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Chess Classics You Must Know - Janowski vs Capablanca, 1916 - That Backward Bishop Move

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Overview

Dive into a comprehensive analysis of the classic chess match between Janowski and Capablanca from 1916 in this hour-long video. Explore the intricacies of the Slav Defense, focusing on the weakness of the Bf5 move and how to exploit it. Learn why doubled and isolated pawns aren't always disadvantageous, and test your understanding with 11 strategic questions throughout the game. IM Sagar Shah guides you through this masterpiece, highlighting key moments and tactical decisions that make this game a must-know for chess enthusiasts. Improve your chess knowledge and analytical skills by studying this historic encounter, part of the "Chess Classics You Must Know" series by ChessBase India.

Syllabus

- Hello Hello Hello.
- Game begins.
- Weakness of Bf5 in Slav as black.
- How to take advantage of Bf5 mistake (By playing Qb3).
- Question 1.
- Not always doubled and isolated pawns are disadvantage.
- Question 2.
- Question 3.
- Question 4.
- Question 5.
- Question 6.
- Question 7.
- Question 8.
- Question 9.
- Question 10.
- Question 11.

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