E-DVD - Worlds Apart; The Difference Between a World Class GM and an IM - Chess Lecture - Volume 91

Hosted by: IM David Vigorito
Running Time: Over 48 Minutes

IM David Vigorito analyzes the decisions in games of two masters. One master a world class GM and the other an IM and illustrates how a difference of two hundred points in ranking becomes exponential in terms of game play.

Members of ChessLecture.com rated this series a4.5 out of 5    ECOE94, E97

Fans on Chesslecture.com said: "Quite an interesting topic and delivered in your usual flawless manner! The difference in rating points may not be a linear effect - but more like exponential. We have all been at one time or another the 'mouse' in a cat's game. Only Ivanchuk is more like a lion! Thanks David!"

IM David Vigorito was the 2007 Massachusetts Champion.  He has been the state champion of New Hampshire and Nevada. David rated at 2479 in USCF and was the Champion of the Boylston (Boston) Chess Club. He played in the 2006 U.S. Championship after finishing in a tie for 3rd place at the U.S. Open in Phoenix. David is a successful chess author - his book “Challenging the Nimzo-Indian” has been well received by critics and players alike.