Very interesting game - thanks for presenting it. It seems often (in general) at the moment a player pushes for a greater advantage, e.g. in this case b5, there is statistically a momentary tactical liability created by the side pushing for a greater advantage. Being able to recognise and seize this opportunity could get a lot of rating points I think.
Is it possible for White to achieve something by going for early exchanges like at around 05:52, after ...Bf8, just play Nxc5 dxc5 Qxd8 Raxd8 Bg5 Be7 e5 (Knight goes away) Bxe7 Rxe7 b3. The idea is that with the bishop gone, the a1-c3 diagonal is no longer a weakness. If Black's knight went to d7, it blocks it's own open d rook, and on the Next move White just plays Rad1 to 'mirror'. If Black gets Rd2, White has Rc1 and Bb1, having pawn structural advantage?
I'll refine. From 05:52, after ...Bf8, if Nxc5 dxc5 Qxd8 Raxd8 Bg5 Be7 e5 Nh5 (I think it's the best move because it has f4 square, which keeps a watch on the critical e2 square) Bxe7 Rxe7 b3 If Rd2 Rc1, if black doubles with Red7, does White hold it off with Red1 here?
The idea is to simplify and try to exploit Black's slightly inferior Queenside pawn structure (doubled pawns on c file) That is, provided that after b3 White can solve some tactical issues at hand.
Great vid. This is a good lesson or example on not focusing too much on one thing. And I'm refering to the black's push of the b pawn because you said you were too focused on pushing the f pawn to see black's blunder. So yeah, good game
Good game, i am very low rating compared to this, but it seems to get very complicated in the centre, perhaps some lines where simplification is considered could be relevant? Great analysis...
We miss you dearly for your chess vids, Matt. Some quick queries.
At around 07:07, after Blacks ...a4, I thought that either Bxe5, Nxa4 and/or bxa4 are playable. Although all these moves wrecks white's own structures, and Bxe5 even helps open up Black's f8 Bishop, on first look it seems that White will get some play with the semi open b file. It's an extremely rich position -- and shows why I'm nowhere near a GM because I can't tell for sure what's going on.
"he cant ignore the knight because im threatening to, i dont know, fork him and stuff" thats hilarious.. nice vid man.. are u like a master or something? keeping up with a 2599 is impressive
Nice chess game. Even though it didn't quite work out for you, I always enjoy watching these videos where you explain some of the possible variations that can arise out of the game. I didn't know the classical variation involving Be2 in the opening. I assumed that Bd3 was logical and so I've generally played that with mixed results. It seems playable, but then again I am mainly playing it on FICS against 1500-1700 players on blitz. A grandmaster would probably make things more difficult.
The bishop on e2 is often is more useful than the Bd3 in the opening as the Bd3 is limited by the e4 pawn. For instance 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O 6.Be2 e5 7.O-O Nc6 8.d5 Ne7 9.Ne1 is the ancient mainline (nowadays top GMs are playing 9.b4). Observe after Ne1, ...Nh5-f4 is prevented. Whereas if the B were on d3 White would have to deal with this attack.
i have a Question. at the time 9:07 . you said the black queen can't take the knight on c5. but he can just take that c5 knight with his pawn on c6. can you plz anlswer.
He already explained in the video that taking the knight with the pawn loses the queen after Bc3 Qa3 and Ra1. White would have a queen and a pawn for a rook and knight.
The pawn on c6 can take the knight, but it would be a very bad move. In the video Matt explains the very line that results after the pawn takes the knight on c6. Watch the video again.
On I see you're referring to 09:07. He did explain. If Black plays ...cxb5 (NOT c5), then White plays Bc3 and Black Queen can only go ...Qa3 and White wins significant material with Ra1.
I think playing with White is alot harder than playing with Black. If you play either 1.d4 or e4 you'd have to prepare for alot of defences Black can throw at you. My suggestion is to study the Polar Bear Opening System as White by GM Henrik Danielsonn and use this against ANYTHING Black throws at you. You'll be very surprised at how unprepared GMs are against this opening. A new book called Dangerous Weapons:Flank Openings talks about the Polar Bear. I've used it on blitz games and win alot.
