The only London System traps you need to know (by International Master)

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  • @AlexBanzea
    @AlexBanzea  Рік тому +8

    Check out my London course here: www.chessable.com/alex-banzeas-london-system/course/118788/

  • @HeatherSpoonheim
    @HeatherSpoonheim 2 роки тому +234

    Excellent video - but every time I watch one of these I go running off to play, full of confidence, and get crushed.

    • @fxdient8027
      @fxdient8027 2 роки тому +6

      Fax Dude Same

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +51

      That’s cause you haven’t watched the London System Rating Climb!

    • @JustQuiteNiceGuy
      @JustQuiteNiceGuy 2 роки тому +10

      You had us in the first half.

    • @mensaman55
      @mensaman55 2 роки тому +19

      that's only because your opponent doesn't play the opponent moves in the video.

    • @darkhorse2reign
      @darkhorse2reign Рік тому +16

      At first, I get crushed too but it's because at my level my opponents don't play the best moves and I see some crazy shit ... until I get a few games in and learn to see the whole board and understand the basic IDEAS of the positions and not just the memorized positions. With the London it's more about SOLID chess and the traps almost (almost) set themselves.

  • @edzmuda6870
    @edzmuda6870 2 роки тому +33

    I like your style of teaching. You move it along - getting into the lines without all the hot air thus keeping the mind sharp and engaged.

  • @jonathanbaughman
    @jonathanbaughman Рік тому +28

    Alex! I got trap #5 in my tournament game last night! And I went on to win the game. Such a great feeling to be able to directly implement the traps and strategies I've learned from you. So I dedicate the win to you my friend. Thanks for all the help with these great videos!

  • @CerealDust-nStuff
    @CerealDust-nStuff 2 роки тому +16

    Absolutely fantastic video!
    I've been playing London exclusively for awhile now, and I didn't know any of these things.

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +4

      No wayyy! Thanks a lot, make sure to come back and let us know when you get them on the board!

    • @davidstar2362
      @davidstar2362 2 роки тому +1

      @@AlexBanzea Thank you again Sensei...... I learned so much from you.

  • @Puzzledata
    @Puzzledata 2 роки тому +36

    This is impressive even for me.. and i am an experienced 750elo. I thought I had nothing more to learn since i guessed 3 of Magnus Carlsen’s move in the tata steel tournament.

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +3

      Lmao haha, glad you find it interesting!

    • @bluedonkey180
      @bluedonkey180 2 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @nicholasanderson9019
      @nicholasanderson9019 2 роки тому +6

      'Even for me' 😂 and you're 750 elo

    • @Puzzledata
      @Puzzledata 2 роки тому +2

      @@nicholasanderson9019 i know bro. With hard work comes great achievements. 😀

    • @dorso3680
      @dorso3680 2 роки тому

      Hahahahahahahahahahahaha great dude

  • @laragon3000
    @laragon3000 2 роки тому +9

    Very helpful for a new London player. Thanks!

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      Glad it helped! You may wanna check out this video if you are new to the London:
      ua-cam.com/video/HwYPJOlISzo/v-deo.html

  • @alexk.6315
    @alexk.6315 2 роки тому +2

    Love the London system videos. Thanks !

  • @DavidMoreharts
    @DavidMoreharts 2 роки тому +5

    Excellent content. Very helpful, thank you 🙏

  • @brendanmorris4069
    @brendanmorris4069 2 роки тому +17

    Surprised you don't have more views. Great tips! Clear, good pace and straight to the point.

  • @davidstar2362
    @davidstar2362 2 роки тому +1

    Just back for a review . This is an highly evergreen content!! Thanks again maestro.!!

  • @georgestamps
    @georgestamps 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for posting this!!

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому +1

      I had this video in mind for a while, I will post an anti London guide for Black soon too!

  • @kashifkhan6585
    @kashifkhan6585 Рік тому

    Excellent, superb lessons, thank you

  • @brannigandonnybrookoire9406
    @brannigandonnybrookoire9406 2 роки тому

    Thanks! Happy New Year & Cheers

  • @sagark2235
    @sagark2235 Рік тому +1

    Great content. Please also make on London vs KID and Grunfeld

  • @stefanschaller5992
    @stefanschaller5992 10 місяців тому

    Really good Video, Tx very much!

