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Anti-Positional Chess Strategy: Winning with 4 Isolated Pawns
An incredible game where grandmaster Andor Lilienthal employs a shocking strategy against future world champion Vasily Smyslov. Lilienthal voluntarily creates four isolated pawns in his own position, which seems completely anti-positional and violates traditional chess principles. However, he has a hidden idea behind this unconventional play and this idea leads to a brilliant victory.
Lilienthal vs Smyslov, Parnu 1947
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Nc6 7. Bd3 b6 8. Ne2 d6 9. e4 Nd7 10. O-O e5 11. f4 Qe7 12. fxe5 dxe5 13. dxe5 Ndxe5 14. Nf4 Bg4 15. Be2 Bxe2 16. Qxe2 f6 17. Nd5 Qf7 18. Bf4 O-O 19. Bxe5 Nxe5 20. a4 Nc6 21. Qg4 Kh8 22. a5 Nxa5 23. e5 f5 24. Qe2 Rae8 25. Rae1 Re6 26. Nf4 Rfe8 27. Nxe6 Qxe6 28. Qd3 g6 29. Rf4 Nc6 30. Qd5 Nxe5 31. Kf1 Kg7 32. Rf2 Kf6 33. Rfe2 h5 34. Rxe5 Qxe5 35. Rxe5 Rxe5 36. Qd6+ Re6 37. Qf8+ Ke5 38. Qb8+ Kf6 39. Qxa7 Kg5 40. Qd7 Re4 41. Qd8+ Kh6 42. h4 Kg7 43. Qc7+ Kh6 44. Qxb6 1-0
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Chess Prodigy Crushes Capablanca in Shocking Endgame
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A very unusual game where an unknown 16-year-old boy confronts the great former world champion, Jose Raul Capablanca, in a simultaneous exhibition. The boy misplays the opening and loses a pawn, after which Capablanca transitions into an endgame with an extra pawn. But then miracles began to happen. The boy manages to turn the tables and create a strategic masterpiece in this dramatic and unusu...
Most Effective Pawn Breakthrough in Chess Ever
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What makes a pawn breakthrough the most effective and spectacular? Generally, the more the opponent tries to stop it, the more impactful the breakthrough becomes. This idea is perfectly illustrated in today’s game, which earned Mikhail Botvinnik a brilliancy prize. Botvinnik executes one of the greatest pawn breaks ever, demonstrating just how powerful and decisive such a move can be. Rauzer vs...
The Most Revolutionary Chess Opening for White
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A game where a leading figure of hypermodernism, Richard Reti, introduces his revolutionary opening idea. This opening, later named after Reti, was called the 'Opening of the Future' by Savielly Tartakower, as it challenges the classical principles of opening play and sets the stage for a new era of chess strategy. Reti vs Rubinstein, Karlsbad 1923 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 g6 4. c4 d4 5. d3 B...
Top Strategy for the Sicilian Defense
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Welcome to the examination of one of the greatest games played in the Sicilian Defense. In this game, Mark Taimanov implements all the main strategic ideas of this opening. As a result, White becomes completely paralyzed and cannot move any of his pieces. A careful study of this game will enhance your understanding and execution of the Sicilian Defense. Unzicker vs Taimanov, Stockholm 1952 1. e...
Ideal Chess Strategy to Crush Your Opponent.
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What kind of chess game can be considered ideal? Most of you might answer: an energetic game with a spectacular sacrifice and a devastating attack. And Grandmaster Efim Geller would agree with you. As he writes in his annotations, in the following game, he reaches his ideal. Indeed, this game contains all elements of an ideal game - fantastic dynamism and energy, limitless imagination, spectacu...
Chess Miracle: Turning Defense into Attack
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What to do when your opponent sacrificed a pawn in the opening, actively developed his pieces, and castled, while you still haven’t finished your development and your king is stuck in the center? You could choose to play passively, holding on to your extra pawn and trying to defend. Or, you could employ a more creative and dynamic approach, and miraculously transform your defense into a devasta...
All Chess Strategy in One Game
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Welcome to the exploration of chess strategy. In this video, we explore a positional masterpiece by Geza Maroczy. This game is incredibly instructive as it illustrates numerous principles of positional chess. A careful examination of this game will greatly increase your understanding of chess strategy and improve your play. Maroczy vs Suchting, Barmen 1905 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Nb...
The Main Chess Principle to Win Fast: Chigorin's Paradox
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There are many well-known principles in chess. In this video, however, we examine the one and only, most important principle according to the great romantic player Mikhail Chigorin: namely, the skill of making combinations and the ability to find the most purposeful move in every given position. To illustrate this principle, we’ll examine a game where Chigorin violates lots of classic principle...
The Most Spectacular Queen Trap in Chess
