caro kann is a wonderful opening. although i find is sometimes scary versus players that have tricky lines, like the tal variation, or taking the queen early to a5. But except tricky lines it usually yields solid games, and if the opponent isnt familiar with the opening it can create easy conversions.
I like the new format. Game 1 your opponent wasted a lot of time. Time in chess is something that I really don't get it yet. Maybe sometime you could do a video with examples of what it actually is and why it's important. Just a thought. I guess he made the typical mistakes at that level. He totally blocked his DSB and the e2 pawn. Then comes the major blunder of the queen. After watching the 2nd game, I'm not sure you're going to be able to continue to comment on your moves just because it will be much harder against the higher competition. I think you are the one of the best channels explaining each move. I have learned a lot!. Plenty of people have tried offering me draws when losing, I usually make the game last as long as I want just to punish them for trying that bullspit! I love it! Can't wait to see you play it as white.
We'll see how the 10 minute format continues, if I need to switch to 15 minute then I will but I'd like to see how 2 10 min games works for the time being I think
Not everyone who watches contents like yours is necessarily looking for "education" or trying to get better in chess. Some watch it for entertainment. I have heard of GMs (like Danya) and even super GMs (like Hikaru) comment on much lesser rated chess players like Eric "oh-no-my-queen" Rosen or Levy "da-rook!" Rozman. They think it's entertaining to watch other streamers for a change. I heard Kramnik will watch other streamers as well even though he thinks everyone else is a bonfire cheater. Your channel has entertainment factor because you are so British about how you play, but also, how you explain your British thought process very well. Levy is one of the most successful streamers not because he's the best player but because of his personality. I would guess some of your followers don't even play competitive chess. I certainly don't. In my specific case, I like watching your videos because you have a good balance of education and content. Your games are in my level of play, or so I would like to think.
Yikes, well the analysis will be better than the game, game 1 was like a bear walking up to a bear trap and sticking its pawn in to see what it does. Game 2 was better, but you rolled over him. Instead of moving the q-knight to c6 what about Ng4. Ne5 and its lights out, correct.
Game 1 was a weird one, my opponent just didn't understand the middle game plans, game 2 was very intense and I could've played it more accurately but I liked the openness of the centre
@@ChessCenturion The Ghost is the Caro Kann but you play a6 first which will give white another chance to play Nf3 so you can pin it right away. Works equally well for both e4 and d4. It's a stronger Caro and a stronger Slav at the same time.
format works very well -- the 10mins acts like a self editor. Keeps the momentum without losing the detail.
Good point, thanks for the comment!
This might be the series that finally converts me to a Caro-Kann player. LETS GO MUSCLE MAN ❤
Caro-Kann-oisseur will convert you
caro kann is a wonderful opening. although i find is sometimes scary versus players that have tricky lines, like the tal variation, or taking the queen early to a5. But except tricky lines it usually yields solid games, and if the opponent isnt familiar with the opening it can create easy conversions.
The trickiest line I face is the gambit on f3
Yes, please continue this series!
Bros gonna flip when he realises I just dropped episode 2
Nothing can like the Caro-Kann can!!
Too rightt
chess boxing final boss 🤣
Actually really want to do chess boxing lmao
@@ChessCenturion You live in the right place for it. London is the global hub of chess boxing
Well I'm other side of England really but surely it's not that much of a thing?
This is great, keep going this series. I think this rating range fits most of your viewers as well
Thank you bro, glad you enjoyed!
Oh boy, i used to play English a lot and this c6-d5 setup was always nightmare haha
Now that's what I wanna hear
this speedrun will help me a lot thx man (: !!!!!!!!
Ohh yeahh
YESSS AMAZING BRO THANK YOU
Glad to hear you like it!
Excellent!
I like the new format. Game 1 your opponent wasted a lot of time. Time in chess is something that I really don't get it yet. Maybe sometime you could do a video with examples of what it actually is and why it's important. Just a thought. I guess he made the typical mistakes at that level. He totally blocked his DSB and the e2 pawn. Then comes the major blunder of the queen. After watching the 2nd game, I'm not sure you're going to be able to continue to comment on your moves just because it will be much harder against the higher competition. I think you are the one of the best channels explaining each move. I have learned a lot!. Plenty of people have tried offering me draws when losing, I usually make the game last as long as I want just to punish them for trying that bullspit! I love it! Can't wait to see you play it as white.
We'll see how the 10 minute format continues, if I need to switch to 15 minute then I will but I'd like to see how 2 10 min games works for the time being I think
@@ChessCenturion I think if worse comes to worse and you need more time for a higher quality video, I'd go to 10|5 before going back to 15|10
Is 10.5 even a format on chess.com?
@ChessCenturion Yeah it is. You just need to click "more time controls"
Won't it have like no players tho?
This is great, very cool series. I think the title would be better as "Can the Caro Kann beat the English opening?". What do you think?
Thank you man, I think I'll stick with the title especially since there's 2 games but thanks for the suggestion :)
@@ChessCenturion no worries I knew mine was a bit more clickbait lol
Nah I don't mind the clickbait aspect lol
Not everyone who watches contents like yours is necessarily looking for "education" or trying to get better in chess. Some watch it for entertainment. I have heard of GMs (like Danya) and even super GMs (like Hikaru) comment on much lesser rated chess players like Eric "oh-no-my-queen" Rosen or Levy "da-rook!" Rozman. They think it's entertaining to watch other streamers for a change. I heard Kramnik will watch other streamers as well even though he thinks everyone else is a bonfire cheater.
Your channel has entertainment factor because you are so British about how you play, but also, how you explain your British thought process very well.
Levy is one of the most successful streamers not because he's the best player but because of his personality. I would guess some of your followers don't even play competitive chess. I certainly don't. In my specific case, I like watching your videos because you have a good balance of education and content. Your games are in my level of play, or so I would like to think.
Cheers for the insight man, ig I started the channel with the goal of education but maybe it's a mix of entertainment and education then
Hi, Have you done IM Alex Banzea's Caro-Kann simplified course ? I have gotten and just started it, hope its worth it..
Bros plugging his own course on my channel? 😂
Nah haven't done it myself
Oh come on! Put back Classical chess pieces!
People feel very strongly about this lmao
Yikes, well the analysis will be better than the game, game 1 was like a bear walking up to a bear trap and sticking its pawn in to see what it does.
Game 2 was better, but you rolled over him. Instead of moving the q-knight to c6 what about Ng4.
Ne5 and its lights out, correct.
Game 1 was a weird one, my opponent just didn't understand the middle game plans, game 2 was very intense and I could've played it more accurately but I liked the openness of the centre
If you like the Caro then try the goat!
The goat?
@@ChessCenturion The Ghost is the Caro Kann but you play a6 first which will give white another chance to play Nf3 so you can pin it right away. Works equally well for both e4 and d4. It's a stronger Caro and a stronger Slav at the same time.
Ahhh I get u, might go for it in an episode of Caro vs everything
I hate the design of these pieces. Old theme was better
This really is a big thing huh 😂
Dude, do 5 min games
Bit fast no?
No, I think 10 min is best.
Might do 5 min if I stream