The Anti-London Game Every Chess Player Should Know

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  • Опубліковано 27 бер 2021
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  • @NotQuiteFirst
    @NotQuiteFirst 3 роки тому +904

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      @mba4677 3 роки тому +19

      As smooth as his voice

    • @happydog4095
      @happydog4095 3 роки тому +44

      It was the strongest move in this position

    • @Yea___
      @Yea___ 2 роки тому +1

      This 11 month old thread made me happy

    • @ike45mc
      @ike45mc Рік тому +1

      Bravo perfect opening.

  • @hozhang1826
    @hozhang1826 3 роки тому +564

    Audible: gave sponsorship
    Eric Rosen: *proceeds to "oh that's right" and casually opens the audible tab*

    • @LureThosePixels
      @LureThosePixels 3 роки тому +86

      Would we have it any other way from him
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  • @JamesRuga
    @JamesRuga 3 роки тому +527

    Why doesn't Eric ever commentate on main platforms?? His voice is so soothing

    • @RaffaelSilvado
      @RaffaelSilvado 3 роки тому +27

      Such a positive vibe too

    • @nishiharach.
      @nishiharach. 3 роки тому +109

      Because main platforms don't exactly look for soothing-voice commentators but exciting commentators that would hype the viewers and keep them engaged.

    • @christoporusnicholas2511
      @christoporusnicholas2511 3 роки тому +50

      In my opinion he is much better as a teacher than a commentator

    • @garrettmarshall7664
      @garrettmarshall7664 3 роки тому +24

      @@nishiharach. he would be perfect for the PGA tour

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      @thoop6795 3 роки тому +2

      He has the same vibe as one of those geckos 🦎

  • @revimfadli4666
    @revimfadli4666 3 роки тому +149

    "it's probably one of the saddest Ke2"
    Not as sad as Agadmator when seeing the Double Bongcloud, perhaps

    • @kekwe3088
      @kekwe3088 3 роки тому +4

      I hope agad is over it

    • @thegorn
      @thegorn 3 роки тому +19

      Psychologists say he might never recover

    • @Sameer_S_Kulkarni
      @Sameer_S_Kulkarni 3 роки тому +2

      I think I missed it... Can anyone tell the reference??

    • @Finnyke
      @Finnyke 3 роки тому +11

      @@Sameer_S_Kulkarni Agad was kinda disappointed in Carlsen-Nakamura double bongcloud game as he was looking forward to seeing their matchup

    • @jessuh7500
      @jessuh7500 3 роки тому +4

      @@Finnyke they were gonna draw anyway

  • @brk9783
    @brk9783 3 роки тому +1039

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    • @revimfadli4666
      @revimfadli4666 3 роки тому +19

      Wouldn't that be anti-Stafford or anti-Ponziani?

    • @trilltez
      @trilltez 3 роки тому +1

      @BURAK ULUER 😂😂

    • @maxkho00
      @maxkho00 3 роки тому +1

      @@trilltez That's a direct quote by Eric Rosen btw

    • @maxkho00
      @maxkho00 3 роки тому

      @@brk9783 I'm just saying for those who don't

    • @N0w3Y343
      @N0w3Y343 3 роки тому +2

      @BURAK ULUER forgot bongcloud

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    @murkkz1679 3 роки тому +143

    That sponser section was smooth xD

    • @skyray6289
      @skyray6289 3 роки тому +10

      Never watched the sponser section until now

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      @ImEverythingYouCrave 3 роки тому +2

      you can hear how scripted it is lmao

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      @peep2268 3 роки тому +3

      @@ImEverythingYouCrave they're supposed to be lmao

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      @randynguyen997 3 роки тому

      Chris Madison you don't know how sponsors work do you?

    • @blah8576
      @blah8576 3 роки тому

      @@randynguyen997 although all sponsorships are scripted you want it to sound genuine and not like your reading from a piece of paper, so it seems like you actually like the product

  • @lucagerza7372
    @lucagerza7372 3 роки тому +72

    I can already see levy’s title:
    “Beating Eric Rosen’s anti London system”

    • @rysi0k110
      @rysi0k110 3 роки тому

      Yes

    • @g73hc3gsv3i
      @g73hc3gsv3i 3 роки тому +3

      Not really, coz this doesn't involve any sorts of nasty tactic or cheap tricks rather it has a long term strategical idea on exploiting the b2 weakness. There are ways to avoid the line but this weakness is always present in the London.

