I watched every episode. I'm 68 years old and I started playing chess again 4 years ago after a break of 40 years. Even if playing chess online seem a little bit strange to me and I've only reached a rating of 1300, I love the way you present and explan. And let me note: Even if I'm from Germany and my Englisch is not the best, the calm and friendly way you are talking helps to understand the fun of the game. Thanks a lot.
I am 72 years old, rated 1800+ and have watched and learned from all of these. You have a nice way of presenting yourself I might add. Thanks for your podcasts. I hope you continue as you are a clear, clean, non aggressive instructor for the Chess community.
i"m not 72 or 1800 but aspire to be both of those one day. i love this series for the insight it gives me into how Eric thinks about his game, the extreme questioning he has of his ideas is something i do wish to implament
@@dontdononthings7265 THESE PERSONAL STYLES OF HIS PRESENTATIONS PUSHES THE BAR FAR BEYOND WHAT I SEE OTHER CHESS CONTENT CREATORS OFFER. GO ERIC, GO, GO, GO! EVERYONE, AND I DO MEAN EVERYONE, ABSOLUTELY LOVES YOUR SPEED RUNS! PLEASE DO CONTINUE TO OFFER THEM FREQUENTLY! ABSOLUTELY BENEFICIAL TO YOUR AUDIENCE ON SO MANY LEVELS. THANK YOU MAN!!
28. I’m 67 and have been playing since I was 9 or 10. I think the way you have stuck to principles and explained every move it has been the most instructive chess lessons I have ever had. Thank you so much.
The algorithm blessed me with this series on episode 13 and I went back and watched the previous ones. Given that some of these episodes are almost an hour long, it's hard to believe I've watched 28 episodes of this, but it goes by in the blink of an eye. This series has helped my openings become much stronger. Now I just need to stop choking to timeouts.
I assume a lot of us have watched every episode. This series has been some of my favourite content of yours. Even the low level games are good to watch. Talking through your thought process is a great insight.
Yeah I’ve watched every ep. Even being higher rated than people he’s played, getting the insights into how a IM thinks like this is sooooo useful and helpful.
I've watched all of them, many of them 3 to 5 times to grasp the concepts fairly solidly. I'm 73 and hadn't played a game in 35 years, and that just over beer with a buddy-- amateur action for sure. I played a few games starting a week ago, and went from beginner 200 level to 800 in about 10 games, blundering all the way, but with much better board vision thanks to the Speedrun series. When I was younger, I never had a clue on what to do when I entered the middle game. Listening to your thoughts has seriously improved my tactics and strategies.
I've watched every single episode. It's therapy for me, you could redo the speedrun for eternity and I'd watch, I love it so much and good for my mental health. I usually watch while eating dinner if I can.
As someone who is only 900, i am glad i randomly stumbled upon this series and it has quickly became my favourite content to watch on TH-cam. These videos are really informative and enjoyable to watch, thanks Eric.
I'm 70 years old, have no rating at all, and do not play chess. Still i watched all episodes, and enjoy your chess videos very much. I highly appreciate the combination of chess skill, the power of speech, and a perfect attitude.
21:40 I think the reason behind the resignation lies in the fact that after Ke4, the opponent saw h6, effectively trapping the knight. If white tries to save the knight by going Nf3, it takes away the only square for the king after Bf5+. In that case Bf5+ would be Bf5#, meaning checkmate I have watched from the start. My rating is 1400, I am really looking forward to you reaching that rating aswell with your speedrun account. I haven't played for a long time because of rating anxiety, but my new years resolution have been to reach 1500. You have already taught me so much from your videos! Having been a fan of yours for a couple of years now I think, I just want to say thank you so much Eric! You are an awesome chess player, and I am sure you will become a GM some day :-) Love from Denmark XOXO
Hey man. I discovered your channel about two weeks ago. I began watching this series half way through. But because it was so good I went back to the beginning and watched every single episode. Nice work!
I joined at episode 14. Went back and started at the beginning. I used to watch every single Video of yours back in 2020/21 when the lockdown was going strong and I am so glad that my algorythm has decided to reunite us. I have since returned to playing Chess and managed to hit my all-time highest ELO due to your great explanations.
Yup. Every single episode and a couple twice so far. I think I've learned a bit more from these full matches than from many lessons just going over hypotheticals or just covering barely past an opening example. Thanks Eric! I'm enjoying these immensely.
I have watched every single episode, and as a player who's between 1520 and 1580 at this level, each episode is becoming more and more relevant to me. Really really enjoy this series.
I miss lots of this series because sometimes I’m not in the mood for something this difficult. I need to go back and rewatch the ones closer to my ELO.
You should watch them all bud. Learning from better players than yourself is the best way to improve. Don't be intimidated, you can only pick up good habits from stronger players 👍
I am watching and re-watching episodes more than once or twice, especially one's with the openings I think will help me. It's a slow process for me, but I think it's helping me with understanding openings, and calculation in general. It's really cool how you let us know how you are thinkging on every move. I don't see rating improvements immediately, but over the long haul I believe I'm developing a solid foundation. Thanks Eric!!!
Haven't seen most of your videos, too busy building 2 houses here in Philippines but currently catching up on your content. Excellent channel to learn chess.
