Name: How to Play Chess: Lessons From An International Master
Released: 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jeremy Silman

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Chess is a sport, a science and an art; what makes the game fun; there is always something more to learn, especially with the right guide; an opportunity to enhance one's understanding of the game, from its basics to advanced strategy and tactics.

Documentary · 2015 · 33 min

Starring Jeremy Silman

EPISODE 1

The World of Chess

Chess is a universal pastime; discovering the basics of the game; how it begins; what each chess piece is worth; how the pieces move; the mathematical notation that allows players to record games, learn from mistakes and improve.

33 min · Jun 1, 2020
EPISODE 2

Secrets of the Pawns and Knights

Pawns are the most complex pieces on the chessboard; the leaping knights are perhaps the strangest pieces; how these two pieces move; what strategies to employ with them to control the board; testing this knowledge with a few situations.

31 min · Jun 1, 2020
EPISODE 3

Castling, Checkmate, Chess Engines, Draws

Completing the review of the basics of chess; how to castle; the difference between checkmate and stalemate; the etiquette of play; some astonishing aspects of the game; finding out about simultaneous exhibitions; blindfolded play; chess computers.

37 min · Jun 1, 2020
EPISODE 4

Must-Know Tactical Patterns in Chess

Building an arsenal of tactical skills by looking for winning patterns on the board; covering the three go-to punches of pins, skewers and forks; Mr. Silman turns to decoys, double attacks, discovered attacks and more; having a tactical advantage.

27 min · Jun 1, 2020
EPISODE 5

Chess Combinations and Kings in Check

Combination moves that require crafty calculations; wondering when and why to sacrifice a piece; trapping kings in tight corners; unleashing carnage on the board; becoming a more formidable player with the help of the tactics from this lesson.

34 min · Jun 1, 2020
EPISODE 6

Checkmate! Back-Rank, Smothered, and More

Delving into the world of "piece collaboration", which is using two or more pieces to win a checkmate; Mr. Silman shows a number of classic mates that delight fans for generations; these mating patterns provide a deeper understanding of the game.

30 min · Jun 1, 2020

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