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One of the most unusual and deepest queen trap ideas ever. In this game, Ludek Pachman makes two fantastic moves: the first begins the queen hunt and the second eventually traps the queen in the most spectacular way. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. c3 Bd7 6. d4 Nge7 7. Bb3 h6 8. Nbd2 Ng6 9. Nc4 Be7 10. dxe5 dxe5 11. Ne3 Bg5 12. O-O Bxe3 13. Bxe3 Qf6 14. Nd2 Nf4 15. Bxf4 exf4 16. Qh5 ...
Mikhail Tal's Attacking Strategy: Initiative and Sacrifice
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Welcome to the examination of Mikhail Tal’s attacking strategy. In this video, we’ll try to understand how Tal prepares the ground for his spectacular sacrifices. To do this, we’ll examine a game where Tal constantly improves his pieces, develops the initiative, and increases the pressure on the enemy position until the stage is set for a spectacular sacrifice. Mikhail Tal vs Istvan Bilek, Aszt...
The Greatest Knight Strategy in Chess: Alekhine's Magic
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Welcome to the examination of knight power in chess. Knights achieve maximum effectiveness when positioned on squares where they cannot be attacked by enemy forces, especially by pawns. If you manage to place both of your knights on these squares, you can completely dominate your opponent and carry out a devastating attack. The following game by Alexander Alekhine illustrates all this at its be...
Best Chess Game Ever Played: Forgotten Masterpiece
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Determining the best chess game ever played is a matter of subjective opinion; there can be no unanimous agreement. In this video, we examine a game which FIDE World Champion Alexander Khalifman called one of the best in chess history. This remarkable game was played between the great theoretician Isaac Boleslavsky and the sharp tactician Alexander Tolush, who was Boris Spassky's coach. The gam...
The Greatest Human Win Over a Chess Engine
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An incredible chess game where the legendary David Bronstein, known for his immense imagination and creativity, challenges one of the strongest computer chess engines of his time, Fidelity. In this game, Bronstein demonstrates his romantic and artistic style. Right in the opening, he sacrifices material to activate his pieces and seize the initiative, and throughout the whole game, he keeps the...
The Most Unusual Endgame Strategy in Chess: Attack and Sacrifice
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In chess, the endgame is often characterized by precise calculations, pawn promotion, and subtle maneuvering. In this video, however, we delve into a game where traditional endgame norms are challenged. Here, strategic sacrifices and dynamic attacks take center stage, reshaping the usual expectations of endgame strategy. Milan Vidmar trades queens early in the opening, simplifying the position ...
The Most Dramatic Game in Chess History: Nimzowitsch's Revolution
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The Most Dramatic Game in Chess History: Nimzowitsch's Revolution
Opening Strategy to Dominate as Black in Chess.
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Opening Strategy to Dominate as Black in Chess.
The Best Chess Strategy to Dominate with Two Bishops
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The Best Chess Strategy to Dominate with Two Bishops
The Greatest Queen Sacrifice in Chess History
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The Greatest Queen Sacrifice in Chess History
Epic Chess Strategy: Making Multi-Step Middlegame Plans
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Epic Chess Strategy: Making Multi-Step Middlegame Plans
The Most Dominant Chess Strategy: Mastering the Middlegame
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The Most Dominant Chess Strategy: Mastering the Middlegame
The Most Astonishing Chess Strategy: Alekhine's Paradox
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The Most Astonishing Chess Strategy: Alekhine's Paradox
Lasker's Psychological Queen Sacrifice
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Lasker's Psychological Queen Sacrifice
Mikhail Tal: Energy Build-Up and Explosive Sacrifices
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Mikhail Tal: Energy Build-Up and Explosive Sacrifices
Perfect Harmony in King's Indian Defense. Najdorf vs Gligoric
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Perfect Harmony in King's Indian Defense. Najdorf vs Gligoric
Revolutionary Positional Chess Principles/Concepts. Stoltz vs Boleslavsky
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Revolutionary Positional Chess Principles/Concepts. Stoltz vs Boleslavsky
Squeezing Mikhail Tal: The Paradox of the Century. Korchnoi vs Tal
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Squeezing Mikhail Tal: The Paradox of the Century. Korchnoi vs Tal
Magical Attacking Strategy in Chess: Overprotection. Steinitz vs Weiss
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Magical Attacking Strategy in Chess: Overprotection. Steinitz vs Weiss
Nezhmetdinov's Most Enigmatic Sacrifice and Attack. Kalinkin vs Nezhmetdinov
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Nezhmetdinov's Most Enigmatic Sacrifice and Attack. Kalinkin vs Nezhmetdinov
How to Prepare Fantastic Sacrifices in Chess. Attacking Principles. Gereben vs Geller
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How to Prepare Fantastic Sacrifices in Chess. Attacking Principles. Gereben vs Geller

