BTW, here is Elijah's review on Amazon: "Mayhem in the Morra" was one of the best opening books that I've ever read. This book's attitude reminds me of Aron Nimzowitsch's attitude in his classic book "My System", where he claims to have proven himself correct despite much ridicule and skepticism throughout the years. Esserman also has this attitude - he inserts many quotes from masters who thought the Morra was unsound, often proving them wrong as he goes. The theoretical sections were relatively persuasive, I was convinced that the Smith-Morra Gambit is sound, at least against current mainline theory and against the supposed refutations advocated by GM Ben Finegold, IM Timothy Taylor, IM Jeremy Silman, and the other masters who tried to refute the Morra. Perhaps the Morra gambit is unsound, but if it is, theory hasn't yet proven it. Not only does IM Marc Esserman aim to prove the Morra gambit sound, he also organizes this book like a practical guide, repeatedly drawing attention to and explaining specific strategic and dynamic elements of the position. I especially liked how he kept pointing out recurring themes, helping patterns stick. "Mayhem in the Morra" was also a very entertaining read, sprinkled by various anecdotes and James Bond quotes. I recommend this book to all players who want to learn the Smith-Morra up to GM level (positive reviews by GM Loek Van Wely and GM Larry Christiansen imply that GMs can learn from this book) as well as players who want to improve their understanding of Sicilian structures, sacrifices, and chess dynamics. As an expert (2119 USCF), I found this book to be useful for far more than learning Smith-Morra theory.
I've been hearing the name marc esserman for years always just with the context that he wrote a book on the morra... I'm so happy i finally looked him up this dude is such a legendary character rofl im instantly in love
If your "feud" with Elijah ever comes to a match, don't expect an opponent that is 2100 USCF. Elijah's rating lags far behind his ability. Even Nakamura has commented that he is a dangerous blitz opponent. Objectively you are probably the favorite, but you will be better off if you forget about "2100".
@@advaysant5066 Elijah Logazar, a guy who publishes many different courses on chessable, claiming they're refutations when they're really not. To be fair, he's a very prepared player, but it's sort of false advertising that he does.
@@Isaac-bb3pj I agree with you. E.g. when he published his "Morra Refuation" he completely overlooked that after 6...Nge7 White can just play 0-0 instead of Bg5 and go with the idea of h4! with a great initiative.
After the early 6...Nge7 you don't play 7. Bg5 but just 7. 0-0 and from there on Black can either transpose into the main line with 7...a6 or play 7...Ng6 and you play 8. h4! with a huge initiative and the computers gives 0.00 at depth 50.
@@ThisSentenceIsFalse Understand what ? This guy is a decent and dangerous chess player but his personnality is so dislikeable that I'm surprised anyone can enjoy watching him on a regular basis. To each his own, I suppose...
de gustibus non est disputandum, but some people can ignore "personality" and just appreciate a beautiful game. Other's let such unimportant things get in their way. I've already memorized this game just to improve my tactical pattern recognition. To each their own.
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BTW, here is Elijah's review on Amazon:
"Mayhem in the Morra" was one of the best
opening books that I've ever read. This book's attitude reminds me of
Aron Nimzowitsch's attitude in his classic book "My System", where he
claims to have proven himself correct despite much ridicule and
skepticism throughout the years. Esserman also has this attitude - he
inserts many quotes from masters who thought the Morra was unsound,
often proving them wrong as he goes. The theoretical sections were
relatively persuasive, I was convinced that the Smith-Morra Gambit is
sound, at least against current mainline theory and against the supposed
refutations advocated by GM Ben Finegold, IM Timothy Taylor, IM Jeremy
Silman, and the other masters who tried to refute the Morra. Perhaps the
Morra gambit is unsound, but if it is, theory hasn't yet proven it. Not
only does IM Marc Esserman aim to prove the Morra gambit sound, he also
organizes this book like a practical guide, repeatedly drawing
attention to and explaining specific strategic and dynamic elements of
the position. I especially liked how he kept pointing out recurring
themes, helping patterns stick. "Mayhem in the Morra" was also a very
entertaining read, sprinkled by various anecdotes and James Bond quotes.
I recommend this book to all players who want to learn the Smith-Morra
up to GM level (positive reviews by GM Loek Van Wely and GM Larry
Christiansen imply that GMs can learn from this book) as well as players
who want to improve their understanding of Sicilian structures,
sacrifices, and chess dynamics. As an expert (2119 USCF), I found this
book to be useful for far more than learning Smith-Morra theory.
Then writes a course called mop up the morra 100 elo later
I've been hearing the name marc esserman for years always just with the context that he wrote a book on the morra... I'm so happy i finally looked him up this dude is such a legendary character rofl im instantly in love
im so happy this is the first video i see of Marc
Hard drive space low!
The most entertaining match I've seen this year
That music is so damn perfect! Side note: Just received the book and super pumped to begin this exploration!
This Matrix soundtrack hits different while crushing your opponent. 😁
@@philippg5264 haha so true!
Lol, this video made me buy the book!
Brutal Morra at its best. I love those trainwrecks :)
Your music rocks!
If your "feud" with Elijah ever comes to a match, don't expect an opponent that is 2100 USCF. Elijah's rating lags far behind his ability. Even Nakamura has commented that he is a dangerous blitz opponent. Objectively you are probably the favorite, but you will be better off if you forget about "2100".
Who's elijah?
@@advaysant5066 Elijah Logazar, a guy who publishes many different courses on chessable, claiming they're refutations when they're really not. To be fair, he's a very prepared player, but it's sort of false advertising that he does.
@@Isaac-bb3pj I agree with you. E.g. when he published his "Morra Refuation" he completely overlooked that after 6...Nge7 White can just play 0-0 instead of Bg5 and go with the idea of h4! with a great initiative.
Crazy game !
hard drive space is low
I hear matrix
Why do you no longer use this catch phrase? 🐅🐅🐅
Hey Marc, can you give a reply to the repertoire on Chessable claiming to have debunked your Morra gambit book?
After the early 6...Nge7 you don't play 7. Bg5 but just 7. 0-0 and from there on Black can either transpose into the main line with 7...a6 or play 7...Ng6 and you play 8. h4! with a huge initiative and the computers gives 0.00 at depth 50.
Obnoxious and annoying.
If you don't understand, I don't know what to tell ya.
@@ThisSentenceIsFalse Understand what ? This guy is a decent and dangerous chess player but his personnality is so dislikeable that I'm surprised anyone can enjoy watching him on a regular basis. To each his own, I suppose...
de gustibus non est disputandum, but some people can ignore "personality" and just appreciate a beautiful game. Other's let such unimportant things get in their way. I've already memorized this game just to improve my tactical pattern recognition. To each their own.
there's no denying this guy has good taste based on his music alone
@HighlyCruciferous you sound like a caro-kann player