Team 54 @ Chess.com by Black__Knight

Bonus Video #1 - Kasparovs Wrong Move

2010-11-25T12:32:00.000-05:00

54's Video Series #1 - The Traxler Counter Attack

2010-11-25T11:55:00.002-05:00

BK Academy of Chess - The Philidor Position

2010-11-19T13:20:00.000-05:00

Learn the the most important position in endgame theory, the Philidor Position (or Philidor's position), also known as the third rank defense.

In a rook and pawn ending, the rook must be used aggressively. It must either attack enemy pawns, or give active support to the advance of one of its own pawns to the queening square. ~ Siegbert Tarrasch

BK Academy of Chess - The Lucena Position

2010-11-18T14:08:00.001-05:00

The most famous and important endgame position to learn. Named after Luis Ramirez de Lucena; however, this position was not mentioned in his chess book dated 1497. The earilist book found to have this maneuver was by Alessandro Salvio dated 1634.

BK Academy of Chess - Rook vs 3 Pawns

2010-11-12T05:00:00.000-05:00

Learn how a rook without the help of it's king can defend against 3 far advanced pawns with their king to assist. This tutorial come from examining a composition by Richard Reti from 1929.

BK Academy of Chess - Rook vs 2 Pawns - Part V

2010-11-10T13:36:00.000-05:00

Black can not stop the passed pawns but finds another way to draw, with constant mating threats. This composition by Moravec from 1924 demonstrates superb team work between the king and rook.

BK Academy of Chess - Rook vs 2 Pawns Part IV

2010-11-09T17:32:00.000-05:00

Hightlighted Game # 2 rednblack

2010-11-09T11:30:00.003-05:00

Here's a well annotated game, as Rednblack explains how he won this hard fought game for the team.

If you would like to have your game hightlighted, just send it in. It doesn't have to be anything spectacular or theorically correct. The only requirement, is the game played representing Team 54.

BK Academy of Chess - Rook vs 2 Pawns - Part III

2010-11-05T01:37:00.016-04:00

Now contians closed caption for translation. How to play the rook vs two connected pawns in the endgame. The position analyzed comes from H. Keidanski 1914 study.

You can language of the caption by clicking the little triangle and then clicking the even smaller triangle next to the cc button

BK Academy of Chess - Rook vs. 2 Pawns - Part II

2010-11-03T18:21:00.006-04:00

How to play the rook vs two connected pawns in the endgame. The position analyzed comes from the Tarrasch-Janowski game played in 1907. The same position as Part I but with White to move for the win. This one contains a wealth of practical advice so you pay attention. But do not be affraid Black__Knight is here to help.

Even the best grandmasters in the world have had to work hard to acquire the technique of rook endings. - Paul Keres

BK Academy of Chess - Rook vs 2 Pawns - Part I

2010-11-02T16:43:00.004-04:00

This lesson will teach you how to play the rook vs two pawns in the endgame. The position analyzed comes from the Tarrasch-Janowski game played in 1907.

Endings of one rook and pawns are about the most common sort of endings arising on the chess board. Yet though they do occur so often, few have mastered them thoroughly. They are often of a very difficult nature, and sometimes while apparently very simple they are in reality extremely intricate. ~ Jose Capablanca

BK Academy of Chess - King & Rook vs King & Pawn - Part III

2010-11-01T11:55:00.007-04:00

How to play king and rook vs king and pawn when the king can be cut off at the 6th rank. This video is important because it deals with a position that occurs often in chess endgames.

“In order to improve your game, you must study the endgame before everything else, for whereas the endings can be studied and mastered by themselves, the middle game and the opening must be studied in relation to the endgame”
~ Jose Raul Capablanca

BK Academy of Chess - King & Rook vs King & Pawn - Part II

2010-10-30T16:01:00.004-04:00

This lesson teaches how to play the king and rook vs king and pawn endgame when the king and rook are behind the opponent's pawn which is supported by it's king. To get the win, you must know how to play these positions. And remember to pause the video to try to predict the moves, you'll learn better this way.

“After a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. After a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. But once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived”(Edmar Mednis)

BK Academy of Chess - King & Rook vs King & Pawn - Part I

2010-10-29T12:09:00.004-04:00

This lesson teaches how to play when your king is behind your opponent's pawn and your rook controls the promotion rank. The king is protecting the pawn so the rook can't do it alone. To get the win, you must know how to play these positions. And remember to pause the video to use your brain, you learn better that way.

