Several people have asked me about this chess set. It's 1950 Dubrovnik reproduction set (Bobby Fischer's favorite!) produced by Chess Bazaar: www.chessbazaar.com/the-reproduction-1950-dubrovnik-bobby-fischer-chess-set-in-sheesham-box-wood-3-6-king.html?acc=2b24d495052a8ce66358eb576b8912c8 I purchased it in December 2017, and it's an absolute joy to study and play with! I reached out to Chess Bazaar (they have awesome customer service, by the way), and they offered my viewers 30% off on this set and other qualified items if you use the coupon code JOHN30. Please note that if you use the above link to purchase anything on Chess Bazaar, I will receive a commission. Thanks a lot, guys!
Hi John! That link is only for the pieces, but not the board, right? Do you have a link for the board? I'm never sure what size to buy that would go well with the pieces, but yours looks good. Thanks!
@@darkriver7564 This probably isn't the same board, but this board was advertised on the same page as the pieces: www.chessbazaar.com/standard-walnut-maple-wooden-printed-chess-board-brown-color-18-50-mm.html
All Hail physical board analysis video. I know it's a lot more effort to do these than just whipping up whatever on-screen interface. So thank you even more for listening to the high demand for these videos.
That was a great game played by the first official World Chess Champion. I enjoyed the way the game was explained. Not only were the general ideas covered, but also the tactics were explained in just the right amount of detail to help understand the game. The explanations were very clear and easy to follow. I also appreciated that the video used a physical chessboard instead of a pop-up window with an analysis module. This was the first video of yours that I watched, and I must say, you did a great job.
Beautiful Dubrovnik set. Absolute classic. Steinitz is also my favorite player so I very much enjoyed this video. He beat this guy so badly, he got up and left the playing hall. Great story
You just inspired me with the live board to continue what I’m doing @chess optics on TH-cam thanks. I just saw this today for the first time I was worried about people not seeing my face and the content being off because of that but you showed me different thank you man!
Excellent video for training purposes. It offers an other way to figure things out at my level. We are now so used to the digital way of doing things. I love the fact that the focus was on the board itself and nothing else. It demonstrates the versatility of your teaching. Thanks.
I would love to see you cover Fischer vs Najdorf using the Najdorf someday😁 I personally feel Fischer always held back his most interesting ideas and lines for games that really mattered to him and think he really wanted to impress on that one. Of course it’s said before the game he said he would win in 25 and Najdorf resigned on move 24. The possible continuations were crazy and was an amazing game for the modern age!! Just a thought. Love these videos John
Thank you very much. That was an excellent demonstration of the game. I loved the fact that the White rook sits on c1 for ages, one move away from a back rank mate, but also plays a crucial role. A work of beauty.
Man, i am from Poland and I am in love with your work. This is brilliant. IM teaches us, a little chees players ;) Best regards ! And I am waiting for new movies and lessons.
First game I recall seeing by our first champion and all I can say is WOW. Steinitz was an attacking genius similar to Tal. Thanks for this amazing video Minnesota Fins.
Really nice! My favorite games from my own play have been those where a slight attack with initiative just never stops, continuing even after massive trades, etc., and leads to a pretty - and unavoidable! - mate. Gorgeous!
I only caught your last couple games in the arena today on twitch looking forward to seeing it when you upload here. This is more interesting though Steinitz is awesome 😁
Hi John, I have been following your TH-cam videos and I have become a fan of your work. I have a suggestion for your physical board videos and I hope you will give it some thought. You have a great chess set and those videos are quite enjoyable, but my critic is that we don't get to see you on the camera. You have really nice and friendly attitude on your videos so please consider using 2 cameras while shooting those videos. This will be a great improvement since we will still enjoy your chess set, but we will be able to see you speak to the camera which I believe will be a great video experience since you have such a positive camera impression. Thus, with this suggestion I think your videos will improve and get much more professional touch to the overall viewing experience. Thank you for reading and considering my advice.
Knowing what you can and can't do, is such an important part of chess. Steinitz didn't just go for a big attack and hoped for the best: he actually calculated everything precisely beforehand (which is impressive considering how many moves he had to see in advance). One slight misjudgment and he would get mated himself.
This is an excellent demonstration of the “principle of two weaknesses”; hitting the queenside with Rc1 and then coming over with Qg4 to threaten the g7 pawn on the kingside! 😁
Great video John, very instructive! When you're teaching students, do you go over masters games often, or do you do puzzles, or do you just play and analyze?
Thanks, Sheldon! I don't focus on master games so much with students unless there's a very specific concept I'm looking to illustrate, but it can depend on the student's level. I tend to focus on game analysis+review, practical work on major themes, calculation exercises, setting and refining goals, etc.
