World's Youngest Chess Grandmaster - Ray Robson

[vima1234]

ray robson was 15 years when he got grandmaster

bobby fischer was 14 years when he got grandmaster? if i remmember correctly

then how can robson be the youngest ever?

[TheRedsox809]

so who was the winner robson?

[0Psithiros]

You can't imagine how much closer to chess your videos got me.Thank you very much.

[roteViolation]

the threatened knife fork @ 7:57 preserves black's rook on g3, then a threatened pin @ 8:57 preserves the same rook a 2nd time. then the rook helps corner the white king. this is cool.

[roteViolation]

why would an international master make a move (2. Bg5) early that would cost a tempo? it's like voluntarily playing the black pieces

[gen924]

@roteViolation it's actually an opening in chess called Levitsky Attack which, most often than not, transposes to Trampowsky Attack, the similarity being 2.Bg5.

[johniswaycool]

White can't take the rook because of Black's pawn on h3.

[ghfreakwierdo123]

wait, i might be very stupid to ask this, but at 8:12 for instance, why does white not take the rook?

[gen924]

@ghfreakwierdo123 it's protected by the h3 pawn. :)

[HandsInMyHead]

Thanks for the videos, you do a good & thorough analysis, great work. : )

[ChessNetwork]

@HandsInMyHead Thanks

[HandsInMyHead]

@ChessNetwork You know, I am actually trying to find some good images of the individual chess pieces such as you use in these videos. ( I realise they are all pretty much the same, but I can't quite seem to find what I am looking for ) ( its for an artwork ) ... anyhow, I can't really think where to look.

Don't know that I explained myself very well there, but if you have any suggestions they would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[AlanWattParrot]

@HandsInMyHead search 'chess sets' b/c there are literally tens of thousands of different designs .. you're bound to find something suitable

there's a Harry Potter film i was sent a clip of b/c it has these huge intimidating automata chess pieces that you'll trip off

[HandsInMyHead]

@AlanWattParrot Hey, thanks for the advice! : )

[AlanWattParrot]

@HandsInMyHead you;re welcome, my pleasure.

[yavarbombos]

Awesome video

[rsobhee]

youtube should offer a prime on such videos....and the shud count 10 times more than commercial types of videos...

[TehNewSoars]

@chessnetwork is chess something you will be passionate about for the rest of your life?

[olavur123]

how dose he make this not boring?

[OnlineChessLessons]

Robson is a beast. Did he make it to the Semi-Finals of the US Championship this year?

[sejikhu]

@ChessNetwork at 5:33 the pawn to G4 is very evasive i probably would have sacrificed my bishop by using it to take pg4 after bqc7 and follow it up with the queen when he takes my bishop with h5 pawn

then again i can be very protective of my pawns in front of my queen which can be my weakness

[Jepsendr]

I was cheering for white. Now I'm sad.

[moviecritic6]

I thought the world's youngest chess grandmaster was Sergey Karjakin? Didn't he become a GM at 12?

[Miolnir1976]

Great video.

[lukamu]

nice video :)

[MEGATRON1892]

great game, but he's not the world's youngest gm ever. better change the title... :)

[bluedasher23]

At 7:30, after black's Knight moves to f5, why wouldn't white move his Knight to e1? The Knight didn't seem to do much for the remainder of the game when it was kept on c2. If the Knight moves to e1, it guards the g2 square and f3 square, which come under heavy fire later in the game via black's Rooks and its Queen. In my opinion the Knight is better off guarding the King then not really doing much at all.

I may be overlooking something though :)

[01tizoc]

Another great chess analysis video. very good!

[TheAndreHarrison]

So who won the game?

[WeinerschnitzeI]

I really hope Robson continues to improve and can join Naka as the only real threats (not sure Gata can do it) to win the WC for America.

Robson has a lot of confidence, so much so that I saw him once boldy disregard a suggestion made by a GM in a in analysis after a game, and he turned out to have been correct in the move he made.

Takes some definite confidence to disregard a suggestion made by a GM

btw, he was much younger and not much higher than an NM (maybe 2300) at this time.

[mczubala4]

Thanks for the video Jerry

[acies92]

i love your videos. very concise and informative

[NativeIsTheName90]

chess master? yes master.. lol

[GaitesSaysHi]

Wow I didn't see the bishop... Ignore my last 2 posts...

[GaitesSaysHi]

I mean the time 4:01

[GaitesSaysHi]

At the time 4:33 why not Qa4?

[razzashikilrogg]

8:08 why would e6 to b5 be neglected? Looking at it thoroughly seems as if I am over looking something if you did not comment it in the video...

[rhcp4565]

your voice is awesome

[theshoe124]

Don't listen to other people. I really like the way your voice is in these videos.