I don't know if you've been following KingsCrusher's 5-minute blitz videos of late (he's been making about a half-dozen per day since May 12th I think!), but they are very interesting, and I'm particularly amazed at the games he's played (and, for the most part, lost) against some GM's... My gosh they're crafty and resourceful! I believe you're about the same strength, I'm not sure.
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shinyninetales999 1 year ago
Awesome pullin thx
mauriciochess 1 year ago
To be honest, I love your commentary :P
Very interesting, and funny to watch as well!
LanceChui 2 years ago
What program did you use for the analysis? I've never seen it before.
megamangt4 2 years ago
This is ChessBase 9
GreenCastleBlock 2 years ago
And... whatever this is :D <3 You're awesome lol.
TheJoshic32 2 years ago
lmao i noticed that
jwychor 2 years ago
@TheJoshic32 lol
Mdaske 1 year ago
takes takes takes takes takes
haha
TeraHammer 2 years ago 3
Ah now we know where you've been - away playing GM's.
Very interesting Matt, I've alwayds hated the classic KI for white. Nice to see you back!
Dessan01 2 years ago
Very interesting game - thanks for presenting it. It seems often (in general) at the moment a player pushes for a greater advantage, e.g. in this case b5, there is statistically a momentary tactical liability created by the side pushing for a greater advantage. Being able to recognise and seize this opportunity could get a lot of rating points I think.
kingscrusher 2 years ago 3
ah kingscrusher peepin some matt pullin vids good stuff. my two favourite youtube chesscommentators.
Jughand 2 years ago
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dgrakovsky 2 years ago
Thank you for making another video, I thought you'd stopped making them.
OliverCheok 2 years ago 2
nice game Matt, you'll get him next time. Thanks for making a new video, keep em coming.
peace
DriftingAimlessly 2 years ago 2
Matt Dawg,
Thanks for the new post.
bearpickle 2 years ago
and... whatever this is.
AsterisKSC 2 years ago 2
Nothing constructive to contribute to the actual analysis, but just wanted to say it's nice to have you back, Matt. :)
bigcat55404 2 years ago 2
Sorry for another quick query.
Is it possible for White to achieve something by going for early exchanges like at around 05:52, after ...Bf8, just play Nxc5 dxc5 Qxd8 Raxd8 Bg5 Be7 e5 (Knight goes away) Bxe7 Rxe7 b3. The idea is that with the bishop gone, the a1-c3 diagonal is no longer a weakness. If Black's knight went to d7, it blocks it's own open d rook, and on the Next move White just plays Rad1 to 'mirror'. If Black gets Rd2, White has Rc1 and Bb1, having pawn structural advantage?
ongyj 2 years ago
I'll refine. From 05:52, after ...Bf8, if Nxc5 dxc5 Qxd8 Raxd8 Bg5 Be7 e5 Nh5 (I think it's the best move because it has f4 square, which keeps a watch on the critical e2 square) Bxe7 Rxe7 b3 If Rd2 Rc1, if black doubles with Red7, does White hold it off with Red1 here?
The idea is to simplify and try to exploit Black's slightly inferior Queenside pawn structure (doubled pawns on c file) That is, provided that after b3 White can solve some tactical issues at hand.
Any thoughts anyone?
ongyj 2 years ago
Great vid. This is a good lesson or example on not focusing too much on one thing. And I'm refering to the black's push of the b pawn because you said you were too focused on pushing the f pawn to see black's blunder. So yeah, good game
SuperDieMaxx 2 years ago
great game again Matt...
fezzjr 2 years ago
Good game, i am very low rating compared to this, but it seems to get very complicated in the centre, perhaps some lines where simplification is considered could be relevant? Great analysis...
Myleanne14 2 years ago
Good game! And a clear explanation as well.
Majnu2006 2 years ago
We miss you dearly for your chess vids, Matt. Some quick queries.
At around 07:07, after Blacks ...a4, I thought that either Bxe5, Nxa4 and/or bxa4 are playable. Although all these moves wrecks white's own structures, and Bxe5 even helps open up Black's f8 Bishop, on first look it seems that White will get some play with the semi open b file. It's an extremely rich position -- and shows why I'm nowhere near a GM because I can't tell for sure what's going on.
