We start to learn about the concept of preventing our opponent's plans while improving our own position by looking at the...
The Flow Of The Attack In Rapid Chess
Maintaining the flow of the attack is another crucial theme in rapid chess; this game against Vidit Gujrathi shows why.
Unbalanced Positions In Rapid Chess: Against Aronian
This game against Levon Aronian continues the theme of unbalanced positions and their secrets.
Unbalanced Positions In Rapid Chess: Against Navara
The creation and proper handling of unbalanced positions is a key skill in rapid chess, as seen in Liem's game against David...
Opening Surprises For Rapid Chess
Liem examines the importance of opening novelties, using a game of his against Jan-Krzysztof Duda as an example.
Improving The Position: On Magnus
Chess often comes down to finding the best spots for your pieces. GM Yusupov demonstrates Magnus's mastery of subtle improving...
Pendulum: On Magnus
This video is dedicated to the art of maneuvering. GM Yusupov explains how Magnus often beats his opponents by seemingly...
Moving Backward: On Magnus
Sometimes you have to make a couple of moves backward to coordinate and then regroup. Magnus Carlsen can do it like no other!
Coordination Of The Pieces: On Magnus
GM Yusupov demonstrates Carlsen's great feel for coordination.
Moving Toward The King: On Magnus
GM Artur Yusupov explains how Magnus Carlsen slowly builds up an attack against the enemy king.
How To Win With Zugzwang
GM Dejan Bojkov explains how to use zugzwang to win common endgame positions.
How To Win With Zugzwang: Amazing Studies
Zugzwang can contribute to some of the most beautiful chess positions imaginable. Test your abilities with GM Dejan Bojkov.
How To Win With Zugzwang: More Shocking Studies
GM Dejan Bojkov is back with more amazing studies. See if you can figure out how to use zugzwang to win in spectacular fashion.
How To Win With Zugzwang: The Immortal Zugzwang Game
Aron Nimzowitsch played the winning and losing sides in two of the most famous zugzwang combinations in history. GM Dejan...
How To Win With Zugzwang: Zugzwang In The Engine Age
Zugzwang is most frequently seen in the endgame, but amazingly it can crop up in the middlegame as well and defeat the strongest...
The Nimzo Indian Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
In the Nimzo Indian Defense, Black often captures on c3 to inflict doubled pawns in exchange for the bishop pair. GM Johan...
The King's Indian Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The King's Indian Defense and King's Indian Attack lead to unique and double-edged pawn structures. GM Johan Hellsten demonstrates...
The Stonewall Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Stonewall structure allows Black to gain space in the center at the cost of giving up a dangerous outpost on e5. GM...
The Queenside Majority Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
In many openings, one side will gain a majority of pawns on the kingside while the other side has more queenside pawns....
The Queen's Indian Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Queen's Indian Defense is one of Black's most solid opening choices and it leads to some unique pawn structures. GM...