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2023-06-11 11:16:30

168

Learn A New Setup Against the English with Bf5!

Learn A New Setup Against the English with Bf5!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you a new setup for Black against the annoying Symmetrical English

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2022-01-22 08:44:29

167

Refute the Mamedyarov Gambit aka the Shak Attack!

Refute the Mamedyarov Gambit aka the Shak Attack!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn refutes the Gambit introduced by Super GM Mamedyarov at Tata Steel 2022

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2022-01-22 08:34:28

166

Neutralize Old But Tricky 4.Bd2 In the Nimzo-Indian!

Neutralize Old But Tricky 4.Bd2 In the Nimzo-Indian!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you a beautiful novelty to completely neutralize the tricky Bd2 Nimzo

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2021-09-27 11:52:23

165

Grand Prix A-Bomb Attack, Brand New Weapon Revealed!

Grand Prix A-Bomb Attack, Brand New Weapon Revealed!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn comes up with a new weapon in our beloved Grand Prix Attack 5.a4!

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2021-09-27 11:28:03

164

Grand Prix A-Bomb Attack vs 5...d6, Destroy the Najdorf Players!

Grand Prix A-Bomb Attack vs 5...d6, Destroy the Najdorf Players!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows his new weapon Grand Prix A-Bomb vs Najdorf players

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2021-01-24 09:21:43

163

Refute the Stafford Gambit with a Quiet Pawn Move!

Refute the Stafford Gambit with a Quiet Pawn Move!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to refute a popular but unsound Stafford Gambit with h3!

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2020-11-03 16:48:39

162

Neutralize White's Tricky 3.h4 vs Hyper-Accelerated Dragon!

Neutralize White's Tricky 3.h4 vs Hyper-Accelerated Dragon!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn finally tackles the annoying 3.h4 move with h5! Stop the attack before it even begins!

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2020-09-24 09:51:38

161

Cool Trap in the Maroczy Bind f3 Setup!

Cool Trap in the Maroczy Bind f3 Setup!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows a cool trap in the Maroczy Bind f3 setup that involves a Queen sac for 3 minors!

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2020-09-24 09:47:55

160

Crush White with A Fresh Idea in Scandi Qa5!

Crush White with A Fresh Idea in Scandi Qa5!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows his student a fresh idea in Scandinavian Qa5 and he wins in 20 moves!

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2020-07-27 09:47:05

158

Destroy d6,e6,Be7 setup vs the Grand Prix Attack!

Destroy d6,e6,Be7 setup vs the Grand Prix Attack!

Learn how to play when Black avoids bishop fianchetto vs the Grand Prix Attack. White still gets a powerful attack!

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2020-07-17 11:32:24

156

Destroying White KID Fianchetto Nbd2 with KIA formation!

Destroying White KID Fianchetto Nbd2 with KIA formation!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows an instructive game by his student vs KID fianchetto variation!

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2020-05-16 17:27:09

155

Dismantle White’s Bc4 in the Accelerated Dragon!

Dismantle White’s Bc4 in the Accelerated Dragon!

A quick kingside attack by White in the accelerated dragon can be very scary. Learn how to completely counter this!

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2020-04-21 17:30:06

154

White’s dangerous attack in the …d6 Grand Prix

White’s dangerous attack in the …d6 Grand Prix

A brilliant example of many of White's attacking ideas in the ...d6 Grand Prix. It even features a beautiful tactical shot!

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2020-04-09 11:57:16

152

White Repertoire in 5 minutes!

White Repertoire in 5 minutes!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn provides a quick recap of all the key ideas in 1.e4 in 5 minutes! Must watch for anyone starting out with e4.

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2020-02-16 15:35:45

151

The Jobava Attack Antidote: detoxify White's quick attack!

The Jobava Attack Antidote: detoxify White's quick attack!

With the Jobava Attack gaining traction, it is important to be prepared! Click the video for an antidote to the attack!

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2020-02-16 15:33:39

150

White’s Nxc6: more tricks in the …Qb4 AccelDragon

White’s Nxc6: more tricks in the …Qb4 AccelDragon

GM Eugene Perelshteyn continues his analysis of the ...Qb4 accelerated dragon and all its deadly traps!

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2019-10-30 17:28:13

149

Grand Prix: Deflect …Bg4 with this sinister knight retreat!

Grand Prix: Deflect …Bg4 with this sinister knight retreat!

