PE's Chess Cast

Challenge of the Count

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:35:46 PDT

The Challenge of the Count. This is the 3rd in the series of Halloween Podcast. The Count lost the first game and missed a win in the second only to draw. Do you plan your strategy in steps? Do you find obscure moves to fit in with your ideas? Do you take previous loses as stepping stones to better chess? Happy Halloween! [8:29/20.38 mb]

Dragon Attack

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:49:03 PDT

This podcast features a position from one of Shirov's games. He wrote 2 books on a collection of his games "Fire on Board". [8:00/ 14.8mb]

Sept News Brief 09

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:56 PDT

On the agenda: Chess Problem, Halloween Poll results, Announcement of Renovated Website, Answer to Chess Problem.

Rubinstein Whammy

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:45:08 PDT

Rubinstein-Bartoszkiewicz (1902). Rubinstein in this game plays a simple but elegant sacrifice. Please take a moment to let your voice be heard for the up coming Halloween Podcast.

Fischer's Brick

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:31:13 PDT

A classic Bobby Fischer kingside attack! Which I call Fischer's Brick [4:49/10.3mb]

Special Edition

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:24:44 PDT

Special Edition: Members Strategy part 1 released to public. [part 2 is in members section; become a member for more chess tutorials]

Chess Magic 4

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:11:05 PDT

Chess Board Magic 4 (5min 9.3mb) [Note: Number 3 is in Club Members]

Unusual Sacrifices #1

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:58:20 PDT

Unusual Sacrifices #1 [4:16 / 8.86MB] A mating net is presented using Queen, Rook and a Pawn.

Sneaky Pawns 2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:14:49 PDT

Pawn Strategies 2: Featuring a game from Pearl Springs 2008; Svidler - Movsesian continuing studies in sneaky pawns [5:41]

Sneaky Pawns Pt. 2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Sneaky Pawns part 2; the continuation of Radjabov's kingside attack and another pawn tactic.

Sneaky Pawns

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:18:31 PDT

Sneaky Pawns Part 1
A technique to bring into your games for the attack.

Process Attack

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:50:05 PST

Process Attack: Here my thought process is described through an attack. [8:13] (13.5mb)

Lines Of Fire 2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:49:11 PST

An exercise for the previous episode; Lines of Fire

Lines Of Fire

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:38:12 PST

Lines of Fire: Take out your magic wand. The practice of analysis. How far can I see clearly? What should I do once I reach my horizon? Not an exercise in futility!

ReturnOfCount

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:15:12 PDT

The Return of the Count. A return match from a previous Halloween match provides the count with a chance to even the score. Will he succeed? [8:31 / 20.4mb]

An Unusual Knight

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:29:45 PDT

Three elements to combinations that lead to checkmate. One Key Piece to tie all the forces together. [8:09]

VizAttack

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:24:42 PDT

This is a execise in visualizing. [Repost of VAttack]. Made comments on Podcast Alley? Email me for a bonus.

Classic Checkmate 2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:28:48 PDT

This podcast presents a classic checkmate [4:42]. Who were the players? Solve the checkmate and find out. Also a brief news update. And the FREE 2 month Membership give aways. Interested in the TV series?

Sneaky 3

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:34:49 PDT

Sneaky #3 Another sneaky mate in the series. Do you know who played this game? I don't. Email if you can find the players of this game. [3:53]

Discovered Attack 2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:15:17 PDT

This podcast shows an example of the power of the discovered attack.
Quick News Update. The future of this podcast? PE's Chess Cast 2 years 3 months, over 100,000 downloads from over a 100 podcasts. Some changes to come in the near future. Email me your thoughts ...

Deadliest Attack

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:51:12 PDT

What is the deadliest attack? A position from a game played by Duras and Spielmann [6:12] For the next couple of months there will be some crazy episodes PE's Chess TV.

Obstacles

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:51:30 PDT

Thinking through an attack; Obstacles and mating patterns.

