Check out the first lesson in my new course for Chess University -Positional Sacrifices - Volume 1: Pawns! This lesson shows several classic examples of Positional Pawn sacrifices, featuring great players such as Steinitz, Capablanca, Geller, and Polugaevsky. The lecture also defines different kinds of sacrifices, and introduces many concepts that will be discussed at length … [Read more...] about Positional Sacrifices – Vol 1: Pawns – Classic Examples – Historic Games
Kostya Kavutskiy
Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 10 – The Closer
IM Kostya Kavutskiy & CM Isaac Steincamp (ChessSummit.com) review their final round games from the 2017 Reykjavik Open. Kostya takes advantage of an aggressive IM to win and finish with 7.5/10. Meanwhile, Isaac draws inspiration from Caissa and lashes out with a first move you'd never expect from him! Social Media Deets Website: https://hellokostya.com Twitter: … [Read more...] about Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 10 – The Closer
Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 9 – King’s Indian Brilliancy
IM Kostya Kavutskiy & CM Isaac Steincamp (ChessSummit) analyze their Round 9 victories from the 2017 Reykjavik Open. First Isaac shows a nice endgame grind against a lower rated opponent, then Kostya shows a beautiful upset win over IM Kjartansson in the Classical King's Indian. Social Media - Website: https://hellokostya.com Twitter: … [Read more...] about Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 9 – King’s Indian Brilliancy
Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 8 – Tricky Opening Prep!
IM Kostya Kavutskiy & CM Isaac Steincamp (ChessSummit) review their Round 8 games from the 2017 Reykjavik Open. Isaac runs into some clever opening preparation from his young opponent, but finds a way to refute it over the board. Meanwhile Kostya engages in some move order trickery against GM Magesh Panchanathan, resulting in a complex two-bishops endgame. Social Media … [Read more...] about Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 8 – Tricky Opening Prep!
Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 7 – London Adventures!
IM Kostya Kavutskiy & CM Isaac Steincamp (ChessSummit) review their Round 7 games from the 2017 Reykjavik Open. Check out how Kostya subtly outplays a German master in a quiet London System, while Isaac goes all out with White in an aggressive display. Social Media Deets: Website: www.hellokostya.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kostyakavutskiy Twitter: … [Read more...] about Kostya & Isaac: Reykjavik Open Round 7 – London Adventures!