What if your opponent tries to be tricky in the Grand Prix this Halloween? Refute it with this cool move!

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2019-10-30 17:24:31

147

Trick or Treat! Tricks in …Qb4 accelerated Dragon!

Trick or Treat! Tricks in …Qb4 accelerated Dragon!

Join GM Eugene Perelshteyn this Halloween as he showcases the very tricky ...Qb4 in the accelerated dragon!

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2019-10-17 13:45:15

146

Refute Black's early ...c5 and ...Qb6 in the London System

Refute Black's early ...c5 and ...Qb6 in the London System

What happens when Black immediately goes for the weak b2 pawn? Try the tactical Nc3! for some great games!

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2019-10-17 13:42:41

144

Novelty in the Symmetric English for Black …h5!

Novelty in the Symmetric English for Black …h5!

Get a great position in the Symmetric English against e3 with this GM-approved novelty!

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2019-08-21 11:57:22

142

New endgame setup in the Qxd4 accelerated dragon.

New endgame setup in the Qxd4 accelerated dragon.

Don't want to get into a tactical position after Qxd4 in the accelerated dragon? Try out this great endgame setup instead!

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2019-08-21 10:59:57

141

Deadly trap in the Exchange Caro-Kann

Deadly trap in the Exchange Caro-Kann

Facing a lot of Caro-Kann lately? No problem! Score easy points with this deadly trap.

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2019-07-30 13:28:28

140

New idea in the Grand Prix. Counter …a6 with d4!

New idea in the Grand Prix. Counter …a6 with d4!

Seize an early initiative with d4! against ...a6 Grand Prix. GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to attack immediately!

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2019-07-29 03:44:17

139

Destroy the Dutch with 2.Bg5! (part2: 2...Nf6)

Destroy the Dutch with 2.Bg5! (part2: 2...Nf6)

Crippled kingside pawns + easy plan on queenside = huge advantage. Score easy points against 2...Nf6 Dutch.

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2019-07-29 03:11:21

138

Destroy the Dutch with 2.Bg5! (part1: 2...h6)

Destroy the Dutch with 2.Bg5! (part1: 2...h6)

2.Bf4 against the Dutch doesn't really work... so, try 2.Bg5! instead, with plans similar to London System.

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2019-06-01 04:49:17

137

Deconstruct the Slav with the London System!

Deconstruct the Slav with the London System!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to get an easy advantage against the Slav with this key idea in the London System!

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2019-05-31 21:13:33

136

Dominating Black’s …e5 break in the KID with the London System!

Dominating Black’s …e5 break in the KID with the London System!

Watch as White gets a great attack on the queen side and complete domination in the center after Black's ...e5 push.

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2019-04-28 12:05:29

126

Key Improvement in the Qc2 Nimzo-Indian …Re8!

Key Improvement in the Qc2 Nimzo-Indian …Re8!

An improvement in the Nimzo over the ...Qe7 line that can give Black a devastating attack if White is not careful!

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2019-04-28 10:46:12

125

Beating the Classical Variation with the London System

Beating the Classical Variation with the London System

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to crush the Classical Variation with the London System!

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2019-04-08 19:19:49

124

Introducing the London System against …c5 King’s Indian!

Introducing the London System against …c5 King’s Indian!

New Repertoire for White! GM Eugene Perelshteyn introduces the key ideas of the London System.

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2019-03-20 19:41:37

118

Analyzing the Scotch Four Knights in Greater Detail

Analyzing the Scotch Four Knights in Greater Detail

GM Perelshteyn revisits his analysis on the Scotch Four Knights Variation with key lines for White.

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2019-03-20 19:32:55

117

Breaking Down the King's Indian Four Pawns Variation

Breaking Down the King's Indian Four Pawns Variation

Appreciate the versatility of the King's Indian with the Benoni, as Black breaks down White's space advantage!

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2019-02-08 14:02:38

116

Outfoxing the New Alapin h3 Set-up with Black

Outfoxing the New Alapin h3 Set-up with Black

You may have noticed this move order is gaining popularity. No need to panic! GM Perelshteyn puts out the fire here.

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2019-02-08 12:01:59

115

Punch the Maroczy Bind Structure with a Quick ...b5!

Punch the Maroczy Bind Structure with a Quick ...b5!

How did GM Gadir Guseinov score a nice PRO Chess League win for Black using a well-known idea in the Sicilian?