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @rkuppal5
    @rkuppal5 12 годин тому

    A great game by Lilienthal..

  • @chessiskingful
    @chessiskingful День тому

    very nice game

  • @chess_head0
    @chess_head0 День тому

    Thanks for the beautiful game and your great analysis ❤️

  • @KostasAnagnou
    @KostasAnagnou День тому

    Supreb as always😊😊

  • @alexblik122
    @alexblik122 2 дні тому

    You tolk to much

  • @christianwittrock7050
    @christianwittrock7050 2 дні тому

    I learn a lot THX

  • @ashoksafaya5397
    @ashoksafaya5397 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the nice game (historical) and the analysis as well ❤.

  • @aslampervez2294
    @aslampervez2294 2 дні тому

    Thanks

  • @AndreasAltermann
    @AndreasAltermann 2 дні тому

    In depth description, much appreciated- but here you take to many not explained threats in a to fast tempo, and- I get only lost. Please take time to show the obvious- it is not boring, it is pedagogical. Why? It makes a weaker player able to grasp with more clarity the big plan, - that gets lost if you omit some crucial threats. You will never have complains of explaining in to much detail, better with 10 more minutes, I am convinced. If you try it out and test send me a mail...

  • @Thriall
    @Thriall 2 дні тому

    Thanks!

  • @AndreasAltermann
    @AndreasAltermann 2 дні тому

    What a beautiful game. BUT also to me, such detailed and developed pedagogical explanations that I do appreciate. For some people it might be to explain obvious threats but in many situations the deadly threat is to far away, or hidden. So I am looking forward to the next video. And keep up this level of complete showing of hidden consequences. It will be a big audiance if you have the patience to do of us with low ranking. Just think of the numbers - we who have under 1500 are the future masters over 1800 with your help. At least some of us, integrating the big picture....

  • @markhughes7927
    @markhughes7927 2 дні тому

    18:47 Lilienthal…smooth operator…!

    • @bloxorzwizard7931
      @bloxorzwizard7931 12 годин тому

      Yes... Lillienthal the man who will go down in history forever as an object lesson in how not to play the K and 2 Ns vs K and pawn ending, having blown that ending three times in his career lol.

