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How to play against stronger opponents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP4HrAG_N-0

Several new videos up today, including some shock opening weapons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnjFw3aojJ0

Sincere condolences to the Farrand family. Julian will be greatly missed.

Anatoly Karpov serves up a technical masterclass, against none other than Garry Kasparov

: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_pqKd04AXg

New videos up - some instructive examples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0hEUssczc

The Streatham Dragon


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqVMNBdJfkc

Streatham and Brixton Chess Club was a creative hub for a decade or so, from the mid seventies into the eighties.


Many of the opening ideas are worth revisiting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQD76czkXxg

I regret to tell you that we will have to cancel the finals for this year. St Catherine’s has made the very sensible decision not to host any major events during the Autumn Term. Only those from the immediate community of the school will be in attendance. We would love to welcome everyone, but can’t...

More new and original videos up, including this on blocked positions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-TpYHyfbwg

The collection has yet to be sold. Some interest, but no luck. As a rough guide the owner is looking for a bid of £7000 plus. The first volumes are all signed by the then editor, John Watkinson, which adds to the rarity and value. I have photographs of the entire collection to verify the very good c...

New videos up today, including this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgNn1dxvvng

New videos up, including this one, which features a striking example of the Greek Gift Sacrifice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smuo9V4FT0E

London System shakedown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrl40ih ... nY_rBri2Ok

A friend of mine has a complete collection of the BCM from 1881-2007 in good condition and wants to sell it. Please drop me a line with a bid if you are interested. All bids will be confidential and passed on to the owner for review. I know he has a minimum price in mind. This is a pretty unique off...

Several new videos up, including an interesting HGIYC exercise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaZGsyY ... e=youtu.be