Old School With Uncle Yermo

In our next series, Old School With Uncle Yermo, GM Alex Yermolinsky takes you through some of the funnest moments in Chess history. No other story teller is as captivating as your Uncle Yermo. Whether it's amazing tournaments, amazing players or the improbable rise to stardom, Uncle Yermo covers every Chess topic you could think of. 

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Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 3-17-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he starts a trip though the chess world beginning with none other than Paul Keres. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky’s live show that was originally broadcast on March 17.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 3-31-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he walks you through Anand's games of the 2014 Candidate's Tournament on his way to rematch World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky’s live show that was originally broadcast on March 31.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 4-7-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he continues his discusson of Paul Keres's career into the "middle years." Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on April 7. 

Old School with Uncle Yermo: Highlights! You know that cool uncle you have—the one with all the stories and humor and unique insight? Yeah, we have one too. Uncle Yermo's delivery is more campfire storyteller than college professor, so snuggle up with some hot cocoa and lend him your ear. You'll hear stories of Radjabov's slide and Anand's last great charge. You'll also see some of the great technique that the former World Champ just displayed. Thanks Uncle Yermo!

Old School with Uncle Yermo: Complete Show! Part 1 Grab your favorite beverage and put a log on the fire—Uncle Yermo brings his stories and his analysis to you!

Old School with Uncle Yermo: Complete Show! Part 2 Uncle Yermo's show finishes with more analysis from the recently concluded Candidate's Tournament. Watch how Anand resurrected his career over these two weeks!

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 4-21-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as investigates the exciting play of Alexander Shabalov, and the Latvian School of chess. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on April 21. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 5-5-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky when he turn his lens on the fantastic play of Maxime Vachier Lagrave. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on May 5. 

Old School with Uncle Yermo: Complete Show from 5-19-14! Didn't get an invite to play in this year's U.S. Championship? That's alright, neither did we. Luckily, a two-time winner of the event is here to show you the genius of the grandmasters who did play. Watch and see some of the key moments and important decisions from a fortnight of chess in St. Louis!

Old School with Uncle Yermo: Highlights from 5-19-14! GM Yermolinsky, a two-time U.S. Champion, shows some of the best games from the younger generation of American hopefuls—GMs Lenderman, Robson and Naroditsky. Here is focuses on the transition to the endgame and dilemmas that Lenderman faced en route to his stunning performance. GM Onischuk doesn't lose as White often, so you may want to pay attention. The win was quite nifty! 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 6-9-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today he goes back in time for a nice review of the Evan's Gambit starting with Chigorin vs Steinitz. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on June 9.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 6-16-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Rook endgames in modern play is the subject of today's lecture. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on June 16. 

Old School with Uncle Yermo: Complete Show from 6-30-14! Two hands for three trophies? We've got to get Magnus a title belt to wear! After winning the World Championship in November, last month he flew to Dubai and won two more world titles. Carlsen is now king of rapid and blitz chess, and today GM Yermolinsky breaks down some of the key moments in the desert. "It's a dry heat" as they say, but not when you're facing the boy wonder! Bring a change of shirts because he's going to make you sweat. 

Old School with Uncle Yermo: Highlights from 6-30-14! How did Magnus Carlsen become the triple crown champion of chess? To win the classical, rapid and blitz world titles, he needed some "Carlsen Magic" as GM Yermolinsky says. Watch and see why his blitz rating is nearing 3000—Carlsen just never knows when to call it a day. Today he squeezes the polyglot GM Sergei Movsesian until his opponent lands in a pitiful zugzwang. The kid has the goods no matter the time control!

