5 Best Chess Opening Traps in the Center Game

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  • @GMIgorSmirnov
    @GMIgorSmirnov  3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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    • @amazingthings453
      @amazingthings453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like this video. It was too helpful for me.

    • @simonrodrigues2590
      @simonrodrigues2590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @johnleo6899
      @johnleo6899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @johnleo6899
      @johnleo6899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @johnleo6899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @zackbolingesoteric
    @zackbolingesoteric 4 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    this man sounds like he is out of a 1917 world war 1 radio broadcast XD i love it

    • @antmexi1778
      @antmexi1778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      a little like schwarzenegger before he started pumping iron?

    • @DudeTastic13
      @DudeTastic13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I'm glad that he's taught you so much that the only thing you remember / comment on is how he sounded.

    • @cookiemonster-nk3xb
      @cookiemonster-nk3xb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant!

    • @muhamadali797
      @muhamadali797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol hes dead already 🤣

    • @joaoc1235
      @joaoc1235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @jeffmckinnon5842
    @jeffmckinnon5842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great video! Sacrificing pieces to gain position often means you are on the attack, thinking as a winner. Too much defense often leads to lost games. I love how you explain these traps.

  • @GMIgorSmirnov
    @GMIgorSmirnov  5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    If you liked these traps, don't forget to watch our most popular video "7 Best Chess Opening Traps" which has got more than 1 million views here - chess-teacher.com/best-chess-opening-traps/

    • @NSFEntertainment
      @NSFEntertainment 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've beaten stockfish yesterday, opening with e4. check video proof in my channel.

    • @tsuol7296
      @tsuol7296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like traps
      Uwu

    • @waynebrehaut7183
      @waynebrehaut7183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NSFEntertainment You repeat this message twice below leading me to assume you're spamming--trying to get traffic to your channel by multiple posts here.

    • @sarveshsawant436
      @sarveshsawant436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a very good trap please keep posting like this

    • @shaihanghani2711
      @shaihanghani2711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Partha Banerjee z.q

  • @acoustic_trailhiker
    @acoustic_trailhiker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sir, thank you for such and incredible video. I have watched several video's for beginners and this one is the best I have ever seen. I have applied your method of pins and forks and immediately my score has risen very quickly!!! Thanks you so much!

  • @MrKynan
    @MrKynan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey mate. This is excellent. Just getting back in to chess after years of not playing. Was only an average player at best but now looking to lift my game. I've viewed a bunch of different chess sites on you tube and there are a few good ones, but the way you explain it really clicked with me. Straight to the point and good, quick ways of explaining the various options. You're an excellent teacher, thanks for taking the time to share. This really does help train my tactical mind.

    • @jackcrowley3805
      @jackcrowley3805 ปีที่แล้ว

      how are you now? can you update me after 3 years if you are still active ? appreciate it

  • @joeroganpodfantasy42
    @joeroganpodfantasy42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I only play scandinavian and center game and I didnt know these, its pretty cool.
    2:30
    I figured out immediately the rook sacrifice when you paused but I had never thought of it before. Didnt think there were traps. But once you know its possible you can figure it out if the position is familiar enough

    • @rifkiarza6590
      @rifkiarza6590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A fan of moving queen to edge 👌

  • @edmonddelaostia7636
    @edmonddelaostia7636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    enjoyed watching during Quarantine period.thank you.

  • @john172867
    @john172867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love how you made use the rook in opening #2. I always seem to have trouble getting my rooks into play.

  • @chandankumar-ir3cz
    @chandankumar-ir3cz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Excellent traps I have already downloaded ur previous similar video of 7 best openings traps alongwith 5 best traps agains sicilian defence (both parts) and this will also be going in same important folder keep up the good work Igor 😊😊 ☺

  • @john172867
    @john172867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I don't understand the thumbs down on this video. It's good stuff! 😊

    • @shafoot
      @shafoot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Harith 007 I want to challenge u in chess😋😋

    • @KenKaneki-oy3kb
      @KenKaneki-oy3kb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      basketball players

    • @ckaz007
      @ckaz007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obviously by newbies who got destroyed by these traps.

  • @willmorrisusa
    @willmorrisusa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those were nice- thanks ! 👍

  • @stevedotg3965
    @stevedotg3965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having the transcript on the right side of the screen is very useful. Thank you.

