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Endgames explained

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  1. kalnap - HawaiiBlue
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When symmetrical "copy & paste" of opponent moves leads to failure...

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  1. Case #1
  2. Case #2
  3. Case #3
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4 kings vs. 2 kings on 8x8 board

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  1. ~ Introduction ~
  2. Understanding target positions: unstoppable exchange
  3. Understanding target positions: unstoppable exchange (ctd.)
  4. Understanding target positions: unstoppable exchange (ctd.)
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typical Brazilian tactics

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  1. Typical dyke shot pattern
  2. Maximum capturing rule
  3. Exploiting maximum capturing: false sacrifice or sticker
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Differences between Russian and Brazilian draughts explained

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  1. Difference #1: Majority capturing rule in Brazilian draughts
  2. Difference #2: capturing backwards without crowning in Brazilian draughts
  3. Difference #3: Feris wheel (Devil's wheel) in Russian draughts
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Beating low level AI: game analysis with tips and hints for beginners

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  1. kalnap - A.I. level 1 (standard)
  2. A.I. level 1 - kalnap (standard)
  3. kalnap - A.I. level 1 (breakthrough)
  4. A.I. level 1 - kalnap (breakthrough)
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4 kings vs. 1 king: learn how to trap king quickly

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  1. Key position #1: a pair of parallel kings on diagonals 1<->50, 6<->45
  2. Derivation of key position #1
  3. Non-finished key position #1
  4. Key position #2: rhombic construction on diagonals 1<->50, 6<->45
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Multiple king endgames

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  1. 4 kings + 1 checker vs. 2 kings
  2. 3 kings + 2 checkers vs. 2 kings on diagonals 1<->45 and 6<->50
  3. 3 kings + 2 checkers vs. 2 kings on long diagonal: proper defensive technique
  4. 4 kings + 1 checker vs. 2 kings on long diagonal
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--- Filippov opening or 1. ed4 hg5 ---

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  1. --- Fastest loss ---
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3 kings vs. 1 king: exceptional winning positions

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  1. Case #1
  2. Case #2
  3. Case #3
  4. Case #4
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4 kings vs. 1 king & 1 checker: winning technique for beginners

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  1. When black checker stands on square 6
  2. When black checker stands on square 6, but black king takes long diagonal
  3. When black checker stands on square 6: a creative approach
  4. When black checker stands on square 16
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1 move tactical ideas for beginners

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  1. "Give 1, take 2 or more": Pattern #1
  2. "Give 1, take 2 or more": Pattern #1 in a game
  3. "Give 1, take 2 or more": Pattern #1 in a game from black's perspective
  4. "Give 1, take 2 or more": Pattern #1 with multiple checkers to be captured
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  2. inesistenza

Game analysis for DNYC

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  1. dnyc - A.I. level 1
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Defensive play in materially disadvantageous positions

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  1. Exploiting in-between move for the march towards crowning (RU & BR)
  2. Exploiting in-between move for saving shot (RU & BR)
  3. 4th row vs. 6th row opposition draw (RU & BR)
  4. Self-blockade at opponent's camp & fly-through crowning (RU only)
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