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#36 Botvinnik vs. Tal, 1960
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a classical color-themed Dacha battle between two greats.
#35 Blitz Battles including a sneak peak into Budapest Yaac Attack!! Taking 2900 IM's queen on move 10
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, Yaacov applies Dacha color theory live in real-time blitz.
#34 Showdown vs Daniel Naroditsky Doubled pawns adding Harmony + a taste of Cheesecake for dessert
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, Yaacov applies Dacha color theory live in real-time blitz.
#33 Blitz Special -- A Bit of Style!
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, Yaacov applies Dacha color theory live in real-time blitz.
#32 Blitz Special - Yaacov versus Caruana!
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, Yaacov applies Dacha color theory live in real-time blitz.
#31 Blitz Battles, Color Wars and hopping knights with a Bulgarian Female Phenom!
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, Yaacov applies Dacha color theory live in real-time blitz.
#30 Max Euwe springs one of the most iconic moves in chess history teaching us light faith
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a classical color-themed Dacha play.
#29 The Great Reshevsky shows the beauty of trades and vigilant harmony, with light at the end of the tunnel
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover color-themed harmony and trades.
#28 Blitz Special!
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, Yaacov applies Dacha color theory live in real-time blitz.
#27 Nimzovitch shows knight vs bishop light Dacha... knight on rim -- not so grim! Featuring rare DOUBLE triangulation
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover unique color-themed play by Nimzovitch.
#26 Blitz Special!
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, Yaacov applies Dacha color theory live in real-time blitz.
#25 Richard Reti vs. Peter Romanovsky Light vs Dark -- Dacha Showdown
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a classical color-themed Dacha battle between two greats.
#24 Botvinnik invents the Dacha exchange sacrifice dark with light intentions
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover exchange sacrifice, Dacha style!
#23 Richard Reti vs. Peter Romanovsky
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a classical color-themed Dacha battle between two greats.
#22 Alekhine vs. Yates
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a classical color-themed Dacha battle between two greats.
#21 Stapfer vs. Capablanca
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a classical color-themed Dacha battle between two greats.
#20 Brick or Bug the age old question Capablanca shows us there is light (and dark!!) at the end of the tunnel ...
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a very interesting game by Capablanca the great!
#19 Capablanca grabs dark $ and takes it straight to the (endgame) bank
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover the power of color-themed play and its impact on the endgame, with IM Elijah Logozar
#18 Capablanca Light Square Tease Dacha
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a color-themed game by Capablanca on the light squares.
#17 Capa the sleeping giant shows off his shiny bishop pair
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover playing with the bishop pair Dacha style!
#16 Dark with light intentions , immortal Zugzwang and sleeping bishop!!
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover the power of the "sleeping" bishop and the immortal Zugzwang.
#15 Nimzovitch shows us how a blockade is done -- with a smooth dacha twist!
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover the famous blockage technique – Dacha style!
#14 Akiba Rubinstein vs. Karel Hromadka
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover a classical color-themed Dacha battle between two greats, with IM Elijah Logozar.
#13 Akiba Rubenstein's Slow Squeeze and Fireworks
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover playing with the bishop pair.
#12 Frank Marshall Introduces Pipe Dacha
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover inspirational color trades.
#11 Maroczy Shows Off His Knights and Dark $
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover outplaying the bishop pair.
#10 Schlechter's Dark Dacha
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll cover some color-themed Schlechter games with NM Elijah Logozar.
#9 Lasker Shows Off His Sleeping Knight
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll share lessons on a sleeping knight's influence on color dynamics and positional color sacs.
#8 Lasker Shows His Dacha Chops
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll share lessons on keeping faith in your "golden bishop" and using trades to grow a color advantage.
#7 More Tarrasch
Continue learning IM Yacaov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll share lessons on the magic of extreme color swings and the quiet but deadly "golden bishop."
#6 Old School Tarrasch
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll share lessons on space advantage and color dynamics with a splash of leverage Dacha.
#5 Old School Positional Masters
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll share lessons on "Dacha Sprinkle Harmony", the bishop pair, and "golden bishops."
#4 Famous Morphy Games
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll go over some old school magic with "golden bishops."
#3 Old School Dacha
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll show Morphy and Anderssen digging for gold (bishops)!
#2 Dacha Fundamentals
Continue learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. In this lesson, we'll introduce the concept of "color money" and discuss, knights vs bishops, trades, and "investments."
#1 Dacha Fundamentals
Begin learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess. We'll begin with "golden bishops" and "mini-bishops."
Yaacov on Perpetual Chess Podcast
Delve into an engaging conversation as Yaacov joins Ben Johnson on the Perpetual Chess Podcast. Discover tales from his vast experience, including his numerous blitz and bullet encounters with Hikaru Nakamura, a bond that dates back to Hikaru's early years. Here are the interview timestamps: 0:00- Yaacov
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Course: The Yaac Attack Stonewall Attack for White
Master the potent 1.d4 repertoire under the guidance of IM Yaacov Norowitz and NM Elijah Logozar. Dive into this proven system, which has been Yaacov's trusted ally from the spirited games of Washington Square Park to intense online duels with grandmasters! Explore the Course. 0:00 /10:
Course: The Yaac Attack: Caro-Kann for Black
Under the expertise of Yaacov and Elijah, adopt a method that not only blends intuitive play with strategic depth but also promises to add points to your rating. Experience the harmony of positional insights with tactical flair. Discover the Strategy 0:00 /9:37 1× Go to Chessable Course Chessable