“Play the opening like a book, the middle game like a magician, and the endgame like a machine” (Spielmann)

Tell me what you think by leaving a comment below, it's the easiest way to get promoted.

The Roll Call Promotions

2010-10-28T23:14:00.003-04:00

Roll Call Promotions
Agoisgod ajadodd ayman_ss beetle74* Beren- biakuya1 BlueJay2852* Bobbybobber bosox1275 BrainFactory bryanmorgan cadalackr chardrm Cute_kitty dandof danielhellin	davidhopkins DavidKroz* dhey edwardsbailey elwe ercliderc erencx fredduaine Gameslover Geezer02151 GETadd ging ivanenko_tony Julien394 kobwebkol Lawas	malachi76* MichaelOliva mladja mz_chelsie Nikprit Nipas nubianprince opticnerve oweed27 peperodrigo philbertsky* Prayerwarrior Prismak rednblack revo2010 RoboFreak	ronsp8 rontherag Rotan RRicnesh ru5514n rulebyforce* Scandic5 senthil2010 shaatir SimonPMangio sivat tolodoxadrez tsin0125* whittalboy willmorrisusa Zweita
* The first 7 answering the call recieved a 2 rank promotion

The Official List of Awardees

2010-10-27T14:43:00.008-04:00

For Participating in the Games Completed from 10/13 to 10/25
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* 2 rank promotion for outstanding performance.
** Team 54's Most Valuable Players worthy of a 3 rank promotion.

BK Academy of Chess - King and Pawn vs. King Part II

2010-10-26T13:12:00.005-04:00

This video is an excellent review for intermediate players and essential for beginners that want to advance their game to the next level.

“Openings teach you openings. Endgames teach you chess!”

(Stephan Gerzadowicz).

BK Academy of Chess - The Saavedra Position

2010-10-25T10:53:00.007-04:00

The Saavedra position is one of the best known chess endgame studies. It is named after the Spanish priest Rev. Fernando Saavedra (1849–1922), who, while living in Glasgow in the late 19th century, spotted a win in a position previously thought to have been a draw (Wikipedia).

The following is a Black__Knight composition highlighting the Saavedra position.

“In order to improve your game, you must study the endgame before
everything else, for whereas the endings can be studied and
mastered by themselves, the middle game and the opening
must be studied in relation to the endgame”
(Jose Raul Capablanca).

Recognition for Special Mission

2010-10-25T03:37:00.002-04:00

The following are recognized for taking on a Special Mission:


rubenshein	BrainFactory	malachi76	Cheryl88	Prayerwarrior

They were the first to respond to the offer that was made to the most qualified members that were online.

54's Barn Burner of a Match Update #3

2010-10-20T19:06:00.002-04:00

Black__Knight reviews 3 big match that are very close as they approach the finish, highlighting 5 games.

Be sure to tune back in.

Recognition for Efforts Given - Admins

2010-10-20T09:10:00.002-04:00

I'm giving dhey and lph a 2 rank promotion for the contribution they make towards the team. However, I'm removing them from admin because they don't need to be an admin for what they do. This will excuse them of any problems that the team may be experiencing from within. Because lately, I've been noticing some things and I can't figure it out and I would hate to take it out on our admins for something they haven't done. This is to inform everyone in case you were wondering what happen. BK

BK Academy of Chess - Never Give Up #3

2010-10-19T12:43:00.004-04:00

In this game we get a chance to discuss the Philidor defense. Check it out and leave a comment. It's the easiest way to earn your stripes.BK

Recognition for Special Mission

2010-10-18T14:41:00.003-04:00

The following were recognized for taking on a Special Mission by responding to a 54's urgent request for Help.

GK_GM	raider53	tomo13
Geezer02151	rednblack	aranylaci
BrainFactory	AkifYildirim_	ZulhamNgah
Tania-Sabrina_	Abu3li	Sangsisu
revo2010	Ronny58	Vigert
QifengZhou	Oweed27	modge
dgrish	Scandic5	Sonjaownsya

They were the first to respond to the offer that was made to the most qualified members that were online.

Recognition for Special Mission

2010-10-17T18:44:00.001-04:00

The following are recognized for taking on a Special Mission by responding to a 54's Urgent Request for Help.


Geezer02151	BrainFactory	Tania-Sabrina

They were the first to respond to the offer that was made to the most qualified members that were online.

BK Academy of Chess - Never Give Up #2

2010-10-17T16:07:00.002-04:00

Black__Knight (1940) vs kLin_kingsider4 (1783)

Start: 9 Feb 2010 | Time: 1 move per 3 days