I was wondering how your personal progress in the game came about. In your development as a chess player, did you have so-called 'revelations' in your play allowing for large spikes in progress in a short amount of time? Was it a relatively gradual and steady growth in your understanding of the game? Was your advancement in your play very noticeable to you?
What would you say is the major difference in understanding of, say, a 2200 player and a GM?
@poprockssuck87 The growth of a chess player is usually gradual (well maybe Carlsen is an exception), and experience takes years to mature. There is a very big difference between a player 2200 and a GM. The GM "feels" the position better, knows easier how to make his/her pieces "dance" and go to the right place. But it's usually from "pattern recognition" due to large chess practice.
Alexandra, Its really great what you are doing to promote chess! We all chess lovers appreciate the way you are using the Internet to teach and engage people into a game so wonderful! Never give up! Thanks a lot!
It's just that it's important to be most concentrated when you play blitz chess, and casual speaking right before a game starts is just what would you don't need if you want to keep focused :-)
i thoroughly enjoy your live commentary on these live blitz games. i have never seen live masters or GM's play and its great to see how you both move, etc. and your commentary is great to see how you think! thanks
unfortunately as Nigel played 40. Ra1 his flag fell so he lost on time, but he stands better in this game. I found it quite interesting and something different, so was pleased to see a game which had different plans but the same early Qe2!? idea.
Thank you for posting so many chess videos, it is good for aspiring players like myself to keep motivated to improve :-)
Hi Alexandra, I have observed a Ruy Lopez game with a very early Qe2 idea played by Nigel Short against Jan Timman which was played in standard time control. Jan really struggled to get his pieces developed comfortably in the game, and I'm always fascinated by the Qe2 idea, despite not being brave enough to play it myself :-)
On another note, I was honored to see you and get your autograph during the SuperNationals in Nashville. You're even more stunning in person. During your first simul, you defeated my coach and my friend; the former because he dropped his queen and the latter was up the exchange, but blundered the endgame.
hi alexandra i'm your italian fan. it is a very nice thing your continued uploading of chessgames so we can learn a bit or at least have fun.a doubt remains: yet i don't know if you are more nice or more able at chess...
yes i know you can live out of chess, but say like someone new to chess who doesnt win all the tournaments say like he comes in 4th place or 3rd but not 1st. is it possible for him to live out of chess?
you see i want to play chess but i dont know if theres a point in playing if you cant live out of it....
First of all chess is a wonderful game that has enormous educational qualities. It is also a hobby that give thousands of hours of enjoyment when you play. Now if you play very well and start winning tournaments and money thanks to chess, at one point you can ask yourself do you want to become a professional chess player and it will be your decision comparing chess to other professions.
No harm done by asking :-). Yes I can live from chess. In chess one can earn money by playing in tournaments, doing simuls, giving lectures, selling books and DVD's. The fees vary but in aggregate it's fine.
You know what amazes me about chess is that everything is there in front of you, every move, every possibility. There are themes, motifs to guide your thought, but its all there, and yet the possibilities so complex, that at each position blossoming from each move, branching into more possibilities, each position and each tactic must be judged. And with all of it there, a player and even the calculations of a computer are challenged to find the definitive line except in some determined positions
Ha, beautiful game! Oldie 4.Qe2 was really sneaky choice for a blitz game! :] It looks that he was soon out of the book!? But what about you? Do you have some special preparations for a blitz games?
Yes Qe2 was a special preparation. Grandmasters often have special lines they have analyzed at home in reserve and they use them when the moment is right to surprise their opponent.
Hi! I have plenty of my classical games commented. For example here on YouTube the game against Tatiana Kosintseva. I have commented all my 12 World Championship games in my World Champion DVD on sale on my chessqueen site. I could not put more on YouTube as they are generally more than 10 minutes in length.
Why don't you make a video showing only the good moves?....okay that was a joke...Chess doesn't lend itself to video all that well, but this is awesome how someone of your stature would reach out and interact with those who follow you and this great game. To put it in a vernacular not commonly associated with Chess, You rock lady!...Peace
I agree with you, this is one of the last videos I do in this format, I'm working on a new format in which it will be easier to see the chess board and at the same time the players. The only problem is that it takes much longer to edit the video that way. As I'm in training now I wanted to get the video out as soon as possible, especially since it's an older video. In the spoken comments I always speak out all the moves clearly so if you want you can follow on a board all the moves.
Very nice :)
fabianstraregy 2 months ago
you play beutifuly
beepsbobby 1 year ago
ONE GAME LOST FROM THIS CHESS GM? I DIDN'T SEE ONE LOST IN YOU TUBE..........
KRISYSable 1 year ago
I was wondering how your personal progress in the game came about. In your development as a chess player, did you have so-called 'revelations' in your play allowing for large spikes in progress in a short amount of time? Was it a relatively gradual and steady growth in your understanding of the game? Was your advancement in your play very noticeable to you?
What would you say is the major difference in understanding of, say, a 2200 player and a GM?
