@@KironKabir It's just that Simon doesn't work for chesscom anymore and gets more exposure on Lichess. It's a smart move by him, seeing as 99% of the chess world loves Lichess anyway
It's too bad he had to bring up his Trump bias in a recent video. He said the word "Trump" in an offhand sentence and right away had to clarify, "not Donald Trump, I hate him." It's like okay dude... He's out of office, you can take the bag off your head and breathe normal again. But besides his TDS, yeah, I like his videos EDIT: I think it was this video, actually. I've been watching a few of his today so I got confused.
@@afzalmistry6597 they tend to appear more in the 10 minute rapid games I find... I think a lot of the mistakes the Simons opponents are making here are down to trying to play too fast when they're not experienced enough to do so.
This was great, I hope you do more. Obviously I know GM's are great when they're beating other GM's, but for me nothing puts into perspective just how good these people are when I see them utterly dismantling ≈2000 rated players. My uncle's around that and he's like a god to me, yet Simon's out here casually beating them in 16 moves.
@@feitanuwu2584 idk. I don't play them myself and I don't particularly struggle with them. I don't study hardly any theory, so the really theory intensive openings cause me the most grief. Caro-Kann and Fischer-Sozin are probably what I struggle with most from each color at least in terms of liking my position
Brilliant and underrated. Def one of the most charismatic and engaging chess you tubers, and so damn helpful! Ive watched so many of your videos, and i aspire to be as good as you. Keep it up!
You seem to be the only person who can state these simple principles that I've heard a million times in a way that I actually learn anything. Many thanks!
I really enjoyed watching this, although I never play 3- or 5- minute chess myself because I simply can't think fast enough to play sensibly without blundering. A longer time limit gives me time to make plans, which is why I love Simon's longer games videos. Having said that, his speedrun games are also very useful for pointing out typical mistakes made by lower- rated players.
@Jim Kyle - me too - I see no point in playing endless really fast games only to continually make the same errors - there are bots to do that with - lol!!
People recommended your instructional videos in comments of Dinas video of you two playing in Berlin recently , glad i checked you out. Great teacher, this is a good step up from Amans Building Habits series.
Absolutely loved this! Just discovered you and although my chess is poor, I completely understood all the fundamentals you said and although I can't do most of what you are saying, I'm sure this will clear up a couple of my issues (ELO 325). Subscribed with pleasure.
The idea at 22:35 to think about the opponent's plan and proactively move against it was excellent advice. Also, the three move win against the London was hilarious! :D
You can not imagine how thankful for this video I am, it's like a getting a private lesson from a GM, spotting mistakes in regular games. But seeing how you thrash 2000s in a few moves is depressing, showing how bad the 1700s like myself are.
A very entertaining and educational show. I think my favourite part is how seamlessly you edited out the four games that you lost! Keep up the great videos.
Hi Simon! Firstly, very nice idea this "speed run", keep going. Secondly, I would love to see a Bird's Opening or "polar bear system" opening from you. Thanks a lot. Cheers
GingerGM is such a cool dude Just 3/4 games into this and already I’ve learned loads of little tips And he’s hilarious KEEP UP THIS SERIES MATE 👍 Awesome
Simon thankyou !! Your style is how chess should be ..not eeking out a draw but pure entertainment ..I always try to take my opponent uncomfortable by playing unusual moves to takre him out of their comfort zone .... I am not a GM though & sometimes it pays off , sometimes not ...but I enjoy !!! and hopefully entertain as well ... I never play my openings pre-determined, fluidity, randomness, dynamic hopefully .... I heard a rumour that there where things called 'main lines ' & 'end games ' .... fake news i believe !!!!!!
Valuable advice. What ever time I currently spend considering my opponent's plan, it's not enough. Usually I will end up conceding key squares. It's a tricky balance though. In blitz, without GM auto-technique, I do need to conserve time for the latter stages and that requires moving on impulse quite often.
This was actually really instructive for me. I'm a 1700 rated bullet/blitz player and due to playing with quite low time controls I just tend to premove my openings. Most of the time this works because I've tried to learn what my opponents usually play, but if the opponent does anything out of the ordinary I'm usually in big trouble. Maybe I should take my time in the openings too, rather than spending it in positions where I'm already in trouble and have to think just to survive.
Thanx for that, very instructive and entertaining! Always impressed how you spot tactics so quickly. 3 min Blitz is very blunder prone on lower level, because we normal people are not so quick... For explaining typical mistakes or concepts, perhaps take a little longer timecontrol like 5+
Next time do a speed run using only certain openings you made courses on. For instance, the London System and the Dutch. That will be very instructive and fun to watch.
