I used to be really into chess, but I stopped playing for a while due to life commitments. When I tried to get back into it recently, I felt a bit out of practice. I explored various learning platforms to help me get back on track, but it was your series that truly reignited my passion for the game. Your detailed explanations and thoughtful approach have been incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for reigniting my interest in chess.
One thing I've noticed through this speedrun that I don't know if you've mentioned is how many of these opponents use so much less time than you. Particularly the second opponent here blitzed out like 20 moves with over 8.5 minutes on the clock.
It's very common for lower elo players to do that. They tend to blitz out the first move that comes to mind. It can be in part because they don't have good time management skills development and also because they don't recognize when they have a critical position and should take more time to consider the variations.
@@alexandershorse9021 It's only wasting time if you'll lose on time as a result. New players would benefit from slowing down and just taking stock of a position. What does my opponent want to do? Are there any tactics? You might think it is a lot to ask of low rated players, but when blundering pieces is rampant in this elo range the time is well spent to stop and ask "What did my opponent threaten with their last move?"
The more I've watched this series, the more it's made me realize how often I lose awareness of significant components, such as missing significant tactical signals and tendency to go for overly-aggressive moves that actually weaken my pieces ability to work together. I'm inspired to work on my Italian, and King's Pawn opening, to look for natural opportunities to punish weak counter-play in low-rated lobbies as you have shown. Those minor pieces sure can contribute a lot to the battle, when orchestrated well together! :) P.S. I'm kind of glad that several of your 700 lobbies, were not near as obvious how to win. It seems there really is much awareness we need to have, in order to consistently convert those levels of games into wins.
I lose track of which episodes I've watched from night to night after working a full day and eating and taking some chill Chess lesson time. I could watch the same lesson from you 5 times in a row and not quite figure it out. Every chess video I watch I learn something, sometimes the same lessons in a row, but I love it. I no longer need to be good, I just need to be improving every day... even if some days I slide back in exchange for some hard days.
Loving this series, I love how you go in depth about so many choices, I am learning a lot and recently went from 850 to 1100, I think a lot thanks to these videos! Don't change a thing, looking forward to the next one!!
Restarting chess after 30 years. This video series is GREAT. Tried a few more practice games... and now going to rematch the previous videos. Thank you, sir.
I've only been playing chess for 3 days and after a day stuck at 400 in Bullet, I'm now 700 in Blitz and owe it all to this video series; thanks so much, Mr. Rosen!
I love the picture update! My son is 4 and my daughter is 5 and they are both playing in their first tournament this summer.. luckily they are better than me so I’m trying to learn through this series to compete with them better
27:43 There are some mainline openings when f3 are good actually, Caro Kann: Fantasy Variation for example has f3 on move three. Yugoslav/English attack against sicilian , and the Samisch variation against King's Indian all have f3 too to prepare a kingside attack.
I love this series. Has become my favorite Rosen content because I am low rated and need these basic lessons. However...this is not a "speed" run. More of a Tortise Crawl. Still love ya, Eric....just when it's good....I want more.
It's great to see the needs of more beginner-level players taken seriously. Although I'd say I'm intermediate standard, the vids are still interesting and educational. I suppose 1.d4 g6; 2.f3 with the idea of 3.e4 isn't so bad.
There’re actually a few good opening where you play f3/f6 quite early. Not as early as move 2 of course. I’ll put down a few if people want to try them out. Blackmar Diemer gambit, Von Popiel gambit, Fantasy Caro Kann, Budapest gambit (the f6 line can be played instead of main line Bb4+), Nimzo-Larsen attack (black can plays f6 if he put 2 pawns in the center), Owen defense/English defense, Pirc defense (white plays f3 in the main line) I probably forgot a few too so someone else can fill it out. I left out stuff like Englund gambit sideline on purpose since those aren’t really a good opening.
@user-ti4di1uh2d he meant that advice for novice players who are just learning the basics. Later on, when they've learned the general principles well, they can judge when it's o.k. to break them.
There is one opening I know of where white plays an early f3, the fantasy Caro-Kann. But even there it's 3. f3 instead of 2. f3, and I wouldn't call the fantasy a mainstream opening.
@@nullthenightcat Danya does recommend it. It's a very practical choice because it makes a lot of caro players very uncomfortable and it's very easy for black to go wrong and get wrecked if they don't know theory. Is that enough to make it mainstream? Idk
Am constantly waiting for a new episode in this series, thanks Eric! By the way - based on similar siries in other genres, especially in video games, the series should be called "Unranked to GM" or U2GM. Speedrun is more commonly used for doing something as fast as possible..
