The Complete Caro - Part 3: The Panov Attack!
After quickly giving his recommendation against the 4.Bd3 variation of the Exchange Caro, GM Shankland proceeds with speed!...
The Complete Caro - Part 2: The Fantasy Variation
Live the Fantasy... Variation of the Caro Kann! Enjoy GM Shankland's second installment to The Complete Caro video series,...
The Complete Caro - Part 1: Sidelines First!
Following IM Pruess's Intro video yesterday, we continue our "Caro Party" this weekend with Grandmaster Sam Shankland's...
Nor-Cali International Battles: vs GM Meier - 2
GM Shankland brings us the conclusion of his game with GM Meier from last month in today's video, and he offers some great...
Nor-Cali International Battles: vs GM Meier - 1
So that the majority of our members can enjoy this beautiful game to its fullest, the battle that took place between these...
Nor-Cali International Battles: vs IM Greg Shahade
In this interesting game that arose from the Grunfeld Defense, GM Sam Shankland takes us through each stage with flare!...
Nor-Cali International Battles: vs IM Bryant
GM Shankland is back at it today with another video series designed to bring you a few of his most recent games from the...
How to Win 'Must Win' Games 4: World Champ's Way!
What do former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik and our own Sam Shankland have in common? You'll have to wait until the end...
How to Win 'Must Win' Games 3: Young Shanky Wins!
Today a 14-year old Sam Shankland battles it out for first in a "must win" game! GM Shanky reminisces about his past, and...
How to Win 'Must Win' Games 2: Avoiding the Draw!
Today we learn how a Super-GM does it! Grandmaster Peter Svidler, on his way to winning the Russian Super-Final, won in...
How to Win 'Must Win' Games 1: The Ultimate Test!
In Grandmaster Shankland's newest video series he intends to offer advice, leading by example, on the different psychological...
Shankland's Summer Travels 8: Endgame Struggle!
In the second half of GM Shankland's game with Gupta, we witness an extremely well played endgame by both sides. Unfortunately,...
Shankland's Summer Travels 7: vs GM Abhijeet Gupta
After quickly achieving a draw with the black pieces against GM Gupta, Sam Shankland was ready to inflict damage with white!...
Shankland's Summer Travels 6: vs GM Peter Leko 2
In his next game against Super-GM Peter Leko, Sam Shankland was in a position to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the...
Shankland's Summer Travels 5: vs GM Peter Leko 1
As many, if not all, Chess.com members are likely aware of, our own GM Sam Shankland took down Super-GM Peter Leko in the...
Shankland's Summer Travels 4: vs GM Pawel Jaracz
Nothing like ending a tournament playing two white's in a row! For Grandmaster Shankland, it meant his opponent would feel...
Shankland's Summer Travels 3: vs GM Maxim Turov
As the European Summer grew hotter, GM Shankland's play grew stronger! After finishing Biel on an high note, Sam went onto...
Shankland's Summer Travels 2: vs GM Ilya Nyzhnyk
What happens when Chess.com's youngest video author faces off against the world's youngest Grandmaster? Oh, oh, oh it's...
Shankland's Summer Travels 1: vs. Sergey Perman
When GM Sam Shankland gets complacent in a winning position, things take a turn for the worst! However, Shanky's honest...
US Chess League: vs Jorge Sammour-Hasbun
Grandmaster Sam Shankland is back from his summer abroad, and back in the "video making biz" as well! No rest for the weary...
Live Sessions; Shanky's Return
In his second "Live Sessions", GM Sam Shankland faces off against yet another unsuspecting, much weaker opponent. After...
Live Sessions; Shankland's Maiden Voyage!
Grandmaster Shanky tries his hand at a "Live Sessions" today, hoping to provide some education as well as entertainment...
My 2011 US Championship 9: Armageddon Final Round!
GM Shankland's US Championship journey comes to an end this weekend in style with an Armageddon game against GM Robert Hess!...
My 2011 US Championship 8: Match vs GM Hess 1
After coming up short against their more experienced opponent's, young American stars Robert Hess and Sam Shankland were...
My 2011 US Championship 7: Semi Final vs GM Kamsky
After conceding a draw with white, Sam Shankland was faced with the tough task of playing the top seeded Kamsky with the...