A world-class chess player joins Dom in the nutshell to teach him how to play chess in just one minute. Hilarious clip from This is Dom Joly, BBC comedy talk show.
Chess.com: Counter Attack 2
Another excellent example on refined defense… Melik Khachiyan presents to us a game from Zurich 1953 between Efim Geller and Max Euwe. He goes on to explain how Max Euwe reached the heights of chess, and how he is considered to be one of the Best Defenders, and Counter Play experts in the history of the game. Full video available at www.Chess.com
The Greatest Ever Chess Endgames
Chess players are known to be obsessed by openings. However, world champions have recommended that up-and-coming players should actually begin by studying the endgame first. This is because only by studying simplified positions can one fully develop an understanding of how chess pieces work — both in isolation and with each other. It is also the endgame where the true depth and subtlety of chess is revealed. In this instructive and entertaining book, renowned endgame expert Steve Giddins selects 50 of the finest examples of endgame play in the history of chess. Giddins examines each example in great detail and uses them to demonstrate the essential principles of high-quality endgame play. This book is full of essential guidelines and tips which all players should follow if they want to become a successful endgame player.