Just made 1000 rating on chess.com! I've been playing online since December and just started getting into chess. Thanks for the instructive videos it's been so helpful in my progress!
your points about 'falling in love with your position', 'a bad sign' if you have to retreat to defend, 'attacking multiple weaknesses', 'were there any drawbacks to their last move', and 'if you play normally, you're probably going to lose normally', are excellent defensive ideas! i play mostly from a defensive viewpoint (mostly because i like black, and i like a solid position from which to attack). love this video.
Just hit 1100, and I'm really starting to see more attacking opportunities, even if the computer insists I never execute them right. Your videos have been super helpful!
Best quote: "Make your opponent's pawns move forward so your knight is nice and snug there." Yeah, and give your knight a little blanket, start up the fireplace, some nice hot cocoa... very snug. Yup, that's how I like my knights!
I liked the way you went over some basic ideas of the opening in review not specific lines. Once you had such a dominant position and material advantage could have been an opportunity to try something more risky on the king side. Make the game more challenging again 😁
Diego Mastro A chess game is divided into three stages: the first, when you hope you have the advantage, the second when you believe that you have an advantage, and the third ... when you know you’re going to lose! Savielly Tartakower Grandmaster 1887 - 1956
16:50 This is what I did in our game last year at that London Chessable meet up event... remember you played blindfolded as black? I knew it was wrong but I still played it because I didn't know the main line. The first thing I did when I got back was learn that variation of putting the knight back to b3 and I've played it since. I don't think my bishop was on e2, but this pattern pops up all the time in the Sicilian as you know.
Hi John, could you do a game about how you keep a calm head during the game? I often get anxious or upset when playing online chess because of missing obvious moves, and I believe that attitude causes me to play even worse. You are able to keep so calm and focused purely on the dynamics of a position, I would love to know more about how you've come to handle chess games like that!
Maybe try a bit of meditation- just concentrating on breathing, calming the mind (relaxed awareness) before the game, and a calming breath or two if getting stressed in the game itself
Really good explanation mixed with a touch of preferential playing style. As a beginning Najdorf player/student, I am shocked that such a tiny inaccuracy as Bf3 puts white in such a passive position. The object of desire seems black's d6-pawn to me. Bf3 has nothing to do with that and simply loses a tempo.
I really enjoyed this game. It felt as if you were slowly turning the screws playing very logical moves that never really let up on the pressure. What separates it from other games I see is that you did it incredibly calmly, none of the moves seemed reliant on the opponent blundering. Would you be able to suggest any classical / historical players who have a similar style?
Hey john love the videos, I learn a lot from you and I appreciate it. Was wondering if you could subcategorize your climbing the rating ladder videos? I’m still under 1000 struggling to get better. I know on my phone where I watch most of the videos you can’t see what rating your playing against til in the video, and some of the more advance ones I don’t comprehend all the moves. Thanks for the content!
I think that the computer prefers Qe8 to later play f6 and create a battery with the bishop (and add a defender to the knight after white attacks it with the pawn i guess).
By the way, John, can you try to play the Suicide Variation you mention in this video sometime? It'd be fun to watch, though I don't know how hard it is to get it in a game.
If I'm not playing daily, I'm usually playing 5|5. I take all challengers for either (any rating) I'm 1289 on daily and 1050 on blitz. You can find me there as Difster.
You call the TD over: because Black has made an illegal move. Why is this move illegal? Good question: let's look at that. 1. The pawn can't jump over the knight. 2. The pawn can't move three squares. Commentator Tripathi, I recommend you read the excellent book _How the Chess Pieces Move_ , by Horton W. Malfoy. Good luck, friend!
Instead of 11 Qd2, what about 11 Na2 so that he can take the black knight if it gets to b4, plus it allows the c-pawn to move and threaten any black knight on b4, though white would have to move the bishop or queen to d1, or c3 allows the knight on b3 to fall, due to the black bishop on e6! Seems way better than 11 Bf3.
How does John remember people’s usernames? I hardly even look at their name, forget remembering whatever nonsense someone calls themselves that I played 2 games ago
Every time i play chess and making some calculations, my head doing it with john voice and not mine
"Let's fian ketto that bishop"
More 15 Min.-Games please John! They have the greatest value, like you said yourself! Greatingz from germany
Will try to release a Standard video every 1-1.5 weeks!
Just made 1000 rating on chess.com! I've been playing online since December and just started getting into chess. Thanks for the instructive videos it's been so helpful in my progress!
Congratulations! Keep climbing!
@@JohnBartholomewChess thank you sir! #teamscandi
your points about 'falling in love with your position', 'a bad sign' if you have to retreat to defend, 'attacking multiple weaknesses', 'were there any drawbacks to their last move', and 'if you play normally, you're probably going to lose normally', are excellent defensive ideas! i play mostly from a defensive viewpoint (mostly because i like black, and i like a solid position from which to attack). love this video.
Happy you appreciated those! :D I'm also a pretty defensive-conscious player, so nice to know those points resonate with other players.
i also kind of love the longer 15 minute games, but all of these CTRL videos are so awesome and instructive! thx so much for this great content!
Just hit 1100, and I'm really starting to see more attacking opportunities, even if the computer insists I never execute them right. Your videos have been super helpful!
One player dominated the entire game.
Another very instructive video Minnesota Fins. Your knowledge never ceases to amaze me.
Best quote: "Make your opponent's pawns move forward so your knight is nice and snug there." Yeah, and give your knight a little blanket, start up the fireplace, some nice hot cocoa... very snug. Yup, that's how I like my knights!
