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Simon Says: Under-promotion

9/9/2019 – It doesn't often happen, so when it does it tends to be notable. GM Simon Williams looks at examples of under-promotion. Fun instruction ensues. Watch for free (for a limited time) starting at the usual hour: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says - Jobava!

9/2/2019 – Baadur Jobava of course! GM Simon Williams will peruse some of the recent games by this entertaining Georgian grandmaster. Watch for free (for a limited time) starting at the usual hour: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says - Tactics Training

8/26/2019 – It's tactics time! GM Simon Williams will run you through a (fun) gauntlet of puzzles sure to exercise your mind. Watch for free (for a limited time) starting at the usual hour: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says - More thoughts on the British Championship

8/19/2019 – GM Simon Williams wraps up his look at the British Championship, focusing on the most brilliant wins of the winner, Michael Adams. Watch for free (for a limited time) starting at the usual hour: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says - Highlights and lowlights from my British Championship

8/12/2019 – GM Simon Williams is back from the British Championship, and naturally the tournament is still weighing heavily on his mind. This episode will look at the good, the bad, and the ugly. Watch live for free (for a limited time) starting at the usual hour: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says - The modern development of h4!?

7/22/2019 – In this Simon Says, Grandmaster Simon Williams, himself a great fan of 'Harry the h-pawn' examines the modern theoretical trend of launching h2-h4 earlier and earlier in the opening. Watch live for free (for a limited time) starting at the usual hour: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — King Magnus

7/8/2019 – In this Simon Says we take a look at the all mighty Magnus, who has just won his eight consecutive tournament, exhibiting the kind of domination we used to associate only with Garry Kasparov. Watch on-demand for free (for a limited time) starting at the usual hour: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — Recent games and the h-Pawn

7/1/2019 – In this Simon Says we take a look at the seemingly new fashion of top players pushing 'Harry' the h-pawn. We use a number of examples from the recent Grand Chess Tour action but also look at some other famous examples of this warrior of a pawn being used. Watch live for free starting at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — Highlights from the Summer Chess Classic

6/24/2019 – In this Simon Says we take a look at some of the highlights from the Summer Chess Classic in St Louis. Concentrating on the top section, where David Howell and Jeffrey Xiong are leading, Simon will show you the best (and worst!) moves that have been played.

Simon Says — The London System

6/18/2019 – Grandmaster Simon Williams shows the latest trends in the London System in his Simon says show. Watch it now from the archive.

Simon Says — The Colle System

6/11/2019 – Grandmaster Simon Williams says give the Colle System the ole college try! He'll show you the main ideas to whet your appetite for his latest DVD on this popular opening for amateur tournament players. Watch it now from the archive.

Simon Says — The Torre Attack

6/3/2019 – Grandmaster Simon Williams says give the Torre Attack the ole college try! He'll show you the main ideas to whet your appetite for his latest DVD on this popular opening for amateur tournament players. Watch live for free starting at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — A topical line in the Caro-Kann

5/20/2019 – In this Simon Says we look at pros and cons of this variation in the Caro-Kann: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.♘c3 (or ♘d2) dxe4 4.♘xe4 ♞f6 5.♘xf6 exf6! Watch live for free starting at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — Beauty and Fun

5/14/2019 – In this Simon Says, "games which ooze beauty, games which are a joy to behold." Who wouldn't want some of that? On-demand starting at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — Bryntse gambit, pawn power and puzzles!

5/6/2019 – In this Simon Says we have a mixed bag of goodies. First up we take a look in at the recent gambit mentioned in Jonathan Speelman's latest column, 'The Bryntse Gambit'. Then pawns, puzzles and more. On-demand starting at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — Pawn Power!

4/29/2019 – Pawns are the "soul of chess", as well all know from François-André Danican Philidor. In this Simon Says, Grandmaster Simon Williams takes a look at games from chess history where pawn power was on full display! Live today at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — Study Hour

4/22/2019 – Studies are a great way to improve your chess, they are also a great form of beauty. In this Simon Says we do just that, study some beautiful problems and try to improve our vision. Can you play along and solve the problems? Live today at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — Puzzle Hour

4/15/2019 – Today GM Simon Williams aims to test your tactic ability with a range of different problems. You'll encounter a number of modern games with a pinch of 'Troitzky' thrown in for good luck. Live today at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — A 'greatest games' potpourri

4/8/2019 – In this Simon Says, Grandmaster Simon Williams will take a look at various exciting ideas, starting with Magnus Carlsen's great win over Anish Giri from Round 7 of the Shamkir Chess (Gashimov Memorial). He will then move onto a game of the late Eva Moser and some tactical problems, and finish with a look at some of the greatest games of chess that have ever been played. Live today at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT).

Simon Says — US Championship and European Championship

4/1/2019 – In this Simon Says Simon Williams will take a look at some of the best games from the US championship and the European championship. Live today at the usual time: 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST / 12 Noon EDT). If you miss the show, you can watch it in the archive with a ChessBase Account. Don't have an account? You can register a free 90-day account to watch!

Simon Says — Batavia Chess Highlights

3/18/2019 – In this Simon Says Simon Williams will take a look at some highlights from the Batavia chess tournament in Amsterdam. A unique tournament that combined Blitz and Classical chess. Live today at the usual time: 18:00 CET (17:00 UTC). If you miss the show, you can watch it in the archive with a ChessBase Account. Don't have an account? You can register a free 90-day account to watch! | Photo: Gerry Graham / Irish Chess Union

Simon Says — Tales from Bunratty

2/25/2019 – Simon was once again a guest of Bunratty Castle Hotel this weekend, and lived to tell the tale! And he will tell it live today at the usual time: 18:00 CET (17:00 UTC). If you miss the show, you can watch it in the archive with a ChessBase Account. Don't have an account? You can register a free 90-day account to watch! | Photo: Gerry Graham / Irish Chess Union

Simon Says — Sacrificing the Rook on a8 in the Opening!?

2/18/2019 – In this Simon Says we take a look at some very interesting examples where in the opening, Black sacrifices the Rook on a8. Sounds weird!? Well you will have to tune in to see! Simon is live this week at the usual time: 18:00 CET (17:00 UTC). If you miss the show, you can watch it in the archive with a ChessBase Account. Don't have an account? You can register a free 90-day account to watch!

Simon Says — More Gibraltar and recent games

2/11/2019 – In this Simon Says we take a look at a few additional highlights of the Gibraltar Masters plus some recent games. Simon is live this week at the usual time: 18:00 CET (17:00 UTC). If you miss the show, you can watch it in the archive with a ChessBase Account. Don't have an account? You can register a free 90-day account to watch!
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