I’m really loving the format you have. Highlighting a bunch of similar games and analyzing the differences is insanely educational. Really well done, man.
Yes, I agree with the other commentators: your format of analyzing an opening with three sample games is excellent 🏆🏆! New subscriber here - thank you!
Tuesday upload? This is spicy 👌 🔥. Remember I wished you had more time for 2 videos a week, maybe 1 Tuesday with less games and 1 Sunday with some more games?!
You forgot to mention in the first game, after the knight slithers inconspicuously to its new home, Black's queen is embarrassed by her royal, but tenuous position. She is forced to flirt with the previously celibate bishop and he succumbs to her shocking behavior by trotting aimlessly after her.
Thanks for the very instructive video. The transcription of the first game in the comment is wrong. It belongs to a different game (Women's World Team Championship 2019). Here the right one: 1.e4 c5 2.c3 d5 3.exd5 Qxd5 4.d4 Nc6 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Be3 Nf6 7.Na3 cxd4 8.Bc4 Qd8 9.Nxd4 Nxd4 10.Bxd4 e6 11.Qa4+ Nd7 12.O-O-O a6 13.Bb6 Qc8 14.Rxd7 Qxd7 15.Bb5 axb5 16.Qxa8+ Ke7 17.Rd1 Bd3 18.Bc5+ Kf6 19.Bxf8 b4 20.Nc2 bxc3 21.bxc3 Qd5 22.Ne3 Qd7 23.Qb8 h5 24.Qf4+ Kg6 25.Qg3+ 1-0 (Kosteniuk, A. - Ambartsumova K. European ACP w Blitz, 2018)
this is really good content that stands out from all other chess channels that do only do commentary on single games! i love how you present ideas on multiple games by different players !
The black Bishop strikes at b1. The white King passes through d1 to reach c1 and neither of those squares is hit by the Bishop. The white Rook passes b1 on its way to d1, but that doesn’t matter.
You've posted the wrong Game 1: Alexandra Kosteniuk (2545) vs Karina Ambartsumova (2374), Women’s World Team Championship 2019 1. e4 c5 2. c3 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. d4 cxd4 5. cxd4 d5 6. e5 Nh6 7. Bf4 Bg4 8. Bb5+ Nc6... None of the games posted corresponds to the fine game shown. Scrolling down, I see that somone alertly has already pointed this out.
In the first game, 8...Qd8?! is a mistake, 8...Qa5 is better, then 10...e6?? (10...e5 +/= is better) cutting off the light square bishop from defence of the king is a losing blunder, which Kosteniuk doesn't take full advantage of. None of which is surprising given it is blitz game. And incidentally game 1 in your comments is an entirely different game in a different variation (2...g6) played a year later!? Still interesting game!
Great opening. A useful trap to know is that instead of ...e6 in the third game (around 11:28) if black plays Bg4, you can play Be2, and if black thinks they can win a pawn with Bxf3 Bxf3 Qxd4, you play Bxc6+ and win their queen on the next move.
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Liked & subscribed! Enjoying your unique presentations! Concise explanations and the understandable pace of your delivery aren't available anywhere I have seen. Not entertainment, but detailed explanations that are easy to follow. Well worth the time to watch! Thank you :-)
The black Bishop strikes at b1. The white King passes through d1 to reach c1 and neither of those squares is hit by the Bishop. The white Rook passes b1 on its way to d1, but that doesn’t matter.
That first game was crazy, it's like out of a textbook
I’m really loving the format you have. Highlighting a bunch of similar games and analyzing the differences is insanely educational. Really well done, man.
I totally agree. By showing multiple games with the same opening. we get to see the thematic moves. This makes for great content.
Thank you very much: Same as an earlier commenter, I love this format of showing three games about the same opening variation.
Yes, I agree with the other commentators: your format of analyzing an opening with three sample games is excellent 🏆🏆! New subscriber here - thank you!
Also your videos are very good for chess beginner now im better at chess
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Tuesday upload? This is spicy 👌 🔥. Remember I wished you had more time for 2 videos a week, maybe 1 Tuesday with less games and 1 Sunday with some more games?!
Just found your channel couple days ago been catching up. Love it. Thank you for the best 20 minutes of chess info on TH-cam
Just found you on youtube, a nice breakdown of the games here can't wait to check out some more.
You forgot to mention in the first game, after the knight slithers inconspicuously to its new home, Black's queen is embarrassed by her royal, but tenuous position. She is forced to flirt with the previously celibate bishop and he succumbs to her shocking behavior by trotting aimlessly after her.
