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New DVD King’s Indian Against the Four Pawns Attack

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King’s Indian Against the Four Pawns Attack

by GM Eugene Perelshteyn

Recommended for Intermediate Players

Two lectures presented by International Grandmaster Eugene Perelshteyn, in which he covers how Black can counter White, after White builds up a large pawn center and gains a spatial advantage.  Black develops quickly, then works to undermine White’s center with a Pawn attack. Black must strike quickly to try and open the position before White can consolidate the space advantage that his center has gained him …[more information]

ECO: E76

Content: 44 Minutes of chess theory and discussion, with example games, over a series of 2 lectures.

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 4.03 out of 5

Fans on ChessLecture.com said: GM Perelshteyn’s lecture was excellent as always.

GM Eugene Perelshtyen earned his third GM norm after sharing first place in the 2006 Foxwoods Open, giving him the official GM title. He won the Samford Chess Fellowship in 2002, an award that amounts to $64,000, which is awarded to the top American player under 25 years old. Eugene also led the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to several Pan American championships from 1998-2002. Eugene also won the highly prestigious US Junior Championship in 2000. Eugene recently co-authored the books Chess Openings for Black, Explained and Chess Openings for White, Explained.

 

King’s Indian for Black lectures 6-9 by IM David Vigorito

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In this second DVD focused on King’s Indian for Black, International Master David Vigorito explains many variations of the King’s Indian including: Orthodox Variation: Modern System, Bayonet Attack, Glek Defense. Favored by Fischer and Kasparov, the King’s Indian is a modern dynamic opening, exceptionally complex. A popular choice since its introduction into competitive chess in the early 20th century. This DVD is a continuation of David’s series on the subject ( see King’s Indian for Black for the first 5 lectures).  This DVD is recommended for Advanced Players.  For more information, click here.

PGN’s Included

ECO: E94, E97

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this DVD a 4.02 out of 5

Members said: Really terrific lecture! Absolutely mandatory viewing for the KID player.

Content : 1.7 hours in a series of 4 lectures.

ChessLecture.com master IM David Vigorito was the 2007 Massachusetts Champion. He has been the state champion of New Hampshire and Nevada. David rated at 2479 in USCF and is the Champion of the Boylston (Boston) Chess Club. He played in the 2006 U.S. Championship after finishing in a tie for 3rd place at the U.S. Open in Phoenix. David is a successful chess author – his Challenging the Nimzo-Indian is very well received by critics and players alike.

New DVD King’s Indian: Main Line 9.Nd2, 9.Ne1, 9.b4 by GM Leonid Kritz

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King’s Indian: Main Line 9.Nd2, 9.Ne1, 9.b4 by GM Leonid Kritz

Recommended for Advanced Players, for more info, click here.

Presented by Grandmaster Leonid Kritz for ChessLecture.com

GM Kritz outlines several variations of the King’s Indian including:

—The Mar del Plata variation of the King’s Indian 9. Nd2. No longer as popular as it once was, it is still played rather frequently even at the top levels of chess. The third most popular white move, it has been played by contemporary grandmasters Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand.

—Orthodox, Aronin–Taimanov 9.Ne1 named for Mark Taimanov vs Lev Aronin Moscow 1952. GM Tigran Petrosian said “ for Kings Indian Players, this game made people think that the King;s Indian was at its demise.

—The Bayonet Attack 9. b4 which has many forks in the road.

Content: 2.25 hours of instruction and analysis in a series of 6 lectures.

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 5 out of 5

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: Brilliant video. Excellent Video!

GM Leonid Kritz was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1984. He started playing chess at age of 4, at Spartak Moscow Chess School. Youth World Champion under 16 in 1999, became grandmaster at the age of 19 years in 2003. Participated at FIDE World Cup in 2004, represented Germany at Chess Olympiad 2004, and European Team Championships 2005 and 2007. Co-winner of SPICE Cup 2008

New DVD Two Knights Defense by LM Dana Mackenzie

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Two Knights Defense by LM Dana Mackenzie

Recommended for Intermediate Players

Bronstein once suggested that the term “defense” does not fit this strategy, and suggested the name “Chigorin Counterattack” as this line is adopted as Black by many aggressive players including Chigorin and Keres. Here Dana takes you through the strategy and how it plays out in real games.

Content: 3 hours and 9 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 4 lectures.

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 3.75 out of 5

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: A terrific lecture! When you see games like these you understand that chess is still an art rather than a skill!

LM Dr. Dana Mackenzie is a USCF Life Master, a PhD mathematician, and an award-winning mathematics and science journalist and author. LM Dana Mackenzie started playing tournament chess during the “Fischer boom” of 1971-72 and never quit. Champion of North Carolina in 1985 & 1987, and became a master in 1988. Mackenzie now lives in Santa Cruz, CA and runs a chess club for kids at the local library. His passion for chess and his enthusiasm for teaching is unmistakable.

 

NEW DVD Queen’s Gambit Declined; Tarrasch by IM David Vigorito

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Queen’s Gambit Declined; Tarrasch by IM David Vigorito

Recommended for Intermediate – Advanced Players

Content: 1 hour and 39 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 4 lectures.

