Mohr Flohr! – IM Bill Paschall

Overview

Salomon Flohr (November 21, 1908 – July 18, 1983) was a leading Czech chess grandmaster of the mid-20th century and became a national hero in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. Flohrs fame extended beyond the sport. Flohr dominated many chess tournaments of the pre-World War II years, and by the late 1930s was considered a contender for the World Championship. Known for his clear strategic play and excellent endgame technique that secured him many notable victories. Flohr was also a well-respected chess author, and an International Arbiter. Flohr made a number of important contributions to opening theory including a ‘Flohr variation’ the following six major openings, including the Caro-Kann Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the English Opening and the Grunfeld Defense. In this DVD Bill explores 4 of Flohr’s amazing games.

Content: 78 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 4 lectures. PGN Included.

Recommended for: Intermediate Players.

Users rated this series: 4.50 out of 5

Chess Fans have said: Another superb lecture in a great series. More Flohr please!

IM Bill Paschall currently resides in Budapest, Hungary. Bill was the 2013 New England Co-Champion, Boylston Chess Club Champion 2002, finished 1st at the Foxwoods Open 2002, two-time New England Open Champion, and has defeated more than 20 IGM’s in tournament play. Bill has extensive experience training both adults and children privately and in the schools.

OUTLINE

Part 1
Nimzo-Indian Defense
Salo Flohr vs. Georgy Lisitsin
Run Time: 00:24:48

Part 2
English: Mikenas-Carls Variation
Salo Flohr vs. Isaac Kashdan
Run Time: 00:18:44

Part 3
Queen’s Gambit Declined: Rubenstein Variation
Salomon Flohr vs. Henri Grob
Run Time: 00:18:13

Part 4
Reti
Flohr vs. Em. Lasker
Run Time: 00:16:20

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