Thank you for your informative channel.
poprockssuck87 1 year ago
@poprockssuck87 The growth of a chess player is usually gradual (well maybe Carlsen is an exception), and experience takes years to mature. There is a very big difference between a player 2200 and a GM. The GM "feels" the position better, knows easier how to make his/her pieces "dance" and go to the right place. But it's usually from "pattern recognition" due to large chess practice.
ChessQueen 1 year ago
Not sure i will be able to play a good game of chess against such a sweet opponent but i would have to respect the GM status!!!
simoncuming41 1 year ago
how did you become a G.M??
ducksaj 1 year ago
@ducksaj By working hard at chess.
ChessQueen 1 year ago
Mind If I Ask When You Started Chess?
SlurpeeTard 1 year ago
@SlurpeeTard I started chess at 5 years old and 19 years later, after lots of chess training I become the 12th Women's World Chess Champion.
ChessQueen 1 year ago
lol
efergarmx 2 years ago
Why do you play that music everytime you get your opponent to lose?
giweigel 2 years ago
It's an intro-outro music, peaceful and calming, before and after the battle. I put the same music when I lose.
ChessQueen 2 years ago
good game my love.
ChiChiRodriguez1 2 years ago
Alexandra, Its really great what you are doing to promote chess! We all chess lovers appreciate the way you are using the Internet to teach and engage people into a game so wonderful! Never give up! Thanks a lot!
moijafcor 2 years ago
before the start of the game i noticed you deliberately looked at the window, perhaps to avoid any conversations from your opponent?
IkiriRiri 2 years ago
It's just that it's important to be most concentrated when you play blitz chess, and casual speaking right before a game starts is just what would you don't need if you want to keep focused :-)
ChessQueen 2 years ago
suppose we are the ones playing the blitz chess, okay if you don't want to talk, would you mind if I stare at your eyes? Just kidding...
IkiriRiri 2 years ago 5
Congrats!
That was a very strong achievement against a very strong opponent!
Well played.
Phyle9 2 years ago
I think that Nb3 is not a really threat because i can answer with Qd1 and he can't take the rook.
I am not agree to play b4, because she is not so strong in that side. I'll prefer play Ne3 one piece more to the game.
Very good game Alexandra.
Congratulations!!!
Arlekhine 2 years ago
i thoroughly enjoy your live commentary on these live blitz games. i have never seen live masters or GM's play and its great to see how you both move, etc. and your commentary is great to see how you think! thanks
nomindchess 2 years ago
unfortunately as Nigel played 40. Ra1 his flag fell so he lost on time, but he stands better in this game. I found it quite interesting and something different, so was pleased to see a game which had different plans but the same early Qe2!? idea.
Thank you for posting so many chess videos, it is good for aspiring players like myself to keep motivated to improve :-)
BarryFrench 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you like my videos and best chess wishes to you!
ChessQueen 2 years ago
Game continued with 12. Rxe6! fxe6 13. Qxe6+ Ne7 14. Nc3 Qd7 15. Qe3 b6 16. d4 Kd8 17. Ne5 Qe6 18. Ne4 h6? 19. Qb3?
Nd6!! is a killer move and so surprising he missed it, easy to say when we only spectate :-)
19...Qxb3 20. axb3 Kc8 21. Rxa7 Rb7 22. Ra1 Rb8 23. Ra7 Rb7 24. Ra1 Rb8 25. h4 Rg8 26. Ra7 Rb7 27. Ra4 Rb8 28. Bf4 Nd5 29. Bg3 Kb7 30. Ng6 Re8 31. f3 Nf6 32. Be5 Nxe4 33. fxe4 h5 34. Kf2 Bd6 35. Bxd6 cxd6 36. Ke3 Re6 37. Nf4 Re7 38. d5 c5 39. Ne6 Rf7
BarryFrench 2 years ago
Hi Alexandra, I have observed a Ruy Lopez game with a very early Qe2 idea played by Nigel Short against Jan Timman which was played in standard time control. Jan really struggled to get his pieces developed comfortably in the game, and I'm always fascinated by the Qe2 idea, despite not being brave enough to play it myself :-)
Nigel was white in this game
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. 0-0 Nxe4 5. Qe2!? Nd6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. Qxe5 Qe7 8. Qa5 Qd8 9. Qc3 Nf5 10. Re1+ Be6 11. Qb3 Rb8
BarryFrench 2 years ago
someone have pgn file?
carlinhosff 2 years ago
wow i love chess & it's even better when it's explained by you thx for sharing
usethe23 2 years ago
Great win and keep on winning matches!
On another note, I was honored to see you and get your autograph during the SuperNationals in Nashville. You're even more stunning in person. During your first simul, you defeated my coach and my friend; the former because he dropped his queen and the latter was up the exchange, but blundered the endgame.
myreaper8 2 years ago
ok...thanks for writing back ;)
rokascars 2 years ago
hi alexandra i'm your italian fan. it is a very nice thing your continued uploading of chessgames so we can learn a bit or at least have fun.a doubt remains: yet i don't know if you are more nice or more able at chess...
ozoshah 2 years ago
yes i know you can live out of chess, but say like someone new to chess who doesnt win all the tournaments say like he comes in 4th place or 3rd but not 1st. is it possible for him to live out of chess?
you see i want to play chess but i dont know if theres a point in playing if you cant live out of it....
rokascars 2 years ago
First of all chess is a wonderful game that has enormous educational qualities. It is also a hobby that give thousands of hours of enjoyment when you play. Now if you play very well and start winning tournaments and money thanks to chess, at one point you can ask yourself do you want to become a professional chess player and it will be your decision comparing chess to other professions.
