I really liked this video because it had a tactic which ended with a Queen win. That was hard for me to see (in fact I didn't see it) because I was too busy looking for mate. Very nice and eye opening. Thanks!

Pretty good video. I really enjoy the enthusiasm in the presentation (no doubt a result of being a minister ). Rene's energy and personable monologue make these interesting to watch, even if I don't necessarily agree with some of his ideas of playing. (Keep playing good AND bad ideas??) Also, a nice trap at the end

Good morning, Coach:


I've viewed your videos over and over which lead to me becoming much better at this game. When someone such as yourself takes the time to teach I'm so appreciative that I will almost always let that person know how there direction has changed and made better a situation. Coach: Thank you very much! I'm writing to know if you teach by way of e-mail if so please let me know, your videos are very helpful and I always watch them. I stick to one opening and that's the Ruy Lopez until I gain a full understanding of it.





Your Friend,

Darrow J. Pair

Nice sensible down to earth advice. One of the latest theories to do with chess improvement, from academic trials on chess players, is that of "deconstruction". Something similar can be seen in the "zulu principle", which is popular in starting up business books. The old saying "expert in all trades but master of none", I believe offers the same advice. Any player should be able to master the London, being able to contribute his/her own ideas to revealing the hidden secret's to this opening. Just to become an "expert" with white verses the Sicilian would be like trying to "master" 40 or more London systems! To quote the great E.Lasker "truth rarely appears in fine garb". I would also like to point out, that before WWII, that two, I admit rather unknown gentlmen also prefered a Bc4 with white in the London, a senior J R Capablanca and Dr A.A.Alekhine. So Rene, you are in good company.

Hello Darrow, my friend, thanks so much for watching my videos. Thanks more importantly for taking the time to express such kind thoughts. Yes, I do teach, train, and coach via email as well. You can visit my site at http://www.thechessgym.com or write me at rene.phillips@comcast.net I look forward to hearing from you.

Good feedback Pobble as always.

Great video! You're an enthusiastic teacher -- that's a good thing.

thanks for the great videos. they are very helpful and i enjoy your enthusiasm.

Thank you very much.. We need more of these videos..

Thanks teacher!

I have been playing chess for fun for few years, and only now trying to study chess some more and more. Your videos are good lessons, thank you so mutch, and please please continue to educate us new chess lovers :)

Great video, very informative and great presentation thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge of the London with us.

very Good video !.Like the coach talking style.

Dude, love your vids. Absolutely great style.

Note that this is also a common trap in the Ruy Lopez Breyer. Great stuff, take care.

Great video, May the Lord continue to Bless you in all your endeavors. Nice to hear some innovative ideas.