  • @MrBoothyboy1988
    @MrBoothyboy1988 2 роки тому +1

    This is by far the best London video I’ve seen

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      You havent seen too many London videos I guess haha. Thanks man!

  • @oneman49instruments
    @oneman49instruments 8 місяців тому

    Great video, thanks from Barcelona

  • @davidstar2362
    @davidstar2362 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you again Sensei...... I learned so much from you.

  • @Jaydoug99
    @Jaydoug99 2 роки тому

    awesome thanks for posting this

  • @joeoleary9010
    @joeoleary9010 2 роки тому +1

    *Best* London System tutorial I've ever seen!

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      I guess you haven't seen too many! Thanks a lot haha

  • @The1realbro
    @The1realbro 11 місяців тому

    Great video Alex. Unsuspecting opponents will fall!

  • @amulyaarora585
    @amulyaarora585 Рік тому

    i really like your content!

  • @dzllz
    @dzllz 2 роки тому

    Great traps ! Thanks 👍👍

  • @andiwijaya261
    @andiwijaya261 8 місяців тому

    The best chess content that I have ever seen

  • @GUN1957
    @GUN1957 2 роки тому

    Very good video! Thank you

  • @randelldickerson6147
    @randelldickerson6147 2 роки тому

    I love it. I will add to my sessions

  • @AdamGenesisArt
    @AdamGenesisArt 3 роки тому +3

    Very very nice video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More secrets for me ;) Thanks for taking the time to create such work.

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for being part of the community 🙏

  • @christopherchampion6882
    @christopherchampion6882 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are very precise. If this then that, if that then this, if this and that then that and this. It's perfect for a beginner / intermediate who already has a London foundation and struggles transitioning to a middle game or attack after their initial set up. Thank you so much for creating this. It has really helped me improve my game and understand of the system.

  • @Nibyjak
    @Nibyjak 2 роки тому

    Very usefull, thx

  • @KDlearns
    @KDlearns Рік тому +1

    Just saved this video to a private playlist and will certainly be revisiting in future study sessions! Hopefully I can add this to my repertoire!

  • @AmongUsAcademy
    @AmongUsAcademy 2 роки тому

    This is a great video. Now time to somehow remember all this

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      You can join the lichess study to have the lines saved in a place!

    • @AmongUsAcademy
      @AmongUsAcademy 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea oh yeah, I didn't realise that was a thing. thanks. going through the 7 chapters now

  • @Kenjitsuka
    @Kenjitsuka 3 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @jonbudi
    @jonbudi 2 роки тому

    Thanks bro

  • @Steve_K2
    @Steve_K2 2 роки тому

    Learned a ton, many thanks. But I'm wondering about your accent. How is it you grew up in Mombai or New Delhi?

  • @Prometheus4096
    @Prometheus4096 Рік тому

    I play King's Indian blitz and when people try the London against me I found they set themselves up for a trap often. I just castle, move my rook to f8, then push my pawn f5. They have to move their dark bishop, which allows me to set up a fork on the bishop and the knight. Because of the forging move against the dark bishop, they often don't see the fork coming. I won so many games this way. Many people don't play both c3 and Qc2. Instead, they castle and they lose a piece for a pawn.

  • @rafaelrojas7249
    @rafaelrojas7249 2 роки тому

    Very good class, thanks.

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      Glad you like it! Which trap was your favorite?

    • @davidstar2362
      @davidstar2362 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea the last one

  • @Blinkers2007GameDev
    @Blinkers2007GameDev Рік тому +1

    7:20
    If you let the knight take the bishop next to the rook, you have an open rook file. You can then gain a pawn and then potentially gain a rook if they take your knight with the pawn protecting their rook. Does that make sense?

  • @tokuryulopez9139
    @tokuryulopez9139 2 роки тому

    That cool you can fishing pole in the London

  • @philipp17802
    @philipp17802 3 роки тому +1

    Great video so far:))

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому

      Which one is your favorite trap? 🤔

    • @philipp17802
      @philipp17802 3 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea I pretty much like the bishop a3 idea I guess. I’m not sure but hope you get which one I mean. The rlly nice thing is, these are legit main line traps and I all the time Troll around not knowing these tricks right in my position. Not a abstract one if this this this and no one will ever face it. They are in my everydays positions. So again thanks for your work

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому

      @@philipp17802 I totally get it, it’s the first trap!

