EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Irina Krush Prophylaxis Lecture: Segment 1

SAINT LOUIS -- In the first of this video series, International Master Irina Krush focuses on prophylaxis, which is simply moving in a way that hinders your opponent's plans. Using both visual aids and crowd participation, Krush takes us through two puzzles from the book, Perfect Your Chess.

With her natural, easy style, it's simple for those of us who are not IMs to follow the more complex lines to completion. Part lecture, part demonstration, this first installment expresses prophylaxis in easy-to-understand terms and prepares you for the next in the series. Click read more to view the video!