Defense Save Games!

Defense is definitely one of the hardest things to do in Chess. We all like to attack, but sometimes defending is what you need to win some games. Join GM Ashley in today's video to study some interesting Chess positions.
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[@mizuhonova]

Maurice reminds me of Key and Peele skits with all those sound effects XD

[@klacsanzky77]

One opening where I am always learning defense is the Caro Kann. Its a solid opening choice, but you have to know your defense to play the opening well. Sometimes I feel I am being attacked from all sides, but the computer shows I am up; because if you can hold off the attack especially in the beginning, you can end up with a better pawn structure and piece placement.

[@BongelaMnguni]

I like the energy in your presentation, it makes chess feel like a real fighting game!

[@user-ov2kx8ql5i]

I learned defense when I was reviewing Bobby Fisher vs Spassky matches and Karpov's matches.
By locking their active bishops and their pieces (knights, Queen, etc) you give them pressure.
A good defense is hard to deal with

[@murphycl3]

Your chess commentary makes me feel like I'm watching the NBA. You got me all hype to play. I love your chess jargon. "Pinum and winum" - Classic

[@briliantinoprihandika4355]

Thanks for the instructive vids GM Ashley!

[@horplesmoff]

these videos are great, maurice is such a great speaker

[@peterlue9274]

The videos are a little long. He needs to get to the point

[@xEmiliaSimp]

i love your videos man you helped me a lot!

[@josephalonsabe7633]

keep posting brotha, you got some really great content

[@Gatar47858]

You are the best Maurice ! Love from Greece !

[@jackdowling3297]

I absolutely love your videos

[@macnolds4145]

I did not see Kh1 in the first game. Wow. Must be a psychological thing. I'm no Flohr, but I think I can humbly say I was once a strong club/tournament player and should certainly be strong enough to see that simple defensive move. Great lecture, as usual, Maurice.

[@madhavsanap6690]

We will take your queen in next game. - Maurice Ashley 2021

[@antoniofdez]

You could take the Queen in 37:27 and if white captures back, then take the rook too

[@alexu297]

But first Rxb8+, Bf8 and then Knight takes the queen

[@pudgestayssuckafree4145]

I'm trying to learn how to play chess...I appreciate all of the content brotha 💯👑

[@Damu187357]

open an account on chess.com ... you will play players with the same caliber as yourself... only way to learn to play is play

[@pudgestayssuckafree4145]

@@Damu187357 Thank you Michael

[@X-CaliRep-X]

Defense last time I looked but...

[@samshankar9413]

This need more views

[@g-the-becoming3443]

I need this because that's how I end up losing !!!

[@changoviejo9575]

First, lame comment.