  • @LexLupton
    @LexLupton Рік тому

    Hi Alex. Love your videos but in trap 5 I went c4 and the guy took my knight on b1 with his bishop. I took with the rook and he attacked with the other bishop on b4 with check forcing my knight to block/ me to move my king. I looked at some lines after and they all seem to end with me having a bishop and a rook against two rooks in the endgame. How would you react to this?

  • @graysonj3731
    @graysonj3731 2 роки тому

    Such a great video.

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      Such a nice comment! You welcome sir.

  • @restinrip7370
    @restinrip7370 2 роки тому

    2:36 if he blocks with knight. Should i take the bishop or play what move?

  • @arturoriverale
    @arturoriverale 3 роки тому +3

    This guy keeps on rocking it in London videos! Amazing

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому +1

      Which one was your favorite? 🤯

    • @arturoriverale
      @arturoriverale 3 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea number 2. The ruining structure part.

  • @Mozzarellah
    @Mozzarellah Рік тому

    link to the study? i tried searching for it and couldn't find it

  • @HKBoba
    @HKBoba Рік тому

    at 2:40, what if the king decides to move to F8 instead?

  • @bubbahottep8644
    @bubbahottep8644 5 місяців тому

    Doesn't Trap #4 culminate in Black having to give up his queen on d6 because it would otherwise be mate?

  • @ilanaizelman3993
    @ilanaizelman3993 2 роки тому

    Learned a lot!

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +1

      Nice to see you active in the comments again!

    • @ilanaizelman3993
      @ilanaizelman3993 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea Thanks! Please continue with the videos

  • @JockeDieden
    @JockeDieden 3 роки тому +4

    Very useful. These traps makes London fun to play!

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому +3

      Glad to hear that! Should I make a part 2 with more traps? 🤔

    • @JockeDieden
      @JockeDieden 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlexBanzea I really hope so. All these traps I could have used in my games if I knew. Now I know! Thank you. :)

    • @danno1800
      @danno1800 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea YES! Please do…

    • @chadwickgoodrich9153
      @chadwickgoodrich9153 8 місяців тому

      Yes please

  • @NeoGamerMatrix
    @NeoGamerMatrix 5 місяців тому

    What could I do if my opponent plays pown E5 instead D5.

  • @musakhoshnaw1857
    @musakhoshnaw1857 Рік тому

    Very nice ism a fan of London system ❤

  • @methioswar2916
    @methioswar2916 10 місяців тому

    In the first trap. black can just defend their pawn with rook b8?

  • @FrancisGrant1
    @FrancisGrant1 3 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU I've been waiting for this! Also... much prefer when you use this Lichess board! Much easier on the eyes

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому

      Make sure to join the lichess study for the traps, forgot to mention in the video but everyone can join!

  • @ekremqerimi6910
    @ekremqerimi6910 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback! ❤️

  • @abhinavraje4346
    @abhinavraje4346 3 роки тому

    Great video.

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому

      Which one was your favorite trap?🤔

  • @mikegames7719
    @mikegames7719 Рік тому +1

    Which video has this position? 14:00

  • @ilanaizelman3993
    @ilanaizelman3993 7 місяців тому

    In fifth trap its better to play c4 instead of e3

  • @jigarshah3514
    @jigarshah3514 10 місяців тому

    @ 3:14 black can play Qg5 to stop white from checkmating. Am I missing something?

  • @mohamedoucheikhchewaf4019
    @mohamedoucheikhchewaf4019 2 роки тому +1

    Well said master!❤👍🏻
    But I'm wondering if he played another moves not That you'have said 🤔

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      You can check out my London playlist for that 👀

  • @JuanIgnacioLX
    @JuanIgnacioLX 2 роки тому

    Nice videooo!!!!!

  • @princeyahwetv
    @princeyahwetv 2 роки тому

    Wonderful, ive tried to practice this strategy...amazing result will come true...

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +1

      Make sure to check out the lichess study for a better experience!

    • @princeyahwetv
      @princeyahwetv 2 роки тому +1

      @@AlexBanzea what would be a systematic chess program for you to improve? I am interested to learn new programs for beginners

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +1

      @@princeyahwetv It's a very complex question that can't really be answered in a few lines. Let's just say that if you are an absolute beginner (800-1200) I would focus on tactics, and if you are higher I would focus on model games.