@@nicholasbunioe4 is played way commonly in lower levels he doesnt want to go overkill against lower rated opponents I think he plays d4 normally as well
To accuse Hikaru of cheating is just insane, he literally streams all of his online games in real time and even shows his thought processes during the games.
Super late but watching through this series now. Just wanted to point out at 12:34 isnt Re7 and Qe5 forced mate in 2? I can't find a way for black to defend
I’ve encountered Nb4 in the fried liver so I want to know the best way to counter that since it’s both defending the Knight on d4 and threatening Nxc2+ and picking up the Rook. How do I keep the pressure on my opponent. Thanks!
Your user photo is scary, in as much as nobody wants to lose to a kid ! Liked the Jaws theme in a previous episode you should play it again next time mate "is in the air"
My rule regarding f3 is to only play it if the opponent's e pawn hasn't moved yet. If the e pawn is moved then the queen comes out and has a grand old day, where if it hasn't moved yet you can play f3 and if they try to move the e pawn then you have time to correct for the weakened diagonal. The important part is that you have to make time to fix the looming threat before you play f3 though.
It’s still almost always a very bad move. It is hard to compensate for and the effort leaves your position compromised. If you must move your f-pawn, then go for glory with 1. e4 e5 2. f4 …
There are some lines in the French where you eventually make a pawn break with f6, but these are after you are developed and your king is (generally) castles.
Please don’t stop this series. Its the my favourite and most informative content to date.
Agreed
Ikr, I've been like white on game 3, and i couldn't understand how he can checkmate me when i have so many pieces left!
my opponent did not appreciate being an all u can eat buffet 😆🔥
I used to be really into chess, but I stopped playing for a while due to life commitments. When I tried to get back into it recently, I felt a bit out of practice. I explored various learning platforms to help me get back on track, but it was your series that truly reignited my passion for the game. Your detailed explanations and thoughtful approach have been incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for reigniting my interest in chess.
Incredibly....I agree.
“My opponent doesn’t appreciate being an all you can eat buffet” 🤣
These should be 2 hours long 😢
Like when Black plays Duras f5 after e4 and doesn't follow up with h5, dig in big eats fill yer boots.
One thing I've noticed through this speedrun that I don't know if you've mentioned is how many of these opponents use so much less time than you. Particularly the second opponent here blitzed out like 20 moves with over 8.5 minutes on the clock.
It's very common for lower elo players to do that. They tend to blitz out the first move that comes to mind. It can be in part because they don't have good time management skills development and also because they don't recognize when they have a critical position and should take more time to consider the variations.
Also Eric is doing a fairly thorough analysis of the game while he plays so that uses up quite a bit of time.
If you don’t know what you’re doing, why waste time?
@@alexandershorse9021 It's only wasting time if you'll lose on time as a result. New players would benefit from slowing down and just taking stock of a position. What does my opponent want to do? Are there any tactics? You might think it is a lot to ask of low rated players, but when blundering pieces is rampant in this elo range the time is well spent to stop and ask "What did my opponent threaten with their last move?"
@@chrisosborne4731 totally agree, if you look at Eric or or Aman or John B, they take the time, even at this level.
The ambulance siren was way too well timed!!
That was levy on his way to help
plus he had a queen sac and mate
Ikr lmao
@@geddylee501lol 😂
The sound of the siren timed before the checkmate made me giggle too hard it nearly woke somebody up 😂
The more I've watched this series, the more it's made me realize how often I lose awareness of significant components, such as missing significant tactical signals and tendency to go for overly-aggressive moves that actually weaken my pieces ability to work together. I'm inspired to work on my Italian, and King's Pawn opening, to look for natural opportunities to punish weak counter-play in low-rated lobbies as you have shown. Those minor pieces sure can contribute a lot to the battle, when orchestrated well together! :)
P.S. I'm kind of glad that several of your 700 lobbies, were not near as obvious how to win. It seems there really is much awareness we need to have, in order to consistently convert those levels of games into wins.
I have learned more about chess in this series than any chess content on the internet. Please do not stop doing this
This is reaching the point where it is super practical knowledge for me at my level. I have genuinely employed ideas you have explained in games.
I lose track of which episodes I've watched from night to night after working a full day and eating and taking some chill Chess lesson time. I could watch the same lesson from you 5 times in a row and not quite figure it out. Every chess video I watch I learn something, sometimes the same lessons in a row, but I love it. I no longer need to be good, I just need to be improving every day... even if some days I slide back in exchange for some hard days.
You have such a knack for explaining ideas to beginners, great stuff
Loving this series, I love how you go in depth about so many choices, I am learning a lot and recently went from 850 to 1100, I think a lot thanks to these videos! Don't change a thing, looking forward to the next one!!
I really respect the way you play in the speed run, you are actually coaching your opponent how to improve their play. Bravo. Thanks for sharing.