[AmazingAsian8]

Hey ChessNetwork can you make your vid better by speaking with more energy because you sound dull and its hard to really be interested in your vid

[RaidenGear15]

@AmazingAsian8 how the hell can you talk enthusiastically about a strategic game like chess.. get out of here..

[moviecritic6]

@RaidenGear15 YO WHAT UP ITS YOUR BOY JERRY WITH ANOTHER GAME FROM DA WORLDS YOUNGEST GRANDMASTA EVER, RAY ROBSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!

[Bolshovik]

what is the name of the program you use ?

[TesterB]

At 8:39, why does not white make f4 instead of Qxh3?

[jeanjeudy]

great.

thanks 

[Aidan1ish]

i love how black stays incommand all the time and whites were trying 2 defend

[DarkDetectiveLight]

im happy i could see some of the moves the IM did >.<

[alinusD]

bishop = 3 points

knight = 3 points

rook= 6 points

but still rook is powerful than a bishop +knight, for an example with rook is easy to mate , knight + bishop , is not that easy to mate :D

[isusekbogic]

@alinusD rook is 5 points

[alinusD]

@isusekbogic yes , sorry :D

[XRRfan]

@alinusD actually a bishop is worth about 3.5 but then again its all depends on position....and a rook is 5 not 6

[TriedToFartAndUhOh]

I don't think White played aggressively enough early on; c4 was delayed for far too long.

[JayThrilla25]

I want to see Jerry vs. Robson. It would definitely be a close match.

[EricRSmyth]

damn, he got destroyed

[yonatanhh]

why do you whisper

[damthatriver09]

@yonatanhh He's recording in his basement

[ApollonianKing]

Those who can not do... teach.

[kingsgambit99]

First off i rarely comment on video but this one hit close to home as ive actually met ray robson when he played in miami. at the time he was IM which was pretty impressive to say the least. great addition jerry. i have you on my friend list on FIcs. great alternative to icc since its free.

[MarkedInsanity]

wow. that was great. this was a good analyzes of game, you kept the game pace fast enough to where the variations didnt bore me and kept my attention. thanks for the vid. and i hate Ray Robson, well hate that his so good

[mrjorgem]

before h3, i like nxg5 xg5 bxh5+, what do u think?

[Jorge329]

you should keep a score on either side if it isnt too much work, as in whats been taken

[mobbinthrudabay]

wow!! that was awesome. jerry i left a message on another 1 of your videos talking bout making more videos of your chess matches however like this video, it dont have to be just your matches . i actually enjoy watching them and get excited unlike when i play online and am getting mad mad mad all the time from losing.

[gorryman]

giving up 2 pieces for a rook depends on the position and strength and infuence of the pieces in play theres always an exception to the rule

[misteratoz]

hey , how close are you to becoming an IM? Also, what do you do for a job?

[Ruxistico]

2018: Ray Robson challenges defending world champion Magnus Carlsen and looses by a small margin.

[rottmario]

g4 was better than a5!

[GamlaSonn]

Awesome video

[hypnotistguy]

at 1:52 after pawn to e3, where would the bishop be going and for what reason?

[iamsgtsok]

25...Rxg3!! was much stronger than playing it one move later on move 26, only mistake Ray made, didn't matter that much, though!  Great video and analysis, keep 'em coming!

[pornyhony]

I'm an intermediate player and I easily saw that the rook can't be captured because the Queen will be pinned. But thanks for the interesting game and the analysis.

[classicmusic05]

at 3:32, the rook in c1 is defending the c2 square, but is it a good idea to trade a rook for a bishop and a knight?

[ChessNetwork]

@classicmusic05 Not a good idea to give up bishop and knight for a rook.

[grilloderiver]

@ChessNetwork a bishop and a knight are more important than a rook because knight=3+bishop=3, 6, and the rook= 5, you have a pawn more than your opponent

[ytmndman]

@ChessNetwork Occasionally it is

[tayrone2001]

@classicmusic05 Two minor pieces are not only more worthy in material, they are even way more flexible and dynamic and can do more jobs, than only a rook. But thats in general.

[gen924]

@classicmusic05 Also,if we base it on the point system,we will lose by a point since rooks are worth 5 points and bishops and knights,3 points. So if we give up a knight and a bishop for a rook,we'll lose 6 pts as opposed to white only losing 5 pts. :)

[jtrangers27]

i played ray to a 4 hour match.. he doesnt make any mistakes :(

[dkblade27]

i think castling was a blunder. all of blacks pawns were targeting the kingside and his pieces were far away from the defense.

[omgthatscrazyx]

these videos truly are amazing and insightful

[Duracellary]

Whats the different between a grandmaster and Nation Master, is Grandmaster just international?