I only have plastic versions of the Dubrovnik sets. Funny how the Dubrovnik set has become popular is because Bobby Fischer liked the set. Me personally I like it because of its design not because Bobby Fischer loved it. Gabriel Coss made a reproduction of the 1st 1950 Dubrovnik Chess set. Check out his videos about his journey in making a 1950 Dubrovnik Chess set.
Thanks, Darren - I like 'em as well! The pieces are a 1950 Dubrovnik reproduction set (Bobby Fischer's favorite!) produced by Chess Bazaar: www.chessbazaar.com/the-reproduction-1950-dubrovnik-bobby-fischer-chess-set-in-sheesham-box-wood-3-6-king.html?acc=2b24d495052a8ce66358eb576b8912c8 I have an affiliate deal with Chess Bazaar (they have awesome customer service, by the way), and they offered my viewers 30% off on this set and other qualified items if you use the coupon code JOHN30. As for the board, I think I received it as a gift once. This is the closest I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/2H9iATl
Hey, John, what kind of board is that? Where can I buy one? I saw you put a link to the set in the description, but I would love it if you could do the same for the board. Thanks! :)
It's the 3.6" king: www.chessbazaar.com/the-reproduction-1950-dubrovnik-bobby-fischer-chess-set-in-sheesham-box-wood-3-6-king.html?acc=2b24d495052a8ce66358eb576b8912c8 I received the board as a gift I believe, but here's a very similar (identical?) one on Amazon: amzn.to/2H9iATl
This looks like my typical London. Speaking of which, almost all of my London theory comes from your chessable. Thanks a lot for that John. That really helped my opening and I recommend it for any London player
Several people have asked me about this chess set. It's 1950 Dubrovnik reproduction set (Bobby Fischer's favorite!) produced by Chess Bazaar: www.chessbazaar.com/the-reproduction-1950-dubrovnik-bobby-fischer-chess-set-in-sheesham-box-wood-3-6-king.html?acc=2b24d495052a8ce66358eb576b8912c8 I purchased it in December 2017, and it's an absolute joy to study and play with! I reached out to Chess Bazaar (they have awesome customer service, by the way), and they offered my viewers 30% off on this set and other qualified items if you use the coupon code JOHN30. Please note that if you use the above link to purchase anything on Chess Bazaar, I will receive a commission. Thanks a lot, guys!
John, is there an expiration date for coupon code? I won't be able to buy one till mid june
@@Poincare2024 I think the coupon code will work indefinitely, but I will ask Chess Bazaar!
I was about to ask from where did you purchase the chess board but I saw your comment:D
Hi John! That link is only for the pieces, but not the board, right? Do you have a link for the board? I'm never sure what size to buy that would go well with the pieces, but yours looks good. Thanks!
@@darkriver7564 This probably isn't the same board, but this board was advertised on the same page as the pieces: www.chessbazaar.com/standard-walnut-maple-wooden-printed-chess-board-brown-color-18-50-mm.html
First historical record of a ragequit?
All Hail physical board analysis video. I know it's a lot more effort to do these than just whipping up whatever on-screen interface. So thank you even more for listening to the high demand for these videos.
Loving the physical board format
As an advanced TH-cam-commenting chess AI, this format does not compute
Yeah I enjoyed when he used to use it a lot, great to see it back!
Nah
I’m new to this platform and use a physical board as well @ chess optics on TH-cam let me know what you think.
Me too!
The mini chessboard coaster :-D
He uses it as chessboard for short games.
That was a great game played by the first official
World Chess Champion. I enjoyed the way the game was explained. Not only were the general ideas covered, but also the tactics were explained in just the right amount of detail to help understand the game. The explanations were very clear and easy to follow. I also appreciated that the video used a physical chessboard instead of a pop-up window with an analysis module. This was the first video of yours that I watched, and I must say, you did a great job.
How refreshing to see this on a real board!
Great lesson John. Thanks.
Beautiful Dubrovnik set. Absolute classic. Steinitz is also my favorite player so I very much enjoyed this video. He beat this guy so badly, he got up and left the playing hall. Great story
Interesting! Steinitz was a trailblazer, though you might be the first person I've met who says he's their favorite player :)
"Making threats with check, that's how you keep your opponent on their back foot." I always learn so much from these videos! A+ channel
All the times John says " even "
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Are you counting the player name?
@@BungoBolson yeah I heard it as vonbardel even instead of vonbardeleben. Watching chess at 3 am does that to ya
You have far too much time on your hands, young man.
Still, good effort.