Please never stop making these
This is how I’ve become better at chess you’re the best teacher!!!!
Keep it up please !
I've been gaining Elo thanks to this series! The tips have been very helpful.
Thank you for allways entertaining us in this calm way Eric! ❤
This is my favorite series so far on the whole UA-cam ❤️
21:05 "it's an all-you-can-eat buffet!" 😂😂😂 Classic Rosen
Thanks!
Restarting chess after 30 years. This video series is GREAT.
Tried a few more practice games... and now going to rematch the previous videos.
Thank you, sir.
You are fantastic to learn from very calm not over explaining but not leaving us in the dark. I like how you explain your thoughts as your having them
Awesome series; thank you, sir!
Thanks for doing this series with a 10min time control. It really gives the space to comment on the ideas and thoughts for positions. Amazing work!!
Love these videos and also love the profile pictures
The ambulance at 14:05 was just brilliant
'my opponent does not appriciate being an all you can eat buffet' 🤣😂 that had me laughing out loud 21:21
My favorite series as well!! I'm learning so much and I can't wait until you get to closer to 1000 Elo
I've only been playing chess for 3 days and after a day stuck at 400 in Bullet, I'm now 700 in Blitz and owe it all to this video series; thanks so much, Mr. Rosen!
13:48 the more aesthetic mate in 3 is Qe8+ Qxe8 Rxe8+ Kd7 R1e7#
Why not Re8? Isn't that the quickest mate even quicker than Qa5?
I love this series. And the content. ‘There’s an all you can eat buffet on the queenside’ ! 😂
I love this series! Please don’t stop!
These videos keep me going Eric. Thank you my brotha!
Changing the profile pictures is so wholesome
I love the picture update! My son is 4 and my daughter is 5 and they are both playing in their first tournament this summer.. luckily they are better than me so I’m trying to learn through this series to compete with them better
27:43 There are some mainline openings when f3 are good actually, Caro Kann: Fantasy Variation for example has f3 on move three. Yugoslav/English attack against sicilian , and the Samisch variation against King's Indian all have f3 too to prepare a kingside attack.
“This early”
@@aprilyin2 Caro Kann: Fantasy variation has f3 on "move three", if you think move three is very late then alright.
Always helpful material and a good reminder for me about patience, thank you.
Thanks Eric for posting this video just before I'm off to bed. Great way to finish a very busy and intense day.
You're a bad, bad man...and I'm here for it.
I’m loving these videos. Thanks so much. I’m learning a lot
You're very concise with simplifying the principles of chess
Love the Shark music! Thanks again, I hope you will take this to 2200 or 2300. Learning so much.
Such great content, cannot be understated. If you run out of content, just start repeating it cause reinforcement helps too! You make it look easy
I love this series. Has become my favorite Rosen content because I am low rated and need these basic lessons. However...this is not a "speed" run. More of a Tortise Crawl. Still love ya, Eric....just when it's good....I want more.
It's great to see the needs of more beginner-level players taken seriously. Although I'd say I'm intermediate standard, the vids are still interesting and educational. I suppose 1.d4 g6; 2.f3 with the idea of 3.e4 isn't so bad.
I've learn so much with this series, thank you !
that last game..."Oh no my bishop" was brilliant!
Best series yet. More episodes faster so I can binge. Better than NETFLIX! :P
Thx Eric - looking forward to future games vs stronger players!
So instructiv!
Thanks Eric!
Greetings from Germany
12:32 I think it could have been checkmate in 2: rook from E5 to E7 and then bishop to F4 (or queen to E5)
I like these videos. after 10 seconds I upvoted this one :)
Just won my first "Oh no my queen" Stafford line. Thanks, Eric!
Best series!! We want moreeeee
very controversial statement 22:34
Oh! How I wish Eric Rosen would CRUSH my hopes and dreams!!!
Great series!
"Someone called an ambulance for my opponent." 🤣
There’re actually a few good opening where you play f3/f6 quite early. Not as early as move 2 of course. I’ll put down a few if people want to try them out.
Blackmar Diemer gambit,
Von Popiel gambit,
Fantasy Caro Kann,
Budapest gambit (the f6 line can be played instead of main line Bb4+),
Nimzo-Larsen attack (black can plays f6 if he put 2 pawns in the center),
Owen defense/English defense,
Pirc defense (white plays f3 in the main line)
I probably forgot a few too so someone else can fill it out. I left out stuff like Englund gambit sideline on purpose since those aren’t really a good opening.
I love the fantasy Caro Kann! The queen sac trap is hilarious if it goes off and even if it doesn't it always goes into a dynamic position!
@user-ti4di1uh2d he meant that advice for novice players who are just learning the basics. Later on, when they've learned the general principles well, they can judge when it's o.k. to break them.