ChessQueen 2 years ago
i know its not polite to ask but how much money do you make out of playing chess?
And can you live out of chess?
rokascars 3 years ago
Hi!
No harm done by asking :-). Yes I can live from chess. In chess one can earn money by playing in tournaments, doing simuls, giving lectures, selling books and DVD's. The fees vary but in aggregate it's fine.
ChessQueen 2 years ago
very nice ,its blitz, but i can learn alot :) . such strong players
peresko 3 years ago
Do you have the notation for this game posted anywhere?
tlj101010 3 years ago
[White "Kosteniuk, Alexandra"]
[Black "Sutovsky, Emil"]
[Result "1-0"]
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. Qe2 d6 5. c3 Be7
6. d3 O-O 7. h3 Bd7 8. Nbd2 Na5 9. Bxd7 Qxd7 10. Nf1 Qa4 11. b4 Nc6 12. Rb1 d5
13. Ng3 a6 14. O-O Rfe8 15. a3 Rab8 16. Nf5 Bf8 17. Bg5 Re6 18. Ne3 dxe4 19.
dxe4 Qxa3 20. Bxf6 gxf6 21. Nd5 a5 22. Ra1 axb4 23. cxb4 Bxb4 24. Rxa3 Bxa3 25.
Nh4 Bf8 26. Nf5 Nd4 27. Nxd4 exd4 28. Nxc7 Re7 29. Qg4+ Kh8 30. Nd5 Re6 31. Rd1
Bc5 32. Qf5 Kg7 33. Rd3 b6 34. Rg3+ Kf8 35. Qxh7 1-0
peresko 3 years ago
Thank you!
tlj101010 3 years ago
You know what amazes me about chess is that everything is there in front of you, every move, every possibility. There are themes, motifs to guide your thought, but its all there, and yet the possibilities so complex, that at each position blossoming from each move, branching into more possibilities, each position and each tactic must be judged. And with all of it there, a player and even the calculations of a computer are challenged to find the definitive line except in some determined positions
28drago 3 years ago
I am a slow player. I am amazed at your speed and ability, your intelligence.
28drago 3 years ago
You completely blow me away everytime I watch you play.
PN your classical guitar friend from the US
paulandlesson 3 years ago
wow what a game, i play really bad at blitz game s, but i,ve learn a lot watching your vids, i hope you come to mexico any day
shadow082008 3 years ago
Yes I'd love to come again to Mexico, I was there once and I loved it!
ChessQueen 3 years ago
i wanted to ask how did you start playing chess?
rokascars 3 years ago
It's my Dad who taught me to play chess at the age of 5 :-)
ChessQueen 3 years ago
Ha, beautiful game! Oldie 4.Qe2 was really sneaky choice for a blitz game! :] It looks that he was soon out of the book!? But what about you? Do you have some special preparations for a blitz games?
oxiigen 3 years ago
Yes Qe2 was a special preparation. Grandmasters often have special lines they have analyzed at home in reserve and they use them when the moment is right to surprise their opponent.
ChessQueen 3 years ago
it would be cool if possible to get a smaller 2d view of the match also so it's easier to tell what is going on (might just be me)
mmmunson 3 years ago
I consider these videos to be amazing - so the format issues rather confuse me. It seems this format is perfectly fine for observing the game.
Zakdayak 3 years ago
Maybe you can show some of your longer time control games instead of only blitz. Thanks for your videos!
lvkid7 3 years ago
Hi! I have plenty of my classical games commented. For example here on YouTube the game against Tatiana Kosintseva. I have commented all my 12 World Championship games in my World Champion DVD on sale on my chessqueen site. I could not put more on YouTube as they are generally more than 10 minutes in length.
ChessQueen 3 years ago
Why don't you make a video showing only the good moves?....okay that was a joke...Chess doesn't lend itself to video all that well, but this is awesome how someone of your stature would reach out and interact with those who follow you and this great game. To put it in a vernacular not commonly associated with Chess, You rock lady!...Peace
popeyecaan 3 years ago
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margreet0 3 years ago
Sometimes it does! Watch the facial expressions of the children in my video response.
margreet0 3 years ago
i think it is much better when u put a computer board on the screen because i cannot see what is happening and i really want to see :)
jeffreysquirrel 3 years ago
I agree with you, this is one of the last videos I do in this format, I'm working on a new format in which it will be easier to see the chess board and at the same time the players. The only problem is that it takes much longer to edit the video that way. As I'm in training now I wanted to get the video out as soon as possible, especially since it's an older video. In the spoken comments I always speak out all the moves clearly so if you want you can follow on a board all the moves.
ChessQueen 3 years ago