Here we are on 28 July. When I found your site, I saw the playlist and started viewing right away. Even though these videos are 5-9 months, I am going to watch all of them straight through. Eric, you're doing a great job. Thank you
I came across the series recently. I've watched all the way through from the start. I was about to read a book called Logical Chess: Move By Move, but I think this series, given your move by move break-down, has filled that niche for now. It is really wonderful to hear a high level player talk through each move. Thank you, for all your efforts in this endeavour.
I watched the first 15 in a row as they came out, then due to some life circumstances, was not able to keep up consistently with new uploads, but have watched the last 2, and likely will go back and try to watch all of them again from the beginning. These are invaluable Eric and have helped me so much! Still struggling to get to 1000 but these videos give me hope!
I have watched every episode until 26, some twice, som prob three times. Sometimes i fall asleep to it, i litteraly watch this every night, Please continue making this, its super helpfull and entertaining.
I've watched every episode. At first it was some random episodes that the algorithm suggested, but then I realized I really enjoyed the series and decided to watch it all from the start. Now I'm happy when I see a new episode coming up.
I have only recently started playing chess. I stumbled upon one of your speedrun videos on my home page a month ago, watched it, found it super instructive, and decided to go back and speed run myself across all of the series!
I started watching relatively recently and I'm watching the playlist, every episode one after another. Watching around on eepisode a day so that I don't catch up too quickly and run out of episodes to watch. Thank you for the playlist, I am really enjoying it!
I have been watching and really enjoying every episode of this series quite a bit, and it's always nice to see a new one pop up. They have all been incredibly instructive, and there's a few games I've gone back and watched multiple times because they're such good explanations of certain principles or openings
Ive watched about six episodes in this series. I watch your videos every night off and on for a few years now. You have a calm and soothing voice and you are a great chess player. Thanks for all the great content, Eric! 👍✌️
Eric, I absolutely love these videos, have watched all of them at least once, and have recommended them hugely to my elementary chess club students who are wanting to dig deeper into the game, sharing this playlist with parents who want more for their kid! I really enjoy your calming and humble approach to the game, and love the feel of the speedrun videos. I’m around 1300 online. Thank you for putting these out, so glad I found them! Cheers to you!
Dear Eric, I watched every single episode and planning to watch them again slowly with a chess board and an analyzer tool. Thank you very much for this very instructive and positive instructions. You really have a teacher’s gift!
I have watched every episode, the ones around my 1100 rating more than once. I don´t even play that much lately, but the amount and level of commentary clicks with me perfectly
Really enjoy this series and your approach. Watched all the episodes, and for an 1100 like me the 900-1400 portion of this speedrun is gold. Love how you mix up the openings but also find common themes to reiterate. Thank you!
I try to watch every single one and plan to binge them in the future. One: They are instructive Two: They Rosen demeanor is inviting Three: you are my favorite chess youtuber.
I watched every episode. Sometimes - not kidding - i am watching your tutorials when I feel stressed. You have such a wonderfully relaxed and friendly way and such a pleasent voice, it really helps me calming down and relaxing myself. Thank you so much!!
The analysis starting at 18:33 is so great - always assume your opponent will play the best moves! Maybe this opponent didn't see the fork, but you don't want to train yourself to play subpar moves
I can’t get enough of these videos! I watch every single one and my wife has been listening to them and got a rare win against me and she thanks the subconscious information grab. I used to watch you before bed and she would play in her head whether she wanted to or not 😂
Iv'e watched everyone from the begining , as I am only 850 I am finding it a great help and very much enjoy you calm softly spoken approach ...thank you Eric.
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I've watched every Speedrun episode. Some of them I started watching again. I liked the "Italian" opening for the first several dozen episodes. I also like the fact that the Speedrun episodes seem to speak to my level of chess, which is very beginner...... Thank you for doing them!
Like many others here in the comments, I have watched every episode. Sometimes I'm fully tuned in, and other times I have it on my second monitor to keep me company while I'm doing data entry.
Watch every single game! Your calm way to explain everything have made me a big fan. And it has improved my chess so so much. Thanks for all the great content
Absolutely watching every single episode. Slowly but surely. Your cadence is so pleasant, and so much of the content is so very instructive! Haven't been taking much literal notes, but I've absolutely seen growth in my pattern recognition from listening to you think through many fairly simple scenarios.
Have watched every episode, genuinely the best chess series created so far. Incredibly instructive and entertaining. I only watch and play chess casually, so my rating doesn't usually change much, but while watching these videos my rating has gone up hundreds of points and reached new highs, even though I'm not really trying to. You're just delivering knowledge directly into my brain. I've consumed lots of other content without that ever happening.
This is probably my favourite series of yours. Super duper instructive - my rating goes up (for a little while at least ;)) every time I watch one of these videos!
I've tried to watch everyone. I think I missed 27 but now I'm getting caught up as I had a lot of personal things to get done. Love this whole episode, Thank you
Watched every single episode. Helped me a lot tbh. I think I was close to 500 when I started watching this series. Sitting at 942 now thanks to your speed run. Big thanks
So far I think I've watched between 5 to 10 of these, from back down in the 600s and the 1100s and then way up in the 175-win area. They are so entertaining!
