Overview
Join a National Master for a 36-minute chess video featuring two 10+0 time control games from an Hourly Rapid Arena. Follow along with detailed thought processes during matches featuring the Slav Defense, Chebanenko, and a Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid. Learn chess strategy while potentially benefiting from the video's dual purpose - many viewers report these slower-paced games serve as an effective sleep aid, helping them reach REM sleep. Whether seeking to improve your chess skills or find a relaxing way to wind down, this thoughtful commentary from a self-taught chess master provides value either way.
Syllabus
I join an Hourly Rapid Arena and share my train of thought as I play 2 games with time control 10+0. The openings played are the Slav Defense, Chebanenko, and a Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid. This arena began on April 15th, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Many viewers over the years have expressed that these slower time control games act as a sleep aid. You may find that watching these rapid games may help you to improve your chess or help you to reach the rapid eye movement stage of sleep. Enjoy either way.
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