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#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.

#23 Richard Reti vs. Peter Romanovsky
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#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.

#22 Alekhine vs. Yates
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#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.

#21 Stapfer vs. Capablanca
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#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!

#20 Brick or Bug the age old question  Capablanca shows us there is light (and dark!!) at the end of the tunnel ...
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#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

#19 Capablanca grabs dark $ and takes it straight to the (endgame) bank
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#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.

#18 Capablanca Light Square Tease Dacha
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#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!

#17 Capa the sleeping giant shows off his shiny bishop pair
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#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.

#16 Dark with light intentions , immortal Zugzwang and sleeping bishop!!
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#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!

#15 Nimzovitch shows us how a blockade is done -- with a smooth dacha twist!
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#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.

#14 Akiba Rubinstein vs. Karel Hromadka
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#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.

#13 Akiba Rubenstein's Slow Squeeze and Fireworks
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#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.

#12 Frank Marshall Introduces Pipe Dacha
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#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.

#11 Maroczy Shows Off His Knights and Dark $
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#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.

#10 Schlechter's Dark Dacha
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#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.

#9 Lasker Shows Off His Sleeping Knight
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#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.

#8 Lasker Shows His Dacha Chops
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#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."

#7 More Tarrasch
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#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.

#6 Old School Tarrasch
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#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."

#5 Old School Positional Masters
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#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."

#4 Famous Morphy Games
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#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)!

#3 Old School Dacha
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#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."

#2 Dacha Fundamentals
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#1 Dacha Fundamentals

Begin learning IM Yaacov Norowitz's unique "Dacha" style of chess.  We'll begin with "golden bishops" and "mini-bishops."

#1 Dacha Fundamentals
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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

Yaacov on Perpetual Chess Podcast
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IM Mykola-Bortnyk (2952)

Mini-bishops, kings and rooks all working in harmony!

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Test Puzzle Embed

Puzzle full game new puzzle code

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Test GIF Embed

Let's see how a GIF embed works from chess.com

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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. Go to Chessable

Course: The Yaac Attack Stonewall Attack for White
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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 Go to Chessable Course Chessable students love International Master Yaacov

Course: The Yaac Attack: Caro-Kann for Black