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Artur Yusupov: On Magnus Carlsen

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What makes Magnus Carlsen unique?

Two top grandmasters, Artur Yusupow and Jan Gustafsson
look at the reasons behind Magnus Carlsen's remarkable success.

Improve your chess understanding by looking at games from one of the greatest players of all time!
Learn how Carlsen improves his position with surprising retreating moves, sudden attacks, and amazing piece coordination.

GM Artur Yusupov explains how Magnus Carlsen slowly builds up an attack against the enemy king.

41 min

5 Challenges

GM Yusupov demonstrates Carlsen's great feel for coordination.

43 min

5 Challenges

Sometimes you have to make a couple of moves backward to coordinate and then regroup. Magnus Carlsen can do it like no other!

46 min

5 Challenges

This video is dedicated to the art of maneuvering. GM Yusupov explains how Magnus often beats his opponents by seemingly simple means.

40 min

5 Challenges

Chess often comes down to finding the best spots for your pieces. GM Yusupov demonstrates Magnus's mastery of subtle improving moves.

47 min

5 Challenges

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Pawn Structure

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: 5 Lessons
: 217 Minutes
: 25 Challenges
: Released October 16, 2023