Course Overview
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Niclas Huschenbeth is a German chess grandmaster, commentator and author. Huschenbeth learned how to play chess at the age of five and participated early in youth chess tournaments. He was awarded the title of International Master in 2008 and the... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 43 min
- Lessons 4
- Attachment 1
- Exercises 15
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24 CQ
4 Lessons in This Course
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11 minFREEGames lesson 1Free6 CQ
Learn to make the difference between a win and a draw in this chess lesson perfect for finishing up a challenging match with the knight's "w maneuver."
with Niclas HuschenbethLearn to make the difference between a win and a draw in this chess lesson perfect for finishing up a challenging match with the knight's "w maneuver."
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8 minGames lesson 25 CQ
In this chess lesson all about the end game, learn to defend bishop against rook. Discover a few important positions, and get tips on the best corner to defend.
with Niclas HuschenbethIn this chess lesson all about the end game, learn to defend bishop against rook. Discover a few important positions, and get tips on the best corner to defend.
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11 minGames lesson 36 CQ
What happens when you are staring at a nearly empty board with only two kings, one bishop, and one knight. Learn the optimal positions in this chess lesson.
with Niclas HuschenbethWhat happens when you are staring at a nearly empty board with only two kings, one bishop, and one knight. Learn the optimal positions in this chess lesson.
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12 minGames lesson 47 CQ
Learn a key concept to playing chess end games called "opposition." Review scenarios when opposition matters, and learn how to protect an advancing pawn.
with Niclas HuschenbethLearn a key concept to playing chess end games called "opposition." Review scenarios when opposition matters, and learn how to protect an advancing pawn.
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743 min7-part Games course26 CQ
In this course on the king chase in chess, discover the beauty of the hunt. Learn to calculate positions on the chessboard to know when to make a sacrifice and when checkmate is within reach!
with Niclas HuschenbethIn this course on the king chase in chess, discover the beauty of the hunt. Learn to calculate positions on the chessboard to know when to make a sacrifice and when checkmate is within reach!
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659 min6-part Games course33 CQ
Are you familiar with Kasparov's Immortal game? How about world chess champion Magnus Carlsen's favorite game? Review every move in both of these games in this chess analysis course!
with Niclas HuschenbethAre you familiar with Kasparov's Immortal game? How about world chess champion Magnus Carlsen's favorite game? Review every move in both of these games in this chess analysis course!
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12150 min12-part Games course81 CQ
As a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
with Niclas HuschenbethAs a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
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13282 min13-part Games course147 CQ
Magnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
with Niclas HuschenbethMagnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
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15142 min15-part Games course78 CQ
Take on a new challenge and learn how to play a centuries-old strategy board game: chess! Review the board, the pieces, and key beginner concepts including time-tested strategies and chess tactics.
with William KarnegesTake on a new challenge and learn how to play a centuries-old strategy board game: chess! Review the board, the pieces, and key beginner concepts including time-tested strategies and chess tactics.
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11111 minFREE11-part Games courseFree62 CQ
Blackjack may be a simple game, but mastering the art of this casino card game is not as easy as counting to 21. In this comprehensive, beginner-level course, discover how to play blackjack.
with Vegas AcesBlackjack may be a simple game, but mastering the art of this casino card game is not as easy as counting to 21. In this comprehensive, beginner-level course, discover how to play blackjack.
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13282 min13-part Games course147 CQ
Magnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
with Niclas HuschenbethMagnus Carlsen won the 2015 world chess championship—will he be able to defend his title in the 2016 match vs. Sergey Karjakin? Get chess analysis and strategy tips as you walk through each match.
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12150 min12-part Games course81 CQ
As a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
with Niclas HuschenbethAs a proficient beginner chess player looking to improve your game, gaining a solid knowledge of how to use (and deflect) chess tactics is essential to advancing your playing!
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39 minFREE3-part Teaching Skills courseFree6 CQ
As a parent or teacher, keeping young kids engaged can be quite a challenge. In this quick course find a few fun games perfect for developing math, teamwork, and motor skills.
with Teachers Learn TooAs a parent or teacher, keeping young kids engaged can be quite a challenge. In this quick course find a few fun games perfect for developing math, teamwork, and motor skills.