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Chess Traps #3: King’s Gambit Declined Trap
Posted on 502 September 2009 by admin in chess
This video looks at a possible trapping line played by black in the King’s Gambit Declined. The trap offers up a free pawn to the white player that has devastating consequences if taken. The video also covers white’s best option to avoid the trapping lines and create a comfortable position from which to work from.
Duration : 0:6:8
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US Chess Phenom – IM Ray Robson
Posted on 2707 August 2009 by admin in chess
IM Ray Robson is an amazing 14 year old chess player from the United States of America. He already has many chess accomplishments, including being the number 1 ranked under 16 chess player in the Americas, and top 10 under 16 players in the world, not to mention his International Master designation.
Just recently at the Arctic Chess Challenge 2009 he achieved his first Grandmaster norm, tying for first overall in the tournament.
Visit my personal web site http://www.jrobichess.com for a variety of free chess resources and training materials.
For chess software, I recommend Aquarium with Rybka 3
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Duration : 0:18:16
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Chess Tactics #1
Posted on 2405 August 2009 by admin in chess
Posting a tactical position from a recent match of mine on FICS. I am planning on posting these types of videos when I get interesting positions from my matches. It’s black to move – see if you can find the mate before I go over the answer!
Duration : 0:3:12
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Chess Traps #2: Sicilian Magnus Smith Trap
Posted on 2808 July 2009 by admin in chess
This video explores the Magnus Smith Trap, coined after the three time Canadian Chess Champion Magnus Smith. It’s a trap that white can play in the Sozin (also known as Fischer variation) of the Sicilian Defence.
Duration : 0:5:46
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Chess Traps #1: Ruy Lopez Mortimer Trap
Posted on 1555 July 2009 by admin in chess
This video explores the Mortimer Trap which is attributed to the player James Mortimer. This trap can be played by black in the Ruy Lopez opening. If white falls for the trap, the white player will be subject to a positional nightmare.
Duration : 0:4:1
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