My goodness man, this game hit so many of my chess weaknesses. You have such a knack for knowing what the chess learner is thinking in the mistakes we make its crazy.
Your videos are extremely instructional not because of the quick tips you give, but the underlying process that you consistently bring up, namely calculation. There are great insights about pins in this game but the most important one for me is that I don't need any tips if I can calculate for the next 4 to 5 moves. It's that simple in most cases.
I had exactly same concerns some time ago! aaaand here's the thing - you just don't 😄 I really hope this comment length will not scare you away, because I really tried my best to explain how this works: So, casual calculating 4-5 moves in the middle game is an effect of a) knowing tactical coordination of your pieces, which you learn by training tactics, finding mates in 2,3,4 moves etc. and b) knowing ALL threats you could face in this exact position. For example: if you play 1.e4,e5 as black, "h6, Bh5, g5, Nxg5" will be as obvious response as Bxf5 after a while. Just like you are aware, that Qg5 would casually blunder Bxg5 in such positions - you just face this stuff a lot in your games, before you start climbing the ladder (no matter if they are sensible responses). If you like to play closed french, you will be aware of threats on b2. If you ever face a london or queens gambit, you will be aware of greek gift sacrifice after blundering this few times. So you just add 1-2 move ideas into your pocket, and after hundreds of games you played and studied, they eventually turn into "obvious" 13 move sequences - because you will know "all" 4 sensible paths your opponent might try to take, and your whole calculation will be more about how to move pieces to renew/create threats that you know by heart, or defuse your opponent threats, than exploring all possible moves in the position like computers do. Which is also why looking into computer lines might be awful for your learning process, this smartass will always try to convince to play a move where for the next 10 moves 16 out of 17 your possibilities are blundering mate in 5, and you fight for yours live the whole time. But HE would win a pawn there!. Don't listen to him. And good luck.
I finally get why lazy sticking to "the plan" is bad for my chess. This type of position in the french would definitely fly under my radar, which is eye-opening.
Replayed the 3 minutes of unproductive thinking for my wife Jaymee to hear during breakfast. We had a good laugh, but the truth hurts, as I have certainly done the same. Amazing thoughts of the typical bishop pin. This segment will be replayed again for my benefit. Thx
The benfits of the Modern defense is that it can be played against any opening, even the king's indian. Opening is only passive if you want it it, you can play passive sicilian defense.
i was watching him taking all this time and thinking at least he didn't blunder cxd3. but then they just played it anyway and sacked the queen instantly. like if that was your plan after cxd3 Nxd3 then you are just playing hope chess. just move the queen somewhere and make andras prove the position is good.
My goodness man, this game hit so many of my chess weaknesses. You have such a knack for knowing what the chess learner is thinking in the mistakes we make its crazy.
@spiderzlatan thanks, I also thought it was an instructive one!
Thanks for the Speedrun course Andras. Amazing lessons. Greatly appreciated.
Glad you like it
Your videos are extremely instructional not because of the quick tips you give, but the underlying process that you consistently bring up, namely calculation. There are great insights about pins in this game but the most important one for me is that I don't need any tips if I can calculate for the next 4 to 5 moves. It's that simple in most cases.
That's great to hear, keep working on your calculations!
I had exactly same concerns some time ago! aaaand here's the thing - you just don't 😄
I really hope this comment length will not scare you away, because I really tried my best to explain how this works:
So, casual calculating 4-5 moves in the middle game is an effect of a) knowing tactical coordination of your pieces, which you learn by training tactics, finding mates in 2,3,4 moves etc. and b) knowing ALL threats you could face in this exact position. For example: if you play 1.e4,e5 as black, "h6, Bh5, g5, Nxg5" will be as obvious response as Bxf5 after a while. Just like you are aware, that Qg5 would casually blunder Bxg5 in such positions - you just face this stuff a lot in your games, before you start climbing the ladder (no matter if they are sensible responses). If you like to play closed french, you will be aware of threats on b2. If you ever face a london or queens gambit, you will be aware of greek gift sacrifice after blundering this few times. So you just add 1-2 move ideas into your pocket, and after hundreds of games you played and studied, they eventually turn into "obvious" 13 move sequences - because you will know "all" 4 sensible paths your opponent might try to take, and your whole calculation will be more about how to move pieces to renew/create threats that you know by heart, or defuse your opponent threats, than exploring all possible moves in the position like computers do.
Which is also why looking into computer lines might be awful for your learning process, this smartass will always try to convince to play a move where for the next 10 moves 16 out of 17 your possibilities are blundering mate in 5, and you fight for yours live the whole time. But HE would win a pawn there!. Don't listen to him. And good luck.
This was fantastic! Explained beautifully, much appreciated
@@cortneykelley74 glad you liked it, your support means a lot!
I appreciate that this is not a blitz speed run. There is only so much that can be learned from watching a titled player beat a 1200 in blitz.
I'm learning a lot by watching your video. I love your channel along side GM Danya's.
Thanks mate, Danya is great indeed!
Good game, Coach, and as always excellent comments. Your Audio was perfect, no worries. Ahh, and greetings to your big friend Matutsky!!!
Much appreciated!
Humming the APT song by Rose and Bruno Mars in this episode (12:54). Good earworm!
The more i watch these videos the more i realise calculation is the most important thing.
An amazing pawn center.
It's called CENTAAA!
I finally get why lazy sticking to "the plan" is bad for my chess. This type of position in the french would definitely fly under my radar, which is eye-opening.
Man, I wish I had half of the clarity understanding what is going up on the board. Thanks for your work. It's really inspiring
You are very welcome
Bravo!
"Hold the Line, Johnny!" was not uttered today on this battlefield
Replayed the 3 minutes of unproductive thinking for my wife Jaymee to hear during breakfast. We had a good laugh, but the truth hurts, as I have certainly done the same.
Amazing thoughts of the typical bishop pin. This segment will be replayed again for my benefit. Thx
Why don't these vids get more views? Most people like passive chess entertainment. This stuff makes one think 😮 . . . the horror 😅
The benfits of the Modern defense is that it can be played against any opening, even the king's indian. Opening is only passive if you want it it, you can play passive sicilian defense.
i was watching him taking all this time and thinking at least he didn't blunder cxd3. but then they just played it anyway and sacked the queen instantly. like if that was your plan after cxd3 Nxd3 then you are just playing hope chess. just move the queen somewhere and make andras prove the position is good.
MFW you played this 15+10 game like a 3+0 game haha