    • @bloxorzwizard7931
      @bloxorzwizard7931 12 годин тому

      Yes... Lillienthal the man who will go down in history forever as an object lesson in how not to play the K and 2 Ns vs K and pawn ending, having blown that ending three times in his career lol.

    • @bloxorzwizard7931
      @bloxorzwizard7931 12 годин тому

      Yes... Lillienthal the man who will go down in history forever as an object lesson in how not to play the K and 2 Ns vs K and pawn ending, having blown that ending three times in his career lol.

  • @irfanyamashita7184
    @irfanyamashita7184 2 дні тому

    Unbelievable

  • @freded8431
    @freded8431 3 дні тому

    very nice in depth description, much appreciated...

  • @christianwittrock7050
    @christianwittrock7050 3 дні тому

    Good learning Thx

  • @pawenibul4578
    @pawenibul4578 3 дні тому

    Romantic chess always wins in my heart❤🎉

  • @markhughes7927
    @markhughes7927 4 дні тому

    Botvinnik failed to eat some breakfast cereal that day…!

  • @NuisanceMan
    @NuisanceMan 4 дні тому

    Excellent game and analysis, but your title is a considerable exaggeration.

  • @KKKK-np5vc
    @KKKK-np5vc 5 днів тому

    I like the way you're explaining the games very much. It's kind of feeling "re-playing" the games myself, giving the chance to look for moves and strategies, and not being disturbed by anything else but a calm narrating voice. Not only the games are a brilliant choice to show, but also the way they're presented. Thank you a lot!

  • @b.trumane
    @b.trumane 5 днів тому

    I love these videos because they remind me of the importance of not just pieces but also squares. And not just offense but also defense.

  • @amosdraak3536
    @amosdraak3536 5 днів тому

    Sir, a question or two while on the topic of Marshall, if you don’t mind. Do you find your game selections via chess literature? I’m aware that the Armenian chess UA-camr “Chess with Suren” said he picks games from the vast chess literature available to him in his former USSR country. And are you aware of the game he played with the former World Champion Lasker in Moscow 1925? I read an analysis of it before which mentioned that Marshall set a plethora of traps that Lasker managed to avoid, but that they are very difficult to spot. Only one other UA-camr (Historical Chess Videos) has covered that game, but he seemed to cover it briefly and made no mention of any traps. I was just curious as I couldn’t really find much else on that game and here in the US chess literature isn’t as extremely abundant, I believe, and I am, as you may recall, a fan of complex chess masters like Alekhine and Marshall. If you don’t have the game anywhere or if you peruse and find games online, then of course, never mind. But just curious and where better to learn than from a channel called “Chess Wisdom” :) Good day, Sir

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom День тому

      Yes, Sir, I find the games in chess literature, mostly published in the USSR. Thanks for mentioning this game, 43...Ne3! is beautiful. I looked for it in a couple of Soviet editions on Lasker, but neither of them features it. The only book I found it in, is "Why Lasker Matters" by Soltis. I've just played it through, and indeed, it's a really complicated tactical battle, with lots of traps. Soltis gives lots of different possible variations left behind the scenes. I might make a video on this game after double-checking all these variations with the engine. Even an immodest channel, which had the audacity to call itself "Chess Wisdom", needs the assistance of the iron monster. :) Good day, Sir

  • @justaguy3538
    @justaguy3538 6 днів тому

    watching this game felt like an actual movie with plots and twists between, simply incredible

  • @christianwittrock7050
    @christianwittrock7050 7 днів тому

    Well done thx

  • @ayubikhan5174
    @ayubikhan5174 7 днів тому

    Plz make videos on mikahail talll and Alex coblent

  • @christianwittrock7050
    @christianwittrock7050 8 днів тому

    Great Analysis 👍

  • @northshores7319
    @northshores7319 8 днів тому

    Poor Taimanov. Today he is only remembered for losing to Fischer 0-6 in their Candidate Match. He was a very gifted man capable of playing Top Notch Chess but also was a excellent pianist. He deserves much more respect. Good of you to show him at his best!!

