Member Analysis: Little Mistakes Lead to Big Mistakes!
Why is it so hard to get better at chess? Is it always just lack of knowledge, or is there something in your approach to...
Live Sessions; A Lack of Communication!
Playing without a plan can be costly! Thinking only one move at a time or playing "if chess" can lead to many problems in...
Member Analysis: Never Assume Anything!
Today International Master Rensch makes his first ever contribution to our long standing "Member Analysis" video series....
Pawn Structure 101: Scheveningen 8 - Tactical Finale!
IM Daniel Rensch brings the Scheveningen Structure to a close today by reviewing two games from his personal library that...
Live Sessions; Love to Win, Hate to Lose!
IM Rensch explains that there are two different types of chess players, and two different types of people therein: Those...
Live Sessions; Know when to Hold, Know when to Fold!
Sometimes the most important thing to know is what not to do! IM Daniel Rensch starts an attack against the enemy king,...
Pawn Structure 101: Scheveningen 7 - White's Slow Play!
In today's video white experiences the terrible consequences of playing too slowly on the kingside, neglecting to play for...
Pawn Structure 101: Scheveningen 6 - e4 Central Pressure!
This weekend IM Rensch gets back to the never ending, on-going, "Energizer Bunny" that is the Pawn Structure 101 video series....
Live Sessions; The Ugly Truth!
Would you rather look good and lose, or look bad and win? IM Rensch manages to pull off both in this Live Session! He looks...
Practical & Essential Endgame Knowledge - Part 2!
In Part 2, IM Rensch provides more practical advice as he reviews two example games that clearly display the three critical...
Practical & Essential Endgame Knowledge - Part 1!
International Master Rensch brings you the long awaited sequel series to the "Everything You Need To Know On The Endgame"...
Live Sessions; A Tale of Missed Opportunities!
In a closed and rather complex position, IM Rensch finds several strong maneuvers for his pieces to launch what "might have...
Live Sessions: The Blunder That Never Was!
If your opponent blunders a piece, but you don't take it, is it still a blunder? Yes, it is... except now there were two...
Live Sessions; A Shot in the Dark!
After developing into an extremely sharp Najdorf, Danny finds himself furiously defending against his opponent's piece sacrifice...
Pawn Structure 101: Scheveningen 5 - Black's Ideas
The next installment to IM Rensch's Pawn Structure 101 series reviews the critical variations of the Sozin Najdrof in great...
Live Sessions; The 2nd Time's the Charm!
Sometimes, you need a second chance! After blundering away one of his two powerful passed pawns, IM Rensch must find a way...
Patterns Everyone Must Know: Mating Nets - 5!
IM Daniel Rensch brings the mating nets portion of this video series to a close today with a "random collection" of patterns...
Live Sessions; The Theory of Dynamic Compensation!
Today's Live Sessions features a familiar friend, but from a different perspective. IM Daniel Rensch employs one of his...
Patterns Everyone Must Know: Mating Nets - 4!
International Master Daniel Rensch continues his video series on the critical patterns every chess player must know this...
Live Sessions; Bishop vs Knight Technique!
In this Live Session match Danny relies on an "old friend" (Blumendfeld Gambit) to get the job done! After a series of tricky...
Live Sessions; How to Beat Mediocre Openings!
International Master Daniel Rensch kicks off our week with another Live Session! Taking a break from the overload of "patterns...
Patterns Everyone Must Know: Mating Nets - 3!
IM Daniel Rensch is back this weekend to continue his latest video series on the critical patterns every chess player must...
Patterns Everyone Must Know: Mating Nets - 2!
Another week, another series of positions you must know for your chess growth! Tune in for Part 2 in IM Daniel Rensch's...
Patterns Everyone Must Know: Mating Nets - 1!
Start your week off right with some critical chess patterns you absolutely must know! IM Daniel Rensch continues his series...
Live Sessions; A Move-Order Mishap!
Sometimes you have to buckle down, defend actively, and "Cowboy Up"! IM Daniel Rensch finds himself in a nearly lost position...