IM David Vigorito gives an overview of a system advocated by the German master Siegbert Tarrasch in which the main line is: 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6. A complete and active system against the Queen’s Gambit

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 3.95 out of 5 ECO D32

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: Great series David. I feel I am learning about the middlegame as well as a specific opening with all your comments about the minor pieces.

IM David Vigorito was the 2007 Massachusetts Champion. He has been the state champion of New Hampshire and Nevada. David rated at 2479 in USCF and was the Champion of the Boylston (Boston) Chess Club. He played in the 2006 U.S. Championship after finishing in a tie for 3rd place at the U.S. Open in Phoenix. David is a successful chess author .

New DVD A Weapon for Black Against the Ruy Lopez by GM Josh Friedel

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A Weapon for Black Against the Ruy Lopez by GM Josh Friedel

Recommended for Intermediate – Advanced Players

Content: 2 hours and 51 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 6 lectures.

Learn to fight back dynamically with GM Friedel’s pet system against the Ruy Lopez. A clear explanation of the Archangel Defense for Black against the Ruy Lopez from a GM Practitioner. 

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 3.58 out of 5

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: Excellent lecture on the Archangel! Thank you.

GM Josh Fridel achieved the National Master rating at age 13 and gained his IM title in August of 2005. His tournament victories are many, including the 2001 Pan Am Open, and the 2005 Queen City Open. Josh earned his first GM norm by winning the Berkeley Masters tournament in 2005. Josh became a Grandmaster in 2008 Josh continues to play in chess tournaments around the globe.

Six lectures professionally mastered by the publisher/ New in Box and just released!

New DVD Ideas for Nimzo Indian Players vs 1.c4, then vs 1.Nf3

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Ideas for Nimzo Indian Players vs 1.c4, then vs 1.Nf3 by IM David Vigorito

Recommended for Beginner – Intermediate Players

Content: 46 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 2 lectures.

A clear explanation of a plan for black against both the English and Reti Openings. David guides you into Nimzo-Indian type positions against these menacing Flank Openings.

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 3.55 out of 5

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: excellent lecture really enjoyed it David

IM David Vigorito is the 2007 Massachusetts Champion. He has been the state champion of New Hampshire and Nevada. David rated at 2479 in USCF and was the Champion of the Boylston (Boston) Chess Club. He played in the 2006 U.S. Championship after finishing in a tie for 3rd place at the U.S. Open in Phoenix. David is a successful chess author – his Challenging the Nimzo-Indian is very well received by critics and players alike.

Two lectures professionally mastered by the publisher, released today – more details here.

New DVD a6/b5 Against the French Steinitz by GM Jesse Kraai

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a6/b5 Against the French Steinitz by GM Jesse Kraai

Content: 54 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 3 lectures.

The Steinitz is a variation for white against the French Defense . The Steinitz is an attacking scheme in particular against the Classical Variation of the French Defense. Here GM Jesse Kraai gives a clear explanation of the plans for black and the pitfalls to avoid Recommended for Intermediate Players

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 4.3 out of 5

ECO C11

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: I’ve been looking forward to the continuation of this series and was not disappointed! Great stuff, Jesse. .

GM Jesse Kraai resides in Berkeley, California. His most notable chess achievements are winning the Denker Tournament of High School Champions in 1989 and 1990, and competing in the US Championship from 2002-2006. Jesse received his final GM norm at the Foxwoods Open 2007 and has a Ph.D in Philosophy from the University of Heidelberg. Jesse recently released his first book “Lisa, a chess novel”. Jesse is an active chess coach.

New DVD of the week Semi-Slav, Meran for Black by IM David Vigorito

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Semi-Slav, Meran for Black by IM David Vigorito

 Recommended for Advanced Players

Content: 98 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 2 lectures.

The Meran is one of the most critical variations of the ever popular Semi-Slav Defense. Davis is a renowned expert and published author of theoretical works on the Semi-Slav Defense. First played in 1906 , today the Meran requires up to date theoretical knowledge.

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 3.65 out of 5 ECO NA

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: I appreciate your hint about only advancing with the pawn to b4 once White has played the pawn to e4. It is a very useful hint in the Meran positions.

IM David Vigorito is the 2007 Massachusetts Champion. He has been the state champion of New Hampshire and Nevada. David rated at 2479 in USCF and was the Champion of the Boylston (Boston) Chess Club. He played in the 2006 U.S. Championship after finishing in a tie for 3rd place at the U.S. Open in Phoenix. David is a successful chess author – his Challenging the Nimzo-Indian is very well received by critics and players alike.

New DVD of the Week – The English Four Knights – For Both Colors

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The English Four Knights – For Both Colors    a 2 DVD set by IM David Vigorito

Content: 142 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 7 lectures.

David is a renowned expert and author on the English opening. The English is a popular choice among beginners and club players. This series takes it to the next level. 

Recommended for Intermediate – Advanced Players

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a 3.65 out of 5

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: A very nice video David looking forward to the other parts some very useful tips on the opening and how to play against the English IM

David Vigorito is the 2007 Massachusetts Champion. He has been the state champion of New Hampshire and Nevada. David rated at 2479 in USCF and was the Champion of the Boylston (Boston) Chess Club. He played in the 2006 U.S. Championship after finishing in a tie for 3rd place at the U.S. Open in Phoenix. David is a successful chess author – his Challenging the Nimzo-Indian is very well received by critics and players alike.