  • @dr.rangarajc9691
    @dr.rangarajc9691 8 днів тому

    Last move was exquisitely beautiful. Masterpiece!

  • @jeffw1267
    @jeffw1267 8 днів тому

    I saw that title and realized that I didn't have to know that much about Capablanca's private life.

  • @amosdraak3536
    @amosdraak3536 8 днів тому

    A model hyper modern game. From the beginning Reti exerted his pressure on the center and the enemy position in order to prevent any black pawns from firmly holding the center, and forcing the black knight ultimately to a passive e6 square. Once he gained control over the center with his pieces, he cemented it with his pawns, and in exchange for allowing his enemy knight to have the decent c5 square, much like Capablanca said of his famous hanging pawns game with Bernstein (1914), hanging pawns that are blockaded are not simultaneously susceptible to major piece attacks, so Reti’s only real “weakness” (Pc4) was double blockaded by two knights, and thus he could successfully exert pressure on the center in tandem with his queen side play to induce enough Black weaknesses to have a winning endgame. Thanks as always. Good day

  • @amosdraak3536
    @amosdraak3536 8 днів тому

    This game ties in nicely with the game Unzicker-Taimanov 1952 (recently published) in a few ways. From the similar Rc1 move by White with the plan of c2-c4 never being realized, to e5 and then d5 being played, to the domination Black has in the center leading to a successful king attack. White has to play actively in the Sicilian or else he will find that Black’s position can become firstly solid very quickly, and then dynamically superior given the pawn majority in the center and relatively free mobility of his army. Without proper organization in the Sicilian, the white queen can find herself misplaced, as happened in both games. Perhaps that was just the old theory of the time- to continually prevent the d5 break from Black, neglecting the dynamic elements of the position. As was mentioned early in the video, Rauzer had not yet developed his system, which prevents or at least slows down Black’s ability to opt for the aggressive Dragon. Thanks for another great thematic game. Especially of the Sicilian. Good day, Sir

  • @amosdraak3536
    @amosdraak3536 8 днів тому

    This game ties in well with the previously published Ricther-Tarrasch game with BB vs NN. Even though a position can be winning for the double knight side, it can be practically difficult to defend against two bishops, especially in the hands of a powerful master. The knights can find themselves short of squares or in zugzwang very easily. Great play by the young Fine, who indeed was a splendid player. A few of his many accomplishments- Five gold medals in 3 Chess Olympiads Won the US Open 7 times in 7 attempts Won Hastings 1935/36 ahead of Salo Flohr and Tartakower Numerous first placings in International tournaments ahead of players such as Euwe, Flohr, Keres, and others in the mid-to-late 1930s A very phenomenal player in chess history, and his brilliance was shown from a young age. Thanks as always, Sir

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom 7 днів тому

      Thank you as well, Sir. Have a great day.

  • @petersiegfriedkrug
    @petersiegfriedkrug 8 днів тому

    The endgame is so amazing. I have to study it.

  • @kensanity178
    @kensanity178 8 днів тому

    Pretty sure I saw this once before. There's probably a pawn breakout, but the game doesn't interest me, nor does six green lines laid out on the board in the analysis.

  • @josemiguelplanton4613
    @josemiguelplanton4613 9 днів тому

    I didn't know that Game, thanks a lot ❤

  • @ashoksafaya5397
    @ashoksafaya5397 9 днів тому

    Very interesting endgame ❤ thanks Sir.

  • @DionAhm
    @DionAhm 9 днів тому

    16:43 cant white play ne2+ & save the game?