  • @masterull
    @masterull 2 роки тому

    awesome thnx

  • @user-eh3ov6gv9n
    @user-eh3ov6gv9n 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video, you deserve more views! Make more openings videos!

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks a lot buddy, new London videos coming up soon

  • @xavihernandez9025
    @xavihernandez9025 2 роки тому

    Perfect

  • @BusyB07
    @BusyB07 Рік тому

    18:38 why is G6 really precise? This doesn't just hang a pawn?

  • @mikestaff3042
    @mikestaff3042 2 роки тому +3

    Great ideas there, thanks. My only advice is to try and slow it down a bit, with words and ideas. If it is too fast for me to keep up, I kinda zone out. I don’t mind a 40 minute video if it can hold me in the game😁

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot!

    • @edzmuda6870
      @edzmuda6870 2 роки тому +2

      Teachers who talk too much between moves make me forget what the moves were. You can always rewind and fast forward.

    • @elir7184
      @elir7184 2 роки тому +3

      Honestly sounds like a personal problem. Your issue wasnt an issue to me at all.

  • @freddieroca8811
    @freddieroca8811 2 роки тому

    i like playing london system,,this helps me to improve my game,,show more ideas and tactics so that i am a more confident .. chess lovers

  • @GUN1957
    @GUN1957 2 роки тому

    Very nice 👍 video👌🤝

  • @anessavillar539
    @anessavillar539 3 роки тому

    opening repertoire vs scandinavian icelandic defence !
    e4 d5
    exd5 nf6

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому

      You can play 3.Nf3 and transpose to one of my videos on the 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 and now 3.Nf3!?

    • @anessavillar539
      @anessavillar539 3 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea can i see the link or video for that line coach

  • @mathildewesendonck7225
    @mathildewesendonck7225 Рік тому +3

    Today I played someone who was rated almost 1000 points more than me.. I played the London, and in the middle game he offered me a draw. I was so happy and excited and accepted it without thinking. Then I replayed the game and realized that I was only three moves away from winning, I didn’t see it 😅 Anyway, I‘m still happy 🤩
    Alex, thank you so much for your videos!! 👏👏👏

  • @scottgodkins2017
    @scottgodkins2017 Рік тому

    Tricked by you putting a pic of Rosen in the thumbnail. Peace out.

  • @rv706
    @rv706 2 роки тому +1

    Explained better than by Eric Rosen! (and I have a lot of esteem for Eric Rosen :) )

  • @philipp17802
    @philipp17802 3 роки тому +2

    Clicked directly after your insta post✌🏼

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому +1

      Really nice to have you there watching my crappy insta runs haha! Welcome to UA-cam 🎥

    • @philipp17802
      @philipp17802 3 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea thank you sir. Ofc I do. Ah boy. These aren’t crappy. Full respect for your energy✌🏼

  • @ottodegelin5796
    @ottodegelin5796 2 роки тому +1

    on minute 13:30 why not just block with Knight e5 instead of Bishop g3? Can't you just play Bg3 after if needed?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      I don’t understand when

    • @jackgonzales-alexander1104
      @jackgonzales-alexander1104 2 роки тому

      You can but when you play g3, if they bxg3, you have hxg3, equal trade and white gets an open file for the Rook, more activity…

  • @davidstar2362
    @davidstar2362 2 роки тому

    Greetings Sensei!!!

  • @floriancariazo1754
    @floriancariazo1754 2 роки тому

    Great

  • @shawnburnham1
    @shawnburnham1 Місяць тому

    1:37

  • @jacobdackman
    @jacobdackman 2 роки тому

    In the first trap what if black plays QA6?

  • @carlospatricio-delirium2470
    @carlospatricio-delirium2470 2 роки тому

    Can you make a video explaining how to continue the Jobava London vs Kings Indian? I always make it but can't continue with success

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +1

      Yes sir!

    • @carlospatricio-delirium2470
      @carlospatricio-delirium2470 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea waiting, sir, thanks!

    • @zHqqrdz
      @zHqqrdz 2 роки тому

      I'm pretty sure there's a video from this player where he crushes the KID repeatedly as london without any effort and using almost the exact same move order in each game to build the attack, even says at some point "I don't even know what to say it's too easy"

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      @@zHqqrdz can you link that?🤷‍♂️😂

  • @timt6312
    @timt6312 Рік тому

    How can i take it serious when you play the knight before the bishop? WRONG

  • @peterk9961
    @peterk9961 2 роки тому

    Is there a link to your lichess analysis?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      Hey! It’s literally the first link from the description!

