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World Championship Masterpieces

IM Yuriy Krykun

Do you want to learn from the greatest games in the history of the world chess championship?

How did Capablanca take the title, but then shockingly lose it to Alekhine?
How did Petrosian squeeze out a win against Botvinnik?
How did Kramnik upset Kasparov?
What does it take to beat Magnus Carlsen?

Capablanca Dominates: World Championship Masterpieces

Jose Raul Capablanca was the greatest positional player the world had ever seen. IM Yuriy Krykun shows you one of Capa's best games.

15 min

5 výzev

Alekhine's Smooth Win: World Championship Masterpieces

As impressive as Capablanca was in his matches with Lasker, he didn't phase Alexander Alekhine, who won this brilliant game with Black and went on to take the title.

12 min

5 výzev

Petrosian's Squeeze: World Championship Masterpieces

Tigran Petrosian was known for slowly converting minute advantages into victories. IM Yuriy Krykun demonstrates a classic Petrosian squeeze against Mikhail Botvinnik.

12 min

5 výzev

Kramnik's Surprise: World Championship Masterpieces

Perhaps the most shocking world championship match of the last 80 years was Vladimir Kramnik's upset against Garry Kasparov. Kramnik was undefeated so this win proved decisive.

10 min

5 výzev

Anand's Revenge: World Championship Masterpieces

Magnus Carlsen defeated Vishy Anand in two world championship matches, but Anand won their most brilliant individual encounter. IM Yuriy Krykun brings you the details.

12 min

5 výzev