[michaeljimpogi23]

amazing queen to d8 move on 8:53

[michaeljimpogi23]

strange 2nd move for white......

[oddle29922992]

i wonder why he made that opening move with the bishop. it wasn't a ruy lopez, and he was almost certain that his bishop would get attacked, resulting in black development, and his moving the bishop twice in the opening. any explanations to that?

[ViciousZero9]

@oddle29922992 What I'm thinking of is that a pawn to F6 would prevent a knight developing to that square and thus preventing an attack on the center from that knight. I'm still a chess newbie so since I'm most likely wrong, can someone correct me?

[Ronbo710]

I'm only rated just over 1600 and your commentary is VERY helpfull THANKS!

[Lamitie11]

You're lucky to have a rating of 1600. I'm unrated. lol.

My first tournament was feb 27 and 28 and I only won 2 of 6 matches, but as a first tournament, thats pretty good for someone playing since 5 but competitvely for about 6 months. rofl

[DeltaHaloHobo]

excellent commentating. Probably the best and most detailed I've seen so far.

[hygeio]

at 6:30 when you save the knight didnt take the pawn because it wants pieces to defend the king. i believe if nxp then nxg2 might win thats why white trades bishops. i havent played chess i a long time so i might be wrong! great video and thanks!!

[fogfrogblog]

I read that some masters actually study their opponents games in able to prepare themselves. If you were to study this game of Robinson, can you beat him? How do you study? Do they have habits in their chess games? Or any particular variations they like?

[TheChessvids]

That opening was crazy! Nice vid Jerry.

[karjakin]

thanx for the nice vid and greetings from germany.

[randy619blith]

ray.. how do u achieve a grandmaster title?? i mean is thr any particular fide rating required to achieve it??

[dyslexichobo]

Just wanted to comment and let you know that your vids are very much appreciated. I just started playing chess and these games are a real inspiration to get better.

Do you have any suggestions on how to get better? Timed games, long games, books, puzzles, etc? Right now I play 3-day per move games online and do some chess puzzles now and again.

Thanks for the vids!

[ChessNetwork]

@dyslexichobo Cool thx. Try a blindfold game and play against those stronger than yourself. 3-day per move is something I've never tried. Seems too slow.

Thx for the comment. =)

[nblfyb]

@ChessNetwork 3-day? Is that literally 3 days per move?

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[pacmandem]

@dyslexichobo Not to disparage the credentials of the uploader but it wasn't great advice that was given. I'm an English club player of around 160 (approx 1900-2000 elo) and I certainly wouldn't bother with blindfold games.

If you are serious about improving, the 3-day a move games are good for in-depth calculation so keep at them, but they're not for serious improvement. For serious improvement do puzzles. And plenty of them. Also get Jeremy Silman's "The Amatuer's Mind". A fantastic book.

[MrCkv3]

is you a grandmaster?

[ChessNetwork]

No. I'm a National Master.

[bierbuik]

@ChessNetwork ? What is a national master?

[centaurs87]

@ChessNetwork what is difference between masters? (ie. FIDE, Grandmaster, National Master

[mitro2828]

@MrCkv3 rofl

[firmitas68]

Thanks. What books do suggest to get back in the game? I am lousy at discovering mating nets, and the end game.

[ChessNetwork]

Not sure exactly. One's with more reading opposed to those bombarded with variations upon variations.

[heraclitus44]

The time and effort to make these videos must be a lot.  Thanks :)

[ChessNetwork]

It is a lot of time. It always requires multiple "takes" to get it right. Thanks for the comment hera.

[KaleKoppies]

Very nice video!

Good observations, really learned something!

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the compliment! Good to know you took something from the video. =)

[BobbyFischer0000]

Are both these players really IM's?

Judging from the game, I would have guessed it was about a 1800-1900 rated game.

nice vid

[ChessNetwork]

@BobbyFischer0000 Yes. They were both IM's at the time of this game. Thanks for the compliment.

[Weedjoe]

wow! i really love the Move Qd8 at 8:57. that's really fantastic, I didn't see that, although it's obvious.

Anyway, awesome video, thanks for uploading =)

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the compliment. =)

[jessicafischerqueen]

TEST Ray Rocks

[ChessNetwork]

I think you're right. =)

[Omeeeeed]

i love u =]

[ChessNetwork]

@Omeeeeed Haha... Thanks for the comment/rating. =)

[JTKarp]

Very nice job with your commentary....excellent

[ChessNetwork]

Thank you. =)

[theboombody]

Looks like it would take some time getting familiar with all these strategies. I think I'd rather lose.

[ChessNetwork]

That's one strategy...to just lose. =)

[theboombody]

I like the word they use in professional wrestling. "Jobbing." Just go through the motions, lose the match, and get paid.