  • @guyza123
    @guyza123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing that this quality content is free!

  • @MrOTcomputer
    @MrOTcomputer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant! Thank you. Of course later in life as i watch your video I realize all the traps my opponent was playing on me. I've gone as far as a person can go without books or videos but now it's time to up my game.

    • @phantomtd837
      @phantomtd837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How far did you get?

  • @euclid9492
    @euclid9492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Found the first winning move and corresponding tactic in the 5 seconds! These videos must be paying off!

  • @tanujb
    @tanujb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you. Brilliantly explained

  • @sebastienhuchette3683
    @sebastienhuchette3683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Channel! My son and I really enjoy watching it. It’s an eye opener on Chess tactics

  • @cephastay2144
    @cephastay2144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I like how he uses the word forces. Makes me feel like we're in a war council😁

    • @stormysampson1257
      @stormysampson1257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You most certainly are in a council of War...I've never played a single game. THAT will change because of this series/movie. But War Council is a brilliant term to understand the process of thinking through the moves.

    • @rosiefay7283
      @rosiefay7283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "the White/Black forces" is a common phrase when talking about chess.

  • @jacobdrollinger4802
    @jacobdrollinger4802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that first trap

  • @nathandelarosa8908
    @nathandelarosa8908 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool first trick!!

  • @juanmiguelguiagarcia9469
    @juanmiguelguiagarcia9469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RCA is my favorite chess site. You are doing an amazing job!

    • @NSFEntertainment
      @NSFEntertainment 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've beaten stockfish yesterday, opening with e4. check video proof in my channel.

  • @lenlewis4855
    @lenlewis4855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! Each of these puzzles gives us a chance to test how well we learn from you

  • @ohammadmoniruzzamanthakur2005
    @ohammadmoniruzzamanthakur2005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's an illuminating experience to attend this highly sophisticated tutorial session- a transcendental and enrapturing Art conjugated with formidable mathematical logic.
    Thanks really, I've learned through it.
    By the way, I have correctly worked out the 'winning move' in each particular game settings.

  • @vijaybendre250
    @vijaybendre250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent variations,

  • @sonipolakian4256
    @sonipolakian4256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks,gm igor smirnov

  • @pritampurkait6503
    @pritampurkait6503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It is one of the best game that i ever see. Thanks a lott

  • @patarsianturi3756
    @patarsianturi3756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for teaching and sharing the chess trap, God bless you

  • @Bhartiya__Nari
    @Bhartiya__Nari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    please make a series on pawn structures and how to exploit weakness in them..
    or how to create weaknesses

    • @GMIgorSmirnov
      @GMIgorSmirnov  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the interesting suggestion. We will make a note of it.
      You can also check out our TH-cam video on this topic
      th-cam.com/video/waHljsawh6Q/w-d-xo.html

    • @Bhartiya__Nari
      @Bhartiya__Nari 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GMIgorSmirnov thanku

    • @uniqueworld7628
      @uniqueworld7628 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/cW81BAd2ins/w-d-xo.html

  • @mulleramadeus1982
    @mulleramadeus1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sehr gut erklärt! Danke!

  • @rubenmoraleslighthousemini6212
    @rubenmoraleslighthousemini6212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really good vid ima watch it again thx it will improve my game

  • @khinkyawhtwe8603
    @khinkyawhtwe8603 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant mate

  • @ikhing2003
    @ikhing2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tnx for the ideas.. I love it.. 💞💞💞

  • @anilchakravorty8054
    @anilchakravorty8054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked all the traps.

  • @yogesh41090
    @yogesh41090 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video.. thank you!!

  • @brucefishkin7089
    @brucefishkin7089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks, very good and informative.

  • @mjgayle52
    @mjgayle52 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    when i found the last combo i really did start laughing out loud - very nice thank you!

  • @michaelstueben2880
    @michaelstueben2880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Master Joel Johnson suggests the center game for his students.

  • @luke31ish
    @luke31ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Igor, these are sweet man. I'm going to try to memorize it!

  • @kishorek6027
    @kishorek6027 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great content, subscribed!

