As a life long Caro Kann player who plays online alot I want to go against this and get crushed time and time again. These titles are silly. The only suprise of late was when someone played against me Ng5...1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 de4 4.Ne4 Nd7 5.Ng5. I haven't seen this in a while and have brushed up again on my theory.
Recently got into chess and have been watching a bunch of videos on TH-cam, including your content. First time I heard someone say your name, I thought they were literally talking through the screen to me. Now, every time I hear it, I just do one of those “exhale heavily through my nose” mini-laughs. Anyway, keep up the great content man! - Jonathan Shantz
As soon as i saw your favorite streaming sweater i knew it'd be a great video. Love the 2 knights and your opening lectures. I see the caro so much it's annoying
11:52 after black does gxh5, I would suggest Qxh5+. The idea here is to give black the choice of blundering the rook or dealing with another check by way of fxe5+. There doesn’t seem to be much more to do after this, though.
Every other chess video i have seen on the caro kann has only covered the traps. Yours is the only video that actually discusses the opening in detail, and you explain it very very thoroughly. I believe your channel is absolutely the best youtube channel to learn opening theory. I have also learned a lot from your how to play against the london video. So concise and yet detailed. Thank you very much.
The two knights is full of viscious traps. If you play the Caro as black and your opponent goes into the two knights, the easiest way to face it is 3.. dxe and then 4..Nf6 transposing into a Tartakower-type structure. From there the only remaining trap to look out for is the old Qe2 pin leading to Nd6# trap. So as long as you look out for that you avoid all the shenanigans and just have a normal solid Caro game.
As a Caro Kanner, I'd never try bg4, when I have a chance to go classic tartakower version. I guess that this will work only for people who don't know how to proper play caro kann. A rare line that will take space in your mind and wouldn't even be necessary, since you will not use it against a player that know what they're doing
Hi, friendly feedback. If you’re able to add chapters to your future videos, with the different lines that would be really helpful. So the viewer can jump straight to the particular line they’re trying to learn/remember. Thank you.
Jhonathan can you make a video Benko gambit when white plays a4 and Nb5.. This is sometime annoying please explain it. And two knight variations against french. . Please.
I won a classical game against a 200 points higher rated opponent today because i stumbled on this video before the game 🥰 (he played the Bxg5 Qb6, O-O-O c5 line)
24:55 “you could play like a computer and play g4 like you dont care about anything” at first i thought u were just joking and saying play like a computer because it was an unnatural move but then i looked at the engine and saw it was one of the top moves and thought noooo he meant play like a computer
Stockfish dislikes it but Leela chess Zero thinks it’s fine. It’s completely playable and in addition literally any opening is playable until you’re 2000 rated
Enjoy watching you explain the many different lines. Very patient & thorough. Thanks for doing these.
"Gonna take a break from this theory"
(looks at opening) Bongcloud
This is is why you're my favorite chess teacher
I'm so happy that I wasn't the only one who noticed that lol
Literally my exact thoughts too lol
@@Eorzat @WhiskyPapa yeah we watched the video too
@@D2A962 Learn how to use that comment properly.
@@Eorzat ? sorry what?
As a Caro Kann player I can't wait to get destroyed in the next couple of days
better learn how to play against it now
As a life long Caro Kann player who plays online alot I want to go against this and get crushed time and time again. These titles are silly. The only suprise of late was when someone played against me Ng5...1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 de4 4.Ne4 Nd7 5.Ng5. I haven't seen this in a while and have brushed up again on my theory.
@@andrewjohn2124 1 Year later, just to let you know There's a little bit of theory with Ng5 in the Karpov Caro
Recently got into chess and have been watching a bunch of videos on TH-cam, including your content.
First time I heard someone say your name, I thought they were literally talking through the screen to me. Now, every time I hear it, I just do one of those “exhale heavily through my nose” mini-laughs.
Anyway, keep up the great content man!
- Jonathan Shantz
I know others have commented on twitch, but nice sweater, man!
Thanks for the precious lesson
As soon as i saw your favorite streaming sweater i knew it'd be a great video. Love the 2 knights and your opening lectures. I see the caro so much it's annoying
11:52 after black does gxh5, I would suggest Qxh5+. The idea here is to give black the choice of blundering the rook or dealing with another check by way of fxe5+. There doesn’t seem to be much more to do after this, though.
