IM John Bartholomew's author profile (JBartholomew)

John Bartholomew has earned

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John Bartholomew is an International Master from Eagan, Minnesota who has been playing, studying, and teaching chess for over 20 years. In 2002 I won the National High School Chess Championship, and in 2006 I became an IM. After graduating in 2009 from the University of Texas-Dallas with a degree in Business Administration, I spent a brief time in law school before deciding to become a full-time chess teacher in 2011.

Chess Ratings

2534 USCF
2446 FIDE

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The Checkmate Patterns Manual

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100 Endgames You Must Know

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Image of The London System: Essential Theory

The London System: Essential Theory

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Image of IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian Defense

IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian Defense

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Image of Steinitz's Efficient Attacking Masterpiece

Steinitz's Efficient Attacking Masterpiece

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Image of The Immortal Draw

The Immortal Draw

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Image of Morphy's Opera House Game

Morphy's Opera House Game

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Image of 11 Opening Traps with 1.e4

11 Opening Traps with 1.e4

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Image of Endgame Bootcamp with John Bartholomew

Endgame Bootcamp with John Bartholomew

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Image of Basic Checkmate Patterns

Basic Checkmate Patterns

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Welcome - Lesson 1: Checkmate Patterns

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Image of Essential R+P vs. R Endings

Essential R+P vs. R Endings

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IM John Bartholomew's 1.d4 Repertoire for White

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Image of IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian (FREE version)

IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian (FREE version)

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Rubinstein's Immortal

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