Opening with the Chigorin shows your intention to play for a win right from the outset. After 2...Nc6 Black's pieces fly into the game putting pressure on White's position from a very early stage. This opening is ideal for the type of player who strives for an unconvential yet attacking game right from the start.
In the Endgame Magic Show, I invite strong players and show recent examples of the tournament praxis for a live exchange, usually at 13:00 UTC (15:00 CEST; 9:00 AM EDT).
Simon Williams is an exciting and popular GM, commentator and streamer. The 'Ginger GM' and I pay special attention to recent endgames and Simon's own endgame trials and tribulations.
Here's but one example, from the recently concluded Grenke Chess Classic 2019 in Karlsruhe:
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Pawn structures you should know
Every pawn structure has its typical plans and to know these plans helps you to find your way in these positions. On this DVD Mikhalchishin presents and explains the most common central structures: The Hedgehog, the Maroczy, Hanging pawns and the Isolani.
Guest: GM Simon Williams
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Endgames are the soul of the chess games. This could be a phrase from GM Karsten Mueller. The German grandmaster is one of the leading experts when it comes to endgames, with numerous published books and DVDs about this phase of the game. The Endgame Magic show is one of the major features of the video portal.
Karsten Mueller goes on air around once a month, always inviting a guest into his endgame world to discuss recent examples. But he also tests his guests with their very own endgames. Watch anytime with a ChessBase Premium account.
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