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2019-01-31 10:14:25

114

Using the English Opening to Break Down the KID

Using the English Opening to Break Down the KID

English vs KID = Reversed Closed Sicilian. Learn how you can trick Black using the English Opening!

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2019-01-31 10:12:27

113

Beat the Botvinnik: Crunch the Dark Squares with KID

Beat the Botvinnik: Crunch the Dark Squares with KID

What's the easiest way to break down White's central grip? Check out this video to find out how!

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2019-01-23 23:30:07

112

King's Indian Defense Sidelines: Handling the Pesky Bg5

King's Indian Defense Sidelines: Handling the Pesky Bg5

White's early Bg5 has an annoying reputation among KID players, here's how Black can solve all his problems!

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2019-01-23 23:28:39

111

King's Indian Defense Sidelines: Bf4 and e4 Hybrids

King's Indian Defense Sidelines: Bf4 and e4 Hybrids

What happens when White tries to put his bishop on f4 instead of e3 or g5? After ...Nh5, Black gets a great game!

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2018-12-23 23:29:53

110

New Year's Fix: New Sicilian Main Line Deviations (Nb3)!

New Year's Fix: New Sicilian Main Line Deviations (Nb3)!

What other options does White have after playing an early f3? We've covered both Bc4 and g2-g4, but what about Nb3?

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2018-12-23 23:26:57

109

New Year's Fix: Handling the Annoying Nxc6, e5, Bd4 Sidelines!

New Year's Fix: Handling the Annoying Nxc6, e5, Bd4 Sidelines!

What lines are being tried against the Sicilian in 2018? Here's what to do when White doesn't play the simple f4 plan!

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2018-11-27 14:27:31

108

GM Perelshteyn Playing the Hyper Accelerated Dragon in St Louis

GM Perelshteyn Playing the Hyper Accelerated Dragon in St Louis

What happened when GM Eugene Perelshteyn faced a surprising novelty in the main line of the Dragon?

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2018-11-27 14:19:55

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Hyper Accelerated Dragon: White Insists on Kingside Play

Hyper Accelerated Dragon: White Insists on Kingside Play

What happens when White is adamant about f3-g4 vs the Hyper Accelerated? Here's the key lines!

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2018-10-17 20:35:21

106

Beating the Tricky Nbd2 Alapin with the Surprising ...Bf5!

Beating the Tricky Nbd2 Alapin with the Surprising ...Bf5!

CM Isaac Steincamp shares a game where White tried the rare Nbd2 line. How did Black get a good endgame?

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2018-10-17 07:07:30

103

Refuting ...Bxc3: Using Basic Strategic Ideas to Crush the French!

Refuting ...Bxc3: Using Basic Strategic Ideas to Crush the French!

Eugene shows how one mistake in the opening cost Black the game, as White was left with a crushing attack!

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2018-10-17 07:07:30

104

Beating the London System Using the King's Indian Set-Up

Beating the London System Using the King's Indian Set-Up

Love the King's Indian but hate the London System? Don't worry, you don't have to play ...d7-d5!

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2018-10-17 07:07:30

105

Accelerated Dragon with Nxc6 and e4-e5: Stopping White's Play

Accelerated Dragon with Nxc6 and e4-e5: Stopping White's Play

Is White's Kingside attack in this line worth being scared of? We say not! Watch this critical Pawn Sac to see why!

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2018-09-14 14:47:15

102

Miniature Mode: Crushing Black with the Scotch Gambit

Miniature Mode: Crushing Black with the Scotch Gambit

How did Eugene beat an 1800 rated opponent in 9 moves? Learn why Black has to play forced moves in the opening!

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2018-09-14 14:45:38

101

Quick Traps in the Maroczy Bind - Watch out f2!

Quick Traps in the Maroczy Bind - Watch out f2!

Did you know White has to be careful when picking his move order in the Maroczy Bind? Here's why.

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2018-09-14 14:44:14

100

The Dragon's Tail: Beating the Nge2 Closed Sicilian

The Dragon's Tail: Beating the Nge2 Closed Sicilian

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares a game where he beats an IM using the tail of the Dragon to attack.

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2018-09-14 14:40:59

99

Audience Questions: Handling the Dragon's "Battery Variation"

Audience Questions: Handling the Dragon's "Battery Variation"

How do you handle Gata Kamsky's Battery Variation? Here is the beast way to play for Black!

