The best thing about the unorthodox opening speedruns is watching Eric confused staring at the worst position he's ever been in, then 40 seconds later pulling some grandmaster shit to turn the game around
Thanks for your vids, guys. Sorry to see this and the English one end the same week. We've had some white focused speedruns (e.g. london, english) but I would like to see some black focused ones like a caro-kann and semi-slav or anything really. Would also be nice to see a gambits speedrun (e.g. danish vs e5, morra vs c5 etc). Hope to see more of these soon and thanks for sharing these with us.
@@Noah55555 Because 800 elo games feel terrible to watch. I certainly enjoyed 1800+ games and the past couple of videos was amazing seeing eric build beautiful mating nets and attacks.
@@josephsalmonte4995 Not at all, there is nothing to gain as a viewer when his opponents blunder in 5 moves and he is just steamrolling them. More enjoyable to watch him playing more competitive games where he has to play at least a bit precise and gets punished for not paying attention.
@0:47 12...Ngf6 compromises the whole Hippo setup. In this game it allows White to penetrate Black's formation immediately. When playing the Hippo you should stick to the Hippo.
Inspired by Eric's performance, started my own speedrun from 700 to 1200, now I'm stuck Seriously , can't stop watching series, now I'm playing only hippo, to master it
Eric was playing very well in this game until 1:25:52 he played Ned3 and allowd the pawn on d3 to fall. After that Kf8 was only cleanly winning move and white has lots of tricks.
If you haven't seen it, Hikaru did a botez gambit speed run where he almost exclusively used the Hippo at higher ranks. He was beating 2500s with it, and that was with sacrificing his queen.
This part of the speedrun is not at all instructive. Just Eric getting into losing positions and Houdini-ing himself out of it by being a GM 😂 What is the takeaway for us? Just vibes lol
Not subbed to this channel but really enjoyed the hippo speed run. I believe that’s the only chess series that I’ve ever watched from beginning to end . Many thanks for the content.
Geez that looked bad. I mean, you're great ofcourse, but it's soo 'unsound'. I was thinking: sack the exchange? More like suck the exchange! Liked it though, I'm gonna play this too, ofcourse.
Great video, can someone explain why @14:33 th-cam.com/video/ey_5yqrdCQU/w-d-xo.html black didn't take the pawn on C2? Two attackers, only king defends, wassup? thx
this has to be bull#$% man! Some of the 1600 1800 rated ppl i play have 93% accuracy and looking at this game some moves were like 1300 rating..... wtF is going on ?!!??
Because Eric makes a lot better moves than you on average, so his opponents makes mistakes more easily than when playing against you. This should have been obvious to you without explaining.
firstly Eric thank you for the amazing hippo runs...i been using it and 8/10 are the win rates in white n blacvk. They do clamp down early so have to extend the rook pawns mostly. Just wanna say,get the jokers out of the frame...takes away the seriousness of these games .....doesnt make for pleasant viewing...too much talk in the background. Just saying.
This cant be the last episode already ... the hippo has so much more to offer
Seems like it offered it's way all the way to gm.
The best thing about the unorthodox opening speedruns is watching Eric confused staring at the worst position he's ever been in, then 40 seconds later pulling some grandmaster shit to turn the game around
exactly
yeah.that makes me wanna whos better between him and GM Aman
@@ruyjrnoche8300Eric is
Thank you Eric, your Hippo speedrun has been the most interesting and entertaining chess content that I've seen. Looking forward to the next one...
This is the best chess series on TH-cam. Entertaining and has boosted my rating
Nah not the last hippo ep 😢😢
hippos good on bullet because by the time you've set everything up the game ends.
😂
Thanks for your vids, guys. Sorry to see this and the English one end the same week. We've had some white focused speedruns (e.g. london, english) but I would like to see some black focused ones like a caro-kann and semi-slav or anything really. Would also be nice to see a gambits speedrun (e.g. danish vs e5, morra vs c5 etc). Hope to see more of these soon and thanks for sharing these with us.
Aman has been playing the french with black on the english account, i’m sure they’ll post those videos soon too
Its been a pleasure watching this series ❤ 😮 cant wait for more eric!
These Hippo Speedruns deserve another series of Hippo Speedrun from 800 rated upwards.
800 😅 at least double that
@@sigmasmegma8514 Why would he skip the most common elos?
@@Noah55555 Because 800 elo games feel terrible to watch. I certainly enjoyed 1800+ games and the past couple of videos was amazing seeing eric build beautiful mating nets and attacks.
@@anonymous123456on Sounds a bit selfish. Also a terrible idea from a viewing figures perspective.
@@josephsalmonte4995 Not at all, there is nothing to gain as a viewer when his opponents blunder in 5 moves and he is just steamrolling them. More enjoyable to watch him playing more competitive games where he has to play at least a bit precise and gets punished for not paying attention.
Buddy gonna have nightmares about that first game. And that delayed Hippo is low key cheeky.
Gotta love the beautiful chaos of the hippo. Thanks for a great series! ♥
Oh gonna miss the hippo man, nice run and definitely some challenging games Eric!
gonna miss this.
Your hippo really gained some pounds this episode with the amount of dad bod shuffling it did...
Many thanks for making this awesome Hippo series!
I really learned a lot! 😊♥️
Really enjoyed this series ,thanks Eric!
completely lit destroying 2500s.
legend. I hope he is relevant in the chess world for years to come
Future Hippo Speedruns with longer time control, 5 to 10 minutes.
