Zen Mode. Wild Gambits. Guess The Elo.

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
  • In this video, I activate ZEN MODE on lichess.org which hides my opponents' ratings and usernames. I then join the Hourly Blitz Arena and try to guess the Elo of each opponent while playing fun, tricky, and ultra-aggressive gambits. Timestamps below (including rating spoilers)
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:38 Alessi Gambit - vs Paretsky_Mikhail
    7:40 Orthoschnapp Gambit - vs rafaelcruces
    12:20 Naselwaus Gambit - vs borabaea
    21:09 Stafford Gambit - vs RookyMove
    30:13 Halloween Gambit - vs raytrout
    35:32 Englund Gambit - vs Oden9
    43:37 Gibbins-Wiedenhagen Gambit Accepted - vs Tactico_CH
    Final tournament standings (spoiler): lichess.org/tournament/I4kMMLg5
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  • @gaurichess
    @gaurichess Рік тому +326

    I'm just here for the heart

  • @melf5057
    @melf5057 Рік тому +371

    Eric destroying opponents with gambits followed by feeling bad about underguessing is just so characteristic of this channel

    • @sarcastaball
      @sarcastaball Рік тому +1

      No it isn't

    • @Thebiggestgordon
      @Thebiggestgordon Рік тому +42

      @@sarcastaball Eric being wholesome and Eric being chaotic at chess are literally the two most Eric things about Eric. It’s very characteristic

    • @YetAnotherScrub
      @YetAnotherScrub Рік тому +2

      Honestly it's hard to judge your opponent when you absolutely demolish them like he did in both those games.

    • @animefreak3010
      @animefreak3010 Рік тому

      Right

    • @diabl2master
      @diabl2master Рік тому

      ​@@Thebiggestgordon And also Eric crushing.

  • @arnoudh6203
    @arnoudh6203 Рік тому +132

    Im so glad UA-cam exists so people like Eric, with skill and quirkiness can be appreaciated

  • @bassguitarbill
    @bassguitarbill Рік тому +84

    The last 20 seconds of that Halloween Gambit were absolutely ruthless

  • @Sghead
    @Sghead Рік тому +105

    2 games in, I'm loving the accidental roasts with the 1600 and 1555 ELO guesses 😂

    • @FerrisMcLauren
      @FerrisMcLauren Рік тому +10

      Lichess ratings are overrated

    • @Chikov2
      @Chikov2 Рік тому +4

      Then the same guy passed him at the last minute, motivational roast

  • @danielruizcifuentes8641
    @danielruizcifuentes8641 Рік тому +64

    Eric: "There's a funny line"
    Opponent: "Oh no my game"

  • @ramachandra776
    @ramachandra776 Рік тому +47

    "My opponent's rating affects my playing style" - i think in Zen mode Eric can give many grandmasters a run for their money . 🙂

    • @joeb4142
      @joeb4142 Рік тому +4

      Yes I think he’s over cautious when playing GMs especially OTB.

  • @johnchessant3012
    @johnchessant3012 Рік тому +5

    42:38 you know it's coming

  • @kaedensaunders6222
    @kaedensaunders6222 Рік тому +2

    The style of this video was so amazing I just had to watch the whole thing all the way through

  • @Lunaire.-
    @Lunaire.- Рік тому +45

    Zen mode is when the chess just speaks for itself.

    • @D33r_Hunt3r_
      @D33r_Hunt3r_ Рік тому +1

      This joke is getting way overused, but it fits well here. Nicely done, lol.

  • @rayclay2
    @rayclay2 Рік тому +9

    what a great run in zen Ty Eric so exciting and fun to be a part of. 🖤

  • @georgesiaosi2087
    @georgesiaosi2087 Рік тому +3

    "Oh no my rook. Oh no your queen." at 1.5x speed was great
    34:38

  • @mattkump2306
    @mattkump2306 Рік тому +12

    Great Video, always love an Eric Rosen UA-cam video to make my day ❤

  • @jadethronson9675
    @jadethronson9675 Рік тому +4

    Eric, you are my favorite chess streamer. Keep up the great work! You are a legend in the online chess community!

  • @sifatsingh4811
    @sifatsingh4811 Рік тому +35

    Did the opponent miss a mate in 1 at 41:00 with rd8

    • @redder0118
      @redder0118 Рік тому +10

      yes

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese Рік тому +5

      Oh wow lol nice catch. Goes to show you that even the best players can easily make mistakes especially when time pressure hits

    • @lmntrix9113
      @lmntrix9113 Рік тому

      No it was a miss mate. If Rd8 was played then h7 would be played. Opponent brought his knight down putting Eric in check and eric moved closer to the knight so if rook went to D8 eric would have take the knight.

