The Real Chess GOAT Gives a Masterclass on the King's Gambit

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    In the world of chess, there are legendary players who have left an indelible mark on the game. One such player is Paul Morphy, often considered the greatest of all time (GOAT). Morphy’s success rate with the King’s Gambit, an aggressive chess opening, was truly remarkable.
    In this lesson by GM Igor Smirnov, we will delve into the brilliance of Morphy’s King’s Gambit and explore how you can replicate his success. If you’re looking for an exciting and effective opening as White, this is the masterclass you need.
    The King’s Gambit chess opening is initiated by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.f4, where White sacrifices a pawn to gain quick attacking chances and open up lines against Black’s king.
    It is a daring and aggressive opening that can lead to thrilling games filled with tactical opportunities. Paul Morphy’s games provide us with a blueprint to understand the true potential of the King’s Gambit.
    What makes Morphy’s games even more remarkable is their relevance even today. Despite being played almost 200 years ago, the moves made by Morphy’s opponents still resonate in amateur-level chess. This suggests that by studying Morphy’s games and understanding his approach, you can prepare for common responses and increase your chances of success with the King’s Gambit.
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    ► Chapters
    00:00 King's Gambit, win 90% of the games
    00:26 Game-1: Paul Morphy vs Eugene Rousseau
    03:36 Can you find the best move for White?
    06:05 Game-2: Paul Morphy vs his father Alonzo Morphy
    08:58 Key idea to win in chess
    11:24 Game-3: Paul Morphy vs Henry Edward Bird
    12:59 Can you find the tactical shot?
    14:14 Can you find the best move?
    15:57 Common misconception about king safety
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  • @GMIgorSmirnov
    @GMIgorSmirnov  Рік тому +5

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  • @mjbuono
    @mjbuono Рік тому +55

    Paul Morphy has, without question, a most beautiful chess mind. His games could hang on the wall of an art museum! Thank you, Igor, for another great video. Keep the Morphy games coming!!!

    • @michaeltellurian825
      @michaeltellurian825 Рік тому +2

      👍

    • @Barbutt
      @Barbutt Рік тому

      Who’s my most appreciated chess player… Morphy or Tal?!
      Today Morphy because I’m watching his game today… Perhaps Tal depending what pops up in my feed.

    • @VidaBlue317
      @VidaBlue317 11 місяців тому

      I could beat him with one hand tied behind my back

    • @alexplatjadaro-yx2nn
      @alexplatjadaro-yx2nn 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@VidaBlue317You love losing.

    • @alexplatjadaro-yx2nn
      @alexplatjadaro-yx2nn 4 місяці тому

      Exceptional 👍

  • @cikonianiggra1415
    @cikonianiggra1415 Рік тому +3

    Briliant brain of Morphy.

  • @thechessguru9029
    @thechessguru9029 Рік тому +8

    Why do you ALWAYS make videos of my favorite openings? Lol, thanks once again! Keep going!

  • @BobChess
    @BobChess Рік тому +10

    Chess games then: I will sacrifice every pieces to beat you. It doesn't matter I will lose. Someone has to get knockouted.
    Chess games now: I think I'll play London.

    • @stevensutton2252
      @stevensutton2252 Рік тому

      What happens when somebody plays Colorado Gambit or Denver Gambit or elephant Gambit Falkbear Gambit or a attack the king's side playing Black

  • @AlexanderGarshag-lf7mj
    @AlexanderGarshag-lf7mj Рік тому +4

    I have been your subscriber for at Least 7 Months ago and your videos has learned me a tons of traps and I got my rating from 1200 to 1600. Thank u 😊

  • @mizofan
    @mizofan Рік тому +5

    thank you, you're a very good instructor

  • @aviralkumarbarnwal83
    @aviralkumarbarnwal83 Рік тому +7

    Sir love you.Because of you My chess improves a lot.Thank you❤❤❤

  • @29_sakshamsrivastava11
    @29_sakshamsrivastava11 Рік тому +11

    Damn, that first game was really beautiful. How the heck did he see all of that blindfolded! These are the kind of games which make you go 'ooh!' and appreciate the true beauty of chess

    • @alphastorm88
      @alphastorm88 11 місяців тому +2

      Not just blind folded. He was only 12 years old.

  • @theUroshman
    @theUroshman 11 місяців тому +1

    At 5:36, there was also Queen to e6#, besides Queen c7# as played by Morphy in the game. So early in the game and white could choose how to checkmate his oponent! I have always been saying that the real GOAT was Morphy, and only then Fischer, Magnus, and Kasparov, as Morphy was the only one who didn't have such great predecesors and such plathora of chess material to learn from as the latter 3 had, not to mention computer engines that can give you and teach you the best moves from any given position, live coverage of chess tournaments with grandmasters analyzing every move, strategy, etc.

  • @GMIgorSmirnov
    @GMIgorSmirnov  Рік тому +12

    ► Chapters
    00:00 King's Gambit, win 90% of the games
    00:26 Game-1: Paul Morphy vs Eugene Rousseau
    03:36 Can you find the best move for White?
    06:05 Game-2: Paul Morphy vs his father Alonzo Morphy
    08:58 Key idea to win in chess
    11:24 Game-3: Paul Morphy vs Henry Edward Bird
    12:59 Can you find the tactical shot?
    14:14 Can you find the best move?
    15:57 Common misconception about king safety

  • @NoudvanHarskamp
    @NoudvanHarskamp Рік тому +6

    Great title for indeed the one and only true chess goat!

