Ep. 208: French Defense vs. Sicilian Dragon | 5+0 Amateur Run
In this video, I play three 5+0 blitz games followed by an analysis of each. The main focus is on the difference between playing the French and playing the Sicilian — two defenses that lead to very di...
29 Okt 45min
Ep. 206: When Should You Castle in the London System? | 10+5 Amateur Run
Here, we look at an important London System question: when (and on which side) should you actually castle? For busy adult amateurs, the key is to avoid playing opening moves automatically and instead ...
16 Okt 46min
Ep. 205: An Easy Nimzo-Indian Setup for Club Players | 10+5 Amateur Run
In this game, I use a practical Nimzo-Indian setup that avoids a lot of heavy main-line theory while still giving Black an active position. It's a great option for busy adult club players who want a s...
1 Okt 26min
Ep. 204: How to Play Chess in Time Trouble | 5+3 Amateur Run
This video features two 5+3 games with very different challenges. After a quick London System game, the second turns into a lesson in managing serious time pressure, with less than 30 seconds on my cl...
27 Sep 33min
Ep. 203: How to Stop a London System Attack | 10+5 Amateur Run
The London System can become dangerous quickly if Black allows a comfortable kingside attack. In this video, we look at practical ways to defend accurately, create counterplay, and keep the position u...
24 Sep 30min
Ep. 202: Want a Simple Opening Repertoire? Try This Combo | 5+3 Amateur Run
Introducing our 5+3 Amateur Run series: Fast enough to create pressure, slow enough to still play real chess (mostly😂). In this video, I play one game with the French Defense and another with the Lon...
21 Sep 45min
Ep. 201: This Is Why You Don't Give Up After a Blunder | 10+5 Amateur Run
Welcome to the 10+5 Amateur Run. In this first game, I make an embarrassing early mistake, fall behind, and have to figure out how to stay in the game and fight back. This series is about practical ch...
20 Sep 43min
