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Amateur Analysis: Momentum When Down the Exchange

by: Erik | Released: Nov 6, 2009

Erik takes a break from making Chess.com awesome and attempts to analyze a game solo. Much to his dismay he gets busted providing rookie advice by IM David Pruess. Erik reviews an interesting game against a new Chess friend with absolutely minimal assistance from the arrogant David. It’s almost like David is not even there giving his boss chess advice and pointing out his many blunders.

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