    • @Abhishek-150
      @Abhishek-150 3 роки тому +2

      This isn't a trick opening against London which you can gambit in bullet and blitz games.. This is a proper anti-london setup with long term strategical planes which you can use in your classic games as well. Levy making video about this opening is like he's making video on how to beat Nimzo- Indian or some other great opening..

  • @realimsocrazy
    @realimsocrazy 3 роки тому +80

    I usually skip through sponsors on people’s vids but i just couldn’t do it on this one, Eric deserves it so I’ll watch every bit

  • @feiny9361
    @feiny9361 3 роки тому +71

    I’m so proud of myself I actually found pawn to be b4. Lol nobody cares I’m just happy and wanted to express that happiness.

    • @samarthtripathi8397
      @samarthtripathi8397 2 роки тому +4

      I found it too. My dad started asking me why I was yelling "before" at the phone.

  • @captainsnake8515
    @captainsnake8515 3 роки тому +80

    That was one of the most genuine sponsorships ever. You could totally tell that Eric would actually recommend audible even without the sponsorship.

    • @kaybrera
      @kaybrera 3 роки тому +3

      orrr you could tell audible offered a lotttt of money lol. either way congrats to Eric!!

    • @captainsnake8515
      @captainsnake8515 3 роки тому +10

      @@kaybrera I mean if he didn’t actually use audible like he said, he just committed a federal crime, so I doubt he or audible would risk it

  • @zjafo3442
    @zjafo3442 3 роки тому +314

    Welp back to playing e4 until people forget this video

    • @Adventurer32
      @Adventurer32 3 роки тому +22

      misread this as eu4 and was really confused because I had just left a game of it

    • @doraorak
      @doraorak 3 роки тому +2

      @@Adventurer32 eu4 probably is a better option lol

    • @lordofcastamere9376
      @lordofcastamere9376 3 роки тому +4

      You should not play London System in the first place. Go for queens gambit or an Indian game

    • @xavierazad
      @xavierazad 3 роки тому

      @@lordofcastamere9376 Why?

    • @lordofcastamere9376
      @lordofcastamere9376 3 роки тому +5

      @@xavierazad do you like it when about 50% of your games are the same?
      It's always the same pawn structure with seldom a different pawn structure. Everytime the same, such that you don't learn anything about other pawn structures

  • @skysphr
    @skysphr 3 роки тому +67

    It's funny because he talks more about the book than Audible.

    • @theexaminer4906
      @theexaminer4906 3 роки тому +13

      That's something Audible actively encourages content creators to do, most of their ads are like this

    • @Kugelschrei
      @Kugelschrei 3 роки тому +1

      @@NeoCipher790 ... which is what they want. If you are into reading more than audiobooks, you wont use their service anyways. If you arent into reading, then you need an incentive to use their service, which is a good book recomendation. So now you are interested in that book and the easiest way to consume it is thorough audible, since you are lazy and dont want to read anyways. Marketing this way makes a ton of sense

    • @Chooopy
      @Chooopy 3 роки тому

      @@NeoCipher790 Yeah...he's selling the book. Which in turn gets people to download audible so they can listen to the book. Sounds like it's exactly what they would want.

  • @popcornic1038
    @popcornic1038 3 роки тому +22

    Tbh first time i really watched sponsorship and enjoyed it

  • @thisbevibhor
    @thisbevibhor 3 роки тому +14

    Let's go, baby. Here's to the first sponsor, I just saw your short clip of one viewer, you've come a long way, you should be proud.

  • @eddieabney2497
    @eddieabney2497 3 роки тому +3

    I appreciate you breaking down games. I hope you do more of this in the future. I always find your commentary insightful and enjoy hearing your opinions on their game play. Thank you

  • @MelbourneChessCoach
    @MelbourneChessCoach 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Eric, this is a seriously good video. I love when you analyse games like this!
    And congratulations on the sponsorship, what a great company to support!

  • @royalredbird9717
    @royalredbird9717 2 роки тому +6

    One thing to remember: Whenever thr the centre is closed, it's not necessary for you to castle, because your king would be completely safe in the centre.

  • @Miss_Lexisaurus
    @Miss_Lexisaurus 3 роки тому +6

    I'm learning the London as my first opening so this was really helpful and also I spotted 2 of the "find the move" things without pausing and I'm very proud of myself!

  • @neilmacdonald6637
    @neilmacdonald6637 Рік тому

    Very instructive, Eric! Was happy to discover the Ke7-Ka4 idea at the prompt!

  • @kyrill19
    @kyrill19 3 роки тому

    This great Eric, as always. Awesome explaining and great video. I didn't expect bishop sacrifice but awesome. Your so soothing and such a good teacher.