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2018-09-04 20:48:05

98

Learning with Mikey: Playing the Reversed Alapin with White

Learning with Mikey: Playing the Reversed Alapin with White

What happens when you play the English? You can get a reverse Sicilian by inserting the useful move a2-a3!

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2018-09-04 10:00:34

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Learning with Mikey: Bc4 Sidelines in the Accelerated Dragon

Learning with Mikey: Bc4 Sidelines in the Accelerated Dragon

Watch as GM Perelshteyn teaches Mikey how to play against the common Bc4 sideline of the Accelerated Dragon!

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2018-09-04 09:50:12

96

Blitz Battles: Using the English Reversed Sicilian to Win!

Blitz Battles: Using the English Reversed Sicilian to Win!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn beats a Hungarian FM by using central tension in the Reversed Sicilian to his advantage!

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2018-08-25 21:19:42

95

Introducing the Samisch KID: Turning Openings into Winning Endgames!

Introducing the Samisch KID: Turning Openings into Winning Endgames!

We introduce 5. f3 to the KID repertoire. Learn how White's slow development makes it hard to maintain the center!

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2018-08-11 19:34:02

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Punishing Opponents with the KID: Be3 Main Line (part 2)

Punishing Opponents with the KID: Be3 Main Line (part 2)

In another KID Main Line lesson, Isaac shows you what happens when your opponent goes out of book!

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2018-08-02 20:38:50

93

KID ...Qa5 Sideline Against h3 Fianchetto Set-ups!

KID ...Qa5 Sideline Against h3 Fianchetto Set-ups!

In this video, CM Isaac Steincamp shares an instructive win for Black in this sideline that helped him break 2000!

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2018-07-29 17:12:34

92

More Dragon Sidelines: Re1, Bf1, Nb3 Set-Ups

More Dragon Sidelines: Re1, Bf1, Nb3 Set-Ups

When White goes off course with this set-up, did you know you need your f6 knight to go to a4?? Watch more!

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2018-07-29 17:11:13

91

Keep it Simple: The Exchange Slav is Dangerous!

Keep it Simple: The Exchange Slav is Dangerous!

Do you like the Tromp? Do you want to avoid Slav theory? This super rare, GM-approved Bg5 Sideline is for you!

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2018-07-29 17:09:35

90

KID ...Qa5 Sideline versus Pesky Fianchetto Set-Up

KID ...Qa5 Sideline versus Pesky Fianchetto Set-Up

Have you seen this ...Qa5 idea before? Black gets active in the opening to punish White's slow development!

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2018-07-29 17:07:47

89

Beat Youngsters with the KID: Be3 Main Line (part 1)

Beat Youngsters with the KID: Be3 Main Line (part 1)

Should you be scared of the main-line King's Indian Defence? No! Here's why your knight belongs on f7 😉

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2018-06-13 19:54:45

88

New Opening: Introduction to the King's Indian Defence

New Opening: Introduction to the King's Indian Defence

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you a new weapon for Black: the KID! Check out his nice win with Black here!

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2018-06-12 20:46:29

87

White Improvises in the Main Line: Accelerated Dragon Ideas

White Improvises in the Main Line: Accelerated Dragon Ideas

What happened when a youngster tried a new idea against GM Eugene Perelshteyn at the Chicago Open? Find out!

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2018-06-12 20:43:15

86

Maroczy Bind Takedown: NM Daniel Johnston's Masterclass

Maroczy Bind Takedown: NM Daniel Johnston's Masterclass

If White plays the Maroczy Bind hoping to get an advantage, they better choose the right move order... Qb6!

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2018-05-22 07:41:43

85

Mate on Board! Crush the French Rubinstein Variation

Mate on Board! Crush the French Rubinstein Variation

How did an amateur-friendly line for Black end in carnage? Learn this line for White and win faster!

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2018-05-22 07:39:43

84

Crush IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian (...Qd8 lines)

Crush IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian (...Qd8 lines)

Play like Nakamura and put lots of pressure on the ...Qd8 Scandi! Let's render this club line obsolete!

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2018-05-22 07:37:37

83

Shred the Sicilian Sidelines with this key tactic!

Shred the Sicilian Sidelines with this key tactic!

What happens when your opponent doesn't know the nuances of Sicilian theory? ....Nxe4 and Black is better!