I’m struggling to break an 1800-1900 rating right now. Even for me your videos are informative. Thank you.
eric you wished me luck on my job interview and im happy to say i got the job :)
I was hoping to find this video right now!
There is one opening I know of where white plays an early f3, the fantasy Caro-Kann. But even there it's 3. f3 instead of 2. f3, and I wouldn't call the fantasy a mainstream opening.
I think Danya recommends it in his speedruns, so maybe kinda mainstream?
@@nullthenightcat Danya does recommend it. It's a very practical choice because it makes a lot of caro players very uncomfortable and it's very easy for black to go wrong and get wrecked if they don't know theory.
Is that enough to make it mainstream? Idk
Eric, I get the impression that you're a wonderful human being in real life and a relentless taskmaster over the chessboard.
This series are the best! Ty
You are the best, keep the good content going.
14:00 someone called ambulance for the opponent 😂
Am I the only one that heard the 'Jaws' song at 10:00 during the first game? Yes? Just me?
Exactly, im watching this vid in 2am and feeling spooky for a little bit😂
I’m having a hard time getting above 800, but this series is helping a lot, honestly
Am constantly waiting for a new episode in this series, thanks Eric!
By the way - based on similar siries in other genres, especially in video games, the series should be called "Unranked to GM" or U2GM.
Speedrun is more commonly used for doing something as fast as possible..
Thank you for the instructive games
Such a great series
Love this speed run! So informative! Can you please play d4 a bit more? :)
He'll play that at a bit higher level.
@@spartanthe300ththermopylae4 What do you mean? e4 is played more at the higher level. lol
@@nicholasbunioe4 is played way commonly in lower levels he doesnt want to go overkill against lower rated opponents I think he plays d4 normally as well
I hope he doesn't switch to the London when he gets up to 1600-1700 because I refuse to play that opening.
loved the ohnomybishop, had a laugh
lovely 8-year old photo!!
++oh no my bishop ^_^
Curious to see how the vids will change as the games get more competitive.
Spoiler alert: Eric will continue winning.
Omg, the perfectly timed ambulance in the background…
Amazing content!
All you can eat pawns😂 Love it!
14:05 XDD perfect timing
No mercy in last game 🔥
To accuse Hikaru of cheating is just insane, he literally streams all of his online games in real time and even shows his thought processes during the games.
Can you please do the Danish triple Gambit in the Speedrun, I would love it🙂
Super late but watching through this series now. Just wanted to point out at 12:34 isnt Re7 and Qe5 forced mate in 2? I can't find a way for black to defend
nvm Bd5 would create an escape for the king
new speedrun pog pog pog pog we love you Eric
I’ve encountered Nb4 in the fried liver so I want to know the best way to counter that since it’s both defending the Knight on d4 and threatening Nxc2+ and picking up the Rook. How do I keep the pressure on my opponent. Thanks!
Eric looks like he's having a little too much fun owning these noobs 😂
Your user photo is scary, in as much as nobody wants to lose to a kid !
Liked the Jaws theme in a previous episode you should play it again next time mate "is in the air"
Baby erics grow so fast feeding from free material!
f3 is a good move on move 3 in the Fantasy Caro 😀
Always smiling- a lovely man :)
Asked you to use the Jaws theme again but the ambulance was great.Police siren next time?
Oh no, my baby Rosen!
A stream for tactics were awesome if possible !
Well that's basically this series. Eric's demonstrating a ton of different tactical ideas as he plays.
that last one was brutal
I want more "do I want icecream or cake"-moments in my chess games
Could you possibly show an opening for black to castle queen-side? I prefer to castle queen-side, but struggle to do it with the black pieces.
Scandynavian comes to mind, although its kinda passive
My rule regarding f3 is to only play it if the opponent's e pawn hasn't moved yet. If the e pawn is moved then the queen comes out and has a grand old day, where if it hasn't moved yet you can play f3 and if they try to move the e pawn then you have time to correct for the weakened diagonal. The important part is that you have to make time to fix the looming threat before you play f3 though.
It’s still almost always a very bad move. It is hard to compensate for and the effort leaves your position compromised. If you must move your f-pawn, then go for glory with 1. e4 e5 2. f4 …
There are some lines in the French where you eventually make a pawn break with f6, but these are after you are developed and your king is (generally) castles.
Wait till you face the 900’s, then you’ll be in trouble…
in trouble of not winning in 10 moves but then in 12
Anything under 1200 is a quick, easy win.
@@allanshpeley4284 if he plays very aggressive, till 1700 is quick easy win, but since he is going to play more instructive chess that’s about right
"Babe wake up, new Rosen Speedrun episode just dropped"
what about bishop g8???