  • @RyanEmmett
    @RyanEmmett 3 роки тому

    Really like this educational style of video, and appreciate the extra work that went into it. Thanks Eric.

  • @jackhoulahan7148
    @jackhoulahan7148 3 роки тому

    the transition to ad from into was amazing. i love it.

  • @amirrezamosadegh117
    @amirrezamosadegh117 3 роки тому

    I love this kind of videos. Your explanation is so good! We definitely need more of these...

  • @Oteopsik
    @Oteopsik 3 роки тому +1

    Great analysis Eric!
    You always choose the most interesting games to show 🙌

  • @jonathonjubb6626
    @jonathonjubb6626 3 роки тому +5

    I must be getting used to ER, I saw the connect five before he mentioned it!
    Brilliant low-key analysis, love it...

  • @haveachocobar
    @haveachocobar 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this game, it was very enlightening. Love your videos, Eric!

  • @EricGray1936
    @EricGray1936 Рік тому

    Love the recap at the end, bringing it all together

  • @gabreldj
    @gabreldj 3 роки тому

    Incredible video Eric! This was a very instructive presentation of a very great game

  • @JonCraigHopkins
    @JonCraigHopkins 3 роки тому

    Very instructional. Excellent analysis and commentary. Thanks!

  • @ereejim
    @ereejim 3 роки тому +1

    I loved that intro to the sponsorship Eric, nicely done!

  • @jeremyyonzon5971
    @jeremyyonzon5971 3 роки тому

    thanks for your videos! i enjoy watching your games/videos

  • @wrmcphee
    @wrmcphee Рік тому

    Excellent game review! Thank you!

  • @GaryTheGray
    @GaryTheGray 3 роки тому +1

    This is the approach I've been using as a defense for quite a while. It just feels right for all the reasons you mentioned. Great commentary and analysis.

  • @g73hc3gsv3i
    @g73hc3gsv3i 3 роки тому +10

    This is exactly the Queenless endgame I go for against the London since I'm very familiar with it and easy to create a queenside passed pawn.

  • @davidleblanc2239
    @davidleblanc2239 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much, we need more and more of this stuff

  • @Seph.ackerman
    @Seph.ackerman 3 роки тому +13

    'Beat the Eric Rosen Anti London system' - incoming

  • @DeBert
    @DeBert 3 роки тому

    Thanks for doing this video, really useful!

  • @willrandall4012
    @willrandall4012 3 роки тому

    I love this style of content from you Eric!

  • @matthewwysocki5019
    @matthewwysocki5019 Рік тому

    Excellent review. I play the London so this is instructive and insightfully so. Thanks!

  • @AKuTepion
    @AKuTepion 3 роки тому

    Great analysis!

  • @user-st6to8kh7e
    @user-st6to8kh7e 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the sponsorship!

  • @AdeloreLessard
    @AdeloreLessard 3 роки тому

    Really enjoying these

  • @iMarc89
    @iMarc89 3 роки тому +1

    What's interesting is that literally two weeks before this video, I started playing an early c5 against the London to get the reversed QGD setup. My reasoning was that if white is going to play solidly but fairly passively, this setup gives decent attacking chances.
    Without seeing the video, I literally played this game, with Bf5 and Qb6, even including the Knight manoeuvre to attack the weak b2 pawn. After the light squared bishop trade and the defense of the pawn, however, I didn't play b4 over the board. I considered it but eventually didn't see the advantage because I saw the line with the white rook on the b file after I won the pawn and it didn't look too great to me. Sure, I liked my extra pawn but I preferred White's activity. In the end, I developed my bishop and castled, white started an attack on the king's side, I defended successfully and the game ended in a draw.

  • @MrSupernova111
    @MrSupernova111 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful game! Thanks!

  • @peffiSC2source
    @peffiSC2source 3 роки тому

    Love this type of study, more of it please :)

  • @H223Tommy
    @H223Tommy 4 місяці тому

    Love hearing a shout out to Josh Waitzkin's Art of Learning. Such a great book!

  • @settingsx
    @settingsx 3 роки тому +3

    When I myself found the key move to undermine whites position by playing b4 I’d really wanna give props to GothamChess always referring to most forcing moves like checks, captures, attacks. That felt so good to be right :)

  • @giancarlodisalvo1784
    @giancarlodisalvo1784 3 роки тому

    You can never make enough of these videos. Thank you

  • @Lukas-rf6rx
    @Lukas-rf6rx 3 роки тому

    This was awesome Eric!

