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Chess DVDs and Videos

Imagine chess movies on DVD! Now with only your TV’s remote control you can learn almost anything about the game of chess - and all from the comfort of your favorite chair. What could be simpler (or more relaxing!) than a programmed session with your favorite top chess Grandmaster? At your own pace you can learn the basics of chess, conquer the endgame phase or catch up on the latest chess opening theory. That’s because today chess DVDs cover any aspect of chess, from how to set up the board for chess beginners to deep middlegame chess strategy. And it’s all here at ChessCentral's online chess shop!

Roman's Mastering Chess Series on DVD

These chess DVDs are hosted by Grandmaster Roman Dzindzichashvili, former US and Russian Champion and Coach of World Champion Garry Kasparov. These chess videos form an invaluable guide to learning chess openings, based upon understanding rather than memorization. Roman's Mastering Chess consists of 36 volumes of Roman's Lab and 4 volumes of Roman's Encyclopedia of chess openings. Together they make a complete collection of chess learning and entertainment.



Susan Polgar's Chess the Easy Way Series

Susan Polgar's Chess the Easy Way Series on DVD will get you started in chess quickly and easily, improving your chess game in natural steps. You'll not only learn chess the fun way with these high quality chess DVDs, but part of the proceeds go to SusanPolgarFoundation.org, in support of women's chess in America.

About Grandmaster Susan Polgar:

  • 4 time Women World Champion
  • Only World Triple Crown Winner (World Blitz, Rapid, and Classical World Champion)
  • 5 time Olympic Champion (5 Gold, 4 Solver, 1 Bronze)
  • Currently ranked #1 in the US and World for Women
  • 2003 Grandmaster of the Year and US Open Blitz Champion
  • Award wining and Best Selling Author
  • Founder of the Susan Polgar Foundation, a non-profit organization to promote chess for young people


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General Chess DVDs

Learn and improve your chess with these terrific DVDs. What could be simpler than sitting in your favorite chair, turning on the TV and learning to play chess? Chess DVDs videos make starting out in chess easy. So sit back, relax, and get ready to watch these great DVDs while playing chess and having fun!

Chess Opening DVDs

Here you wlll find top quality chess opening theory, tested with success by Grandmasters in tournament play! These chess opening DVDs will treat you to the most up-to-date game analysis, and cut your preparation time - remember, you're watching a video!

Chess Middlegame DVDs

Good chess positions don't win games - good moves do. In the middlegame is where mastery of good technique will win points. But you must also play with a positive, realistic plan because the initiative goes to the side that can devise one.

Chess Endgame DVDs

Endgames are seen as combining beauty and precision in the game of chess. Chess players find that endgames are one of the unique and subtle wonders of the Royal Game. Many a hard fought middlegame has been decided only by the best endgame technique.