I just discovered this series maybe two weeks ago. I watched episodes 1 to 19, every one. Then I skipped around randomly, and watched the Ponziani one multiple times. I also watched the most recent ones first (episodes 50 to 53), before watching the oldest ones. I love them. I plan to eventually watch 20 to 49 for sure. I also watched the pre-run episode, where you played 10 games to get a less volatile rating.
Hey Eric, I (almost) watched every episode. Of this. I’m still quite new to chess (oct23) and just playing casually. You became my favourite chess content creater since then. I really like your clear way of educating - always easy to follow - and I’m in love with your Humor. Even when being calm all the tim e you’re still funny and entertaining. Keep it up!
Every single one, often a few times, since it's what I watch when I'm cooking meals, so sometimes I miss details and enjoy watching it again. I've been having fun trying and often failing with some of the new opening lines you've shown
I've gone back and watched them all, I think this one might catch me up? I appreicate how you explain every move and the pace. You could go macho fast as possible climb but this is far better. For the range of openings you challenge and refute I feel my chess has improved even if I remember only part of your lines. Thank you for these videos!
You are the best teacher: you speak clearly and do not rush, providing just the right amount of information. Based on these episodes I have changed my entire approach to rapid chess (still struggling around 450 though.) I watched all the episodes, some twice, or more.
I watched every single episode, but I found you when the 5th one was out. So basicly I saw your channel and I saw what I clicked was episode 5, so I went back and started it from the start. I have henceforth watched every episode when it came out as well as your other uploads since I subbed.
I have watched every episode. And I can't wait for more. Your relaxing style, explaining every move calmly is exactly what I need to improve my own game. I will probably start over eventually. My favorite chess series on youtube.
Eric I have watched every speed run episodes. My chess success is because of your teaching. Thank you and god bless. You are humble and brilliant. I watch a lot of chess TH-camrs and you are my favorite. My wife’s and daughters say you are apart of our family. lol.
Originally I was suggested to watch episode 16 but when I saw the episode number I went back to the first episode and have watched every episode since, even subscribed to your channel. So this series has worked at least once for your channel!
I've watched up to the 30th so far and I will keep watching! I love the content and I need to study more. The explanations are very detailed. Thanks for that, Eric!
I have watched more than 15 of your chess playing episodes , most of them recently . I liked the way you put this game simply, and wondered how you build your algorithms quickly so you don't let the opponent to have the chance to win at the end
Every single episode I believe... Some of them I might have watched with half an eye, and then re-watched again later... Watching you play and teach Eric, almost fixes my bad conscience from not playing enough myself! Take care Eric, we don't want to see you be stressed and burned out again ❤
I've watched all 28... and I'll watch the rest of whatever you make. I'm not even really a chess player but I find the strategy/tactics discussion very instructive and interesting. Thanks!
Every single one! I’ve shown some friends who play, some are now fans, others don’t have the attention span. Which is crazy to me because I’m super stimulated and learning the entire time. Thank you so much my dude!!!
Watching all 28 this far. I love seeing higher ranks play against mid and lower, it really shows the mindset and why I'm not better yet. I learn more this way
I watched every single one and I’ve went from 700 to almost 1000, and it feels like I’ll probably be going higher, love the content and it’s super helpful brother keep it up
Every episode and this is pretty much the only thing I wait for and actively watch on TH-cam right now. Incredibly high quality content, actually explaining everything as you go and understanding how players at this level may be thinking. More than once I've had a question about a move or position only to have you answer it seconds later
I discovered you when this series popped up in my suggestions and have since watched every episode in the speedrun (including the "pilot") and now getting into your other content.
ive seen every single episode! i love this series. i'm currently on paternity leave and i'm taking an extended one - and it's my #1 sought after video series when tending to the little one on my nightly duties.
I'm late to the party but I've started this run at video 9-ish. Since I'm practicing Ponziani I had a blast during #26 and I did follow-up with your Ponzi playlist ;) Thanks for all the calm, clear and solid content !
I too have watched every single episode, and so has my Dad as well! We really enjoy discussing your videos, and when we discuss these episodes there's two things that really stand out to us. The first is that when you are considering your moves, it's really noticeable how cleanly and systematically you consider your options. When I am looking at candidate moves I often find myself swapping between them in my mind, looking as deep as I can or for refutations, and if I don't find anything really winning about the move I might then consider another move. If there's no clear winner emerging I might then go back to moves I've already considered and look for things I might've missed, and eventually I'll try and compare moves from a big picture perspective if I really can't choose. These episodes have really helped me to reflect on how chaotically I do this compared to you, as I burn more time and still make more errors. It's really impressive to see how efficiently you move from move to move, assessing them in an orderly fashion and with impressive accuracy, before recalling your assessments clearly so you can make your choice. It's been really eye opening to see how neatly your brain must organise its model of a chess position, and this must be a skill you've developed from a young age with practice. It is something quite abstract that we now try and practise in our own games to get better, and it's not something like opening prep or endgame practice that we commonly see chess content creators talk about. The other thing we've talked about is what we think Young Eric must've been like given your comments about him, particularly now that Young Eric is around the same strength that we are. It's really interesting to know that even though we might be evenly matched up against some Younger Eric, it is clear that the well coached Young Eric would know a lot more about the game compared to us. It seems he would have a broader and more interesting opening reportoire compared to my dad and I, and we assume that his coaching made him much more of a machine in the endgame. We wonder how he might've been weaker such that the match up is still fairly balanced. Whatever the case, we think that even though our rating would be similar, Young Eric would clearly have much more potential to rapidly improve. Again we think that Young Eric has what he knows about the game organised much better, and that would make it much simpler for him to improve simply by playing more games. We feel that we've plateaued somewhat, and it's now going to take time and hard work studying a variety of things before we start to improve again by playing more games. Anyway, thanks for all the great content Eric!
