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Game Tracker Spreadsheet Use this Google Sheet to keep a record of all your gameplay so you can analyze and enhance your strategies over time
Game Tracker Spreadsheet Tutorial Everything you need to know to get the most out of your Game Tracker spreadsheet
Time Management Spreadsheet Time management is key to winning games! Use this tracker to see the average amount of time spent per move
Questions to Ask Yourself Cheat Sheet Use this list of questions to enhance your gameplay and think critically about each move you make

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Chess Game Analysis - Video Library

Click each drop-down item below to access exclusive videos from author Tyler Cruz, designed to enhance your experience with Chess QuickStart Guide.

Each video will walk you through an entire game of chess between two real players, with expert analysis and insights from Tyler in a move-by-move breakdown with over 6 HOURS of teaching! 

Game Analysis #1

Important Time Stamps:

[7:00] "Slow" moves

[8:25] Castle as soon as possible

[8:25] Don't move the same piece twice in the opening

[13:25] Make sure you develop all your pieces

[32:20] Avoid equal trades when you are behind in material

[34:25] Watch out for stalemate!

Game Analysis #2

Important Timestamps:

[3:00] Watch out for that f2/f7 pawn!

[12:45], [18:35] Discovered checks

[41:00] Don't give checks just because you can!

[43:25] Perpetual check + three-fold repetition

Game Analysis #3

Important Timestamps:

[0:00] Dealing with unorthodox openings

[7:20] Be careful about pushing the pawns in front of your castled king

[13:35] Knowing which rook to recapture with

[27:10] "Superfluous knights"

[28:08] Avoid self-pinning yourself

Game Analysis #4

Important Timestamps:

[0:00] Why 1. e4 and 2. d4 are common openings

[3:40] Avoid delaying castling

[7:00] The chess clock

[9:02] Pointless checks

[15:23] Keeping your king safe

[30:03] The Pin

[36:30] Watch out for stalemate!

Game Analysis #5

Important Timestamps:

 [0:43] Don't bring your queen out too early in the opening

[8:55] "A knight on the rim is grim"

[13:27] Develop your pieces!

Game Analysis #6

Important Timestamps:

[0:27] Common first moves

[2:22] Losing "Tempo"

[8:30] Placing your bishop outside of the pawn chain

[14:11] Avoiding double pawns, isolated pawns, and double isolated pawns

[28:00] Make sure your pieces have an escape route home

Game Analysis #7

Important Timestamps:

[2:10] Bringing the queen out too early (The Wayward Queen Attack)

[9:30] Principles can be disobeyed if you have a good reason!

[10:55] Fianchetto

[15:45] Being careful when counterattacking

[20:10] Moving the f-pawn can be fine in certain situations

[21:28] When you have no plan, wait until you do!

[27:10] Synergize your pieces

Game Analysis #8

Important Timestamps:

[9:00] Be careful with that f-pawn!

[13:25] Discovered checks are very dangerous

[19:05] Open up the position and attack when the enemy king is still in the center

[21:23] Deciding which side to castle

[30:35] Avoid allowing your opponent to destroy your pawn structure

[34:40] Trying to swindle when you're completely losing

[35:15] Attraction vs. Deflection

Game Analysis #9

Important Timestamps:

[0:00] The 1. d4 opening

[2:35] The Queen's Gambit

[15:10] Prioritize castling!

[17:10] Recognizing a "bad" bishop

[18:25] Do not open up the position when your king is in the center

[25:22] Underpromotion

[28:05] Checkmate is better than gaining more material

Game Analysis #10

Important Timestamps:

[2:20] Don't delay castling

[9:35] Don't move the same piece twice in the opening

[12:40] Untangling from a pin

[16:05] Slow down and use your time

[16:45] Be careful about getting trapped in your opponent's territory

[20:10] Desperado

[29:45] Don't get fancy!

Opening Traps to Avoid - Video Library

Click each drop-down item below to access exclusive videos from author Tyler Cruz, designed to enhance your experience with Chess QuickStart Guide.

Each video takes a close look at popular opening traps and common mistakes to avoid.

Opening Trap #1 - The Fool's Mate
Opening Trap #2 - The Scholar's Mate
Opening Trap #3 - The Wayward Queen Attack
Opening Trap #4 - The Fried Liver Attack
Opening Trap #5 - The Damiano Defense
Opening Trap #6 - The Noah's Ark Trap
Opening Trap #7 - Legal's Mate
Opening Trap #8 - The Fishing Pole Trap

QuickClip Video Reference Library

Check out the links below to access the QuickClips that are referenced in Python QuickStart Guide. You can also access these videos by scanning the QR code or typing in the URL provided in your book.

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QuickClip #1Introduction: Robert Oliver discusses how to install Python on Windows, macOS, and Linux 
QuickClip #2Chapter 1: An over-the-shoulder view to assist with the first section of the ClydeBank Coffee Shop Simulator 4000 game 
QuickClip #3Chapter 3: An interactive tour of how nested loops work 
QuickClip #4Chapter 6: A closer look at the CoffeeShopSimulator class 
QuickClip #5Chapter 10: Robert discusses what made regular expressions click for him 
QuickClip #6Chapter 14: Listen to some of Robert's advice and stories about common issues faced when debugging code 
QuickClip #7Chapter 18: Another over-the-shoulder style video about cloning the Python source code from the QuickStart Guides GitHub Code Repository. 
QuickClip #8About the Author: Meet Robert Oliver, Author of Python QuickStart Guide 

QuickClips Video Reference Library

Click each drop-down item below to access exclusive QuickClips videos from author Tyler Cruz, designed to enhance your experience with Chess QuickStart Guide.

You can also access these videos by scanning the QR code or typing in the URL provided in your book.

QuickClip NumberDescription
QuickClip #1Chapter 1: Author and Chess Expert, Tyler Cruz demonstrates how to set up a chess board properly
QuickClip #2Chapter 3: An overview of the rules of castling
QuickClip #3Chapter 4: How to use scoresheets to track gameplay
QuickClip #4Chapter 5: The Desperado Motif
QuickClip #5Chapter 5: The Double Check Motif
QuickClip #6Chapter 9: Using a digital chess clock
QuickClip #7Chapter 11: Checkmate with Queen vs. King
QuickClip #1 - Chapter 1 - How to Set Up Your Chess Board
QuickClip #2 - Chapter 3 - Rules of Castling
QuickClip #3 - Chapter 4 - How to Use Scoresheets
QuickClip #4 - Chapter 5 - The Desperado Motif
QuickClip #5 - Chapter 5 - The Double Check Motif
QuickClip #6 - Chapter 9 - Using a Digital Chess Clock
QuickClip #7 - Chapter 11 - Checkmate with Queen vs. King

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