Cool table! I have a issue though. To me it feels like alot of the analysis, which you do very well, is lost due to the speed of these recent videos. It would be better and more relaxing if you made longer ones and simply split em in 2 parts. That's just me, and I still enjoy watching!
YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes, and I think it's better if videos are not cut in two parts. It's best if you pause or watch it twice, that will help your chess progress. In my DVD's I go slower since there is no time limit.
Hello, I find your ruy lopez games very interesting. I don not really understand the the marshall attack, perhaps you could launch a video about this. (U dont have to give away too much preparation) I think i will buy a book about this and the anti-marshall.
Thanks for showing the game Alexandra. I did notice how you both advanced your rook pawns up one square to stop the advance of your opponents knight or bishop. I do that a lot too.
Of course I have a lot of chess lines in memory, but especially practice makes it easier to find patterns in positions. But most every position in chess is unique, so one needs to think about it, analyze it carefully, do some calculations, and then take a decision of what to play. That's fun!
hello Alexandra. Hope you are pleased with your play at the Euro Teams; I got to see a couple of your games relayed so far.
Do you get a thrill from these events, like seeing Bacrot's amazing win over Aronian or meeting so many top male and female GMs? Or are you simply too professional and busy to enjoy an event?
During tournaments I don't really have time to watch other games live as I'm playing and rooting for my team to the end. But it's cool to meet other top players and I always watch most games by downloading the pgn the same evening.
hello alexandra, You got an amazing introduction thanks for the video and for sharing this game with comment. Take good care and God bless you always. More power to you and to your channel.
Wonderful to watch chess at this level explained by one of the actual players - a million thanks! :)
(As a low level player I can't help wondering how better players visualize the board. Not sure if this question is clear enough - but is it possible to say whether you find yourself focusing on groups of connected pieces, or are you constantly reconsidering each piece on every move?)
Sure, chess masters have seen so many games and positions, solved so many puzzles that they can see familiar patterns in most chess positions. Working on chess a lot gives a 6th sense to find similar motives and builds intuition. That helps to find the best move, of course coupled with a good calculation ability.
Encouraging words - I think I can see many basic patterns but from your commentaries can appreciate just how much more there is to learn! Very inspirational, thanks again :)
Another entertaining and instructive video, Alexandra. Thanks!
Your exchange sacrifice at the end really proves the superiority of your bishop! I appreciate your repeated emphasis on the importance of knights in blitz. It's been helpful for me to remember!
I was wondering, what do you think are the chances for an intermediate to achieve expert or national master status? I'm 27 and started chess about five years ago. I'm rated ~1700 now. How much time must I dedicate to achieve master level?
Getting to expert (ELO 2000) or master (2200) is quite possible with regular chess training, both theoretic (endgames, middle games, analysis of classical games) and review of your games with a coach.
Thank you for your opinion, Alexandra. Obviously, your opinion is valuable to me.
Unfortunately, I do not have a coach, so I'm reviewing my games with a strong computer right now. I know this is not good for enforcing concepts, but I use what resources I can.
Thank you again for your response, and I look forward to your coming videos!
@MavPlaysChess It's very possible to reach a national master level around 2200 ELO with hard work. By hard work I mean daily at least 4 hours daily, playing tournaments, reviewing games, studying chess books. Having a chess coach helps. Good luck!
Very nice videos you have here! 5 stars for you.
GMAhmedAdly 2 years ago
I'd prefer if you flipped the board when you are playing Black. Thanks for the videos!
langengro 2 years ago 4
@langengro I agree with you and thanks for your comment!
ChessQueen 1 year ago
You Inspire me to see the truth and love that CAN be found in this game. Thank You Soo very Much GrandMaster .
IndigoBassnote 2 years ago
You special very Clearly, Elegantly, and also Very Eloquently!
Alexandra, I was wondering:
Would you consider posting videos of chess lessons that has a particular theme?
WorldTranslator 2 years ago
Cool table! I have a issue though. To me it feels like alot of the analysis, which you do very well, is lost due to the speed of these recent videos. It would be better and more relaxing if you made longer ones and simply split em in 2 parts. That's just me, and I still enjoy watching!
Stormspinner 2 years ago
YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes, and I think it's better if videos are not cut in two parts. It's best if you pause or watch it twice, that will help your chess progress. In my DVD's I go slower since there is no time limit.
ChessQueen 2 years ago
P.s. Your table at the beginning and end rules.
Myleanne14 2 years ago
Hello, I find your ruy lopez games very interesting. I don not really understand the the marshall attack, perhaps you could launch a video about this. (U dont have to give away too much preparation) I think i will buy a book about this and the anti-marshall.
