Wow John, accepting rematches vs a player that targets your weakness so you can learn from it and improve really showcases your strength of character! Great video!
There are some content creators that don't post really tough sessions. It is great to see how you process this kind of game set, as we all see it and wonder how to handle it.... Thanks, John!
Agreed, I really identified with the "struggling to even come up with ideas" vibes that I got in some of the games, and it's strangely comforting to hear the thought process in those moments.
Second! John, you are an inspiration to me! I've watched most of your videos, and lately, I've started playing 1 15/10 game a day while taking my time and just crossed 700 Rapid for the first time. Fins you are THE MAN thank you so much for your relaxing and instructive content.
Sorry you're still having issues with your voice, John. It goes without saying that all your viewers understand if you have to take an occasional break. Taking care of your health naturally should be your #1 priority. As for the games, I really enjoyed the action. It's amazing how well players at your level can play 3 + 0 games! You had a very worthy opponent in that 2800 plus IM - very fast and good. I guess that's an often recommended way to improve: try to play people who are a bit stronger (perhaps about 100 points higher rated, ideally). That way you get a real training effect from the games, but still feel you have a fighting chance.
was lucky enough to catch these games live and was expecting a "using the clock as a weapon" video. Guess I was wrong though haha! ggs john and good technique demonstrated not letting yourself tilt into playing more games--always impressed by that
@@Orion-zq8jf I think it was intentional haha it's clever. He's down on the clock in almost every game, so he's "facing" an opponent who is using the clock as a weapon
John, take care of the voice! The chess can wait. Love seeing these videos and you have been posting with amazing regularity. But nothing is more important than being healthy!
0:16 playing when theres other things on your mid is usually a recipe for a poor session. This is the like reverse of your previous video where you said playing in a good mood leads to wins
John, you need to trust your instinct more. You have a GM-tier bullet rating. Many IMs would struggle if you actually trust your instinct and use the clock AS YOUR WEAPON!
John, did you ever find yourself feeling burnt out and taking a break from chess for a time? Usually I find myself so passionate about the game, learning and practicing with every moment I find, but recently I was so deprived of energy I couldn't get excited about the game, my last game was two weeks ago and I'm feeling kind of sad about it
Wow John, accepting rematches vs a player that targets your weakness so you can learn from it and improve really showcases your strength of character! Great video!
The stalemate ideas at the end was hilarious . That dude had perfect technique those were amazing games
Stalemate ideas on both sides of the board in that last one, yes! :)
There are some content creators that don't post really tough sessions. It is great to see how you process this kind of game set, as we all see it and wonder how to handle it.... Thanks, John!
Agreed, I really identified with the "struggling to even come up with ideas" vibes that I got in some of the games, and it's strangely comforting to hear the thought process in those moments.
I've never been so early! Loving the recent uploads
Does anyone else miss the 5 minute blitz videos? 3 minute is so fast. --Thanks for the uploads as always.
Second! John, you are an inspiration to me! I've watched most of your videos, and lately, I've started playing 1 15/10 game a day while taking my time and just crossed 700 Rapid for the first time. Fins you are THE MAN thank you so much for your relaxing and instructive content.
Wow. So _that's_ what using the clock as a weapon looks like. 😳
Thanks for posting the learning experience for us!
Sorry you're still having issues with your voice, John. It goes without saying that all your viewers understand if you have to take an occasional break. Taking care of your health naturally should be your #1 priority. As for the games, I really enjoyed the action. It's amazing how well players at your level can play 3 + 0 games! You had a very worthy opponent in that 2800 plus IM - very fast and good. I guess that's an often recommended way to improve: try to play people who are a bit stronger (perhaps about 100 points higher rated, ideally). That way you get a real training effect from the games, but still feel you have a fighting chance.
Lol I like "facing the clock as a weapon". After like 10 vids of you using the clock and being down every time this feels more authentic
was lucky enough to catch these games live and was expecting a "using the clock as a weapon" video. Guess I was wrong though haha! ggs john and good technique demonstrated not letting yourself tilt into playing more games--always impressed by that
"Facing" the clock as a weapon, huh? Looking forward to the new series!
He blitzed out the title 😂
@@Orion-zq8jf I think it was intentional haha it's clever. He's down on the clock in almost every game, so he's "facing" an opponent who is using the clock as a weapon
@@andrewbeeksma7769 i think you're right.. just finished watching the vid.. tough session!
Really tough opponent. Super fast and accurate in all the games too....😮
Nice games man. Brazilian dude was insanely fast, I would have tilted way harder than you did!
Thanks! And yes, strong player - I need to be in better form to compete with him.
Hey John. Why do you say shoot instead of shit?
@@johnnycharisma162 I think that hearing John uttering a curse word would be somewhat of a sacrilege.
@@nwoDekaTsyawlA you should listen to Ginger GM he’s hilarious.
@@johnnycharisma162 Just being professional and family friendly.
John, take care of the voice! The chess can wait. Love seeing these videos and you have been posting with amazing regularity. But nothing is more important than being healthy!
Did they play in IM not a GM? I remember Roberto Molina did very well in that. Or maybe that was a year that John didn't play it.
John: "I scored 1.5/5, one of my most difficult performances yet"
Me: "I scored 1.5/5! This was one of my best performances yet!!!!!!"
Good games John. Every day is an opportunity to get better at chess :)
The gap between John and I in chess is similar to the gap between Goku and I in fighting.
John, I was on tilt on your behalf watching that!
😅
0:16 playing when theres other things on your mid is usually a recipe for a poor session. This is the like reverse of your previous video where you said playing in a good mood leads to wins
I was still in a good mood, though 😀
Depends on what things
What is the shirt rotation? I’m surprised that vid after vid for 4+ years I can barely identify a repeat shirt!
John, you need to trust your instinct more. You have a GM-tier bullet rating. Many IMs would struggle if you actually trust your instinct and use the clock AS YOUR WEAPON!
Thanks for the video John. Hope you are back to 100% with your voice soon 🙂
Ahhh, the good old evening time slot
Good to see you very active again John !
Can you come back to this guy and beat him
He’s one of the players I find annoying 😂
Next challenge: Climbing the Rating Ladder, John "the legend" Bartholomew vs Magnus "The Champ" Carlsen (let's make that happen)
interesting games when you play strong players
John, did you ever find yourself feeling burnt out and taking a break from chess for a time?
Usually I find myself so passionate about the game, learning and practicing with every moment I find, but recently I was so deprived of energy I couldn't get excited about the game, my last game was two weeks ago and I'm feeling kind of sad about it
Plus everyone lives an underdog
Please don’t be offended, but this video inspired me to play online again. 😊
It's difficult to beat an IM not a GM winner!
Facing the clock as a wepon, isn't it always?
please let your voice rest, thanks for all the videos but take care first!
In the last game you had a really cool stalemate resource: 42. Qxf6!