Classic Mates 1

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Sat, 10 May 2008 01:11:38 PDT

In this podcast we see a classic mate used in a professional game.
Tarrasch-Chigorin

Pro-Tactics

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:05:57 PDT

This Podcast presents a final position from round 4 [Mamedyarov-Carlsen] of the current (4/24/08) Grand Prix. A nice finishing touch from Mamedyarov.

Tal's Combo's

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:19:24 PDT

This podcast presents the answers to the downloadable .pdf file "Tal Combo Exercises". (5:57) Members Note: New Podcast was posted last week (In case you haven't subscribed to PE's Members Podcast).

Tal Combo Exercises

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:16:46 PDT

A series of exercises from the games of Mikhail Tal: Dashing Combinations; this is a pdf file.

Sneaky Tactics

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:22:48 PST

First thanks to those who took the time to Vote and make comments on Podcast Alley!
This short podcast presents a sneaky move from a master game. What would you name it?
Email me your answer and I'll tell you a secret. Boing ...

Classic Chess #2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:56:28 PST

Perhaps a lesser known game this is a classic. The following game position is taken from Larsen-Spassky 1970 USSR vs World. Larsen was playing board 1 for the World Team while Fischer agreed to play board 2. Club Members Podcast was posted last week and emailed but I thought I would mention it here also. See www.pinkelephantpodcast.com for extra stuff. [10:10]

Haunted Chess Tale

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:02:06 PDT

A Count recalls one Halloween where he plays a match with an unknown inhabitant of a haunted house while various creatures peek in to take a look at the finish of the "Halloween Match".
Halloween Podcast: Always watch out for those hidden surprises.

Classic Chess #1

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:01:50 PDT

Classic Games #1 Frank Marshalls classic Gold Pieces Game. [5:40] Take NOTE: Special Halloween Edition will be coming. If you have subscribed to be alerted by email when a new post is listed. Be sure to confirm the email you received from FEED BURNER

PGN-Tip

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:37:06 PDT

This podcast gives a tip for collecting games in .pgn format. Also a quick chess problem at the end. If you have seen previous podcast try to spot the two themes.

Chess Magic 2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:26:38 PST

Chess Magic 2: Presents three fantastic positions with the corridor mate. Thank you for the review in iTunes Wallet55 : -)
If you are new to PE's Chess Cast it would be a good idea to go back and watch the previous episode Chess Magic 1 as we are building upon that episode.
Tip for ICCers: Here's a tip for member's of the Internet Chess Club. If you are using trainingbot you can "tell trainingbot progress" to see how many problems you have solved and more information.

Chess Magic 1

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:10:28 PST

This is part 1 of Chess Magic. Basic Checkmates are presented with the aim of setting the stage for a fantastic idea of a more dramatic mate.

Chess 102 Kbn part3

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:36:17 PST

This is the final of the three part series for checkmating with King, Bishop and Knight vs lone King. Parts one (Chess102Kbn-pt1) and two (Chess 102 KBNpt2) should be mastered to carry out this advanced basic mate. ICC; Internet Chess Club Tip: For playing this or other basic mate type: play kbn for playing the knight & Bishop vs King. [For the 2Bishop mate type: play kbbk ].For the King and Rook vs King type: play krk For the Queen King mate vs King type: play kqk

Chess 102 Kbn part2

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:33:04 PST

Chess 102 King, Bishop and Knight vs King part2 [9:02]. Driving the King to the correct color of the Bishop. This is an advanced basic mate and you probably don't need to learn it tell your rating gets over 1900 uscf/ICC Internet Chess Club Tip: For playing this or other basic mate type: play kbn for playing the knight & Bishop vs King. [For the 2Bishop mate type: play kbbk ].For the King and Rook vs King type: play krk For the Queen King mate vs King type: play kqk

Chess102 Kbn part1

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:32:28 PST

This podcast is part 1 of Chess 102 advanced King, Bishop and Knight vs King mate.

Chess 102 Basic QK mate

pechesscast@gmail.com (pechesscast@gmail.com) — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:47:04 PDT

Chess 102-1: This podcast cover the basic mate Queen & King vs King
A Method for accomplishing this basic mate is presented. Not the shortest
amount of moves. But, perhaps the fastest for those remaining seconds
left to carry out this mate.