Specification AgeRangeDescription : Baby Binding : dvd Brand : ChessCentral BulletPoint1 : GM Dzindzichashvili teaches the basic principles of elementary Rook endgames. BulletPoint2 : Includes the critical theoretical R + P v R positions that are essential knowledge for all chessplayers. BulletPoint3 : Examines Bishops of opposite color endings, and discusses the general principles of play in B v N endgames. BulletPoint4 : GM Dzindzichashvili discusses endgames with material imbalances. BulletPoint5 : Examines tactical solutions (including decoy, stalemate, perpetual mate threats) in certain endgames. CpsiaCautionaryStatement : no_warning_applicable ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier : 4027975004808 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier1 : 0730669691508 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier2 : 730669691508 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier3 : 0021853021134 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier4 : 0787551229455 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier5 : 00021853021134 Format : dvd_rom Genre : strategy HardwarePlatform : PC IncludedComponents : Toy ItemName : Roman's Chess Opening Forum: Vol. 30 DVD ItemPackageDimensions_Height : 1.524 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Length : 19.05 centimeters ItemPackageDimensions_Width : 13.462 centimeters ItemPackageQuantity : 1 ItemTypeKeyword : dvd-games Manufacturer : ChessCentral ManufacturerMinimumAge : 96 Material : Plastic ModelNumber : 2113-04 NumberOfItems : 1 NumberOfPlayers : 2 OperatingSystem1 : Windows XP OperatingSystem2 : Windows 2000 OperatingSystem3 : Windows 98 OperationMode : Manual PartNumber : DVD0030RM ProductDescription : Rolling with Roods and Pawns (47 minutes) GM Dzindzichashvili teaches the basic principles of elementary rook endgames including the critical theoretical R + P v R positions that are essential knowledge for all chessplayers (e.g., the Lucena and Philidor positions). Shattering Minor Piece Endings (47 minutes) GM Dzindzichashvili further examines bishops of opposite color endings, and discusses the general principles of play in B v N endgames. Slashing Advanced Endgame Tactics (46 minutes) GM Dzindzichashvili analyzes several beautiful drawing resources in endgames which are apparently easy wins for the side with the material advantage. All of these examples are optically and esthetically satisfying, as the “losing side” pulls off the draw – seemingly against all odds and often in incredible fashion. Storming Victory in Irregular Endgames (47 minutes) GM Dzindzichashvili discusses endgames with material imbalances including: defense based on fortresses in positions with Q v 2 minor pieces; Q (+ P) v R (+ P0; endgames with the advantage of the Exchange; bishops of opposite color endgames; B v N endgames; N v Ps; R v Ps. Warring Endgame Tactics (46 minutes) GM Dzindzichashvili examines tactical solutions (including decoy, stalemate, perpetual mate threats) in certain endgames of type R v P and R v Ps; bishops of opposite color endings; N + P v B; pawn endings; and R = B v R. ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2004-06-30T00:01:00-00:00 Size : Medium StreetDate : 2008-07-01T00:00:01Z SubjectCharacter : Dinosaur SupplierDeclaredDgHzRegulation : not_applicable TargetAudienceKeyword : unisex-children TargetGender : unisex Theme : Animals UnitCount : 1 UnspscCode : 55111514