I stumbled upon a lower episode, I believe you were high 700's. For a few days I watched random episodes till I saw you hit 1,000 and have been watching in order since. I will probably go back and watch the early ones once I finish though. Entertaining, calming, and educational - Love them!
I have watched every episode. When a new video comes out I usually watch it within a day of when it is uploaded. There’s nothing I love more when I get home from work at night than kicking back with a sparkling water (I am sober) and watching this awesome series. I am about a 1300 player, and all of these videos have been both incredibly fun and instructive. Thanks Eric!!
I have watched every episode and look forward to them. They’re really instructive to me as a lower rated, newer to chess, player. Thanks for making them!
All of em, every last one!! I’ve seen my skills improve along the way, seeing the board better than before. Thank you Mr. Rosen for teaching in a way that keeps people excited to learn!
I've watched every one of your Speedrun videos and have enjoyed all of them! As I mentioned before, it's a pleasure to hear your thought process when making a move. I never had a chess coach. The closest thing was an "advisor" to our HS chess club which had a mere handful of students. He was a teacher and supposedly a chess master but we never had any structured chess lessons from him. And he never gave any lectures on the game. He never gave us any chess puzzles. So we were pretty much on our own. I've learned a lot about chess theory on youtube in the last few years. It's an amazing resource for this game!
I have watched every single episode! This is my favourite content you have put out so far. I enjoy all of your content, but especially that where you are able to explain and deconstruct what you are thinking or planning!
I watched all episodes, most of them several times. I really enjoy the way you're explaining and I've learned a lot-also by researching some of the lines a bit by myself. You've reached about my rating level now, so I'm looking forward for what's coming. Thanks, it must be a lot of work to do this! (And I'm not even talking about the lifetime spent learning to play like this!)
I’ve watched every episode. I’d be very happy if when you get to your stopping point, you start again from 400 and do it again. This series is really instructive because most chess content is either masters battling for centipawn advantages, or evals of equally bad beginners missing opportunities. What we don’t see are mistakes being punished or exploited, which is super helpful because we get to see what we ought to do when our opponent gives us an opening, and conversely what not to do and why.
I've watched all the episodes in the past few weeks, thank you for all the lessons. One of my favorite openings when I get the chance is the Evans Gambit. So I picked up a few tips in your last episode.
I've watched every episode. Sometimes even two or three times. I've been keeping up with every single video you post. :) Just makes my life a little better.
I have watched every episode so far. I have gone back over some of the videos a few times in the hope that it might help me know where I am going wrong dealing with some opennings and defences. It has helped but I still have a long way to go. I find value in every game played and quite a lot of enjoyment too.
I watched every single episode- some twice.
The Ponziani one😂
I also have watched all and some twice. Super excited about every one and missed you when you posted these less frequently
U should try watching some Daniel Naroditsky speedruns aswell. They are great!
Same!
same. will be studying ones like the ponziani to add openings to my play
I watched every episode.
I'm 68 years old and I started playing chess again 4 years ago after a break of 40 years. Even if playing chess online seem a little bit strange to me and I've only reached a rating of 1300, I love the way you present and explan. And let me note: Even if I'm from Germany and my Englisch is not the best, the calm and friendly way you are talking helps to understand the fun of the game. Thanks a lot.
1300 is a strong rating bud. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Yeah, that's serious play
Love to Germany you have a beautiful country. Unfortunate how immigration is hurting that.
I am 72 years old, rated 1800+ and have watched and learned from all of these. You have a nice way of presenting yourself I might add. Thanks for your podcasts. I hope you continue as you are a clear, clean, non aggressive instructor for the Chess community.
Non-aggressive with words, ultra-aggressive with play style.
@ignacypaderewski2685 exactly why I love watching Eric play. So calm and and well mannered with crazy and fun playing style 😎
i"m not 72 or 1800 but aspire to be both of those one day.
i love this series for the insight it gives me into how Eric thinks about his game, the extreme questioning he has of his ideas is something i do wish to implament
I agree with you completely!!
@@dontdononthings7265 THESE PERSONAL STYLES OF HIS PRESENTATIONS PUSHES THE BAR FAR BEYOND WHAT I SEE OTHER CHESS CONTENT CREATORS OFFER. GO ERIC, GO, GO, GO! EVERYONE, AND I DO MEAN EVERYONE, ABSOLUTELY LOVES YOUR SPEED RUNS! PLEASE DO CONTINUE TO OFFER THEM FREQUENTLY! ABSOLUTELY BENEFICIAL TO YOUR AUDIENCE ON SO MANY LEVELS. THANK YOU MAN!!