  • @JC-vc7tf
    @JC-vc7tf Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @BakedPretzel
    @BakedPretzel 3 роки тому +5

    This is the most sincere audible sponsored book recommendation I've seen yet, might actually give it a read

  • @bennixzz7043
    @bennixzz7043 3 роки тому

    would love more videos like this, just games explained with ideas to play for both sides

  • @seanoreilly5729
    @seanoreilly5729 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video Eric! I hope this style has a playlist. I would have checked that before writing this comment, but I'd be too lazy at that point to rewrite it.

  • @Red-do4ws
    @Red-do4ws 3 роки тому +4

    As a not very good player in chess, this is very educational and entertaining.
    Thank you and keep up the good work!

  • @LT-kl4wu
    @LT-kl4wu Рік тому

    Very nice game. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Guruofsexy222
    @Guruofsexy222 3 роки тому

    Wow amazing play and idea

  • @lenasvisionblog
    @lenasvisionblog 3 роки тому

    Love these kinds of videos

  • @caitlinm6580
    @caitlinm6580 2 роки тому

    Loving The Art of Learning, thanks!

  • @mihtas4304
    @mihtas4304 3 роки тому

    Very nice video! Thank you!

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    @hgjgjfjfmd 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the sponsor!

  • @sorachii8932
    @sorachii8932 Рік тому

    Fantastic commentary and the game is beautiful!

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    @uwerlmi6120 3 роки тому

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  • @michaelschall9619
    @michaelschall9619 2 роки тому

    Great game! Thank you!

  • @sigurdnf9121
    @sigurdnf9121 3 роки тому

    Thanks Eric, this video helped me with the London. It won a game against a GM in this line :)

  • @gm2407
    @gm2407 5 місяців тому

    Im happy I saw the pawn push and piece sacrifice. Only the knight maneauver I didnt consider.

  • @nosaboyyt
    @nosaboyyt 3 роки тому +40

    welp just got second place using london in a chess club and ik for a fact people there follow you religiously so ig I'm playing e4

    • @johnvuillemot4805
      @johnvuillemot4805 3 роки тому +6

      Be a man. Play the bird. That doesn't make sense. But do it anyway

    • @strikercool911
      @strikercool911 3 роки тому

      D4 GANG TO LIFE DUDE

    • @ODR96
      @ODR96 3 роки тому +2

      Play the crab opening for some wild games

    • @nosaboyyt
      @nosaboyyt 3 роки тому

      yo idk if you guys are joking or not but imma try both of em tomorrow fr

    • @moses4203
      @moses4203 3 роки тому

      @@nosaboyyt whats your rating

  • @alexkenny6276
    @alexkenny6276 3 роки тому

    Eric's voice is soooooo relaxing. I could listen for hours

  • @GoodkindASMR
    @GoodkindASMR 3 роки тому

    Pawn to b4! What an awesome move! Eric does a good job explaining moves!

  • @hhaashit
    @hhaashit 3 роки тому

    what a useful game and commentary i really enjoy his video

  • @MechaShiva1986
    @MechaShiva1986 3 роки тому

    I rarely comment and there's so many already but I have to thank you for this video. I love your old lectures. This is just what I wanted.

  • @lasker500
    @lasker500 3 роки тому

    very instructive 👍

  • @garygross3093
    @garygross3093 Рік тому

    Fantastic video and analysis of a great game that showed a lot of anti-London ideas!! Thank you!

  • @ElbowFeverFurman
    @ElbowFeverFurman 3 роки тому +1

    Got the audible sponsorship, congratulations 👏

  • @Eltrotraw
    @Eltrotraw 3 роки тому

    I was just thinking about the match you played vs the Botez sisters and you mentioning you were going to make this video

  • @sasubpar
    @sasubpar Рік тому

    Watched this video on a plane yesterday, had the black pieces today against the London and implemented this idea. Worked perfectly!

  • @himedesaldo1285
    @himedesaldo1285 3 роки тому +4

    I knew the pawn move and the tactic behind it, i feel sooo like a gm right now😂

  • @jasonbraun3149
    @jasonbraun3149 3 роки тому +1

    Good video showing how to win as black after the queens are traded. I got caught in this line as white a few times before I discovered that white has 7) Nh4! instead of 7) Qb3? Once the black bishop is kicked off that diagonal (or traded on g6), white has the normal Qb3 with a slightly better game.

  • @niboj4838
    @niboj4838 3 роки тому +19

    When Eric doesn't acknowledge the connect 4 :(

    • @1.4142
      @1.4142 3 роки тому +12

      he said connect 5

    • @thegorn
      @thegorn 3 роки тому +9

      He also salivated at the thought of a potential connect 6

  • @soyever8619
    @soyever8619 3 роки тому +1

    When he said "b4, absolute brilliant move" I felt so good with myself for seeing it before

  • @jorgeberges5398
    @jorgeberges5398 2 роки тому

    great content!!!