    • @armelchausse8873
      @armelchausse8873 Рік тому +1

      @@lmntrix9113 No it was a mate in one, watch again.

  • @EpiDot52
    @EpiDot52 Рік тому +1

    This is my ideal video format Eric. Thanks so much!

  • @davidanderson_surrey_bc
    @davidanderson_surrey_bc Рік тому +5

    Eric: Oh no! My opponents were rated 2300 and 1900. I feel so bad.
    Me: I would be feeling the complete opposite of bad if I could dissect players of that calibre.

  • @SebastianBohn
    @SebastianBohn Рік тому +1

    Another seemingly baiting title that just delivers.
    Great content, thanks Eric!

  • @brett6468
    @brett6468 Рік тому +28

    I enjoy the 5:00 minute (or longer) games. More opportunity for Eric to share his thought process.

    • @BetaChri5
      @BetaChri5 Рік тому +2

      yes me too! personally the 10 minute ones are my fav :)

    • @johnlawton3503
      @johnlawton3503 Рік тому +1

      True. Maybe I’m just slow brained but I struggle to follow along with 3 minute blitz games let alone bullet

  • @Miguel-rh8yh
    @Miguel-rh8yh Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your uploads eric, you make my days better ❤

  • @Bonifratz
    @Bonifratz Рік тому +3

    Lol just finished watching the setup chess video and then this dropped.

  • @stefanf922
    @stefanf922 Рік тому +3

    Knowing your opponent's rating makes you play more cautious! It truly is zen mode.

  • @jamessanchez9301
    @jamessanchez9301 Рік тому +2

    Dirty stalemate clutch 😂

  • @anirudhgovada2753
    @anirudhgovada2753 Рік тому +1

    When a video of Eric comes you know it’s worth your time. Ya gotta thank This guy for his efforts in making us All calm. Love you Eric. Also u recognize rookymove by rookymistakes

  • @Qoko88
    @Qoko88 Рік тому +1

    Hey Eric, recently started watching some of your videos. Great stuff! The calm composure is brilliant, and then you throw in something like 47:10... been a while since I burst out in laughter from a YT video 😂

  • @thecombatengineer7069
    @thecombatengineer7069 Рік тому +3

    Mad props for not dedicating your time and effort to covering the ‘scandal’. While you may have missed out of some mad click-bait bucks, youve proven your integrity is not for sale and some of us noticed. Stay true dawg, stay true (picture me bouncing my left arm and clinched fist off my chest in a BAMF gesture). 😄

  • @Jordi775
    @Jordi775 Рік тому +2

    Great Video again Eric - you're basically my therapy at this point! Just letting you know that theres spoilers for the ELO in the timestamps/chapter titles. Still fun though

  • @dennisfi7683
    @dennisfi7683 Рік тому +1

    I love you and your content! It makes my day!

  • @42cpulaski
    @42cpulaski Рік тому

    Pulled out that searching for Bobby Fischer line!!!! TRICK OR TREAT!!!!! LOVE IT.

  • @Mrlazerpoint
    @Mrlazerpoint Рік тому +1

    Not sure if you read this, but you have been my favorite chess UA-camr for years!

  • @Palozon
    @Palozon Рік тому +1

    That first game was nuts

  • @Adam684
    @Adam684 Рік тому +1

    "Rooks do not like being fianchettoed"... I think there's some new merch in this somewhere.

  • @RaymondHay2020
    @RaymondHay2020 Рік тому +1

    Hi Eric! Love your content. I’ve learned so much since I started watching. Thank you 🙏

  • @bernadino23
    @bernadino23 Рік тому

    You'll get 600k for sure, love the vids, keep it up!

  • @awesomedoog
    @awesomedoog Рік тому +2

    Feel like it's easier to spot the 1500s because they are extremely materialistic and go round gobbling up every "undefended" pawn completely unaware of tactics.

    • @awesomedoog
      @awesomedoog Рік тому +2

      Not like I'm any better mind you

  • @Gingnose
    @Gingnose Рік тому +1

    That Queen's pawn grob early rook g3 maneuver was so hilarious and cool

    • @_v2.0
      @_v2.0 Рік тому

      There's an early a4 line in the Alekhine like that iirc

  • @andreadistasi8842
    @andreadistasi8842 Рік тому

    Min 43 made me jump from the seat! Unexpected!