You just inspired me with the live board to continue what I’m doing @chess optics on TH-cam thanks. I just saw this today for the first time I was worried about people not seeing my face and the content being off because of that but you showed me different thank you man!
I think this is Finegolds favorite game as often as he brings it up. Nice job John.
Excellent video for training purposes. It offers an other way to figure things out at my level. We are now so used to the digital way of doing things. I love the fact that the focus was on the board itself and nothing else. It demonstrates the versatility of your teaching. Thanks.
Great video! And awesome to get the "on board" perspective :) Thanks so much for posting
Wow, great video! Enjoying your old on-the-board didactic videos👍
10:55 - Notice that after Rxe7+, not only white is under the mate in one pressure, but also EVERY ONE OF HIS PIECES is under attack and undefended!!!
The beauty of having lots of undefended pieces is that your opponent can only capture them one at a time!
When my friend asked if I’ve seen this game I just got up and left
I would love to see you cover Fischer vs Najdorf using the Najdorf someday😁
I personally feel Fischer always held back his most interesting ideas and lines for games that really mattered to him and think he really wanted to impress on that one. Of course it’s said before the game he said he would win in 25 and Najdorf resigned on move 24. The possible continuations were crazy and was an amazing game for the modern age!! Just a thought.
Love these videos John
thanks John, I really enjoyed your analysis of this marvellous game
Really pleased to hear that! :)
Thank you very much. That was an excellent demonstration of the game. I loved the fact that the White rook sits on c1 for ages, one move away from a back rank mate, but also plays a crucial role. A work of beauty.
That is a gorgeous looking set of pieces by the way.
I love when John breaks out the OTB setup 👍👍👍
These video’s make my day 🤗, also love the chess board
best OTB videos to analyze. great video
Awesome game, awesome commentary. Thanks for the video!
Refreshing to see it in the board instead of a screen. Thank you hope to see more.videos like this
This is high quality YT right here. Thanks.
Thanks for the video, it's a must-watch classic for any John enthusiast!
A classical gem demonstrated by John OTB. what a great way to start the day, thanks John
Man, i am from Poland and I am in love with your work. This is brilliant. IM teaches us, a little chees players ;) Best regards ! And I am waiting for new movies and lessons.
YEEEEESSS OVER THE BOARD CHESS ANALYSIS IS BACK THANK YOU JOHN 😊👍🏻
First game I recall seeing by our first champion and all I can say is WOW. Steinitz was an attacking genius similar to Tal. Thanks for this amazing video Minnesota Fins.
super instructive. Very clear on the variations!
Wow I like the masterpiece on this board . I like it . Plz make more video on this board
New guy to chess, but love your channel and the frequent uploads lately! Keep up the great work:)
Really nice! My favorite games from my own play have been those where a slight attack with initiative just never stops, continuing even after massive trades, etc., and leads to a pretty - and unavoidable! - mate. Gorgeous!
1:03 And here we have b4. The Evans Gambit... But it was not played in this game.
Lmaoooo Evans Gambit jokes ftw
I liked the clear annotation of the game. Thank you 😊(subbed...)
Great analysis, thank you
Love the OTB vids John, thanks!
Appreciate the positive feedback!
What a game! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching :)
Very nice analysis john
I really like this casual OTB lessons!!
Thanks for your positive feedback!
Very well displayed, thank you
This video is so much fun to learn new strategies! :)
I only caught your last couple games in the arena today on twitch looking forward to seeing it when you upload here. This is more interesting though Steinitz is awesome 😁
this chessboard makes the video feel more classic! i like it!
More like this please
Awesome game! Thank you!
I was just thinking yesterday that it would be great if you reviewed historical games!
awesome game, thanks!
Hi John, I have been following your TH-cam videos and I have become a fan of your work. I have a suggestion for your physical board videos and I hope you will give it some thought. You have a great chess set and those videos are quite enjoyable, but my critic is that we don't get to see you on the camera. You have really nice and friendly attitude on your videos so please consider using 2 cameras while shooting those videos. This will be a great improvement since we will still enjoy your chess set, but we will be able to see you speak to the camera which I believe will be a great video experience since you have such a positive camera impression. Thus, with this suggestion I think your videos will improve and get much more professional touch to the overall viewing experience. Thank you for reading and considering my advice.
Great upload John!
Thanks, Adil! Hope you're doing well.
the clearest way to film chess games!
Brilliant
Knowing what you can and can't do, is such an important part of chess. Steinitz didn't just go for a big attack and hoped for the best: he actually calculated everything precisely beforehand (which is impressive considering how many moves he had to see in advance). One slight misjudgment and he would get mated himself.