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2018-05-02 09:00:05

82

The English Opening: What can you do with an extra move?

The English Opening: What can you do with an extra move?

You've heard it before English=Hyper-Accelerated Dragon but a tempo up. So what can you do with that tempo?

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2018-04-24 20:56:33

81

Where the English and the Alapin Meet: Reversed Openings

Where the English and the Alapin Meet: Reversed Openings

Once again, we explore another advantage of knowing the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon in the English!

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2018-04-24 20:50:10

80

The Kopec System: Easy Set-up with No Theory!

The Kopec System: Easy Set-up with No Theory!

Want something less theoretical than the Grand Prix? Try out the Kopec System's Bf1-d3-c2 development!

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2018-04-18 10:14:35

79

Miniature in the Grand Prix: He's rated what now??

Miniature in the Grand Prix: He's rated what now??

Watch White roll over his opponent by understanding key attacking ideas! Can you guess what White is rated?

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2018-04-08 21:10:25

78

Learning the English with CM Isaac Steincamp: 1...c6

Learning the English with CM Isaac Steincamp: 1...c6

What do you do if Black plays the annoying 1...c6 and 3...dxc4? Isaac has all the answers here!

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2018-03-24 10:37:20

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Avoid the Move Order Tricks: 1 d4 - Nf3, g3 Sidelines

Avoid the Move Order Tricks: 1 d4 - Nf3, g3 Sidelines

Avoid the Catalan with this sideline from GM Eugene Perelshteyn where Black plays the crafty ...b7-b5!

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2018-03-24 10:35:45

76

Surprise the Ruy Lopez: Magnus Carlsen's ...Bb4 Surprise

Surprise the Ruy Lopez: Magnus Carlsen's ...Bb4 Surprise

Want to surprise your fellow Ruy Lopez players? Try out this line GM Eugene Perelshteyn found for Black!

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2018-03-05 12:37:03

75

Play Like Magnus: Keeping the Bishop Pair in the Nimzo

Play Like Magnus: Keeping the Bishop Pair in the Nimzo

...Bf8? Yes! Magnus Carlsen shows us that Black can keep the Bishop pair in the Nimzo Indian with this game!

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2018-03-05 12:29:52

74

A Tricky Move Order Change in the Grand Prix

A Tricky Move Order Change in the Grand Prix

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares a game of his own, where changing the move order was all it took to win.

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2018-03-05 12:23:33

73

New Weapon for White: The Scotch Four Knights

New Weapon for White: The Scotch Four Knights

Looking for something simple against 1...e5? GM Perelshteyn has your answer with this line of the Scotch!

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2018-02-26 07:26:58

72

Dismantle the dubious 4...e5?! in the Qa5 Scandinavian

Dismantle the dubious 4...e5?! in the Qa5 Scandinavian

What happens when Black tries to break open the center early with no development? You know the answer...

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2018-02-26 07:20:11

71

GM Eugene Perelshteyn crushes a passive Pirc set-up

GM Eugene Perelshteyn crushes a passive Pirc set-up

Space means everything in chess, and GM Perelshteyn shows that with his quick development against the Pirc

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2018-02-19 07:47:29

70

PRO Chess League: Awonder beats Hikaru Nakamura

PRO Chess League: Awonder beats Hikaru Nakamura

GM Eugene Perelshteyn reviews Awonder Liang's big win over Nakamura with CM Isaac Steincamp.

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2018-02-09 08:28:00

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Blitz Miniatures: Thrashing the Owen Defense (1 e4 b6)

Blitz Miniatures: Thrashing the Owen Defense (1 e4 b6)

GM Eugene Perelshteyn destroys the Owen by taking the center and pushing h2-h4 early!

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2018-02-09 08:08:35

68

Opening Innovation: Fear the Exchange Caro-Kann!

Opening Innovation: Fear the Exchange Caro-Kann!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares this sneaky set-up for White in the Exchange Caro Kann! Don't miss this one!

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2018-02-02 17:37:53

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Opening Miniatures: Central Control in the Closed Sicilian

Opening Miniatures: Central Control in the Closed Sicilian

Here's a new pawn structure against the Closed Sicilian for you! Seize the d4 square with a ...e7-e5 push!

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2018-02-02 17:24:10

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Opening Miniatures: Shutting down the Bc4, d3 set-ups

Opening Miniatures: Shutting down the Bc4, d3 set-ups

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how White quickly runs out of ideas in this line of the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon.

