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EAN: 0756653011336 ESRB Age Rating: Everyone Format: DVD-Video Item Dimensions: Features:
Editorial Review: Product Description: At last a complete chess tutorial on high-quality DVD! Features chess instruction from America's own International Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan. Split into four study segments, this DVD covers everything from how to set the men up to discussions of Space, Force and Time in chess. Beginning with the board and it's properties Seirawan explains basic tactics, openings, endgames, planning and pawn structures. He outlines the four elements of chess and the seven basic principles around which to base your play. Seirawan offers something for players of all levels, from novice to tournament player. Segment 1: The Board & its Properties; Three Types of Positions; The Four Elements of Chess; Seven Basic Principles; Elementary Checkmates; Classical Openings; Three Types of Pins; Double Attack; Battery; Time Count. Segment 2: How To Find A Plan; Weak Pawn Structures; Zwischenzug: An "in-between" Move; Fianchetto the Bishop; Balanced Pawn Structures; Pawn Storms & Chains; Dutch Stonewall & Pillsbury Attack; Dynamic Pawn Structures; Rooks belong on Open Files; Protected & Connected Passed Pawns. Segment 3: Advanced Pawn Structures; Windmill or Seesaw; Screened Backward Pawn; Pawn Triangle; Clearance; Pawn Majority; Hanging Pawns; Quiet Move; Overworked Piece; Master Pawn Structure. Segment 4: The Principles of Attack; When Ahead in Force, Exchange Pieces; Forcing a Pawn Weakness; The Hedgehog Defense; The Principles of Defense; How To Get & Use Space; Attack Pawn Weaknesses; When Behind in Space; Time Advantage; Time Disadvantage. All chess players rated below master strength will benefit from Yasser's insight and clear, simple-to-follow explanations. Order your copy of the Pro Chess Video Mentor DVD today! Average Rating:
 Rating: - Amateur ChessMy problem with this DVD is simply that it is misrepresented.There is to much false advertising.The name prochess is a misnomer.Seriwan also claims that this product is also useful to masters.I honestly think thats stretching it a bit.Although I must admit there are some concepts that masters might not be aware of such the master pawn strecture that is neatly illustrated in his game Tal. Nevertheless his overall approach and chess content seems to be oriented towards beginner and intermediate level ... Read More |
