I just started the video, haven't even finished it and I already know I'm gonna thoroughly enjoy this. Why? Because I learned so much from watching your Caro-Kann videos. 9/10 I play the Italian as white so I'm hyped for this video. Thanks Alex.
What the heck, are you reading my mind or something... just today I started to experiment and watch videos on Italian Game. :D And then your video pops out. Geez louise. I've been going for the Evans Gambit.
I love in game 1 how you turned the dark squared bishop into a useless spectator and then that beautiful mate. I have learned from your games how to recognize when to open the position and go for the throat without taking too much time or calculating. Great and instructive as always.
Good stuff as usual! Thanks. I prefer the London and other d4 openings but it’s good to know other openings for the sake of variety! Might try this Italian version.
Alex your Jobova London and Caro Khan vids have helped me so much. You and Agadmator are my fave chess youtubers. Yesss love the Italian game, especially Evan's gambit even though i don't always win with it? Do you ever use Evan's?
@@AlexBanzea Please do that would be great. And please keep doing what you're doing making epic chess content. You're really funny always making me laugh and smile as well as learn.
I only play 1.e4 with the hope of playing 4.b4 in the Giuoco Piano. It’s usually thwarted with 1…c5 or 1…c6 so I never really want to play e4. But If I’m feeling nostalgic for the better days, I’ll try to play the evans gambit.
And thank you too. I’ve played the Italian opening many times but this video has given me so much food for thought. Italian 🇮🇹 and food… now I’m getting hungry 😂
First game what should black have done? (I love the way that the engine says you made 4 mistakes. I played a game recently where opponent blundered the queen very early and fell to pieces: I won in 13 moves and the engine said I made 1 book move, 5 mistakes and 4 blunders. Only slight exaggeration!) Winning with 1.9 seconds on the clock. You said that it gave you a scare but you gave us heart attacks! I don't like to lose a pawn in front of the king but you say oh good, it opens up my rook! Other chess TH-camrs like to "punish" but Game 2 was sheer violence!
Interesting. So for a typical squeeze you always go C3 B4 D3, later scoop up the pawn, bring in the whole army, and mate with queen. Then in the next game your Opponent resigns because you went fishing for his horse :)
This is what chatGPT could make out of this video's transcript, but I think it could do better: In a realm of quiet squares and lines, Where knights and pawns form neat designs, There lies a game, a refuge fine, From drilling, hammering, all the time. "Oh, neighbor, with your noisy drill, I challenge thee, a test of skill. On this chessboard, no need to shrill, Just Italian Game, a mind's thrill. With Knight to F1, then G3's flight, I dodge the Petrov, much to my delight. I plot and scheme with all my might, In hopes to make my pieces alight. A game of chess, so silent and sly, A cheeky escape from the buzz nearby. In each move, a hidden reply, 'Oh noisy neighbor, checkmate, goodbye!'" "@@AlexBanzea
A little unrelated to current content but you are myJobava guru! If you know your opponent is aware, would it be better just to do a standard London versus Jobava? Your content is so appreciated sir!
I don't understand your course options Alex. There is "Buy for $25 with included 2 hour 24 min free video" or "Buy with video for $119 with included 10 hours and 57min free video" So you get a 2 hours course or a 11 hour course? Or you only get video with the video course? Or those are extra on top of the regular course? Confusing. What is the amount of "content/hours" for the $25 vs the $120?
I love your videos but I hate that to spend so much time talking about ever single possible legal move so it’s hard for us to keep up and it’s annoying that you’re almost always losing on time in every video😊
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That 1st game was crazy, awesome positional squeeze and a mate with 1s on the clock.
I just started the video, haven't even finished it and I already know I'm gonna thoroughly enjoy this. Why? Because I learned so much from watching your Caro-Kann videos. 9/10 I play the Italian as white so I'm hyped for this video. Thanks Alex.
If opponent opens d4 do you play Italian/JL as black?
We need an Italian rating climb!
Just bought your London course to add to the Caro course. Thanks for all the content!
What the heck, are you reading my mind or something... just today I started to experiment and watch videos on Italian Game. :D And then your video pops out. Geez louise. I've been going for the Evans Gambit.
I love in game 1 how you turned the dark squared bishop into a useless spectator and then that beautiful mate. I have learned from your games how to recognize when to open the position and go for the throat without taking too much time or calculating. Great and instructive as always.
So stoked to watch this
Good stuff as usual! Thanks. I prefer the London and other d4 openings but it’s good to know other openings for the sake of variety! Might try this Italian version.
I have been waiting for this one! Thanks!
Excellent video again. Definitely one of the best chess channels on TH-cam. Deep knowledge combined with calm humor - excellent.
I needed this video, thank you!
Thank you , Alex, love your videos :) I suck in chess but it’s great to watch you win 🥇 do more chess arena and / or titles Tuesdays 🎉❤
It's such a hilarious position, because, he can no longer defend the e6 bishop.
dude reversed stafford gambit is fucking genius i acutally really like the idea of having the extra tempo, thank you alex banana
Apparently at 18.41 his bishop in e6 is undefended: no need to maneuver the Knight, just capture with King.
Very instructive video 👍
Nice gambit Alex.kep up with the great work!!
Please do make a video explaining Petrov's defense too!
Thank you for this video I like the idea of including the that Jobava pawnstorm :-)
Are we going to get an Italian speed run like we got with the Caro??