28. I’m 67 and have been playing since I was 9 or 10. I think the way you have stuck to principles and explained every move it has been the most instructive chess lessons I have ever had.
Thank you so much.
"How many episodes have you watched"
Every single one bro
I've watched every episode of the speed run, while drinking out of my "every blunder is a gambit mug" while wearing my "oh no my queen" shirt.
fanboi alert
I knew this name looked familiar... didn't expect to see a fellow TDI clubber here :)
0:28 I've watched all of them, keep em coming! :)
The algorithm blessed me with this series on episode 13 and I went back and watched the previous ones. Given that some of these episodes are almost an hour long, it's hard to believe I've watched 28 episodes of this, but it goes by in the blink of an eye.
This series has helped my openings become much stronger. Now I just need to stop choking to timeouts.
I assume a lot of us have watched every episode. This series has been some of my favourite content of yours.
Even the low level games are good to watch. Talking through your thought process is a great insight.
Yeah I’ve watched every ep.
Even being higher rated than people he’s played, getting the insights into how a IM thinks like this is sooooo useful and helpful.
1,OOO% SPOT ON FRIEND, IT SAYS IT ALL!
I've watched all of them, many of them 3 to 5 times to grasp the concepts fairly solidly. I'm 73 and hadn't played a game in 35 years, and that just over beer with a buddy-- amateur action for sure. I played a few games starting a week ago, and went from beginner 200 level to 800 in about 10 games, blundering all the way, but with much better board vision thanks to the Speedrun series. When I was younger, I never had a clue on what to do when I entered the middle game. Listening to your thoughts has seriously improved my tactics and strategies.
I've watched every single episode. It's therapy for me, you could redo the speedrun for eternity and I'd watch, I love it so much and good for my mental health. I usually watch while eating dinner if I can.
ive watched all 28 episodes and here’s the thing, i dont play chess. at all. there’s just something comforting about you explaining it.
That's outstanding !! (But Eric is very good.)
As someone who is only 900, i am glad i randomly stumbled upon this series and it has quickly became my favourite content to watch on TH-cam. These videos are really informative and enjoyable to watch, thanks Eric.
ABSOLUTELY SO!!
That catch in the second game was fascinating, mad props to you for analysing so thoroughly in a line that looks so appealing at first glance
I watched EVERY SINGLE episode. Thank you so much Eric. Your speedrun are super informative and entertaining.
I'm 70 years old, have no rating at all, and do not play chess. Still i watched all episodes, and enjoy your chess videos very much. I highly appreciate the combination of chess skill, the power of speech, and a perfect attitude.
21:40 I think the reason behind the resignation lies in the fact that after Ke4, the opponent saw h6, effectively trapping the knight. If white tries to save the knight by going Nf3, it takes away the only square for the king after Bf5+. In that case Bf5+ would be Bf5#, meaning checkmate
I have watched from the start. My rating is 1400, I am really looking forward to you reaching that rating aswell with your speedrun account. I haven't played for a long time because of rating anxiety, but my new years resolution have been to reach 1500. You have already taught me so much from your videos! Having been a fan of yours for a couple of years now I think, I just want to say thank you so much Eric! You are an awesome chess player, and I am sure you will become a GM some day :-) Love from Denmark XOXO
Rating anxiety! LOL! I can relate, but once you lose rating the games get a lot easier!
bf5 not bf3 because the king just takes the bishop on f3.
@@lilpi1645 Yes of course, thank you for the correction. Must've been thinking about if penguins have knees when I wrote that
it happens my brother .no problem@@markthomsen4269
Hey man. I discovered your channel about two weeks ago. I began watching this series half way through. But because it was so good I went back to the beginning and watched every single episode.
Nice work!
I joined at episode 14.
Went back and started at the beginning.
I used to watch every single Video of yours back in 2020/21 when the lockdown was going strong and I am so glad that my algorythm has decided to reunite us.
I have since returned to playing Chess and managed to hit my all-time highest ELO due to your great explanations.
I watched all the episodes as well as almost all of your videos. Very instructive! The explanations were also very calm, nice, and gentle. Way to go!
Yup. Every single episode and a couple twice so far. I think I've learned a bit more from these full matches than from many lessons just going over hypotheticals or just covering barely past an opening example. Thanks Eric! I'm enjoying these immensely.
I have watched every single episode, and as a player who's between 1520 and 1580 at this level, each episode is becoming more and more relevant to me. Really really enjoy this series.
I miss lots of this series because sometimes I’m not in the mood for something this difficult. I need to go back and rewatch the ones closer to my ELO.
You should watch them all bud. Learning from better players than yourself is the best way to improve. Don't be intimidated, you can only pick up good habits from stronger players 👍
I am watching and re-watching episodes more than once or twice, especially one's with the openings I think will help me. It's a slow process for me, but I think it's helping me with understanding openings, and calculation in general. It's really cool how you let us know how you are thinkging on every move. I don't see rating improvements immediately, but over the long haul I believe I'm developing a solid foundation. Thanks Eric!!!
