In this video, I play a long-play game against my good friend Blair Connell. The game sees me playing the Modern Defence, an opening where Black gives away a lot of space. Will that come back to haunt me!? Hopefully, you will gain some useful tips. The time limit is 15+10, my aim is to really explain the thought processes behind the moves that I am … [Read more...] about Longer Chess Games #74 How Much Space Can You Give Away In Chess?
Simon Williams
Titled Tuesday: How to Moan like a Little Baby!
Sorry about the technical problems. Typical for this week I feel... I will be back. Watch some Grandmaster commentary! In this video, I play and comment on my attempt at the chess.com Titled Tuesday competition, the strongest online chess tournament in the world. 0:00 FM pirulillo (2342) 9:39 GM shimastream (3014) 19:53 FM kieber2007 (2464) 30:59 FM IsuruAlahakoon … [Read more...] about Titled Tuesday: How to Moan like a Little Baby!
Chess Speed Run 49: You Don’t Need To Play Mainlines!
Grand Prix Attack Chessable Course is on SALE now! (28.3.24) - https://www.chessable.com/the-british-grand-prix-attack/course/91081/ Simon continues his now-famous speedrun series, tackling more tricky games on chess.com. Inspired by Hikaru, Eric Hansen (Chessbrah) and Daniel Naroditsky. Online chess speedrunning blitz chess on chess.com, video lectures, how to get better at … [Read more...] about Chess Speed Run 49: You Don’t Need To Play Mainlines!
OMG!! Did I Just Win Chess.com Titled Tuesday!!??
Don't be stupid, but a mate did tell me to use more clickbait titles. Watch some Grandmaster commentary! In this video, I play and comment on my attempt at the chess.com Titled Tuesday competition, the strongest online chess tournament in the world. 0:10 NM dodorox (2112) 10:19 GM ActorXu (2850) 21:00 FM Donskov_AN (2355) 30:45 NM Abund (2810) 46:45 IM KevinGeorgeMichael … [Read more...] about OMG!! Did I Just Win Chess.com Titled Tuesday!!??
Chess Speed Run 48: Play Too Passive and Pay The Price
Simon continues his now-famous speedrun series, tackling more tricky games on chess.com. Inspired by Hikaru, Eric Hansen (Chessbrah) and Daniel Naroditsky. Online chess speedrunning blitz chess on chess.com, video lectures, how to get better at chess and win with checkmate, attack tips and tricks! In this video, we look at some typical mistakes that players make around the … [Read more...] about Chess Speed Run 48: Play Too Passive and Pay The Price