The greatest series on youtube.
why is the Hippo not an official NCO opening name???
I believe the delayed variation is also called the Joe Ingles Hippo
The hippo is a beast. Thanks for the speed run.
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire run 👍 thanks 🙏
10:50 this is just an enchanting 'hello buddy'
alright, next 2500-3000 les go!!!!.... pls
1:38:44 my goodness what a beauty 🙆🫡
Thank you for the hippo speed run
Why Isn't anyone talking about the beautiful thumbnail
The hippo needs to be GM before it ends
I was finally getting my life together, then Erics bishops said hello and now I’m right back where I started
Dad bod shuffle ftw
good run. Enjoyed it. thank
More Hippo please 🙏
Your bishop always says Hi 👋😎
Been loving the speedrun content of late, more plz.
Great content - as with all the speed runs! 🎉
What is the next speed run? And yes, Spassky played the Hippo.
Hip? Hip hop? Hip hop anonymous?
Eric is such an alpha amongst his buddies 😂
00:58:17 "so, you're here for two weeks? are you single?"
- Eric Hansen, 2023
Is this series pre-recorded or old footage? This game happened nearly a year ago.
My favorite part is the idle chatter in the background while Eric is getting manhandled
@0:47 12...Ngf6 compromises the whole Hippo setup. In this game it allows White to penetrate Black's formation immediately. When playing the Hippo you should stick to the Hippo.
Inspired by Eric's performance, started my own speedrun from 700 to 1200, now I'm stuck
Seriously , can't stop watching series, now I'm playing only hippo, to master it
14:34
Black Knight E2?
I’m new to chess, why didn’t he take queen with pawn @ 1:37?
Can anyone tell me at 22:28 why Eric didn't take the knigh on d5 with the pawn?
Nooooo. We need more hippo lol
Eric was playing very well in this game until 1:25:52 he played Ned3 and allowd the pawn on d3 to fall. After that Kf8 was only cleanly winning move and white has lots of tricks.
Eric “what if I go here” Hansen
21:00 that is such a dirty mate
I would love to see how far the hippo can go, can it beat GMs etc
If you haven't seen it, Hikaru did a botez gambit speed run where he almost exclusively used the Hippo at higher ranks. He was beating 2500s with it, and that was with sacrificing his queen.
1:33 Why didn't he take the Queen??
Because after d2 white has g7 which attacks his queen and threatens checkmate after bishop takes on h8
you da man on hippo ! thx mucho !
anyone know the song that's bumpin at 1:17:30?
Should change the title "My bishop's is saying HI"
go eric!
The first game already blew my mind 😮
thank you Eric
17:14 could have won a pawn with bxc6 exc6 bxe5 qd5 nf3?
I thought “1.Nf3 hippo? Since when?” But he was just a little it drunk😅
That’s the way to do it - always leave them wanting more! 🎉
shots @ 44:23
1:34:06, rook h1 check then qh8 check...why didnt he play that
THANK YOU BRO
This part of the speedrun is not at all instructive. Just Eric getting into losing positions and Houdini-ing himself out of it by being a GM 😂 What is the takeaway for us? Just vibes lol
playlist on this one?
Not subbed to this channel but really enjoyed the hippo speed run. I believe that’s the only chess series that I’ve ever watched from beginning to end . Many thanks for the content.
i don't know firmino is playing chess now
Didnt white miss a draw in the last moves? Crazy rook motif and if you take it you allow the Queen to start checking for a perpetual.
airbus driver got too much money for his own good acting that goofy
The dadbod shuffle!
Thanks bro
42:45 wouldn't Kn-G1 have trapped the queen?
i wish u could du some London system too. so I can compare ur moves with GM Aman
I miss the backing dancer
Hippo bullet speedrun next please 🤞
Hippo=Good
I LOVE THIS ❤️❤️❤️
Go Eric!
it has been a good run
Well, not the 2800 fantasy, but congrats nonetheless. Thanks for the videos.
Geez that looked bad. I mean, you're great ofcourse, but it's soo 'unsound'. I was thinking: sack the exchange? More like suck the exchange! Liked it though, I'm gonna play this too, ofcourse.
Bruh no, go to super gm with the hippo, I know you can.
Great video, can someone explain why @14:33 th-cam.com/video/ey_5yqrdCQU/w-d-xo.html black didn't take the pawn on C2? Two attackers, only king defends, wassup? thx
Arigato Eric, 👻
Ngl I don't think it's the opening fam
awesome
hippo should afford 3500 rating
nownI know the pronounciation of "posh"😂🎉
this has to be bull#$% man! Some of the 1600 1800 rated ppl i play have 93% accuracy and looking at this game some moves were like 1300 rating..... wtF is going on ?!!??
Because Eric makes a lot better moves than you on average, so his opponents makes mistakes more easily than when playing against you. This should have been obvious to you without explaining.
HI from Georgia!
1:10:23 - lol - single mom market
Is that Eric’s boyfriend
No debe terminar,
firstly Eric thank you for the amazing hippo runs...i been using it and 8/10 are the win rates in white n blacvk. They do clamp down early so have to extend the rook pawns mostly.
Just wanna say,get the jokers out of the frame...takes away the seriousness of these games .....doesnt make for pleasant viewing...too much talk in the background. Just saying.
Is that Eric’s boyfriend.?
He doesn't know how to play the Sicilian. Don't support these guys
Early god damn
seventh