Thanks for the very instructive video. The transcription of the first game in the comment is wrong. It belongs to a different game (Women's World Team Championship 2019). Here the right one: 1.e4 c5 2.c3 d5 3.exd5 Qxd5 4.d4 Nc6 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Be3 Nf6 7.Na3 cxd4 8.Bc4 Qd8 9.Nxd4 Nxd4 10.Bxd4 e6 11.Qa4+ Nd7 12.O-O-O a6 13.Bb6 Qc8 14.Rxd7 Qxd7 15.Bb5 axb5 16.Qxa8+ Ke7 17.Rd1 Bd3 18.Bc5+ Kf6 19.Bxf8 b4 20.Nc2 bxc3 21.bxc3 Qd5 22.Ne3 Qd7 23.Qb8 h5 24.Qf4+ Kg6 25.Qg3+ 1-0 (Kosteniuk, A. - Ambartsumova K. European ACP w Blitz, 2018)
Instead of a6 why didn’t black play Bg4 skewering the Queen and winning the exchange?
Your commentary is worth watching for the masterful Stan Lee-like hyperbole alone, @sammy
this is really good content that stands out from all other chess channels that do only do commentary on single games! i love how you present ideas on multiple games by different players !
Do you think you could talk like in a normal conversational style without a robotic rhythm and cadence?
thanks FOR THE COVERAGE HERE; ALSO FOR THE pgn OF THE GAMES! CHEERS!
Hm... Interesting long Castle... Almost looks illegal lol
First game?
How could she Castle long?
You can't Castle through a check.
The light square bishop of Black was seeing through the Castle route.
The black Bishop strikes at b1. The white King passes through d1 to reach c1 and neither of those squares is hit by the Bishop. The white Rook passes b1 on its way to d1, but that doesn’t matter.
Love your videos sammy you have a great way of explaining highly complex positions calmly and informatively ❤
Love you bro.your explanation is very practical.
How did she castle in first game when bishop was there
Watch this video then redo it.
How do you get your commentary?
You've posted the wrong Game 1: Alexandra Kosteniuk (2545) vs Karina Ambartsumova (2374), Women’s World Team Championship 2019
1. e4 c5 2. c3 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. d4 cxd4 5. cxd4 d5 6. e5 Nh6 7. Bf4 Bg4 8. Bb5+ Nc6... None of the games posted corresponds to the fine game shown. Scrolling down, I see that somone alertly has already pointed this out.
More videos Sam please..
I would let her win all the time.
In the first game, 8...Qd8?! is a mistake, 8...Qa5 is better, then 10...e6?? (10...e5 +/= is better) cutting off the light square bishop from defence of the king is a losing blunder, which Kosteniuk doesn't take full advantage of. None of which is surprising given it is blitz game. And incidentally game 1 in your comments is an entirely different game in a different variation (2...g6) played a year later!? Still interesting game!
Thank you for the The Alapin !
Great opening. A useful trap to know is that instead of ...e6 in the third game (around 11:28) if black plays Bg4, you can play Be2, and if black thinks they can win a pawn with Bxf3 Bxf3 Qxd4, you play Bxc6+ and win their queen on the next move.
Your analysis and commentary are crisp. What a relief from other yakking chess. Hugs and blessings ❣️ ISH
Greetings Sammy. Me and my 4yr Old daughter are true fans of yours.. I can thus Viuch that your content is a real trasure for anyone n any age!!! Ohh, also.. Stay Sporty My Friend 😊😊
Hi sir Sam. Can you upload a King's Indian clips from the greatest player who use that opening . thank you in advance sir .
Liked & subscribed! Enjoying your unique presentations! Concise explanations and the understandable pace of your delivery aren't available anywhere I have seen. Not entertainment, but detailed explanations that are easy to follow. Well worth the time to watch! Thank you :-)
Love the presentation style with no complex over- analysis and straightforward game. Makes it far easier to follow, many thanks....
Your first game review matches the 2nd PGN in the description section.
Do u use any apps to understand the analysis like AI or something ? Your veidos are very instructional
Super game ❤🎉
Thanks so much for these!! I found them very instructive and entertaining. Will watch more than once so that I can learn!!
Garry Kasparov’s beautiful Grunfeld 😂
Brilliant commentary!!! You're the best of the best!!!😇
Can you do dutch defense or sveshnikov or panov botvinnik
First time viewer here. Loved the content. Sub'd.
Great commentary! Thank you; wonderfully played
Perfect
Show more of this player alapin
Thank you for posting. Keep up the great work. Kudos! 💯👍
Very compelling lesson. Great choice of games.
I like how you explain move. Thank you.
Really excellent video. Cheers.
The games are entertaining and instructive 🙂
Good chess. Subscribed.
Stunning games 👍🏻💫
How is the castle possible when bishop is staring at b1
The black Bishop strikes at b1. The white King passes through d1 to reach c1 and neither of those squares is hit by the Bishop. The white Rook passes b1 on its way to d1, but that doesn’t matter.
Fascinating game
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