GM Naroditsky also has speedrun series (3rd one now. Highly recommended). But I wish to mention here that I started looking at chess videos after Simon's series on GMs best moves, so it is nice to come back to his content now. I forgot how good his comments are.
At 10.28, one could add that after Nf6, the very tempting Bxf7+ (at this playing level) is met by Kxf7, Qxd8 winning the Queen, but no: Bb4+ and Black is a piece up after Rxd8!
You mean at 8:28 (17…. Bxd2 as opposed to Bd3+)? Cause at 8:20 I don’t see a free knight. But I agree, looks like it’s hanging, but he wants to keep his bishop pair.
2:36 "His position is a SHAMBLES" that whole segment made me laugh. The way he tried to wave around his big...ego, and got unceremoniously crushed by the GINGA NINJA!
9:32 "winning a piece is strong, but checkmate is generally stronger"
This guy is the reason why i still play and watch chess.
He always inspires me. More than most people, because he tries to educate people at all levels.
Agreed. His style of teaching in his videos are unlike anyone else. Superb.
@@rjjhh443 fair enough
@@KironKabir It's just that Simon doesn't work for chesscom anymore and gets more exposure on Lichess. It's a smart move by him, seeing as 99% of the chess world loves Lichess anyway
It's too bad he had to bring up his Trump bias in a recent video. He said the word "Trump" in an offhand sentence and right away had to clarify, "not Donald Trump, I hate him." It's like okay dude... He's out of office, you can take the bag off your head and breathe normal again.
But besides his TDS, yeah, I like his videos
EDIT: I think it was this video, actually. I've been watching a few of his today so I got confused.
Premature Attackulation.... You've just won the Internet with that one.
I've heard pawn studies can help with that.
I subscribed on the basis of this expression alone.
I'm looking forward at the taste of things to come.
@@TWW-zk9gw brilliant comment. Haha..
I love the way GingerGM explains chess, so glad he’s doing a speed run.
I have been waiting forever for this.
Great idea for a series. I'd prefer 5 minute games so you have more time to explain your ideas in a given position.
Agreed, although more cheats at that time limit maybe?
@@afzalmistry6597 they tend to appear more in the 10 minute rapid games I find... I think a lot of the mistakes the Simons opponents are making here are down to trying to play too fast when they're not experienced enough to do so.
@@milkyBK370 very true
This
Maybe even 10 min games too
This was great, I hope you do more.
Obviously I know GM's are great when they're beating other GM's, but for me nothing puts into perspective just how good these people are when I see them utterly dismantling ≈2000 rated players. My uncle's around that and he's like a god to me, yet Simon's out here casually beating them in 16 moves.
I'm 2000 Lichess blitz and I'm terrible. Blunders everywhere. Don't respect us
@@12jswilson your rating is literally my goal for this year lmao
@@feitanuwu2584 good luck! I believe you can do it
@@12jswilson thanks! Btw do you think that playing modern defenses can increase your chances of winning? Because no one seems to know them quite well
@@feitanuwu2584 idk. I don't play them myself and I don't particularly struggle with them. I don't study hardly any theory, so the really theory intensive openings cause me the most grief. Caro-Kann and Fischer-Sozin are probably what I struggle with most from each color at least in terms of liking my position
Seeing Simon reach my rating within 10 minutes hurts my heart 😂
whats so striking about high level players is how little they calculate and instead use easy rules
I am sure you are good at something.....
i’m sure it took him many years tho
"Players at lower levels", starts higher than me.
@@madouken ikr
I think Simon just had a bad day and wanted to take his anger out on people lol
This is the stuff UA-cam needs more of!
These are great. Would love to see some longer time controls with this analysis
Brilliant and underrated. Def one of the most charismatic and engaging chess you tubers, and so damn helpful! Ive watched so many of your videos, and i aspire to be as good as you. Keep it up!
You seem to be the only person who can state these simple principles that I've heard a million times in a way that I actually learn anything. Many thanks!
This guy finally hit 2000 rating and runs straight into a smurf GM. RIP.
In a lot of speedruns the opponents get their rating back, don't know if that is happening here because I've never watched one on lichess
It's a joy to see Simon mop the floor with his chess. But of course he is a GM and not a PM like most of us.
PM = Piece Mover
I love this new series! You learn so much in how to think and analyse. Thank you GGM and please do more!
Yes!! this educational speedrun is a fantastic idea and i can't wait to see more on this series. Well done Ginger!
I was really hoping Ginger GM would do this type of video series, looking forward to future episodes. Thankyou 💡
LOL!!!! "Premature Attaculation." That alone was worth watching! Another great video from GingerGM!