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2018-01-23 19:16:20

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Miniature in the Winawer French: 15 Move Massacre!

Miniature in the Winawer French: 15 Move Massacre!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn punishes Black's poor development in 15 moves in this Winawer French sideline!

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2018-01-23 18:29:51

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Openings Flashback: Attacking Chess in the Grand Prix

Openings Flashback: Attacking Chess in the Grand Prix

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shares a Grand Prix miniature of his from the 1996 World Youth Championships!

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2018-01-05 21:18:09

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Blitz Miniatures: Punishing Bad Move Orders in the Alapin

Blitz Miniatures: Punishing Bad Move Orders in the Alapin

In this video, GM Eugene Perelshteyn takes down the Alapin by claiming the c-file, and then the win!

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2018-01-05 20:58:59

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Blitz Miniatures: Queenside Attack Against Qxd4 Sidelines

Blitz Miniatures: Queenside Attack Against Qxd4 Sidelines

You too can beat this Hyper-Accelerated Dragon Sideline with this novelty and queenside attack!

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2017-12-18 23:16:02

61

Handling the Reversed Sicilian with the Surprise 4. a3!

Handling the Reversed Sicilian with the Surprise 4. a3!

CM Isaac Steincamp shows you why 4. a3 might be your new surprise weapon in the English Reversed Sicilian

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2017-11-29 15:39:05

60

Playing 1...c5 Against the Botvinnik English Set-Ups

Playing 1...c5 Against the Botvinnik English Set-Ups

In this video, learn how to combat the popular English set-ups! Take advantage of the d4 that juicy outpost!

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2017-11-21 12:56:15

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Intro to the English with CM Isaac Steincamp

Intro to the English with CM Isaac Steincamp

In this introductory video, you'll learn why the English is a great weapon for Hyper-Accelerated Dragon players!

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2017-11-13 10:38:38

58

Get to Know the Owen Defense: 1 e4 b6 Shenanigans

Get to Know the Owen Defense: 1 e4 b6 Shenanigans

In this video GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how Hungarian GM Peter Leko handled this club opening!

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2017-11-13 10:36:16

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Beating the Nimzovich: What to do against 1. e4 Nc6

Beating the Nimzovich: What to do against 1. e4 Nc6

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to play against 1...Nc6. Looks like Carlsen's surprise is a welcomed one!

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2017-11-09 08:22:14

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Part 2: Box in the Alekhine Knight (5...cxd6 Main Line)

Part 2: Box in the Alekhine Knight (5...cxd6 Main Line)

What to do after 1 e4 Nf6... Develop! In this video, learn how easy it is to get an edge against the Alekhine!

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2017-11-07 10:20:23

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Punish the Wing Gambit by Taking on b4!

Punish the Wing Gambit by Taking on b4!

In this video, GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows that the Wing Gambit is not that scary! Accept and take the center!

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2017-10-31 07:18:48

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The Larsen's: Beat Nakamura's Pet Blitz Opening!

The Larsen's: Beat Nakamura's Pet Blitz Opening!

The Larsen's Opening is becoming pretty popular among strong players. Here's what you can do as Black!

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2017-10-31 07:15:44

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Destroy the Grob Like a True Chess Player!

Destroy the Grob Like a True Chess Player!

Some openings are bad. Some are really bad. Here's why the Grob is just terrible! Take the center with 1...d5!

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2017-10-23 18:28:33

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Prove to Your Opponents that 1. b4 is NOT a Good Opening!

Prove to Your Opponents that 1. b4 is NOT a Good Opening!

Take the center and actively develop! GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you how to beat the Sokolsky!

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2017-10-23 17:49:55

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Punish the Reversed Stonewall and Leningrad with 1...g6!

Punish the Reversed Stonewall and Leningrad with 1...g6!

What's the best way to handle the Bird's Opening? In this video, GM Perelshteyn shows you why you should play 1...g6!

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2017-10-09 14:41:26

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Facing the World Champion Magnus Carlsen

Facing the World Champion Magnus Carlsen

GM Eugene Perelshteyn played Magnus in the Isle of Man! Learn how to face the Tiger's Modern with style!

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2017-09-12 19:42:20

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Play Confidently Against e3-d4 Setups in the English

Play Confidently Against e3-d4 Setups in the English

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to neutralize White's simple plan in the English!