  • @42cpulaski
    @42cpulaski Рік тому +2

    Eric should do a Gambits course on Chessable. I would be all for it!!!!

  • @BobChess
    @BobChess Рік тому +34

    I gonna sleep. Thanks for playing dumb gambits to make me feel comfortable.

  • @Multimorph
    @Multimorph Рік тому

    Great Video, commenting while you're still streaming :)

  • @ChantzRisse
    @ChantzRisse Рік тому +1

    Eric is the epitome of Zen mode - always chill, never brash.

  • @GaryTheGray
    @GaryTheGray Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the stream on Twitch. Good luck with 600K.

  • @PeanutbutterDude007
    @PeanutbutterDude007 Рік тому

    That Halloween Gambit game was absolutely beautiful

  • @ic6406
    @ic6406 Рік тому

    42:54 Nasty. I like it!

  • @janyozenith4331
    @janyozenith4331 Рік тому +1

    Love you Eric!

  • @victorselmo1777
    @victorselmo1777 Рік тому +2

    You are my hero.

  • @yosefzaghi9504
    @yosefzaghi9504 9 місяців тому

    As Mr. Gambit, I can confirm the Alessin gambit was named after me

  • @AbarSimorgh
    @AbarSimorgh Рік тому

    Shout out to all 600,000 subscribers! Welcome to all future subscribers!

  • @MelancholyCrypto
    @MelancholyCrypto Рік тому

    That halloween gambit come back was SICKKKK

  • @ianmoore5502
    @ianmoore5502 Рік тому +1

    rosen plays chess with heart

  • @MXY...
    @MXY... Рік тому +1

    this stream was cool

  • @treedom5094
    @treedom5094 Рік тому +1

    04:22 - would black horsey to G2 check be fine there? Because after white responds to this with king E2 to defend queen, other black horsey goes to where the other horsey used to be to check white king in its new square ...

  • @Pablo360able
    @Pablo360able Рік тому +3

    game one and we’re already in my home turf. my dad is a religious 1.g4 devotee so I always play 1…f5, since the goal of black is to equalize, right? so if my opponent (read: dad) plays the worst move in his position, I should play the worst move in mine.

  • @leonechamwada8289
    @leonechamwada8289 Рік тому +1

    great zen mode games today lol

  • @marckiezeender
    @marckiezeender Рік тому +1

    Rosen on gte: "oh I guessed too low I'm so sorry 🥺😭"
    Gotham on gte: "you're a 2200??? Hahaha you're so bad LMAO git gud 🤣🤣😂"

  • @flippert0
    @flippert0 Рік тому

    43:01 the Rosen-trap is heartbreaking to see 😂😂

  • @achiyazigi3869
    @achiyazigi3869 Рік тому +1

    Feeling sorry for the stalemated guy's keyboard

  • @ILikedGooglePlus
    @ILikedGooglePlus Рік тому +1

    Daryl Carson been real quiet since this dropped.

  • @robmckennie4203
    @robmckennie4203 Рік тому

    it always surprises me when big streamers don't know how easily you can stream music to twitch without having music in the vod or local recordings

  • @christopherw1248
    @christopherw1248 Рік тому

    Love the Mr. Gambit Joke lol. Is it popularized by Ben Finegold lorewise?

  • @AlphaPerson
    @AlphaPerson Рік тому

    you can split up your audio in ons and use twitch vod tracks in the obs settings so you can listen to music but it wont be saved in the vod

  • @anthonystark6215
    @anthonystark6215 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @YellowBrickGoodbye
    @YellowBrickGoodbye Рік тому +1

    ‘Where’s my Mate?’ Eric Rosen’s chess-based dating app coming to the Play
    Store in 2023.

  • @apothum
    @apothum Рік тому

    Not sure if there’s a better way of doing it but I felt like the chapters on the video spoiled some of the fun in terms of trying to guess their rating as well.

  • @alrineusaldore6764
    @alrineusaldore6764 Рік тому

    This man just can't lose. While normal people resign when there's no hope, my man here stalemates with a scary high success rate

  • @giholste123
    @giholste123 Рік тому

    @44:42 Why not Rxg7? Isn't that the whole point of putting the rook on the g file? Afraid of Bh4+ in response? I'm confused

  • @andreadistasi8842
    @andreadistasi8842 Рік тому

    Minute 30:00 halloween gambit, amazing end!

