Ep. 84: Mastering the Middlegame, Part 2: Are There Flaws With

Ep. 84: Mastering the Middlegame, Part 2: Are There Flaws With Silman's Imbalances?

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This week we continue our discussion of IM Jeremy Silman. Some are critical of his method, and while Neal considers Silman's system to be essential for improvement, he shares a few nitpicks of his own in the spirit of thoroughness. Referenced: Silman's response to his critics. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Nitpicks 24:46 - Other Criticism of Silman 35:48 - Outro 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🔗 Our links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubePatreonBuy Me a Coffee

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