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2017-09-06 17:07:18

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Punish Fedoseev's World Cup Preparation with ...d6-d5!

Punish Fedoseev's World Cup Preparation with ...d6-d5!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows you how to punish Fedoseev's wild g2-g4 push from the World Cup!

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2017-08-26 17:20:28

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Take down the Jobava Attack with Active Play!

Take down the Jobava Attack with Active Play!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn beat Daniel Naroditsky on the Black side of this trendy line. Don't be scared of White!

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2017-08-26 17:18:41

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Fend off the Alapin with the Dragon set-up!

Fend off the Alapin with the Dragon set-up!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows that even the father of Komodo can't get an advantage against his pet line...

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2017-08-06 09:38:12

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Handling the Closed Sicilian with CM Isaac Steincamp

Handling the Closed Sicilian with CM Isaac Steincamp

In this video, Isaac shows you how to pull the teeth out of White's kingside attack while creating queenside counterplay.

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2017-08-05 17:47:09

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Patient Play Trumps Qd2 in the Hyper Accelerated Dragon

Patient Play Trumps Qd2 in the Hyper Accelerated Dragon

NM Daniel Johnston shows that Black can improve his position when White opts for the Qd2 set-up.

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2017-08-05 17:40:00

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Move Order Mess Ups: White Forgets h3 in the Dragon

Move Order Mess Ups: White Forgets h3 in the Dragon

NM Daniel Johnston notched this easy win when White forgot to play the simple h2-h3. Catch your friends off guard!

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Up Against the Best: Eugene Perelshteyn takes on Anish Giri!

Up Against the Best: Eugene Perelshteyn takes on Anish Giri!

What is it like to play a Super-GM? Eugene Perelshteyn analyzes his game against Anish Giri from Iceland!

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Sac that Exchange! Surprise and Attack White with the QGA

Sac that Exchange! Surprise and Attack White with the QGA

What happens when you take on c4? GM Perelshteyn shares a convincing win from the Reykjavik Open!

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Beat the Bg5 Maroczy Bind with Strong Endgame Play!

Beat the Bg5 Maroczy Bind with Strong Endgame Play!

GM Eugene Perelshteyn shows why the bind is not so scary. Learn how to get better endgames with Black against Bg5!

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Beating the London System with CM Isaac Steincamp

Beating the London System with CM Isaac Steincamp

Need an active line against the London System? Isaac demonstrates how Black can challenge White out of the opening!

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Stop the Nd5 Surprise in the Accelerated Dragon

Stop the Nd5 Surprise in the Accelerated Dragon

If you play the Accelerated, you will want to see how GM Perelshteyn used this novelty to neutralize the f4-f5 attack!

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Sharpen your Sicilian Against Qe2 in the Accelerated Main Line!

Sharpen your Sicilian Against Qe2 in the Accelerated Main Line!

Put your opponent in the tank with one of these two plans against the subtle Qe2 in the Accelerated!

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Turn the Tables on the a3 Anti-Nimzo with this Surprise!

Turn the Tables on the a3 Anti-Nimzo with this Surprise!

If White thinks dodging the Nimzo means dodging problems, they certainly aren't ready for this...

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Smash the Tricky f3 Nimzo with the Dark Squares!

Smash the Tricky f3 Nimzo with the Dark Squares!

GM Perelshteyn teaches you how to punish White for making too many pawn moves in the Nimzo Indian!

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Beat the Pirc with a Strong Center and Development!

Beat the Pirc with a Strong Center and Development!

In this video, learn how to get a nice position against the Pirc by establishing a strong center in the opening.

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Knowing Your Lines Inside and Out: The Alapin

Knowing Your Lines Inside and Out: The Alapin

GM Perelshteyn punished the tepid play of an FM in the Alapin as Black, notching a nice win in the 2017 Reykjavik Open!

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Part 1: Beating the Alekhine (5… cxd6 and 9… Bf5!?)

Part 1: Beating the Alekhine (5… cxd6 and 9… Bf5!?)

Learn key strategic ideas in the Alekhine! GM Perelshteyn shows how he won against this opening with style.

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Bogo Indian vs. g3 - Miniature vs FIDE Master!

Bogo Indian vs. g3 - Miniature vs FIDE Master!

What if white plays g3 against your Bogo Indian? GM Perelshteyn shows the ideas he used to win a miniature.