Yeeees they are good little ponies they need all the care and love in the 64 squares
I liked the way you went over some basic ideas of the opening in review not specific lines. Once you had such a dominant position and material advantage could have been an opportunity to try something more risky on the king side. Make the game more challenging again 😁
This time I'll try not to mess up the comment lol, you should start a vid saying "hey john, this is guys"
Diego Mastro
A chess game is divided into three stages: the first, when you hope you have the advantage, the second when you believe that you have an advantage, and the third ... when you know you’re going to lose!
Savielly Tartakower
Grandmaster
1887 - 1956
4:08 John "I'll take on b4"
Me "Am i missing something?"
16:50 This is what I did in our game last year at that London Chessable meet up event... remember you played blindfolded as black? I knew it was wrong but I still played it because I didn't know the main line. The first thing I did when I got back was learn that variation of putting the knight back to b3 and I've played it since. I don't think my bishop was on e2, but this pattern pops up all the time in the Sicilian as you know.
Hi John, could you do a game about how you keep a calm head during the game? I often get anxious or upset when playing online chess because of missing obvious moves, and I believe that attitude causes me to play even worse. You are able to keep so calm and focused purely on the dynamics of a position, I would love to know more about how you've come to handle chess games like that!
Maybe try a bit of meditation- just concentrating on breathing, calming the mind (relaxed awareness) before the game, and a calming breath or two if getting stressed in the game itself
so clear, thanks again.
This game demonstrated the principle of two weaknesses.
Indeed! c2 +a4
Cause he is positional player
At 13:10 What about rook a4 takes rook a1 check that looks good and could have ended the game with a win instead of a time out right?
This is such a good series of chess
This seemed strange to me. It didnt' seem like capa49 did anything wrong. His moves looked good. But yet he somehow ended up losing.
Oh, I haven't yet tried this sicilian variation
Great gaming!
Also, I love the boxing analogy.
If white plays slowly in the Najdorf is it possible to play this a5 and Nb4 plan? I love the Sicilian, more please John!
Really good explanation mixed with a touch of preferential playing style. As a beginning Najdorf player/student, I am shocked that such a tiny inaccuracy as Bf3 puts white in such a passive position. The object of desire seems black's d6-pawn to me. Bf3 has nothing to do with that and simply loses a tempo.
I really enjoyed this game. It felt as if you were slowly turning the screws playing very logical moves that never really let up on the pressure. What separates it from other games I see is that you did it incredibly calmly, none of the moves seemed reliant on the opponent blundering. Would you be able to suggest any classical / historical players who have a similar style?
pgoldrup he mentions Kramnik in the video. Tigran Petrossian is known as a genius of positional play. Also, Magnus Carlsen.
Hey john love the videos, I learn a lot from you and I appreciate it. Was wondering if you could subcategorize your climbing the rating ladder videos? I’m still under 1000 struggling to get better. I know on my phone where I watch most of the videos you can’t see what rating your playing against til in the video, and some of the more advance ones I don’t comprehend all the moves. Thanks for the content!
I think that the computer prefers Qe8 to later play f6 and create a battery with the bishop (and add a defender to the knight after white attacks it with the pawn i guess).
ok I just came to say you pronounced the name of Zdenko Kozul 100% correct :-) I'm Croatian and my name is also Zdenko, cheers!
By the way, John, can you try to play the Suicide Variation you mention in this video sometime? It'd be fun to watch, though I don't know how hard it is to get it in a game.
im 1600-ish and this video was very instructive
greeting from greece
Thank you for checking in from Greece, Constantinos! Have a nice weekend.
What happens if white does 6.Bb5 with that attack on the Knight pinned to the king?
If I'm not playing daily, I'm usually playing 5|5. I take all challengers for either (any rating) I'm 1289 on daily and 1050 on blitz. You can find me there as Difster.
Thanks for the video John! When are you usually on chess.com playing? (Asking for a friend...)
John what if on the 11th move black plays f4, how do we respond?
You call the TD over: because Black has made an illegal move.
Why is this move illegal? Good question: let's look at that.
1. The pawn can't jump over the knight.
2. The pawn can't move three squares.
Commentator Tripathi, I recommend you read the excellent book _How the Chess Pieces Move_ , by Horton W. Malfoy. Good luck, friend!
@@SaintD382 i got that bro, i got confused, sorry sir
At what chess.com rating i can start playing tournaments?
3:02 I think you meant the c2 pawn
Love u John ❤❤
Instead of 11 Qd2, what about 11 Na2 so that he can take the black knight if it gets to b4, plus it allows the c-pawn to move and threaten any black knight on b4, though white would have to move the bishop or queen to d1, or c3 allows the knight on b3 to fall, due to the black bishop on e6! Seems way better than 11 Bf3.
guys, this is John. Hey
Crikey you make chess look easy sometimes.
Trust me, sometimes chess makes me feels like a beginner :) This was one of those days where things flowed well.
Your fan from INDIA
Hey John, how can I play you in a friendly match?
It's an easy two-step process:
1. Play John in a match.
2. Be friendly.
10:00 If they play normally, they're probably going to lose normally.
Great job John! ñ.ñ
How does John remember people’s usernames? I hardly even look at their name, forget remembering whatever nonsense someone calls themselves that I played 2 games ago
Hey johns, its guys
If they play normally they’ll probably lose normally :D
Time control is too fast for these kind of videos
First!
Firsy
I think you're wasting your time in chess...