Myleanne14 2 years ago
Thanks for showing the game Alexandra. I did notice how you both advanced your rook pawns up one square to stop the advance of your opponents knight or bishop. I do that a lot too.
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Starguy186 2 years ago
do you memorize lots of Chess lines, or have you played so much, you just know how to respond to moves?
dietsnapple89 2 years ago
Of course I have a lot of chess lines in memory, but especially practice makes it easier to find patterns in positions. But most every position in chess is unique, so one needs to think about it, analyze it carefully, do some calculations, and then take a decision of what to play. That's fun!
ChessQueen 2 years ago
I'm a big fan. Go Alexandra!
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28drago 2 years ago
Thank you for making these videos, they are both entertaining and informative.
thevalkerie 2 years ago
Great game, Alexandra.
mattbwells 2 years ago
Well done, Alexandra! Love you, your chess, and your channel!
SaintDufus 2 years ago
Thank you so much for this!
Ruxistico 2 years ago
hello Alexandra. Hope you are pleased with your play at the Euro Teams; I got to see a couple of your games relayed so far.
Do you get a thrill from these events, like seeing Bacrot's amazing win over Aronian or meeting so many top male and female GMs? Or are you simply too professional and busy to enjoy an event?
ty for the video and look forward to more!
Drwhofan1971 2 years ago
Hi!
During tournaments I don't really have time to watch other games live as I'm playing and rooting for my team to the end. But it's cool to meet other top players and I always watch most games by downloading the pgn the same evening.
ChessQueen 2 years ago
hello alexandra, You got an amazing introduction thanks for the video and for sharing this game with comment. Take good care and God bless you always. More power to you and to your channel.
floreswn 2 years ago
Very interesting video! I like the new introduction style.
Congratulations for your victory against Calzetta! It was really a wonderful attack!
jkor9 2 years ago 2
Thanks! I will prepare for you a video of my game against Calzetta, it was nice.
ChessQueen 2 years ago
cooL!
Ruxistico 2 years ago
Great :D ! Thank you so much Alexandra !
jkor9 2 years ago
Phyle9 speaks the truth, you are great for the game! Thanks and keep up the great work!
StrategyFiend 2 years ago 2
Wonderful to watch chess at this level explained by one of the actual players - a million thanks! :)
(As a low level player I can't help wondering how better players visualize the board. Not sure if this question is clear enough - but is it possible to say whether you find yourself focusing on groups of connected pieces, or are you constantly reconsidering each piece on every move?)
mediteight 2 years ago
Sure, chess masters have seen so many games and positions, solved so many puzzles that they can see familiar patterns in most chess positions. Working on chess a lot gives a 6th sense to find similar motives and builds intuition. That helps to find the best move, of course coupled with a good calculation ability.
ChessQueen 2 years ago
Encouraging words - I think I can see many basic patterns but from your commentaries can appreciate just how much more there is to learn! Very inspirational, thanks again :)
mediteight 2 years ago
Another entertaining and instructive video, Alexandra. Thanks!
Your exchange sacrifice at the end really proves the superiority of your bishop! I appreciate your repeated emphasis on the importance of knights in blitz. It's been helpful for me to remember!
I was wondering, what do you think are the chances for an intermediate to achieve expert or national master status? I'm 27 and started chess about five years ago. I'm rated ~1700 now. How much time must I dedicate to achieve master level?
MavPlaysChess 2 years ago 4
I'm glad you like my videos :-)
Getting to expert (ELO 2000) or master (2200) is quite possible with regular chess training, both theoretic (endgames, middle games, analysis of classical games) and review of your games with a coach.
The more you will study the faster it will go :-)
Good luck!
ChessQueen 2 years ago
Thank you for your opinion, Alexandra. Obviously, your opinion is valuable to me.
Unfortunately, I do not have a coach, so I'm reviewing my games with a strong computer right now. I know this is not good for enforcing concepts, but I use what resources I can.
Thank you again for your response, and I look forward to your coming videos!
MavPlaysChess 2 years ago
@MavPlaysChess It's very possible to reach a national master level around 2200 ELO with hard work. By hard work I mean daily at least 4 hours daily, playing tournaments, reviewing games, studying chess books. Having a chess coach helps. Good luck!
ChessQueen 1 year ago
You are the best World Champion ever!
You share much with the chessworld.
Thank you!
Phyle9 2 years ago 3
Thanks!
I think that's the duty of every world champion to share his or her love of the game for all to enjoy!
So I will be making many more chess videos for you, keep posted! :-)
ChessQueen 2 years ago