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Miniature in the Pirc – 16 Move Checkmate vs. WIM!

Miniature in the Pirc – 16 Move Checkmate vs. WIM!

Here's how to punish the Pirc! Black allowed e5-e6 in the Pirc and was rapidly checkmated.

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Important Line in the Accelerated Dragon: 3. Qxd4, 7. Qb3

Important Line in the Accelerated Dragon: 3. Qxd4, 7. Qb3

7. Qb3 has gained popularity in the 3. Qxd4 variation of the Accelerated Dragon. Here is the best plan!

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Exchange Caro-Kann: Miniature after Main Line 6...Na5

Exchange Caro-Kann: Miniature after Main Line 6...Na5

Learn how Bobby Fischer demonstrated how to play against 6...Na5 in the Exchange Caro back in 1970.

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Accelerated Dragon Qa5 line vs. Strong Grandmaster

Accelerated Dragon Qa5 line vs. Strong Grandmaster

How did GM Perelshteyn use the ...Qa5 line of the Dragon to neutralize White's Opening choice?

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New Years Special Video: Surprise the French with 2.f4!

New Years Special Video: Surprise the French with 2.f4!

Happy New Year! Here GM Perelshteyn recommends an entirely new system against the French - 2. f4!

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Hyper-Accelerated Dragon 4.Qxd4 and 5.Nc3

Hyper-Accelerated Dragon 4.Qxd4 and 5.Nc3

Black Book Update! 4. Qxd4 and 5. Nc3 is a tricky line against the Accelerated - Here's how you can handle it!

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Tricks in the Symmetrical English - 5. a3

Tricks in the Symmetrical English - 5. a3

Handle White's plan in the Symmetrical English with this standard plan for Black! Take the center!

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Crushing Bh4??: Elementary Trap in the Nimzo Indian

Crushing Bh4??: Elementary Trap in the Nimzo Indian

This trap, which instantly wins a pawn, is a must-know if you play the Nimzo. Don't miss out on this easy plus!

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Knowing your Tactics: Bogo Indian 6. Bg2 Bxd2+ Trap

Knowing your Tactics: Bogo Indian 6. Bg2 Bxd2+ Trap

Fianchetto-ing the light-squared bishop early in the Bogo leaves the White center a little undefended.... what now?

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Pushing for the Prize: Millionaire Open Alapin e5 Game

Pushing for the Prize: Millionaire Open Alapin e5 Game

White often pushes e5 against our Alapin setup. How did Eugene handle this when everything was on the line?

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Solid Setup Against Tricky Bc4 in Accelerated Dragon

Solid Setup Against Tricky Bc4 in Accelerated Dragon

Bc4 against the Accelerated Dragon is a popular and tricky way to avoid theory. But don't worry - Black has resources!

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Model Moments: Attack for White in the Grand Prix

Model Moments: Attack for White in the Grand Prix

White can mount some serious pressure on Black in this line of the Grand Prix. Learn this thematic attack now!

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Accelerated Dragon Blueprint: Winning in the Center

Accelerated Dragon Blueprint: Winning in the Center

If White allows Black to open the center too early it can cause trouble. CM Isaac Steincamp shows you how.

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Knowing Your Lines: Accelerated Dragon 7... Qa5

Knowing Your Lines: Accelerated Dragon 7... Qa5

Here's our recommendation for Black to avoid theory in the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon with 7...Qa5!

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Claim the Advantage with Black: Alapin 5. Nc3

Claim the Advantage with Black: Alapin 5. Nc3

Danger Averted! Watch this critical line of the Alapin to turn the tables and put the pressure on White!

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Pressure Your Opponent: Sicilian Grand Prix 4... d6

Pressure Your Opponent: Sicilian Grand Prix 4... d6

When Black plays 4... d6 against the Grand Prix, White has surprising ideas that create real problems.

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Closed Sicilian - Punish 2...a6 with a cool idea!

Closed Sicilian - Punish 2...a6 with a cool idea!

GM Perelshteyn shows off a cool weapon for White against 2... a6 in the Closed Sicilian based on a recent game.

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New Novelty in Alapin: Fighting Against 6. Bb5+

New Novelty in Alapin: Fighting Against 6. Bb5+

Black book update! Here is a powerful idea to fight against 6. Bb5+ and gives Black serious winning chances.

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