Haven't seen most of your videos, too busy building 2 houses here in Philippines but currently catching up on your content. Excellent channel to learn chess.
Here we are on 28 July. When I found your site, I saw the playlist and started viewing right away. Even though these videos are 5-9 months, I am going to watch all of them straight through.
Eric, you're doing a great job. Thank you
I came across the series recently. I've watched all the way through from the start. I was about to read a book called Logical Chess: Move By Move, but I think this series, given your move by move break-down, has filled that niche for now. It is really wonderful to hear a high level player talk through each move.
Thank you, for all your efforts in this endeavour.
I watched the first 15 in a row as they came out, then due to some life circumstances, was not able to keep up consistently with new uploads, but have watched the last 2, and likely will go back and try to watch all of them again from the beginning. These are invaluable Eric and have helped me so much! Still struggling to get to 1000 but these videos give me hope!
Best Chess channel on TH-cam by far. You create content that shows the fun of the game and not the pop culture twist of it.
I have watched every episode until 26, some twice, som prob three times. Sometimes i fall asleep to it, i litteraly watch this every night, Please continue making this, its super helpfull and entertaining.
I've watched every episode. At first it was some random episodes that the algorithm suggested, but then I realized I really enjoyed the series and decided to watch it all from the start. Now I'm happy when I see a new episode coming up.
I have only recently started playing chess. I stumbled upon one of your speedrun videos on my home page a month ago, watched it, found it super instructive, and decided to go back and speed run myself across all of the series!
I started watching relatively recently and I'm watching the playlist, every episode one after another. Watching around on eepisode a day so that I don't catch up too quickly and run out of episodes to watch. Thank you for the playlist, I am really enjoying it!
I have been watching and really enjoying every episode of this series quite a bit, and it's always nice to see a new one pop up. They have all been incredibly instructive, and there's a few games I've gone back and watched multiple times because they're such good explanations of certain principles or openings
Ive watched about six episodes in this series.
I watch your videos every night off and on for a few years now. You have a calm and soothing voice and you are a great chess player. Thanks for all the great content, Eric!
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Eric, I absolutely love these videos, have watched all of them at least once, and have recommended them hugely to my elementary chess club students who are wanting to dig deeper into the game, sharing this playlist with parents who want more for their kid!
I really enjoy your calming and humble approach to the game, and love the feel of the speedrun videos. I’m around 1300 online. Thank you for putting these out, so glad I found them! Cheers to you!
Dear Eric, I watched every single episode and planning to watch them again slowly with a chess board and an analyzer tool. Thank you very much for this very instructive and positive instructions. You really have a teacher’s gift!
I have watched every episode, the ones around my 1100 rating more than once. I don´t even play that much lately, but the amount and level of commentary clicks with me perfectly
Really enjoy this series and your approach. Watched all the episodes, and for an 1100 like me the 900-1400 portion of this speedrun is gold. Love how you mix up the openings but also find common themes to reiterate. Thank you!
I try to watch every single one and plan to binge them in the future.
One: They are instructive
Two: They Rosen demeanor is inviting
Three: you are my favorite chess youtuber.
I watched every episode. Sometimes - not kidding - i am watching your tutorials when I feel stressed. You have such a wonderfully relaxed and friendly way and such a pleasent voice, it really helps me calming down and relaxing myself. Thank you so much!!
The analysis starting at 18:33 is so great - always assume your opponent will play the best moves! Maybe this opponent didn't see the fork, but you don't want to train yourself to play subpar moves
I'm just starting chess at 49 years old, so I am watching all of it and I'm learning a lot ...so thank you and keep up the good stuff ;-)
I can’t get enough of these videos! I watch every single one and my wife has been listening to them and got a rare win against me and she thanks the subconscious information grab. I used to watch you before bed and she would play in her head whether she wanted to or not 😂
Watched all, in order. Thoroughly enjoyable & educational. I appreciate Rosen's calm demeanor.
Iv'e watched everyone from the begining , as I am only 850 I am finding it a great help and very much enjoy you calm softly spoken approach ...thank you Eric.
I've watched every Speedrun episode. Some of them I started watching again. I liked the "Italian" opening for the first several dozen episodes. I also like the fact that the Speedrun episodes seem to speak to my level of chess, which is very beginner...... Thank you for doing them!
Like many others here in the comments, I have watched every episode. Sometimes I'm fully tuned in, and other times I have it on my second monitor to keep me company while I'm doing data entry.
Watch every single game! Your calm way to explain everything have made me a big fan. And it has improved my chess so so much. Thanks for all the great content
Absolutely watching every single episode. Slowly but surely. Your cadence is so pleasant, and so much of the content is so very instructive! Haven't been taking much literal notes, but I've absolutely seen growth in my pattern recognition from listening to you think through many fairly simple scenarios.
Have watched every episode, genuinely the best chess series created so far. Incredibly instructive and entertaining.
I only watch and play chess casually, so my rating doesn't usually change much, but while watching these videos my rating has gone up hundreds of points and reached new highs, even though I'm not really trying to. You're just delivering knowledge directly into my brain. I've consumed lots of other content without that ever happening.