Hi Alex - Thank you , love your videos. I suck in chess but it’s great to watch you win
Alex your Jobova London and Caro Khan vids have helped me so much. You and Agadmator are my fave chess youtubers. Yesss love the Italian game, especially Evan's gambit even though i don't always win with it? Do you ever use Evan's?
I played evans once OTB, lost with it and never tried again…but since you gives seem to like it so much I can give it another try 😇
@@AlexBanzea Please do that would be great. And please keep doing what you're doing making epic chess content. You're really funny always making me laugh and smile as well as learn.
I only play 1.e4 with the hope of playing 4.b4 in the Giuoco Piano. It’s usually thwarted with 1…c5 or 1…c6 so I never really want to play e4.
But If I’m feeling nostalgic for the better days, I’ll try to play the evans gambit.
And thank you too. I’ve played the Italian opening many times but this video has given me so much food for thought. Italian 🇮🇹 and food… now I’m getting hungry 😂
First game what should black have done? (I love the way that the engine says you made 4 mistakes. I played a game recently where opponent blundered the queen very early and fell to pieces: I won in 13 moves and the engine said I made 1 book move, 5 mistakes and 4 blunders. Only slight exaggeration!) Winning with 1.9 seconds on the clock. You said that it gave you a scare but you gave us heart attacks! I don't like to lose a pawn in front of the king but you say oh good, it opens up my rook! Other chess TH-camrs like to "punish" but Game 2 was sheer violence!
Game 1 was a 2k+ opening for sure! Gotta try this opening!
Okay I tried game 1 and it's pretty good against a 1300 player like me!
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 nc6 3. Bc4 d6 4. d3 Bg4 5. c3 Nf6 6. Nbd2 Be7 7. Nf1 O-O 8. Ne3 Bh5 9. h3 a5 10. g4 Bg6 11. Nh4 a4 12. Nxg6 hxg6 13. h4 Qc8 14. g5 Nh5 15. Nd5 Qd7 16. Be3 Rfc8 17. Qf3 Nd8 18. O-O-O a3 19. b3 Ne6 20. Nxe7+ Qxe7 21. d4 c6 22. dxe5 d5 23. exd5 Nc7 24. d6 Qf8 25. dxc7 Ra5 26. Qe4 Qe7 27. Qxg6 Rxc7 28. Qxh5 Ra8 29. g6 Rac8 30. Qh7+ Kf8 31. Qh8# { White wins by checkmate. } 1-0
What a crazy first game.
Bro I didnt know there are this many free wins to be picked up.
Interesting. So for a typical squeeze you always go C3 B4 D3, later scoop up the pawn, bring in the whole army, and mate with queen. Then in the next game your Opponent resigns because you went fishing for his horse :)
Up to you! Both Game 1 and Game 2 are viable options
This is what chatGPT could make out of this video's transcript, but I think it could do better:
In a realm of quiet squares and lines,
Where knights and pawns form neat designs,
There lies a game, a refuge fine,
From drilling, hammering, all the time.
"Oh, neighbor, with your noisy drill,
I challenge thee, a test of skill.
On this chessboard, no need to shrill,
Just Italian Game, a mind's thrill.
With Knight to F1, then G3's flight,
I dodge the Petrov, much to my delight.
I plot and scheme with all my might,
In hopes to make my pieces alight.
A game of chess, so silent and sly,
A cheeky escape from the buzz nearby.
In each move, a hidden reply,
'Oh noisy neighbor, checkmate, goodbye!'"
"@@AlexBanzea
Thought this was going to be Anderssen’s Evergreen game and was thinking “oh great he’s going to shame me for not castling”
Good stuff, Alex!
Hey, what do you think of the Polish defense?
Can you do Evans Gambit i would be thrilled to watch it.
Pls add more aggressive variations against kings indian in your london courses its awesome!
Excellent more about the Italien game
Love ur explanation
I'm a bit disappointed you didn't go for the Knight checkmate in game 1.
Hey I got that quick checkmate in the fantasy variation from your caro-kann course against my coworker but I'm already subbed. What do?
Alex, please teach us the Scotch Gambit
do openings like this need the opposition to play book moves?
A little unrelated to current content but you are myJobava guru!
If you know your opponent is aware, would it be better just to do a standard London versus Jobava?
Your content is so appreciated sir!
Play the one you know better
that setup was also used by Kasparov
Still cant decide between italian or Scotch. Love both. But i need to spend money on chessable asap haha
I guess it's time to try Jobava London brother :D
Can you do a ruy Lopez for intermediates next? Love your videos
Alex I am Here😁
Wish you all the best and have great festive days❤
Not only Carlson. Also Kasparov before him played this.
another IGM video.. gotta watch
Watch some Paul morphy games… he slayed with the Italian game .
Awesome color shirt btw
That Thumbnail haha
Awesome thanks
Dear Jean Dufresne, Please Castle.
i recently started playing the italian as white and I have to say this is a welcome surprise
How you make it so easy, 😢
I don't understand your course options Alex. There is "Buy for $25 with included 2 hour 24 min free video" or "Buy with video for $119 with included 10 hours and 57min free video"
So you get a 2 hours course or a 11 hour course? Or you only get video with the video course? Or those are extra on top of the regular course? Confusing. What is the amount of "content/hours" for the $25 vs the $120?
Oooooo more Italian 🍕!!!
Bro the evergreen game is an Evans gambit
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Nice
1.9 seconds!
So you are Russian, that's nice
Anyone understand the f****** word you're saying
First comment
annoying dude
I love your videos but I hate that to spend so much time talking about ever single possible legal move so it’s hard for us to keep up and it’s annoying that you’re almost always losing on time in every video😊