Very interesting format, Alex and Marco. I would look forward to you doing more of these. The rationale is simple and straightforward, and the combination of defending and countering positions between the both of you was refreshing for someone like me (a 40-year old adult with 30 years of casual occasional play starting to compete).
How does this channel not have 100x the views and subscribers? Great format and if I could make a wish - seeing the upcoming WCC games analysed in this style would be great. Most commentators/ game analysts tend to get lost in long variations, which can be difficult to follow as a viewer. You keep your focus on the ideas behind the moves, which I find much more educational and enjoyable.
Wow, those are really nice words! Thanks, man! We will do some more soon, but I don't know if there is going to be enough time to follow and publish an analysis after each matchday, as I need at least couple of days to edit my recordings. 😐
Thank you for these videos! It is easy to find resources on beginner ideas, but much harder to find instructional material on pawn structures and long term ideas such that you provide. And you do such a great job at explaining things clealy!
I like the format with the 2 of you. That was an interesting game. I have never seen a kingside pawn majority being used like this. At least not when the e-pawn is involved. It's inspiring because I would have just played Rad1 and exchanged heavy pieces. Seeing those kind of commentated games by masters is what really gave me progress boosts so far in my chess journey so thanks for that.
I think those are often called "Central majority" nowadays. Especially if one opts for f4, f5, e6, creating a passer in the center at the end. However, long time ago, when my first coach talked about it, he said there are only kingside and queenside pawn majorities, so I decided to take their stance on it, although there are good arguments for the other standpoint.
Very interesting format, Alex and Marco. I would look forward to you doing more of these. The rationale is simple and straightforward, and the combination of defending and countering positions between the both of you was refreshing for someone like me (a 40-year old adult with 30 years of casual occasional play starting to compete).
How does this channel not have 100x the views and subscribers?
Great format and if I could make a wish - seeing the upcoming WCC games analysed in this style would be great. Most commentators/ game analysts tend to get lost in long variations, which can be difficult to follow as a viewer. You keep your focus on the ideas behind the moves, which I find much more educational and enjoyable.
Wow, those are really nice words! Thanks, man! We will do some more soon, but I don't know if there is going to be enough time to follow and publish an analysis after each matchday, as I need at least couple of days to edit my recordings. 😐
Thank you for these videos! It is easy to find resources on beginner ideas, but much harder to find instructional material on pawn structures and long term ideas such that you provide. And you do such a great job at explaining things clealy!
Glad it was helpful! and thanks for the comment! It boost my willingness to do more of these!
What a great lesson. Great format. Thank you so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
I like the format with the 2 of you. That was an interesting game. I have never seen a kingside pawn majority being used like this. At least not when the e-pawn is involved. It's inspiring because I would have just played Rad1 and exchanged heavy pieces. Seeing those kind of commentated games by masters is what really gave me progress boosts so far in my chess journey so thanks for that.
I think those are often called "Central majority" nowadays. Especially if one opts for f4, f5, e6, creating a passer in the center at the end. However, long time ago, when my first coach talked about it, he said there are only kingside and queenside pawn majorities, so I decided to take their stance on it, although there are good arguments for the other standpoint.