  • @dukeoversteer
    @dukeoversteer Рік тому

    Hi Eric. I'm starting to slowly climb the ladder around 800 blitz and I'm constantly getting smashed by the London. This gives me hope :) All the best from Australia.

  • @tandumdrum91
    @tandumdrum91 2 роки тому

    Loved how Black won Connect 5 :) Eric is too funny

  • @Holphana
    @Holphana 3 роки тому +1

    audible is great! thanks for having integrity :)

  • @Jamp33
    @Jamp33 3 роки тому +1

    Best audible ad ever haha

  • @LeventK
    @LeventK 3 роки тому +7

    Agadmator: "Stay tuned! :)"

    • @peep2268
      @peep2268 3 роки тому

      Sammy the chess boy misses you levent

  • @SumNutOnU2b
    @SumNutOnU2b 3 роки тому

    I happened to stumble across Eric's LiChess study for this game last night. Probably right after the video was filmed. So, I missed out on the "pause the video" moments because I've already analyzed the game. But on the other hand I've got some extra insight into where white went wrong.
    According to stockfish White's Rc1 was the first mistake, although I'm not sure if I agree. The engine suggests h4 instead, but honestly many of the possible lines that follow are very similar to the actual game so it's not really a big improvement.
    Where white _really_ went wrong was when he castled. After black plays b4 white had to play Nb1. It's an "only move" situation. White is still on the defensive and slightly inferior, but everything holds unless somebody blunders later

  • @dennystreet2454
    @dennystreet2454 2 роки тому +1

    I am a beginner at chess. 1 month of learning and my mind is blowing up. How many traps, tricks at openings, defenses you have to remember. Oh my goooooooooood!

  • @The_Kirk_Lazarus
    @The_Kirk_Lazarus 3 роки тому +1

    I figured this was coming. Not one month's time of buying your tactics course I see this. 😄

  • @Squashmalio
    @Squashmalio 3 роки тому +1

    Nikolov is a great player and I love his family, his mom is very chill

  • @geethuvarghese9103
    @geethuvarghese9103 2 роки тому

    Wow..
    Bishop sac was the turning point.
    N then the game was Awsome, Thxx Eric..

  • @Daniel-G-P
    @Daniel-G-P Рік тому

    What a brilliant game by black. And very nicely reviewed, thank you.

  • @DevTNT
    @DevTNT 3 роки тому

    You're the only person that made me listen to an audible sponsorship

  • @francissofocado4595
    @francissofocado4595 Рік тому

    I learn alot your video. Very Interesting..

  • @diosn6909
    @diosn6909 3 роки тому

    This is a nice setup for Black. Sth to be mentioned is that White's main move is 6.Qb3 and not 6.Ngf3 to avoid this variation for Black. Thx for the video!

  • @TrishitDas
    @TrishitDas 3 роки тому +113

    Lol levy ( Gothamchess )is going to do this anti anti London system 😂😂
    Edit : damn !! 100 likes !! 😳😳

    • @freetheorcas8509
      @freetheorcas8509 3 роки тому +2

      Still waiting for anti-d5 video, the confusing part is when opponents play well ;P

    • @randynguyen997
      @randynguyen997 3 роки тому

      Agadmator did a London video and an anti London video. Levy did an anti anti London system on agadmators video so uh he kinda already did that but if you wanna talk about Eric Rosen then sure?

    • @TrishitDas
      @TrishitDas 3 роки тому

      @@randynguyen997 yeah I know that , now it's time for rosen's anti anti London system

  • @buddybuythis3889
    @buddybuythis3889 3 роки тому

    I'mma try out this audible gig.

  • @jaymoney5090
    @jaymoney5090 3 роки тому +1

    You got sponsored by Audible!! You're officially a big UA-camr now!

  • @KevinWood44
    @KevinWood44 3 роки тому +1

    Great game!!
    (I had an audible credit and bought The Art of Learning)
    I typically play d4, Nf6, Bf4, c5 (to clear space for the Queen) but this game is brilliant.
    Do you think 2. c4 is a better move than c5?

  • @crazypomp927
    @crazypomp927 3 роки тому

    I found that pawn b4 move! But I admit I only thought of it because of Eric saying he wasn't sure if it qualified as a positional move or a tactical move.

  • @awkweird_panda
    @awkweird_panda 3 роки тому

    Omg Eric has a sponsor. That is so cool😃