Great to see you finish TT - not because it's somehow good manners, but because it gives us even more to enjoy! Just as a point of interest: your last round opponent is a popular Polish streamer who was delighted to face you and said he's always tried to imitate your aggressive style. He mentioned he learned the London from you he recently posted a video dedicated to your "Immortal" from the Reykjavik tournament. At the end of the stream he looked at your stream and your estimation of the Qxb2 with good grace. Conclusion - your fame is growing well beyond the borders of the Old Country;)
Totally agree. "A healthy mind in a healthy body", it's a lot easier if you have that. I've got nothing against sitting around drinking, lord knows -- I'm about to head out with friends in just a few minutes for exactly that -- but you want to do it once every few weeks, not every day or every few days. At least, I do. I think we're seeing the effects of a healthier lifestyle. Go Simon!
I'm a huge Williams Fan, but I can't help but laugh bitterly when Simon runs out of his 'book' at move 4 or 5, in most of the openings that he's written training-courses for! I mean - Come On, Man! You don't know the 'Tromp' after move five?
Simon is the Marco Pierre white of the chess world--reached the peaks of chess and now through DVDs, commentary and UA-cam, he speaks directly to common man and woman. A true gentleman and a scholar. Keep on!
The story about chess showing how weak and pathetic humans are hit home so hard for me. My wife constantly laughs at me for trashing my own play the way Simon does. Love it. 😂❤
watching for 16 minutes now and I have a language question for Simon (and other English native speakers)! :) In the western part of The Netherlands (also here in Amsterdam), people often pronounce the letter V as an F. So the word "voor" (which means "for") is often pronounced with an F, almost like in English. People from other places in the country, or from Belgium, can therefore identify us very easily. Now so far in this video, Simon said the word "very" a couple of times and I keep hearing "fery". Which makes me wondering... Is the V --> F switch also a thing in certain regions/ areas in the UK? (or the US, or Australia... etc...). Or are you all secretly from Amsterdam?? ;)
You're the only UA-camr I have alerts for; Love the TTs. And your hair is looking good!
Great to see you finish TT - not because it's somehow good manners, but because it gives us even more to enjoy! Just as a point of interest: your last round opponent is a popular Polish streamer who was delighted to face you and said he's always tried to imitate your aggressive style. He mentioned he learned the London from you he recently posted a video dedicated to your "Immortal" from the Reykjavik tournament. At the end of the stream he looked at your stream and your estimation of the Qxb2 with good grace. Conclusion - your fame is growing well beyond the borders of the Old Country;)
im from europe and the simon is the only thing chess related i watch. most of his content is "purer"
The tunes in this video are top! Let’s Dutch him up 👍🏽
peng
awesome games, the song at 01:26:00 was excellent
for sure " you know what they say? Checkmate ends the game" belongs in the song
I see GingerGM, I press like!
"Plonk that in your pipe and plonk it!" 😂
Playing great. Nice games. Impressive. You look well as well, keep it building my friend!
Best streamer out there. Wish all videos were 2+ hours!
39:30 - I don't have a naughty uncle, I am the naughty uncle!
Yep.
Nice one ☝️
Rodney is the plonker!!
Not many will get that outside uk
Hey and thanks Simon for getting me through some tough times over here in AUS.
I just bung you on my phone and calm down
"You've failed to maintain your weapon, son," is an ace quote from what British actor in what movie now? consarnt somebody Brown, I think.
A floater to sink his teeth into - best chess cometary of 2023
Weird position.
Annoying.
I'm so slow.
Mouse slip.
Never in doubt. 😂
that first game !! best laugh all week :D
Never in doubt! 😂
Cool a new Jobava London course! When can we expect it to drop?
Is it just me or is Simon looking happier and healthier?
Totally agree. "A healthy mind in a healthy body", it's a lot easier if you have that. I've got nothing against sitting around drinking, lord knows -- I'm about to head out with friends in just a few minutes for exactly that -- but you want to do it once every few weeks, not every day or every few days. At least, I do. I think we're seeing the effects of a healthier lifestyle. Go Simon!
I'm a huge Williams Fan, but I can't help but laugh bitterly when Simon runs out of his 'book' at move 4 or 5, in most of the openings that he's written training-courses for! I mean - Come On, Man! You don't know the 'Tromp' after move five?
Keep it up! Looking sharp :)
Simon is the Marco Pierre white of the chess world--reached the peaks of chess and now through DVDs, commentary and UA-cam, he speaks directly to common man and woman. A true gentleman and a scholar. Keep on!
Auto like on seeing ur videos bro
The story about chess showing how weak and pathetic humans are hit home so hard for me. My wife constantly laughs at me for trashing my own play the way Simon does. Love it. 😂❤
watching for 16 minutes now and I have a language question for Simon (and other English native speakers)! :)
In the western part of The Netherlands (also here in Amsterdam), people often pronounce the letter V as an F. So the word "voor" (which means "for") is often pronounced with an F, almost like in English. People from other places in the country, or from Belgium, can therefore identify us very easily.
Now so far in this video, Simon said the word "very" a couple of times and I keep hearing "fery". Which makes me wondering... Is the V --> F switch also a thing in certain regions/ areas in the UK? (or the US, or Australia... etc...). Or are you all secretly from Amsterdam?? ;)
I've never heard that pronunciation in the U.S.
Win or lose, Ginger has the greatest theme song in the history of chess!! LET'S DUTCH HIM UP
Lookin sharp Simon, nice hair cut
Ginger GM 😍
Have you done any Kettlebell training?
PS. You have to make that song available for download!!!
First dude turned his training aid off and lost the queen 🤣
Lol love the title
so I get beaten up on Friday lol...good for you Simon
Simon what was your final ranking in the Titled Tuesday? 7/11 is impressive loved the video. 11/11 next tuesday.
The God of Chess himself ;)
youre awesome
Why do you not name 1b3 the Larsen Opening? After all Larsen scored 6-0 w/it at Teeside '72!
You complain about slow mouse speed but look how quickly it moves between moves 😄 You need to save that energy for the actual moves!
I think. Harry Brown. No, that's not it, is it?
56:49 Nxh4+ is draw, right?
5:32 Never in doubt! Stick that in your pipe and smoke it!!!
I love your content Simon ! It's nice to see some chess youtubers from the LGBT community !
Nice hair Simon, looking really sexy! 💥😁
Dapper, sure. Sexy? That's just creepy.
@@KF1 ◀️ A member of Odd Fellows?
@@gunnarsamuelsson4611 the things people say on the internet...
i kind of prefer your hair like this instead of slicked back. that's just my two cents
HARRY