Chess classics - games you need to know

This video course presents a fine selection of 33 classical chess games played from the 18th century to the beginning of World War II. From Francois-Andre Danican Philidor to Mikhail Botvinnik, these important games, played by the greatest players of their time, are part of the treasure of chess history. They are also a part of chess culture that every aspiring chess player or simply a lover of the game of chess should know. As the author explains in the introductory video, knowledge of the classical games from the past enriches the understanding of chess in general and helps to improve the level of one's own games.