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Roman's Labs: Vol. 36, The Art of Defense Chess DVD
Roman's Labs: Vol. 36, The Art of Defense DVD
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In this edition Roman teaches the art of defense, using four highly instructional games. Roman will demonstrate the importance of knowing how to defend by anticipating the opponent's attacking possibilities, and your own counter chances.
Knights of the South Bronx Movie
Knights of the South Bronx
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In Knights of the South Bronx David MacEnulty strenuously argues that chess is not just a game but a set of mind skills that will enable children to face challenges they will encounter in their lives. They learn the art of competition, and also triumph by beating private school teams across the entire country.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - In this enchanting film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's delightful bestseller, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possess magical powers of his own.
Combat Chess: Ten Lethal Weapons Vol 1
Combat Chess: Ten Lethal Weapons Vol 1
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The author reveals his ten secret rules of play of attacking play. These ten lethal weapons are easy to follow golden rules, and a unique insight into attacking strategy.
Combat Chess: More Weapons Vol 2
Combat Chess: More Weapons Vol 2 DVD
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Get your eye in as a combat chess player and your results will definitely improve! Hodgson unravels and explains the attacking mysteries of his finest games so you can use his lethal weapons and combat ideas in practice.
Secret Weapons: Vol  1 and 2
Secret Weapons: Vol 1 and 2 DVD
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Features the Pseudo-Tromp, Fried Liver and Lasker's Defence in the Queen Gambit Declined.
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 4 DVD
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 4 DVD
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GM Roman Dzindzikhashvili, former US and Russian Champion and Coach of World Champion Garry Kasparov, teaches you his preferred lines to play for White and Black against 40 popular openings!
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 3 DVD
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 3 DVD
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GM Roman Dzindzikhashvili, former US and Russian Champion and Coach of World Champion Garry Kasparov, teaches you his preferred lines to play for White and Black against 40 popular openings.
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 2 DVD
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 2 DVD
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GM Roman Dzindzikhashvili, former US and Russian Champion and Coach of World Champion Garry Kasparov, teaches you his preferred lines to play for White and Black against 40 popular openings.
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 1 DVD
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings - Vol. 1 DVD
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GM Roman Dzindzichashvili, former US and Russian Champion and Coach of World Champion Garry Kasparov, teaches you his preferred lines to play for White and Black against 40 popular openings.
Roman's Encyclopedia of Openings, Vols 1-4
Roman's Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, Vols 1-4
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GM Roman Dzindzichashvili, former US and Russian Champion and Coach of World Champion Garry Kasparov, teaches you his preferred lines to play for White and Black against 40 popular openings.
Roman's Lab Mastering Chess - Vol. 8 DVD
Roman's Labs: Vol 8, Comprehensive Chess Endings Part 1 DVD
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Never lose another winning endgame again! The Comprehensive Chess Endings DVDs will make you an endgame master. It covers all major endgame themes and motifs.
Roman's Lab: Mastering Chess Series on DVD Comprehensive Chess Endings Part 2
Roman's Labs: Vol 9, Comprehensive Chess Endings Part 2 DVD
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Never lose another winning endgame again! The Comprehensive Chess Endings DVDs will make you an endgame master. It covers all major endgame themes and motifs.
Roman's Labs: Vol 4, Art of the Middle Game DVD
Roman's Labs: Vol 4, Art of the Middle Game DVD
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Planning & Attacking Based on the Superiority of the Pieces; Planning & Emphasizing Activity of Pieces Part 1; Planning & Emphasizing Activity of Pieces Part 2; The Art of Transition
Learning Openings the Easy Way, Traps & Novelties Vol. 1
Roman's Labs: Vol 1 Learning Openings the Easy Way: Traps & Novelties DVD
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Learning Openings the Easy Way - Guide to worry-free openings, based on understanding rather than a memory contest. Avoiding & Creating Opening Traps - The secrets to avoiding and creating opening traps without damaging your position.
Roman Lab: Vol. 2 Chess DVD - Learning Openings the Easy Way: Sacrifices, Tactics & Traps that End Games in the Opening
Roman's Labs: Vol. 2, Learning Openings the Easy Way: Sacrifices, Tactics & Traps that End Games in the Opening DVD
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This chess DVD covers openings in the Caro-Kann Defense, Accelerated Dragon, Queen's Gambit Accepted, English Defense, Advanced French, Scotch Gambit, Grunfeld Defense, King's Indian Samish, King's Indian Four Pawn Attack, Ruy Lopez, Marshall Gambit, Smith Mora Gambit, French Gambit, Sicilian Najdorf and more!
Roman's Labs: Vol 5, Rapid and Complete Opening Repertoire for White DVD
Roman's Labs: Vol 5, Rapid and Complete Opening Repertoire for White DVD
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Roman recommends to play the Queens Gambit and gives you lines he uses in his own games. Your study time will be cut dramatically as Roman gives you the best and most solid responses for White. This video was design for the player who does not want to spend a lot of time studying and still get good results.
Roman's Labs: Vol. 6, Rapid and Complete Opening Repertoire for Black DVD
Roman's Labs: Vol. 6, Rapid and Complete Opening Repertoire for Black DVD
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Based on his own games Roman recommends solid active lines to meet e4, d4, c4, and Nf3. Your study time will be cut dramatically as Roman gives you the best and most solid responses for Black. This video was designed for the player who does not want to spend a lot of time studying and still achieve good results.
Roman's Labs: Vol 7 Think and Play Like a Grandmaster, Parts 1 & 2 DVD
Roman's Labs: Vol. 7, Think and Play Like a Grandmaster, Parts 1 & 2 DVD
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With over 4 hours of instructional video, Roman's Lab Volume #7 is an invaluable guide to learning how to think and play like a Grandmaster. He uses 20 highly instructional games by Grandmasters, Karpov, Kamsky, Korchnoi, as well as his own. These games cover a wide range of openings.
Roman's Labs: Vol. 13,  Maximize Your Opening Success with Black for the Ambitious Tournament Player DVD
Roman's Labs: Vol. 13, Maximize Your Opening Success with Black for the Ambitious Tournament Player DVD
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Roman recommends his own solid but ambitious lines to confront some of White’s most solid and unsound openings. These lines will allow you get the most out of the opening and achieve a higher success rate.