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 7-7-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. It's "Holt Holt Holt Holt, Conrad Holt" and his 7.0/9 performance in the World Open today. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on July 7. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 7-28-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today Yermo explores the fall of Kramnik. After being on top throughout London, Kramnik dropped off. Check's Yermo's take on the subject. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on July 28.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 8-11-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo takes a trip down memory lane, and recounts his days on the US Olympiads team. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on August 11. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 8-25-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo wears his heart on his sleeve, railing against the recent Olympiads before turning his gaze on a wider range of chess politics, and finally turns his eye on the games at the Olympiads. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on August 25.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 9-9-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he revels over fabulous Fabiano and his Magnificent 7 for 7 play the Sinquefield Cup. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on September 9. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 9-22-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today Yermo continues his story of 1990's US Olympiad team today. Get the rest of the story here. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on September 22.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 9-29-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo fills the absence of any current chess event with the final installment of his story of the 1990's US Olympiad team. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on September 29.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 10-6-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today Yermo talks chess history with the origins of FIDE starting with Efim Bogoljubow. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on October 6. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 10-27-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo shares his recent tournament experience in Reno highlighting Walter Browne. Will ol' Yermo be able to knock the rust off his chess pieces? Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on October 27. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 11-10-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Our favorite crazy-old-uncle-Yermo continues his experiences in Reno showing that indeed he still knows how the pieces move. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on November 10. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 11-24-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo shares his final thoughts on the Carlsen-Anand World Championship Match in today's show. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on November 24. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 12-8-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Donning his winter garb and using Fischer as a model, Yermo dives into simple endgames that drive you insane! Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on December 8. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 12-15-14 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo takes a stroll down memory lane giving his impression of historical events from a “certain” political angle beginning with none other than the Fischer-Spassky match. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on December 15. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 1-5-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today Yermo kicks off a new series on the World Champions. Where else to start but Steintiz-Lasker! Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on January 5. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 1-12-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky's continuation of his “World Champions” series. Today, we see part two of the Capablanca-Alekhine match. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on January 12.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 1-19-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he continues his journey though the world champions. Today the “forgotten” champion Euwe and the three time champion Botvinnik. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on Janurary 19.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 1-26-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he brings you back to the dark era of the Cold War for some world championship analysis. GM Yermolinsky teaches you about the era of Soviet chess domination and the landmark tournament match between Smyslov and Tal. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on January 26.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 2-2-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. He continues his discussion of the great World Championship matches; this time between Petrosian and Spassky. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on February 2. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 2-16-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today we get the “Big One” in Yermo's world champion tour: none other than Fischer and Karpov! Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on February 16. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 2-23-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo explores the life and games of contemporary champions Kasparov and Kramnik as he draws near to the end of his World Champions Tour. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on February 23. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 3-2-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo finishes his series on the world champions with Anand-Carlsen. Check out how Yermo feels about the lineage after Kasparov. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on March 2.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 3-9-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today Yermo learns from viewers on Bobby Fischer's 72nd birthday. Who is going to be the next challenger to Magnus Carlsen? Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on March 9.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 3-16-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo continues to explore the challengers to World Championship with his viewers. Who will they settle on? Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on March 16.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 3-23-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Today's topic is Women's chess and the Women's World Championship starting with Vera Menchik. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on March 23.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 3-30-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo takes a step back to a different view at chess. what does it feel like to be a modern chess player? Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on March 30. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 4-6-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo celebrates the double winner of the Aeroflot Open: Nepomniahtchi only the second two time winner of the great strong open tournament. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on April 6. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 4-13-15 It’s once again time to go back to the old school of chess analysis with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Enjoy this full replay from the episode originally broadcast on April 13. Find out exactly what GM Yermolinksy thinks about one of the biggest stories in chess, GM Wesley So’s forfeit in the recent U.S. Championship.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 4-20-15 GM Alex Yermolinsky is back with another full episode of Old School. With no shortage of opinions, game analysis, and amusing stories, this show has something for every chess fan. Enjoy this full replay of the show originally broadcast on April 20. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 4-27-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo stays away from long winding distractions and focuses on the chess; specifically the Chinese triumph at the world team championship. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on April 27. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 5-4-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo speculates on the return to Kasparov to competitive chess before moving on to the Russian team championship. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on May 4. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 5-11-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Cheating in chess. Yermo explains why they topic can no longer be avoided, and explores the history of cheating. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on May 11. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 6-1-15 Back from Uruguay, GM Yermo hits us with a another exciting episode of Old School with Uncle Yermo as he regales us with tales from his most recent tournament. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on June 1.

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 6-15-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Chess is heating up with the Capablanca Memorial and Norway Chess. Yermo kicks off with his recap covering a Rook and Opposite Colored Bishop ending. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on June 15. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 6-22-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo: “Oh, that tournament in Norway. Mmh” Yermo is back with his unique blend of chess history, culture and instruction. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on June 22. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 7-6-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. The subtitle today is, “Meanwhile in China.” Yermo looks at games of the amazing Wei Yi and other top Chinese players. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on July 6. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 7-13-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Lamenting no top players having played recently, Yermo suggests changes to the rating system followed by analysis of an opposite-colored bishop ending. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on July 13. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 7-20-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Yermo discusses his favorite chess piece: the Rook! Including Rooks in the endgame, middlegame and opening. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on July 20. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 8-3-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he explores Karjakin’s annihilation of the entire Chinese Olympiad team. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on August 3. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 8-10-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. This Year’s Russian Championship held in exotic Chita yielded even more exciting Chess. Our favorite Uncle takes us through the games in yet another instructive episode. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on August 10. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 8-17-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. Anticipating the Sinquefeld Cup, Yermo wraps up his coverage of the Russian Superfinal highlighting an excellent game of Tomashevsky. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on August 17. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 8-24-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky. In the debut “Chess Monday” line up Yermo of course covers the games of the Sinquefeld Cup! Carlsen, Caruana, Nakamura, Topalov: There’s all there. Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinksy’s live show that was originally broadcast on August 24. 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 9-21-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he takes on the World Cup—not soccer of course but Chess! In this lesson, we follow the games of Kramnik, Andrekin, Topalov! All the greats! Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on Sept. 21, 2015

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 10-5-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky! A change in scenery this week as Yermo leaves behind the World Cup to focus on the 16th Karpov GM Tournament featuring relative unknown yet able GMs Sutovksy and GM Khismatullin! Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on Oct. 5, 2015 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 11-9-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky! Today's talk is the Endgame Wizardry of Tal! Yermo shows why Tal deserves this title in addition to Attracting mastery! Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on Nov. 9, 2015 

Old School With Uncle Yermo: Complete Show From 11-23-15 Take a lesson in the “old school” of chess with GM Alex Yermolinsky as he takes an unusual turn! Today he shows his own games displaying his prowess and why he deserves to run the "old school!" Enjoy this full replay of GM Yermolinsky's live show that was originally broadcast on Nov. 23, 2015