The last game is truly something. The line that you gave for white with a wondrous bishop move, the one where the pinned queen is exploited, is practically what Black has actually implemented. Truly the good stuff
For most of my early career (between 1500-1900 ELO) I played nothing but the Petrov, as I was able to do pretty well with the positions that came from it. Since spending a lot of time with the French, I've played it almost exclusively for the past few years (2100-2400). Beat Jan Gustaffson in a simul with the French :D, world #122 at the time
Peak Winawer in that last game! A deep defence that even Fischer found challenging back in the day. Thank you. :) PS. I think that Vukovic - an entremely strong GM at the time - must've been on tilt when he tried to open up the QS instead of nursing through a PP or two on the KS.
Great analysis and well explained! You know, when I started learning chess strategy, I glossed over the French and spent way too much time trying to make the Sicilian work for me. Never felt satisfied with the Sicilian and it wasn't until later that I discovered the French gave me the flexibility I was looking for, with the ability to block, reposition, and hit back (and the French bishop, despite what many say, is an absolute monster of a piece for black once you "get" it) . Never looked back since then and I absolutely adore playing it!
Thanks so much for this excellent and instructive demonstration of GM Grischuk playing the French Defense. Three games covered is I believe better than five, as you did previously. I really appreciate your artful use of descriptive language in your accurate analysis. You are a real boon to the world of online Chess tutorials!
I found the 3... c5 Tarrasch really challenging to play as black so I always go 3... Nf6, in the first game his maneuvers make it all look so easy... truely remarkable
The last game is truly something. The line that you gave for white with a wondrous bishop move, the one where the pinned queen is exploited, is practically what Black has actually implemented. Truly the good stuff
For most of my early career (between 1500-1900 ELO) I played nothing but the Petrov, as I was able to do pretty well with the positions that came from it. Since spending a lot of time with the French, I've played it almost exclusively for the past few years (2100-2400). Beat Jan Gustaffson in a simul with the French :D, world #122 at the time
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Peak Winawer in that last game!
A deep defence that even Fischer found challenging back in the day. Thank you. :)
PS. I think that Vukovic - an entremely strong GM at the time - must've been on tilt when he tried to open up the QS instead of nursing through a PP or two on the KS.
I was looking for a French defense video on your channel, it was nice to come across it. We'd like to see more.
Great analysis and well explained! You know, when I started learning chess strategy, I glossed over the French and spent way too much time trying to make the Sicilian work for me. Never felt satisfied with the Sicilian and it wasn't until later that I discovered the French gave me the flexibility I was looking for, with the ability to block, reposition, and hit back (and the French bishop, despite what many say, is an absolute monster of a piece for black once you "get" it) . Never looked back since then and I absolutely adore playing it!
Yeah, I agree you need precision and 250 Elo to succeed in that French thing (I hate being outplayed by positional assfixia so I avoid French)
Next video on former world champion Vishy Anand plz.
Love u brother. Keep uploading video. Don't make us wait too much
Thanks so much for this excellent and instructive demonstration of GM Grischuk playing the French Defense.
Three games covered is I believe better than five, as you did previously.
I really appreciate your artful use of descriptive language in your accurate analysis.
You are a real boon to the world of online Chess tutorials!
Yup ! Play by play(even I can follow).
I just start playing chess and I only knows how the piece moves but its very hard coming up with a strategy. Your videos are very helpful
Excellent analysis. A little bit fast.
I found the 3... c5 Tarrasch really challenging to play as black so I always go 3... Nf6, in the first game his maneuvers make it all look so easy... truely remarkable
please do not stop these videos can u make a vid for mir sultan khan and thank u
He's back. Can you do Nimzo Indian next?
last game brazy fr , appreciate your video bro
Can you make a video on the grunfeld?
every time sammy uploud its a good day
Great commentary! Nice games
very informative...
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French defense is my favorite opening i absolutely love it
Am a caro kann forever
@@rowlandsibakwe2039 give a try to the french bro
I play both,but French is more flexible and solid in my opinion
U r an outstanding instructor and commentator. Bravo!