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John Bartholomew
Magnus Carlsen (age 6) vs. IM John Bartholomew
I take on chess world champion GM Magnus Carlsen age 6 on the "Play Magnus" app. Watch me play Magnus age 5.5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZKkq4iDfEI Watch me play Magnus age 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd8p9RpfFs0 Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Check out my Scandinavian Repertoire (1.e4 d5) on Chessable: … [Read more...] about Magnus Carlsen (age 6) vs. IM John Bartholomew
Blitz Chess #474: IM Otipap vs. IM Bartholomew (Anti-Slav)
When parting with an exchange (giving up a minor piece for a rook) it's important that your minor piece(s) can exercise control in the position. Here I "back in to" an exchange sacrifice and do my best to demonstrate that White's weak pawns and less active pieces provide compensation. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Check out my Scandinavian Repertoire … [Read more...] about Blitz Chess #474: IM Otipap vs. IM Bartholomew (Anti-Slav)
Blitz Chess #473: IM Bartholomew vs. IM Rene Alonso Garcia (London System)
The London System (1.d4 and a quick Bc1-f4) has risen to prominence over the past few years, and many respectable 1.d4 players now include it in their repertoires. In this game my opponent is quick to hunt down the London bishop but as a result he suffers pawn structure damage and lagging development. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Check out my … [Read more...] about Blitz Chess #473: IM Bartholomew vs. IM Rene Alonso Garcia (London System)
Blitz Chess #472: IM Bartholomew vs. dimICC (King’s Indian Defense)
The Averbakh Variation (5.Be2 0-0 6.Bg5) sees White postponing the development of his kingside knight in order to tactically prevent ...e7-e5. Fans of prophylaxis will approve! Here my opponent strikes at the center with ...c7-c5 instead and soon follows with the Benko Gambit-like ...b7-b5 pawn sacrifice. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Check out my … [Read more...] about Blitz Chess #472: IM Bartholomew vs. dimICC (King’s Indian Defense)
