Tournament standings and games: https://lichess.org/tournament/dy9eQ2U6 Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: https://t.co/VBFOLJHt2m Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/johnbartholomew Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Add me as a friend on Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/fins0905?ref_id=1761842 My 100 … [Read more...] about Landing a Boeing 747 on a Short Runway
John Bartholomew
My Full Thought Process in a 440-player Blitz Arena
Tournament standings and games: https://lichess.org/tournament/6lHtn41p Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: https://t.co/VBFOLJHt2m Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/johnbartholomew Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Add me as a friend on Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/fins0905?ref_id=1761842 My 100 … [Read more...] about My Full Thought Process in a 440-player Blitz Arena
The Alapin Sicilian (2.c3) is Simple and Effective | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1819
In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a 10+0 game against a player rated 1819 on Chess.com. As explained extensively in previous CTRL videos ("Why the Alapin Sicilian is an Ideal Weapon" … [Read more...] about The Alapin Sicilian (2.c3) is Simple and Effective | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1819
Fundamentals Win Chess Games
As much fun as it is to win glamorously via a spectacular, sacrificial attack, most chess games are won by fundamental play grounded in strong underlying understanding. Review this game on lichess.org: https://lichess.org/xjEVj8Psb6a5 Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: https://t.co/VBFOLJHt2m Follow me on Twitch: … [Read more...] about Fundamentals Win Chess Games
You Just Blundered. Now What?
Blundering is inevitable in chess, but keeping a level head and fighting back is a choice! Many players rage or panic after a mistake, which compounds their problems. We ought to be patient and look to selectively complicate the game (you can even ask yourself, "If I were my opponent, would would be the most uncomfortable move to face in trying to win?"). In this game, which I … [Read more...] about You Just Blundered. Now What?
