Obscure 1. d4 Openings: Baltic, Albin, Dutch, Englund - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2015.01.11

Grandmaster Var Akobian teaches the kids four obscure (but important) openings when the Queen's pawn is pushed. Learn the Baltic Defense, Albin Countergambit, Dutch Defence, and the Englund Gambit. D06 Queen's Gambit Declined, Grau (Sahovic) defence D08 Queen's Gambit Declined, Albin counter-gambit A80 Dutch A40 Queen's pawn, Charlick (Englund) gambit

Obscure 1.d4 Openings #2: Budapest & Benko Gambits - GM Varuzhan Akobian
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Obscure 1.d4 Openings #2: Budapest & Benko Gambits - GM Varuzhan Akobian

Akobian vs. GM Fressinet | Mastering the Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian
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Akobian vs. GM Fressinet | Mastering the Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian

Akobian vs. Tregubov | 2009 | Dutch Defense - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2013.01.15
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Akobian vs. Tregubov | 2009 | Dutch Defense - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2013.01.15

Queen's Indian Defense: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold
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Queen's Indian Defense: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold

Play the Queen's Gambit Declined like Kasparov - GM Varuzhan Akobian
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Play the Queen's Gambit Declined like Kasparov - GM Varuzhan Akobian

Ending the Englund Gambit | Busting Unsound Openings with GM Naroditsky
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Ending the Englund Gambit | Busting Unsound Openings with GM Naroditsky

The Benko Gambit: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold
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The Benko Gambit: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold

Akobian vs. Gurevich | 2008 U.S. Champs - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2013.03.06
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Akobian vs. Gurevich | 2008 U.S. Champs - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2013.03.06

French, Winawer variation Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian
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French, Winawer variation Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian

They Called Kung Fu “Dancing” Until Bruce Lee Entered the Ring Against 3 Karate Giants
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They Called Kung Fu “Dancing” Until Bruce Lee Entered the Ring Against 3 Karate Giants

How I Beat Erigaisi & MVL in Blitz! | Prepare Like a Pro - GM Varuzhan Akobian
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How I Beat Erigaisi & MVL in Blitz! | Prepare Like a Pro - GM Varuzhan Akobian

The Legend: Anatoly Karpov - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2015.01.15
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The Legend: Anatoly Karpov - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2015.01.15

QGD Ragozin Variation Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2015.10.20
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QGD Ragozin Variation Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2015.10.20

Magnus Carlsen vs Cem Kaan Gokerkan • Titled Tuesday Grand Prix, 2026
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Magnus Carlsen vs Cem Kaan Gokerkan • Titled Tuesday Grand Prix, 2026

Fischer vs. Fine, 1963 | Tactics - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2013.03.17
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Fischer vs. Fine, 1963 | Tactics - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2013.03.17

Recent Theory Practice in the 3...Qd8 Scandinavian
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Recent Theory Practice in the 3...Qd8 Scandinavian

Precision Defense | Indian Defense: Colle System | GM Naroditsky's Theory Speed Run
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Precision Defense | Indian Defense: Colle System | GM Naroditsky's Theory Speed Run

Break Through in Closed Positions | Mastering the Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian
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Break Through in Closed Positions | Mastering the Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian

Chess Openings: Kasparov's Refutation of The Marshall Defense!!
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Chess Openings: Kasparov's Refutation of The Marshall Defense!!

Akobian at the 2014 Olympiad | Mastering the Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian
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Akobian at the 2014 Olympiad | Mastering the Middlegame - GM Varuzhan Akobian