[ChessNetwork]

That's an interesting strategy. =)

[jessicafischerqueen]

I love Ray

[ChessNetwork]

Strong player! =)

[rubensmonteiro]

fantastic

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks. =)

[firmitas68]

brilliant. thanks

[ChessNetwork]

You're welcome. =)

[oskarraven]

Great video! Thanks!

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks. You're welcome. =)

[markomelesmiha]

As a musician I have to say that Ray Robson is to chess what Mozart was to music composing...no need to compare Robson to Fischer...this game is a pure perfect symphony. Concerning you, Jerry, I've seen a lot of videos from jrobichess and kingscrucher, but your videos are my favorite ones, calm, beautifully explained. Even if I am a poor chess player, your videos make me love this noble game more and more. Thank you and greetings from France!

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the awesome compliment.

*handshake* =)

[happytenzin]

Happy birthday Ray Robson! That's nice of you.

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks.

[happytenzin]

Thanks for the video Jerry. Ray Robson is just amazing and might be the next American Fischer!

[ChessNetwork]

You're welcome. =)

[RokudaimeHokage7]

Another awesome video Jerry :)

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the compliment. =)

[elbay2]

Very well explained.. thanks! Nice game too!

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the compliment. =)

[kevinhdo90]

Love your video! I'm glad to hear a Master (or higher) explain certain moves =) Helps me have a better understanding of how my thought process should be ^.^

[ChessNetwork]

Great...glad to have such an effect. =)

[Minieh11]

A 15 year old.... Damn he's a fast and effective thinker, what a talent and dedication to this game... Anyway, good analysis, always good with some sharp observations ;)

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the compliment/feedback. =)

[KalkiAwaits]

this was a great commentary. thanks :)

[ChessNetwork]

I appreciate the compliment.

You're welcome. =)

[achilies12346]

darn.. im 15.. the grandmaster plays 10000 times better...

[ChessNetwork]

It's a rarity. =)

[Daedalus1231]

Very interesting game, as white I wouldn't have started out with such a bold bishop move but that's just me. It's cool how black managed to keep a good structure even though he is being very aggressive against the enemies king side. Pushing pawns can both create a great attack and a great hole in your defense as well, be careful of that.

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the comment/feedback. =)

[starw0lf]

that's so interesting.. at the end, white was up a knight and yet the positional advantage of black was so strong that it dominated the game and eventually won.

[ChessNetwork]

White wasn't up a knight. White was down an exchange Thanks for the comment. =)

[ceeforic]

Great video as usual. Thanks Jerry.

[ChessNetwork]

Thank you and you're welcome. =)

[TimeFreeze1]

Very nicely explained, and interesting game. Can you believe someone was a GM at 12? Sergey something... Started with a K... was from Ukraine.

[tezukahervin]

you mean sergey karjakin.. yeah he was 12 when he became a Grandmaster

[ChessNetwork]

Yes, Karjakin is the youngest to ever become GM.

[ChessNetwork]

Thank you. =)

[Masquitice]

Nice vid. Interesting game.

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks. =)

[R0drigue55]

sorry for the noob question but

what's the diference between an IM and a GM??

i know a GM has a higher ELO but do you have to become an IM first in order to become a GM?? :/

btw thanks for the great vid!

[shotokun16]

I think Larry Christian skipped the IM title and immediately became grand master

[ChessNetwork]

I didn't know this. Thanks for the insight.

[ChessNetwork]

I don't know if you must be an IM before GM, but that is the most common progressive. Few players if any would just skip the IM phase.

I'm not sure what the difference between the two is. In some instances I would think that the only difference is a matter of time.

[xxlightagentxx]

ahh great, you're back to making videos :)

[ChessNetwork]

I am. =)

[Neueregel]

good!! thx alot!!

[ChessNetwork]

You're welcome. =)

[ChrisTheGreenMage]

I love the videos. Come out with more please.

[ChessNetwork]

Yes...although after Nh4...guarding g2 would have otherwise been awkward. Difficult to say what would be the best.

[ChessNetwork]

Was very clean looking I agree. =)

[880330145789]

nice video ^^ good good make more please. i really enjoy these videos..

[ChessNetwork]

Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. =)

[topshonuff]

Thanks for the video post.. Great game..

[ChessNetwork]

You're welcome. I appreciate the compliment. =)

[jessicafischerqueen]

brilliant commentary- you explained the strategy and tactics in a way that we can understand.

Ray is the man now.

[ChessNetwork]

Thanks for the really nice compliment JFQ. =)

[DrouGluiN]

Ok a newbie question: Why would you wanna connect the rook's? (Don't think its bad, but don't know why its good)

[enochdm]

possibly to make a good guard for both rocks and can control the back rank files easier