    • @peterk9961
      @peterk9961 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea Great!

  • @scottbollinger3641
    @scottbollinger3641 2 роки тому

    ..interested in all your videos

  • @dronai
    @dronai Рік тому

    If I buy the $34.99 course, it is a online book, with no video ? So I would have to rehearse with a board, vs the complete course which has the videos, like this UA-cam video ?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Рік тому +1

      Its book format + move trainer (you dont have to use a real Chess Board). If you really like it, then you can upgrade to the video format.

    • @dronai
      @dronai Рік тому

      Ok, I made the purchase. I was going through the moves, and was reading the chapter, and the chess board wasn't showing the variations it was explaining of what could happen. How do I go back to the previous page or chapter ?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Рік тому

      @@dronai there is “see in chapter”, “previous page”, “next page” under the text in the right part of the screen

    • @dronai
      @dronai Рік тому

      @@AlexBanzea What opening do you recommend for black ? Love this course

  • @ChristianSoschner
    @ChristianSoschner Місяць тому

    🎉

  • @slowslav6653
    @slowslav6653 3 роки тому +1

    nice

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому

      Thanks for always being in the comments man!

  • @MrJezhk
    @MrJezhk 2 роки тому

    what if they take H4 (in chapter 7) with the black square bishop?

    • @MrJezhk
      @MrJezhk 2 роки тому

      OK sorry working it through if they take H4 you can simply continue with b*h2, k*h2, qh5+ as then you pick up the bishop

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      Qh5! Wins there. As a general rule, you should never open up a file against your king. Sometimes white even sacrifices a minor piece to open up the h-file, so losing that pawn is actually helping white!

    • @MrJezhk
      @MrJezhk 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea cool, thanks!

  • @Balipersonaltrainer
    @Balipersonaltrainer 2 роки тому

    7 times now may be I watch this video 🤕🥴🏴‍☠️

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому

      You are really a London beast!

    • @Balipersonaltrainer
      @Balipersonaltrainer 2 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea I come as often because I have my ass kicked always and I miss some conditions when I try some tricks. But you re a master, from far the best guy on the system with clear explanation. Rosen is good too but his voice makes me sleep.

  • @shawnburnham1
    @shawnburnham1 Місяць тому

    5:00

  • @2woinfinity718
    @2woinfinity718 2 роки тому

    this is similar to eric rosen's

  • @Samtasticman
    @Samtasticman 2 роки тому

    What is the purpose of Bf4?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +1

      You develop the bishop on the active square and then you can play e3 making the d4 pawn quite solid. Often times the bishop on f4 is amazing controlling the e5-square and one of the most effective plans is to play Nf3-Ne5 and it becomes very tricky for your opponent to deal with it.

  • @matei.chelbegean
    @matei.chelbegean 3 роки тому

    Epic.

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  3 роки тому +1

      I’m thinking to make a video like this one, but with traps for Black

    • @matei.chelbegean
      @matei.chelbegean 3 роки тому

      @@AlexBanzea I would LOVE that! Chiar m-ar interesa! :)
      I play London as white, and I just lose as black.

  • @thetransferaccount4586
    @thetransferaccount4586 2 місяці тому

    london is good tho

  • @emdjay9210
    @emdjay9210 2 роки тому

    why Nd7 and not Qd7 for black?

  • @charleslittledale7991
    @charleslittledale7991 Місяць тому

    It is so good not to be called “You guys”

  • @ziggypi4813
    @ziggypi4813 2 роки тому

    Why is Eric Rosen on thumbnail

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  2 роки тому +1

      He is the ultimate London Warlord!

  • @issacoh4775
    @issacoh4775 Рік тому

    bro's voice goes up several notes at the end of every sentence. good video nonetheless

  • @eleodopopa3360
    @eleodopopa3360 2 роки тому

    Salutare Maestre

  • @leskobrandon8454
    @leskobrandon8454 2 роки тому

    5:36 f3??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @pasxalhskampourides6012
    @pasxalhskampourides6012 2 роки тому

    Are you Romanian?

  • @GKFC
    @GKFC 2 роки тому

    Why have you got a picture of Eric Rosen in your thumbnail? Seems rather like clickbait.