    • @edsanjenis9416
      @edsanjenis9416 9 днів тому

      No, Ne2+ doesn't work black plays... Kd3, Kd1 Bxg2 with a winning position; Bishop in the endgame is much stronger piece

  • @alexanderkurz3621
    @alexanderkurz3621 10 днів тому

    first e5 and then d5, that is crazy ... thanks for showing this game

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom 9 днів тому

      My pleasure.

    • @alexanderkurz3621
      @alexanderkurz3621 9 днів тому

      @@chesswisdom I must have played thousands of blitz games in the Sicilian and most games feature e5 or d5 ... but first e5 and then d5 I have never seen before ... :-)

  • @PaulGaither
    @PaulGaither 11 днів тому

    2:10 - After 9. a4, Lichess analysis [as i am following along} wants Re8. It wants: 10. h3 e6 11. Nf3 Qd8 12. O-O exd5 13. exd5 Nbd7 14. Bf4 Nf8 15. Bd3 Bf5 16. Bxf5 gxf5 17. Nd2 It was also looking at Qd8 and the continuation of: 10. h3 Re8 11. Nf3 e6 12. O-O exd5 13. exd5 Ne4 14. Nxe4 Rxe4 15. Bg5 Bf6 16. Bd3 Re8 17. Bf4

  • @NewSkyFilmProduction
    @NewSkyFilmProduction 11 днів тому

    Your in-depth analysis inspire me on another level thank you so much! Your channel has helped me fall in love with chess again. It is by far the most effective and interesting channel I've watched! I've tried to check out some other channels and no others compare! 🙏🏾 Again thank you!

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom 9 днів тому

      Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

  • @George_Bland
    @George_Bland 11 днів тому

    Please can you cover some games in the ongoing olympiad.

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom 9 днів тому

      Unfortunately, I don't follow this event that closely.

  • @markhughes7927
    @markhughes7927 11 днів тому

    Very versatile…

  • @mayanm7105
    @mayanm7105 12 днів тому

    Nicest positional play, best illustrated. Nf3 came late from white sir, is that the line?

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom 9 днів тому

      Yes, White could have also played Nf3 earlier.

  • @davidbatchelder85
    @davidbatchelder85 12 днів тому

    I am so glad I got to view this, I am learning chess and I see how far I have yet to travel. Marvelous job. May Jesus bless all that you do. Amen. Great job.

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom 9 днів тому

      Thank you very much for your kind words. May Jesus bless you too.

    • @davidschneide5422
      @davidschneide5422 6 днів тому

      Religion was a social crutch I had to discard when embracing the logic required for chess. It forced me to accept the fact that the fall of man was a poor opening choice and killing His Son was a terrible endgame idea from the greatest strategic genius in existence. - once saved, now grounded

  • @Five-Star-General
    @Five-Star-General 13 днів тому

    Ahhh Richter-Rauzer Sicilian I love seeing the names of the people who made variants

  • @PSVVinodKumar
    @PSVVinodKumar 13 днів тому

    Great narration yet the move transition's are little undermined

  • @PSVVinodKumar
    @PSVVinodKumar 13 днів тому

    The narration is attractive, but there are flaws while minding the piece transitions

  • @Thriall
    @Thriall 14 днів тому

    Doesn t feel like a game from 1933 at all. Good analysis as always!

  • @weeooh1
    @weeooh1 16 днів тому

    Thank you for explaining the logic behind the opening moves strategies! Subbed.

  • @andress4780
    @andress4780 16 днів тому

    great game thank you also have you considered doing a series on endgames? i mean endgames which occurred in a tournament or competition. your analyses are amazing and it'd be cool if you could do a series like that

    • @chesswisdom
      @chesswisdom 15 днів тому

      Thank you. I'm not sure about series, but next video will most probably be on a very unusual endgame.

  • @99baji99
    @99baji99 16 днів тому

    Wow, Rauzer played a pretty great game, but Botsie was just on another level. Thank you, well presented!