The John master himself teaching us a game. It will never get old
This is an excellent demonstration of the “principle of two weaknesses”; hitting the queenside with Rc1 and then coming over with Qg4 to threaten the g7 pawn on the kingside! 😁
Incredible game!
"Saw it. Went home."
Nice play!
Great video John, very instructive! When you're teaching students, do you go over masters games often, or do you do puzzles, or do you just play and analyze?
Thanks, Sheldon! I don't focus on master games so much with students unless there's a very specific concept I'm looking to illustrate, but it can depend on the student's level. I tend to focus on game analysis+review, practical work on major themes, calculation exercises, setting and refining goals, etc.
@@JohnBartholomewChess Interesting! Thanks for the reply John!
Loved every minute!
i really like your mini chessboard coaster
I only have plastic versions of the Dubrovnik sets. Funny how the Dubrovnik set has become popular is because Bobby Fischer liked the set. Me personally I like it because of its design not because Bobby Fischer loved it. Gabriel Coss made a reproduction of the 1st 1950 Dubrovnik Chess set. Check out his videos about his journey in making a 1950 Dubrovnik Chess set.
That hand wave
Just so everyone is aware... the chess set in the link provided by John DOES NOT include the board, just the pieces.
Did von Bardeleben have connectivity problems, or did he rage quit? We will never know...
Bardeleben played all pretty reasonable moves and still got crushed. Steinitz is absolutely amazing!!
More videos like this!
VB left the hall after the rook move.
Love the wave at the beginning 😂😂
I heard Ben Finegold mention this game in a video but never saw it. Thanks John!
Beautiful 💟
I like that even the coaster is a little chess board
Jhon plz make video on rosslimo and Paul wiseman's game
I like this format
Very interesting attack, it seemed like no matter what black did they were always forced into a bad position lol
I like the style cause it is a real chess board instead of a lame online board keep up the content
12:47 knight h7 ?
I'm just gonna conclude I enjoy your videos more than Agadmator's ^-^
Stormlight archive friend
The main difference: John is an experienced teacher. Agadmator in comparison acts like the right arrow on the keyboard.
Damnnn the tilted hey guys at the beginning lol
I see that chess coaster John, you think you slick
John, tell me about the board and pieces please. I think they are wonderful.
Thanks, Darren - I like 'em as well! The pieces are a 1950 Dubrovnik reproduction set (Bobby Fischer's favorite!) produced by Chess Bazaar: www.chessbazaar.com/the-reproduction-1950-dubrovnik-bobby-fischer-chess-set-in-sheesham-box-wood-3-6-king.html?acc=2b24d495052a8ce66358eb576b8912c8 I have an affiliate deal with Chess Bazaar (they have awesome customer service, by the way), and they offered my viewers 30% off on this set and other qualified items if you use the coupon code JOHN30. As for the board, I think I received it as a gift once. This is the closest I could find on Amazon: amzn.to/2H9iATl
That's what Hitler envisioned Steiner's Counterattack would play out
I loved this real board
Hey John, what size squares?
von Bardeleban's old school rage quit
Hey, John, what kind of board is that? Where can I buy one? I saw you put a link to the set in the description, but I would love it if you could do the same for the board. Thanks! :)
Hi Dimitar! I received the board as a gift I believe, but here's a very similar (identical?) one on Amazon: amzn.to/2H9iATl
John, Is your set with the 4" or 3.6" king? I think I'll order a set. Also, what info do you have on the board? Thanks
It's the 3.6" king: www.chessbazaar.com/the-reproduction-1950-dubrovnik-bobby-fischer-chess-set-in-sheesham-box-wood-3-6-king.html?acc=2b24d495052a8ce66358eb576b8912c8 I received the board as a gift I believe, but here's a very similar (identical?) one on Amazon: amzn.to/2H9iATl
I have actually had a player walk out on a serious OTB tournament game. OK he only had about 2 minutes, but still.
1895 - Rage-quit meme born.
Really nice, that you used a physical board!
Glad you like it!
Why are the caps on top of the bishops inverted in colour? Were they swapped?
This is one of the distinguishing features of the Dubrovnik set. I like it.
Another! your on a roll
Ah, back over the board! Noice.
10:30 What if black plays Rxc1 instead of g7
Then Qxg7+ Ke8 Qf8#.
Thanks, that's why I'm rated 1000 in chess.com
@@fix7910 With this analysis, you gotta be at least 1001 now! :)
I miss the arrows though
This looks like my typical London. Speaking of which, almost all of my London theory comes from your chessable. Thanks a lot for that John. That really helped my opening and I recommend it for any London player
You're just like Fischer analysing games on his chess board :)