11
Open Files and the Positional Rook
Lecture no. 11 from the course: How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master
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Taught by Professor Jeremy Silman | 26 min
Almost everyone enjoys tactics, but tactics are not the most important element of the game. Begin the first of several lessons on positional play and chess strategy, starting with the rooks. Learn why and how to create an open file and employ your rooks to best advantage. See examples of these mighty pieces at work....
24 Lectures
1
The World of Chess
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of 34 min
2
Secrets of the Pawns and Knights
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of 32 min
3
Castling, Checkmate, Chess Engines, Draws
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of 37 min
4
Must-Know Tactical Patterns in Chess
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of 27 min
5
Chess Combinations and Kings in Check
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of 34 min
6
Checkmate! Back-Rank, Smothered, and More
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of 30 min
7
Checkmate against a Castled King
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of 31 min
8
Legendary Attacking Greats of Chess
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of 32 min
9
A Cascade of Short, Brutal Chess Games!
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of 34 min
10
Chess Heroes of the Romantic Age
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of 35 min
11
Open Files and the Positional Rook
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of 26 min
12
Pawns: The Positional Soul of Chess
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of 31 min
13
Positional Weaknesses and Targets in Chess
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of 32 min
14
Closed and Open Positions on the Chessboard
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of 31 min
15
Chess Statics vs. Dynamics: An Eternal Battle
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of 35 min
16
Using Chessboard Imbalances to Create Plans
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of 27 min
17
Legendary Teachers Who Transformed Chess
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of 35 min
18
Chess Endgames and the King's Magical Powers
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of 31 min
19
Kings and Pawns in Next-Level Endgames
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of 26 min
20
Triangulation and Two Critical Rook Endgames
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of 31 min
21
Chess Openings: The Right and Wrong Way
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of 31 min
22
Chess Psychology and the Known Unknown
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of 30 min
23
The Chess Amateur's Mind
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of 27 min
24
Picking a Chess Hero
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of 38 min