  • @judemorales4U
    @judemorales4U Рік тому +2

    Will try to memorize that first game. I have been playing king's gambit wrong.

  • @josefserf1926
    @josefserf1926 11 місяців тому +3

    Morphy wasn't a chess player, he was an artist.

  • @jordanmcmorris5248
    @jordanmcmorris5248 Рік тому +1

    Great! I was just going over some of Morphy's king's gambit games yesterday. It's really cool stuff

  • @munashematangira4870
    @munashematangira4870 Рік тому +2

    Activity Activity Activity!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @JuxtaVista
    @JuxtaVista 8 місяців тому

    Wow.. Paul Morphy had balls of titanium!!!

  • @yeyintaung9837
    @yeyintaung9837 Рік тому +1

    I learned the opera game yesterday and noticed that Marphy was kinda an artist

  • @henrynavarra7540
    @henrynavarra7540 11 місяців тому +1

    a very instructive chess lessons. KUDOS TO THIS CHANNEL. BRAVO!!!

  • @joseraulcapablanca8564
    @joseraulcapablanca8564 Рік тому +1

    I love the games of Morphy and have played the kings gambit for about fifty five years, last thirty five of these I have played kings bishops gambit given the chance.

  • @aureliusfeynman485
    @aureliusfeynman485 9 місяців тому

    When I was 12-13 yo (circa 2000), I learned chess and became obsessed with it during the summer months along with my best friend. We ended up joining a local chess club, where I played "home tournaments" and got rated at 1400. My favorite opening with white was the King's Gambit, I had excellent results with this one and even seasoned casual players were caught off guard by this one. The speed at which you can gain positional dominance with this opening is quite impressive.

  • @e.j.bosman7728
    @e.j.bosman7728 Рік тому +1

    Awesome explanation & insight again, thanks man!

  • @dominique7641
    @dominique7641 Рік тому +1

    Vielen Dank.Super Video!

  • @acousticboy9029
    @acousticboy9029 Рік тому

    This opening definitely takes a genius mindset to master, also would love to see a van geet opening video

  • @SoNg-dh1me
    @SoNg-dh1me 7 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for your video !

  • @michaele.2583
    @michaele.2583 Рік тому +2

    Still looking for the best defense against kings-gambit!

    • @allanshpeley4284
      @allanshpeley4284 9 місяців тому +2

      Check out the Falkbeer counter gambit. It's one of the most annoying to deal with as a KG player.

  • @justsomeboyprobablydressed9579

    Thank you for another great video! My only problem is that the last 7 times in a row that I played the King's Gambit as White, Black declined the gambit. In Morphy's day, I've heard that it was considered cowardly to decline a gambit.

    • @twentyrothmans7308
      @twentyrothmans7308 Рік тому +1

      It's not just me, then 🙂

    • @haywoodsmith2822
      @haywoodsmith2822 10 місяців тому

      I'd heard that same statement, myself. Especially as, Morphy was a Southern gentleman and, there were social implictions attached to every action a man made.

  • @Flickit100
    @Flickit100 Рік тому

    Serge, I love the way you say "bushop" 😊

  • @kobe51
    @kobe51 6 місяців тому

    Morphy! 🔥🔥

  • @Mr22rabbit
    @Mr22rabbit 11 місяців тому

    Top Class Video, Thanks

  • @nileshtalkar7685
    @nileshtalkar7685 Рік тому +3

    Sir, your vedios are always impressive. Can u help me to understand how can I improve my chess. Although I practice my rating still is 1200 . What should I do to improve my raiting. Do reply
    Regards

    • @GMIgorSmirnov
      @GMIgorSmirnov  Рік тому

      Thanks for the question. You can checkout Our free masterclass
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  • @robertdawood9920
    @robertdawood9920 Рік тому +1

    Hi master Igor, can you please 🙏 also put some games of another fantastic and a genius chess player unknown named sultan khan,who defeated all top chess players including jose Raul capablanca!

  • @GunnersRange
    @GunnersRange Рік тому

    In this line, what would be the best move after: 1. e4, e5, 2. f4, e5Xf4, 3. kn f3, d5??? how should white respond?

  • @unknownuser6757
    @unknownuser6757 8 місяців тому +1

    Good video

  • @collin7708
    @collin7708 10 місяців тому

    You're my favorite chess channel.. I want to watch everything from you❤❤🎉🎉

  • @haywoodsmith2822
    @haywoodsmith2822 10 місяців тому

    @5m34 - Is Qe6 not also mate?

  • @sonipolakian4256
    @sonipolakian4256 Рік тому

    I lave paul morphy game

  • @mustaphakassab3943
    @mustaphakassab3943 Рік тому

    Thanks you coach , but what about king's gambit declined ?

  • @suryathangavel9701
    @suryathangavel9701 Рік тому +2

    Playing same opening for nearly 10 years but not master it sir.
    Make new series for openings

  • @shawapratim
    @shawapratim Рік тому

    At 2:20 , what if black plays knight to h6 instead of pawn to h6?

  • @hsuilungmarcdacascos4079
    @hsuilungmarcdacascos4079 10 місяців тому

    Even stockfish doesn't play like this

  • @tvlog3607
    @tvlog3607 7 місяців тому +1

    Generally speaking…

  • @wouldanyoneelseliketobehea7068

    The universal chess opening for white,what if blk queen slides to white bishops orginal spot? What’s white play next?

  • @johnpender358
    @johnpender358 9 місяців тому

    Paul just knew the best move. Amazing.

  • @happyjay
    @happyjay Рік тому +1

    amazin