The Naroditsky speedrun is cool as well, might wanna check that out
This is probably my favourite series of yours. Super duper instructive - my rating goes up (for a little while at least ;)) every time I watch one of these videos!
I've watched all episodes. I had barely played for over a decade. These videos have gotten me back into chess.
I've tried to watch everyone. I think I missed 27 but now I'm getting caught up as I had a lot of personal things to get done. Love this whole episode, Thank you
Watched every single episode. Helped me a lot tbh. I think I was close to 500 when I started watching this series. Sitting at 942 now thanks to your speed run. Big thanks
So far I think I've watched between 5 to 10 of these, from back down in the 600s and the 1100s and then way up in the 175-win area. They are so entertaining!
I just discovered this series maybe two weeks ago. I watched episodes 1 to 19, every one. Then I skipped around randomly, and watched the Ponziani one multiple times. I also watched the most recent ones first (episodes 50 to 53), before watching the oldest ones. I love them. I plan to eventually watch 20 to 49 for sure. I also watched the pre-run episode, where you played 10 games to get a less volatile rating.
Hey Eric, I (almost) watched every episode. Of this. I’m still quite new to chess (oct23) and just playing casually. You became my favourite chess content creater since then. I really like your clear way of educating - always easy to follow - and I’m in love with your Humor. Even when being calm all the tim e you’re still funny and entertaining. Keep it up!
I’ve watched all the episodes so far. Trying to pick up chess as a hobby and have always enjoyed your content in the past. Thanks for doing this!
Every single one, often a few times, since it's what I watch when I'm cooking meals, so sometimes I miss details and enjoy watching it again. I've been having fun trying and often failing with some of the new opening lines you've shown
I've gone back and watched them all, I think this one might catch me up? I appreicate how you explain every move and the pace. You could go macho fast as possible climb but this is far better. For the range of openings you challenge and refute I feel my chess has improved even if I remember only part of your lines. Thank you for these videos!
I was recommended a video from this series having never watched the channel and decided to watch from the beginning. Now I’m addicted!
You are the best teacher: you speak clearly and do not rush, providing just the right amount of information. Based on these episodes I have changed my entire approach to rapid chess (still struggling around 450 though.) I watched all the episodes, some twice, or more.
I watched all of them, sometimes just a game at a time. It’s a nice, relaxing but informative and sometimes amusing way to pass the time.
I watched every single episode, but I found you when the 5th one was out. So basicly I saw your channel and I saw what I clicked was episode 5, so I went back and started it from the start. I have henceforth watched every episode when it came out as well as your other uploads since I subbed.
I have watched every episode. And I can't wait for more. Your relaxing style, explaining every move calmly is exactly what I need to improve my own game. I will probably start over eventually. My favorite chess series on youtube.
Eric I have watched every speed run episodes. My chess success is because of your teaching. Thank you and god bless. You are humble and brilliant. I watch a lot of chess TH-camrs and you are my favorite. My wife’s and daughters say you are apart of our family. lol.
Originally I was suggested to watch episode 16 but when I saw the episode number I went back to the first episode and have watched every episode since, even subscribed to your channel. So this series has worked at least once for your channel!
I've watched up to the 30th so far and I will keep watching! I love the content and I need to study more. The explanations are very detailed. Thanks for that, Eric!
I have watched more than 15 of your chess playing episodes , most of them recently . I liked the way you put this game simply, and wondered how you build your algorithms quickly so you don't let the opponent to have the chance to win at the end
Every single episode I believe... Some of them I might have watched with half an eye, and then re-watched again later... Watching you play and teach Eric, almost fixes my bad conscience from not playing enough myself!
Take care Eric, we don't want to see you be stressed and burned out again ❤
I've watched all 28... and I'll watch the rest of whatever you make. I'm not even really a chess player but I find the strategy/tactics discussion very instructive and interesting. Thanks!
Every single one! I’ve shown some friends who play, some are now fans, others don’t have the attention span. Which is crazy to me because I’m super stimulated and learning the entire time. Thank you so much my dude!!!
Watching all 28 this far. I love seeing higher ranks play against mid and lower, it really shows the mindset and why I'm not better yet. I learn more this way
I stumbled across this series around game 20, then went back and watched them all in sequence until I caught up. Nice job so far!
I watched every single one and I’ve went from 700 to almost 1000, and it feels like I’ll probably be going higher, love the content and it’s super helpful brother keep it up
Watched every single episode. This is my favourite type of chess content. It’s the most instructive.
Every episode and this is pretty much the only thing I wait for and actively watch on TH-cam right now. Incredibly high quality content, actually explaining everything as you go and understanding how players at this level may be thinking. More than once I've had a question about a move or position only to have you answer it seconds later
I discovered you when this series popped up in my suggestions and have since watched every episode in the speedrun (including the "pilot") and now getting into your other content.
ive seen every single episode! i love this series. i'm currently on paternity leave and i'm taking an extended one - and it's my #1 sought after video series when tending to the little one on my nightly duties.
I'm late to the party but I've started this run at video 9-ish. Since I'm practicing Ponziani I had a blast during #26 and I did follow-up with your Ponzi playlist ;) Thanks for all the calm, clear and solid content !
I too have watched every single episode, and so has my Dad as well!