Anyone care to take a shot?
ongyj 2 years ago
its good to see you post a loss, cause as they say "you learn more from losses than victories"
abbs219 2 years ago
it is amazing how you consider all the possibilities you had after the game
whiteacidpro 2 years ago
"he cant ignore the knight because im threatening to, i dont know, fork him and stuff" thats hilarious.. nice vid man.. are u like a master or something? keeping up with a 2599 is impressive
chesstino 2 years ago 2
nice game! nice to see you on again, castleblock.
Sorcerer88 2 years ago
thanks for the great chess discussion video!
CHanfordB 2 years ago
Shame you missed Nxb5. Good game though and excellent video.
number94 2 years ago
at 1:11 when you said wateva this is, it is called the Kramer system.
jamesjddong 2 years ago
Thanks. I know GM Gregory Serper specializes in that system but I wasn't sure whether it is named for him or not.
GreenCastleBlock 2 years ago
have you seen the game where Serper sacks all his pieces in this system? It's incredible
jamesjddong 2 years ago
Nice chess game. Even though it didn't quite work out for you, I always enjoy watching these videos where you explain some of the possible variations that can arise out of the game. I didn't know the classical variation involving Be2 in the opening. I assumed that Bd3 was logical and so I've generally played that with mixed results. It seems playable, but then again I am mainly playing it on FICS against 1500-1700 players on blitz. A grandmaster would probably make things more difficult.
mormril 2 years ago
The bishop on e2 is often is more useful than the Bd3 in the opening as the Bd3 is limited by the e4 pawn. For instance 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O 6.Be2 e5 7.O-O Nc6 8.d5 Ne7 9.Ne1 is the ancient mainline (nowadays top GMs are playing 9.b4). Observe after Ne1, ...Nh5-f4 is prevented. Whereas if the B were on d3 White would have to deal with this attack.
GreenCastleBlock 2 years ago
i have a Question. at the time 9:07 . you said the black queen can't take the knight on c5. but he can just take that c5 knight with his pawn on c6. can you plz anlswer.
robobrain10000 2 years ago
He already explained in the video that taking the knight with the pawn loses the queen after Bc3 Qa3 and Ra1. White would have a queen and a pawn for a rook and knight.
mormril 2 years ago
but he didnt explain to consider the pawn on c6. which can easily take the white knight on c5.
robobrain10000 2 years ago
The pawn on c6 can take the knight, but it would be a very bad move. In the video Matt explains the very line that results after the pawn takes the knight on c6. Watch the video again.
mormril 2 years ago
On I see you're referring to 09:07. He did explain. If Black plays ...cxb5 (NOT c5), then White plays Bc3 and Black Queen can only go ...Qa3 and White wins significant material with Ra1.
ongyj 2 years ago
my bad. yes he did metion it.
robobrain10000 2 years ago
I think playing with White is alot harder than playing with Black. If you play either 1.d4 or e4 you'd have to prepare for alot of defences Black can throw at you. My suggestion is to study the Polar Bear Opening System as White by GM Henrik Danielsonn and use this against ANYTHING Black throws at you. You'll be very surprised at how unprepared GMs are against this opening. A new book called Dangerous Weapons:Flank Openings talks about the Polar Bear. I've used it on blitz games and win alot.
DorothyFan1 2 years ago
I've tried it. I don't think 1.f4 is for me. At least, not without a fuller mastery of 1.f4 e5.
GreenCastleBlock 2 years ago
Glad to see that you're back.
Well explained as usual!
I don't know if you've been following KingsCrusher's 5-minute blitz videos of late (he's been making about a half-dozen per day since May 12th I think!), but they are very interesting, and I'm particularly amazed at the games he's played (and, for the most part, lost) against some GM's... My gosh they're crafty and resourceful! I believe you're about the same strength, I'm not sure.
Cheers!
elbay2 2 years ago
Great video Castle! 5 stars!
jrobichess 2 years ago
Awesome, you're back ! Thanks :)
ploucroux 2 years ago
Great vid, thanks
jumpandimout 2 years ago
"...end whatever this is." lol
lakermangmx 2 years ago
its been a while since you posted a vid
dietsnapple89 2 years ago
hes bizy he can spend his hole life makeing chess vids
cilraycil 2 years ago