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Aggressive, but not too much!

Wed, 02 May 2012 02:23:00 CEST

The Sicilian themes are explained by GM Simon Williams using a brilliant Black win

Two doubtful knight moves

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:36:00 CEST

GM Simon Williams analyses a smooth win for Black in the Classical French featuring 7...Be7.

Williams on the Winawer

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:13:00 CET

Simon Williams has a good look at an exciting line of the French Winawer where Black has good practical chances. This instructive and entertaining video shows how to play with Black in one of the crucial lines of this double-edged variation.

Dutch Disaster

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:12:00 CET

Simon Williams tries a provocative idea in the Dutch Defence and goes astray quite quickly. However analysis suggests that Black may even have been better and that this bizarre-looking opening choice by Black is in fact perfectly playable.

Dutch Delight!

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:08:00 CET

Richard Pert drums up an elegant attack which flows beautifully. A model way of attacking with a Dutch defence set-up against the English Opening.

The Dazzling Dragon

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:39:48 CEST

The Dragon is a firey opening, the question is who gets burnt White or Black?
Here Simon Williams shows how to get one's attack going for Black, even if it is inherently risky.

Further adventures in the Semi-Slav!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:43 CEST

Simon Williams demonstrates another startling win by White in his recommended choice against the Semi-Slav. See our Video No.11 for his victory against Stephen Gordon, where you can find out further secrets about this exciting variation.

The Dragadorf!

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:24:49 CEST

An opening system that takes on features from both the Dragon and the Najdorf, the Dragadorf is an enterprising variation that creates problems for White.
Who better than Simon Williams, who has written a book about the Dragadorf, to demonstrate some key ideas?

Attacking the King's Indian!

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:15:25 CEST

Simon Williams demonstrates an aggressive way of seizing the initiative against the King's Indian. This not-so-well-known idea would certainly destabilize many an unprepared opponent.

Endgames 15: Activate the King - part 2!

Tue, 25 May 2010 20:35:25 CEST

Here again we look at an aspect of chess that is often underestimated. See how Michael Adams uses his king for positive action in his instructive technical win over Azmaiparashvili.

Endgames 14: Activate the King!

Tue, 25 May 2010 18:07:03 CEST

In simplified positions, even before the endgame occurs, it's a wise player who already has in mind a role for his king. Indeed, activating the king can make all the difference as you'll see in the latest video from Chessanytime's team.

Endgames 13: The Wrong Rook's pawn-2

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:07:21 CET

Continuing our adventures with the Wrong Rook's pawn including an example from the famous Fischer-Taimanov match.

Endgames 12: The Wrong Rook's pawn-1

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:58:30 CET

One notorious endgame that occurs fairly frequently is that of bishop and 'Wrong rook's pawn' versus bare king.
What do I mean by 'Wrong rook's pawn'? See the video, and the follow-up, and you'll understand!

Endgames 11: Further King Manoeuvres

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:12:27 CET

Here, in a follow up to the previous endgame video, some principles of king and queen manoeuvring are applied to a more complex example.

Endgames 10: King manoeuvring

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:14:20 CET

A close look at a topic from the realm of King and Pawn endings. Here we examine kings taking circuitous routes!

Endgames 9: Zugzwang 2

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:01:38 CET

Here we come back to the important subject of Zugzwang in endgames and how strong players exploit the restricted nature of their opponent's position.
Did you know that the 'opposition' is just a specific form of Zugzwang?

Simon Says! An enterprising weapon against the Semi-Slav

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:22:04 CET

Here Simon demonstrates a way to cause practical problems for Black in a sharp line of the Semi-Slav.
He beats a strong grandmaster with it in a crucial last-round game, so it certainly packs a punch!

Endgames 8: Zugzwang 1

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:51:29 CET

The idea of one player having to give ground or make a concession because of 'Zugzwang', is a common theme in endgames.
Here is an instructive example with Kramnik demonstrating how to make the most of his advantage.

One of my best games!

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:31:43 CET

It's always great to beat a stronger player, particularly if one has played well enough to avoid giving them a chance. Here is one of my favourites.

Endgames 7: Exploiting an extra pawn 3

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:28:38 CET

In practical games it's important to recognize the use of general principles in order to find solutions to technical problems. Here is an instructive example from one of my own games.

Endgames 6: Exploiting an extra pawn 2

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:24:10 CET

An important technique in knight endgames is using an extra pawn. The stronger side needs to improve his own pieces, restrict the opponent's and then create threats on both wings.

Endgames 5: Exploiting an extra pawn 1

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:01:29 CET

How I became a Grandmaster!

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:35:34 CET

In order to achieve the necessary performance to become a Grandmaster I needed to win with Black against one of the best players in the world. So I decided to play something risky and provocative.

Endgames 4: Queens chasing pawns 2

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:37:03 CET

Slightly more complicated examples when White has a queen and Black a pawn close to the queening square.
Remember the rule (from Endgames 3) that if Black's pawn is on the seventh rank and one of the a,c,f and h pawns he has drawing chances due to a stalemate defence.

Endgames 3: Queens chasing pawns 1

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:31:45 CET

Fundamental positions where White has a queen and Black has a pawn on the seventh rank. Learn when these positions are drawn and when they are not!

Engames 2: The opposition in King and pawn endgames.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:11:00 CET

The opposition is a special type of Zugzwang which occurs frequently in King and pawn endgames. Learn more from this free video.

Endgames 1: Rook and a-pawn versus Rook

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 CET

Even if the a-pawn gets to the seventh rank, it doesn't necessary mean that one can win. Watch the video to help you understand the slight differences that can change the result.