  • @samintahmidislam
    @samintahmidislam Рік тому

    Why was black able to castle at 15:20? Wasn't it cut off by the white bishop?

  • @medineilbak2948
    @medineilbak2948 Рік тому +1

    Oh no my Weekend!

  • @7applause653
    @7applause653 Рік тому +3

    As a suggestion, the chapter names (or whatever they're called) shouldn't include the rating spoilers IMO. You'll see them unavoidably if you do anything like pause or change the volume.

    • @Palozon
      @Palozon Рік тому +3

      Looks like he changed it

  • @ilovehotdogs125790
    @ilovehotdogs125790 Рік тому

    Anyone know what the point of that time slash is? Why is he intentionally slashing his time? Any benefit, or just to make it harder?

  • @HypeFifty5
    @HypeFifty5 Рік тому +1

    People tend to play below their rating against a titled player I think.

  • @flygandeskote1702
    @flygandeskote1702 Рік тому

    5:17
    Question: Doesn't Ng2, Kd2, Nhe4 work?

  • @Coreyinthehouse
    @Coreyinthehouse Рік тому

    15:18 - I am newer to Chess, but how is the opponent allowed to castle when Eric has his bishop on g3?? Would that not restrict the ability to castle?

    • @thecoalbaker8478
      @thecoalbaker8478 Рік тому +1

      the rook can move through an attack . its the king that cant

  • @adityakarad7989
    @adityakarad7989 Рік тому +2

    I waa heading to sleep but now I need shift my schedule by an hour .

  • @vicentiusavu9708
    @vicentiusavu9708 Рік тому +2

    I want a t-shirt OH NO YOUR QUEEN

  • @IfarxmanI
    @IfarxmanI Рік тому

    32:30 was the black’s knight trapped? eric missed it

  • @capo_greco
    @capo_greco Рік тому

    I was there! and also I am here

  • @cinimontoast903
    @cinimontoast903 Рік тому

    How was rxg7 overlooked at 44:40?

  • @dancingwithyourghost9087
    @dancingwithyourghost9087 Рік тому

    41:00 after Nd6, h4 doesn't white have Rd8#???

  • @StarryNightGazing
    @StarryNightGazing Рік тому

    "Rooks do not like to be fianchettoed..."
    💔

  • @piyushkher2009
    @piyushkher2009 Рік тому

    Actully they were underestimating you.

  • @pandatrailer
    @pandatrailer Рік тому

    Nice thumbnail

  • @bubrub23
    @bubrub23 Рік тому +1

    I agreed with every guess 💀

  • @CptZsoci
    @CptZsoci Рік тому +1

    Any time Eric plays is Zen mode for me

  • @pinterestpilled
    @pinterestpilled Рік тому +1

    40:59 opponent missed mate in one

  • @ashutoshagarwal8592
    @ashutoshagarwal8592 Рік тому

    12:31 Oh No My ZEN Mode!!

  • @cahallo5964
    @cahallo5964 Рік тому

    the halloween gambit game was real hard to follow very complicated game

  • @oqarshi4185
    @oqarshi4185 Рік тому +7

    :)

  • @janstarak4877
    @janstarak4877 Рік тому +1

    41:00 he missed mate in 1. - Rd8

  • @segundacuenta726
    @segundacuenta726 Рік тому

    "also, quack" XD

  • @liltootsievert
    @liltootsievert Рік тому

    ly bro

  • @torshavnnewell
    @torshavnnewell Рік тому

    Was the first one a polish

  • @1001nicolai1
    @1001nicolai1 Рік тому

    Its a tie, what do i play?
    BOTH

  • @Biditchoun
    @Biditchoun Рік тому +1

    Am I dumb or was Rd1 mate at 41:01 ?

    • @coc235
      @coc235 Рік тому +1

      Same, pretty sure it's mate

  • @Ichiban901
    @Ichiban901 Рік тому

    Mr gambit a good old friend of GM Ben Finegold

  • @andrejaraemascarena6941
    @andrejaraemascarena6941 Рік тому

    Named after Mr. or Mrs. Gambit 😂

  • @cobra2966
    @cobra2966 Рік тому

    Eric you should play FPS chess, would be a banger video

  • @eatmyfrigginshorts
    @eatmyfrigginshorts Рік тому

    the 1701 lasted considerably longer than the first two 😅

  • @KF1
    @KF1 Рік тому

    "I'm 2300 and awesome at this game. I wonder what Eric thinks my rating is"
    ... " maybe 1600 "
    Damn.