  • @antora1027
    @antora1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, wonderful

  • @PardosiChess
    @PardosiChess 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good centre game traps 👍

  • @owaissiddiqui8233
    @owaissiddiqui8233 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At time line 7:53 What we will do as white if black capture white with pond f7

    • @christopherpavlicas
      @christopherpavlicas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      F7 Pawn is pinned by the Bishop on C4 so this capture is not possible

  • @mabblers
    @mabblers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job

  • @andrewmakueiyom4717
    @andrewmakueiyom4717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If what I ignored crossing knight and play white bishop to d8?

  • @cikonianiggra1415
    @cikonianiggra1415 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. The best there is the last trap.

  • @michaeledwards7967
    @michaeledwards7967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these videos. Could we have a little commentary included in each trap on the best way to avoid the trap?

  • @rahimbasal6990
    @rahimbasal6990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:20 wouldn't h6 be a more powerful move? If gxh6 then Be7+ winning a rook and if black doesn't take the h pawn white plays Be7 with the queen and pawn threatening checkmate white would win a rook. An alternative if black doesn't take pawn is hxg7 kxg7 (because if black doesn't play this move then gxf8=Q+ winning a rook for a pawn) then Be7 again winning a rook for bishop. Is there something I'm missing here? I'm not that great a player so I'm always open to criticism! :)

    • @rahimbasal6990
      @rahimbasal6990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nvm, black could just respond with g6 stopping the attack but against a less powerful player it might have worked. Also for all the variations, instead of bishop taking rook, Qb7# would have been better.

  • @brianvincent7556
    @brianvincent7556 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel. You take time and don't Rush.

  • @hugoojeda4409
    @hugoojeda4409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video!

  • @blianzuala3779
    @blianzuala3779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its very interesting, but I cannot remember the tricks to apply in time, some how it makes me progress and gives me confidence in plying the games.

  • @harekrishnahareram5066
    @harekrishnahareram5066 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb unthinkable moves

    • @imodekillz5846
      @imodekillz5846 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't the king go to E 7 in the first trap??

    • @christopherpavlicas
      @christopherpavlicas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imodekillz5846 If the King goes to E7 then black loses its Queen on E4 because the Knight on F6 can't recapture the white Queen on E4 since it is now pinned to the King on E7 by whites Bishop on G5

  • @aybss7090
    @aybss7090 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He sacrafices THE ROOOOOOOOK

  • @dasemaw1862
    @dasemaw1862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, thanks

  • @ardeesantos8832
    @ardeesantos8832 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Great tips and tricks..

  • @stanleykee
    @stanleykee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos!! Thank you

  • @vanisree1890
    @vanisree1890 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent traps.thankyou sir

  • @marvisjackson7102
    @marvisjackson7102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That first opening is crazy my guy. I like that one

  • @hritwikranjan2198
    @hritwikranjan2198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should check this line out.
    1. e4 e5
    2. d4 e x d4
    3. Bc4

  • @adammills8890
    @adammills8890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank's maestro.

  • @aloismeyer2345
    @aloismeyer2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you please make a video of the French Defense System from the black side!

    • @GMIgorSmirnov
      @GMIgorSmirnov  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for suggestion. We will make a note of it.

  • @BernieAltamero-d5n
    @BernieAltamero-d5n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're the man

  • @praveenom
    @praveenom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful

  • @eddykartonoyes
    @eddykartonoyes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your traps. you are the best. waiting your next video. good luck. I am beginner so i always wait your video

  • @jazenbracero9510
    @jazenbracero9510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    after watching this, i got good in my chess games.

  • @brianvincent7556
    @brianvincent7556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @philosopher1a
    @philosopher1a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw that last one.. awesome... i love using the knight very dangerous piece if you know how to use it

  • @spaceghost7807
    @spaceghost7807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just subscribed!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @cavaturnagesh
    @cavaturnagesh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always watch out for the knights. Very useful traps. Thanks. Please post some such traps for Alekhine Defence.

  • @milonmia7731
    @milonmia7731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful traps

  • @357Bullseye
    @357Bullseye 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clever, nice tactic simple but tricky. 👍

  • @thecurious926
    @thecurious926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the right move for White Queen in the last trap?

  • @kaleidoscope7750
    @kaleidoscope7750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:58 there is also a good move to protect the queen and that is Black Knight to e7

    • @pijushmighty
      @pijushmighty 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      its not good

    • @sup3rspik3y-gamesandmore45
      @sup3rspik3y-gamesandmore45 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a very terrible blunder. White bishop can go to f6 and it will be an unstoppable checkmate. Because not only did you fork the horse and the queen together but black can't capture the bishop due to the queen.