Jonathan you have really great content
Thank you!
Have you taken a look at the breyer variation of the caro? it was a favorite of tals
Every other chess video i have seen on the caro kann has only covered the traps. Yours is the only video that actually discusses the opening in detail, and you explain it very very thoroughly. I believe your channel is absolutely the best youtube channel to learn opening theory. I have also learned a lot from your how to play against the london video. So concise and yet detailed. Thank you very much.
you know the video is going to be good when it opens with 2.Ke2
this miniature is a masterpiece 😭😭😭😭😭
i play 2 knights vs caro kahn its very fun
11:53 isn't Qxh5+ before taking on e6 just better?
Thumbnail is great man😍
The two knights is full of viscious traps. If you play the Caro as black and your opponent goes into the two knights, the easiest way to face it is 3.. dxe and then 4..Nf6 transposing into a Tartakower-type structure. From there the only remaining trap to look out for is the old Qe2 pin leading to Nd6# trap. So as long as you look out for that you avoid all the shenanigans and just have a normal solid Caro game.
That's it. Simple and effective. Playing tartakower is not a 'crush' for white. And if they're not careful, they can be in trouble after black castle.
As a Caro Kanner, I'd never try bg4, when I have a chance to go classic tartakower version.
I guess that this will work only for people who don't know how to proper play caro kann. A rare line that will take space in your mind and wouldn't even be necessary, since you will not use it against a player that know what they're doing
At 6:21, after Black's ...de, White has the alternative Ng5!?. This at least deserves looking at.
Hi, friendly feedback. If you’re able to add chapters to your future videos, with the different lines that would be really helpful. So the viewer can jump straight to the particular line they’re trying to learn/remember. Thank you.
Great thumbnail haha
can you do a video on the panov attack? love your vids
Could you do the Tal variation of the Caro Kann advance
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1:48 I see you keeping in the beautiful blue sweater comment
Jhonathan can you make a video
Benko gambit when white plays a4 and Nb5.. This is sometime annoying please explain it.
And two knight variations against french. . Please.
I won a classical game against a 200 points higher rated opponent today because i stumbled on this video before the game 🥰 (he played the Bxg5 Qb6, O-O-O c5 line)
nice new thumbnail
Yeah
And what happens After 3. Nf6???
@@BeFourCM e4 c6 nf3 d5 nc3 and instead of bg4 nf6. There isnt a fgx move who can played.
@@BeFourCM .....exactly. i meant 4.nf6 instead of 4.bg4
@@BeFourCM thanks,i didnt know it
24:55 “you could play like a computer and play g4 like you dont care about anything” at first i thought u were just joking and saying play like a computer because it was an unnatural move but then i looked at the engine and saw it was one of the top moves and thought noooo he meant play like a computer
Can anyone here tell me if king's indian defense is playable nowadays plz?? Because engines says that is breakable and very bad.
Stockfish dislikes it but Leela chess Zero thinks it’s fine. It’s completely playable and in addition literally any opening is playable until you’re 2000 rated
ACTUALLY ACTUALLIS ACTUALLY NOT EVER NEEDED TO BE SPOKEN, ACTUALLY.
Nice blue sweater 😂🤣
Is your cupboard full of blue shirts........anyway really good weapon
Hey. Please do a series on the Moscow variation of the Semi Slav.
Jonathan would you be a joestar
You should consider changing your youtube name to match your twitch handle. It helps with growth and your content deserves to grow. 👍
Keep it up.
The CARO - KANN DEFENSE IS BULLET PROOF 💯 GRANDMASTER LOVE THIS DEFENSE SYSTEM 💯
What about the sicilian?
NO-
Heyo Jonathan! Do you have german relatives? Your last name sounds so german!
Jonathan you need to do some theory work on your internet sometime :)
Since you’ve gotten several nice compliments already, TH-cam OMG face thumbnails are really stupid.
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After watching 7 minutes I was yet to see the making of any "CRUSH" so I'm outta here ... and too much random talk
This is my humble request plse remove voice typing from chess board
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Eric Rosen copied your video hahaahh