We really enjoy discussing your videos, and when we discuss these episodes there's two things that really stand out to us.
The first is that when you are considering your moves, it's really noticeable how cleanly and systematically you consider your options.
When I am looking at candidate moves I often find myself swapping between them in my mind, looking as deep as I can or for refutations, and if I don't find anything really winning about the move I might then consider another move. If there's no clear winner emerging I might then go back to moves I've already considered and look for things I might've missed, and eventually I'll try and compare moves from a big picture perspective if I really can't choose. These episodes have really helped me to reflect on how chaotically I do this compared to you, as I burn more time and still make more errors.
It's really impressive to see how efficiently you move from move to move, assessing them in an orderly fashion and with impressive accuracy, before recalling your assessments clearly so you can make your choice. It's been really eye opening to see how neatly your brain must organise its model of a chess position, and this must be a skill you've developed from a young age with practice. It is something quite abstract that we now try and practise in our own games to get better, and it's not something like opening prep or endgame practice that we commonly see chess content creators talk about.
The other thing we've talked about is what we think Young Eric must've been like given your comments about him, particularly now that Young Eric is around the same strength that we are.
It's really interesting to know that even though we might be evenly matched up against some Younger Eric, it is clear that the well coached Young Eric would know a lot more about the game compared to us. It seems he would have a broader and more interesting opening reportoire compared to my dad and I, and we assume that his coaching made him much more of a machine in the endgame. We wonder how he might've been weaker such that the match up is still fairly balanced.
Whatever the case, we think that even though our rating would be similar, Young Eric would clearly have much more potential to rapidly improve. Again we think that Young Eric has what he knows about the game organised much better, and that would make it much simpler for him to improve simply by playing more games. We feel that we've plateaued somewhat, and it's now going to take time and hard work studying a variety of things before we start to improve again by playing more games.
Anyway, thanks for all the great content Eric!
I stumbled upon a lower episode, I believe you were high 700's. For a few days I watched random episodes till I saw you hit 1,000 and have been watching in order since. I will probably go back and watch the early ones once I finish though. Entertaining, calming, and educational - Love them!
I have watched every episode. When a new video comes out I usually watch it within a day of when it is uploaded. There’s nothing I love more when I get home from work at night than kicking back with a sparkling water (I am sober) and watching this awesome series. I am about a 1300 player, and all of these videos have been both incredibly fun and instructive. Thanks Eric!!
I've watched every episode of this series, and re-watched probably half of them. I'm really enjoying this speed run.
I have watched every episode and look forward to them. They’re really instructive to me as a lower rated, newer to chess, player. Thanks for making them!
All of em, every last one!! I’ve seen my skills improve along the way, seeing the board better than before. Thank you Mr. Rosen for teaching in a way that keeps people excited to learn!
I’ve watched all of them in order. Usually within a couple of hours of them being released. I’ve really enjoyed them. Thanks!
I've watched every one of your Speedrun videos and have enjoyed all of them!
As I mentioned before, it's a pleasure to hear your thought process when making a move.
I never had a chess coach. The closest thing was an "advisor" to our HS chess club which had a mere handful of students.
He was a teacher and supposedly a chess master but we never had any structured chess lessons from him. And he never gave any lectures on the game. He never gave us any chess puzzles. So we were pretty much on our own.
I've learned a lot about chess theory on youtube in the last few years. It's an amazing resource for this game!
Thank you Eric! Great refresher. I'm 79 and trying to get back into chess and enjoyed all 28 so far..
Watched every single one. My ELO dropped from 900 to 700! Thank you for invaluable lessons Eric!
I have watched every single episode! This is my favourite content you have put out so far. I enjoy all of your content, but especially that where you are able to explain and deconstruct what you are thinking or planning!
I watched all episodes, most of them several times. I really enjoy the way you're explaining and I've learned a lot-also by researching some of the lines a bit by myself. You've reached about my rating level now, so I'm looking forward for what's coming. Thanks, it must be a lot of work to do this! (And I'm not even talking about the lifetime spent learning to play like this!)
I’ve watched every episode. I’d be very happy if when you get to your stopping point, you start again from 400 and do it again. This series is really instructive because most chess content is either masters battling for centipawn advantages, or evals of equally bad beginners missing opportunities. What we don’t see are mistakes being punished or exploited, which is super helpful because we get to see what we ought to do when our opponent gives us an opening, and conversely what not to do and why.
I've been following the series since it started. Some of the best chess content on YT.
I watched every game of all speedruns. Before you make a move i pause and think about what i should do. So i learn a lot ! Thanks !!
Every single episode . Sometimes I play them when I doze off, in which case I go back and rewatch the next day. Great content all around
I've watched all the episodes in the past few weeks, thank you for all the lessons. One of my favorite openings when I get the chance is the Evans Gambit. So I picked up a few tips in your last episode.
I've watched every episode. Sometimes even two or three times.
I've been keeping up with every single video you post. :)
Just makes my life a little better.
I have watched every episode so far. I have gone back over some of the videos a few times in the hope that it might help me know where I am going wrong dealing with some opennings and defences. It has helped but I still have a long way to go. I find value in every game played and quite a lot of enjoyment too.