    • @shubewithaleaf
      @shubewithaleaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sup3rspik3y-gamesandmore45 okay :)

    • @shubewithaleaf
      @shubewithaleaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sup3rspik3y-gamesandmore45 I am still kalidascope.just in my sister account. after f6 its not OVER.BLACKS HORSE CAN GO TO F5 and threaten exchange of queens.if he takes the horse with the pawn.just kill the bishop in f6 for no problems..If white takes blacks queen.we cans still take the queen.SIMPLE AS THAT(btw im not angry at you :))

    • @shubewithaleaf
      @shubewithaleaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pijushmighty just look at the replies of Sup3rSpik3y

  • @ranhaber1234
    @ranhaber1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow the first one is amazing!

  • @elbeduinoandino
    @elbeduinoandino 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    On 2:34 White can play Qx Q director. If NxQ R D8 checkmate.

    • @kamalofdeka
      @kamalofdeka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      elbeduinoandino
      No this time its white who losses due to NxR

    • @elbeduinoandino
      @elbeduinoandino 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      kamal deka you are absolutely right.

  • @sammynjogu720
    @sammynjogu720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice tricks there....big up..gotta try them out..supeeeerb

  • @andrewmays3988
    @andrewmays3988 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for an excellent chess lesson!

  • @Richson44
    @Richson44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Could someone tell me the 3 most common and tactical motifs again. On 18:44 of this video. I could not hear him clearly... Thank You

    • @talktomeinspanish
      @talktomeinspanish 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1- Pin
      2- FORK
      3- Check
      I was in the same situation. I had to listen to it again to get it. Enjoy!

  • @orlandosante9202
    @orlandosante9202 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for wonderful attack, more power sir

  • @osychenko
    @osychenko 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool traps, really instructive. Unfortunately, the central game is quite unpopular (at least at my 1300 lvl).

  • @JamesHouzvicka-ur4tc
    @JamesHouzvicka-ur4tc ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!!!!

  • @Singer_Biswa
    @Singer_Biswa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Classic & mind blowing tricks. Thank u fr d video😊

  • @Jay57T
    @Jay57T 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a helpful video, but on the trap starting at 13:55, you give up a knight and a rook for the queen, so on material alone, not really a decisive advantage.

  • @graemedalrymple196
    @graemedalrymple196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trap number three black is not forced to play queen takes bishop but can play C6 equalizing the possition

  • @rafaelrojas7249
    @rafaelrojas7249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @mundongophilip5886
    @mundongophilip5886 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you develop moves and avoid being attacked Easley?

  • @rickthatcanadianguy
    @rickthatcanadianguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is great.

  • @TjakaErasmus
    @TjakaErasmus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    On my level, this is the "chess teacher" for me - clearly explaining and highlighting every move. In other videos I can't figure out why moves are considered good or bad! Sort of "Chess for Dummies (me)"! LOL

  • @patrickwilson9065
    @patrickwilson9065 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wooohoo i liked the tips they're quiet cool being a novice to the game thanks

  • @RussFeesmith
    @RussFeesmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the link to your "Key To Victory" youtube channel?

  • @aaronsmith6632
    @aaronsmith6632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video. You might wanna work on your audio game. Have a great day.

  • @subhambind1514
    @subhambind1514 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU ARE A REAL TEACHER. AND OTHERS ARE ONLY NAMUNA(STATUE).

  • @ramosmariavictoria5613
    @ramosmariavictoria5613 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I am learning this while on my day off.

  • @DeepakMishra117
    @DeepakMishra117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What to do if at 17:25, white plays Qg5?

    • @kamalofdeka
      @kamalofdeka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deepak Mishra .Then also Bxf2+ is (almost) winning for black

  • @subrata786602
    @subrata786602 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beauty, really awesome tricks

  • @Dannil1
    @Dannil1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great chess traps, hope to see more.

  • @czarlguitarl
    @czarlguitarl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome!

  • @ianchen9217
    @ianchen9217 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow 17:00 so spectacular.

  • @VSP4591
    @VSP4591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice combinations

  • @epannirselvam
    @epannirselvam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great