I really enjoyed watching this, although I never play 3- or 5- minute chess myself because I simply can't think fast enough to play sensibly without blundering. A longer time limit gives me time to make plans, which is why I love Simon's longer games videos.
Having said that, his speedrun games are also very useful for pointing out typical mistakes made by lower- rated players.
@Jim Kyle - me too - I see no point in playing endless really fast games only to continually make the same errors - there are bots to do that with - lol!!
Simon showing his class. Great chess to watch and learn from. Cheers
I am grateful for the analysis. I would love to see more of this style of video.
Please Please more of this Series!
People recommended your instructional videos in comments of Dinas video of you two playing in Berlin recently , glad i checked you out. Great teacher, this is a good step up from Amans Building Habits series.
Will always have a place in my heart for Ginger GM
Absolutely loved this! Just discovered you and although my chess is poor, I completely understood all the fundamentals you said and although I can't do most of what you are saying, I'm sure this will clear up a couple of my issues (ELO 325). Subscribed with pleasure.
Thank you for informing us of premature attackulation when trying to mate. It's a big problem
This is the kind of content which is invaluable! You explain the ideas in a very clear way.
Please do more of these runs. Really enjoyed it. Thanks
You make Chess full of fun with your humors phrases and instructional mentoring
😂😂
Thanks Simon! Good to see you on Lichess as well. I learnt chess watching your content esp on the dutch and london. Keep it coming
Your way of teaching chess is exceptional and simply is the best
I learnt a lot from you
thanks Simon
Very instructive to hear his thought process.
The idea at 22:35 to think about the opponent's plan and proactively move against it was excellent advice. Also, the three move win against the London was hilarious! :D
You can not imagine how thankful for this video I am, it's like a getting a private lesson from a GM, spotting mistakes in regular games. But seeing how you thrash 2000s in a few moves is depressing, showing how bad the 1700s like myself are.
A very entertaining and educational show. I think my favourite part is how seamlessly you edited out the four games that you lost! Keep up the great videos.
BEST instructional vid ever. Fast and to the point.
great session GGM, I'll be following this playlist.
My guy always keeps coming back with more interesting materials. Best instructor on UA-cam hands down!!!
I really love these type of videos! (Fins is amazing too!) I'm learning a ton. Thank you GGM!
Hi Simon! Firstly, very nice idea this "speed run", keep going. Secondly, I would love to see a Bird's Opening or "polar bear system" opening from you. Thanks a lot. Cheers
More videos like this! Really enjoyed the commentary
Dude, I needed to hear all of this... I really like your teaching style. Ill be watching. ✌
This analysis is perfectly concise. Amazing content. Easiest sub ever
Sumerian god giving lecture from another dimension to puny ones.
this is amazing content. probably the most instructive speedrun i've seen, along with naro's.
GingerGM is such a cool dude
Just 3/4 games into this and already I’ve learned loads of little tips
And he’s hilarious
KEEP UP THIS SERIES MATE 👍
Awesome
Simon thankyou !! Your style is how chess should be ..not eeking out a draw but pure entertainment ..I always try to take my opponent uncomfortable by playing unusual moves to takre him out of their comfort zone .... I am not a GM though & sometimes it pays off , sometimes not ...but I enjoy !!! and hopefully entertain as well ... I never play my openings pre-determined, fluidity, randomness, dynamic hopefully .... I heard a rumour that there where things called 'main lines ' & 'end games ' .... fake news i believe !!!!!!
please more of this, brilliant content!
Agree with others, slightly longer games will be better.
Get this man 1M followers!
I too suffer from Premature Attackulation but with just 2 videos a day from GGM I am living a better life!
I love this...sound advice...entertaining and educational. Great!
Valuable advice. What ever time I currently spend considering my opponent's plan, it's not enough. Usually I will end up conceding key squares. It's a tricky balance though. In blitz, without GM auto-technique, I do need to conserve time for the latter stages and that requires moving on impulse quite often.
Just got the GGM Jobava London course and love it. This video was great too! We need more!
This was actually really instructive for me. I'm a 1700 rated bullet/blitz player and due to playing with quite low time controls I just tend to premove my openings. Most of the time this works because I've tried to learn what my opponents usually play, but if the opponent does anything out of the ordinary I'm usually in big trouble. Maybe I should take my time in the openings too, rather than spending it in positions where I'm already in trouble and have to think just to survive.
"premature attackulation" brilliant Simon!
So glad I found this series. Makes a change from chessbrah. Lets get on the Speed Run...
Thank you Simon. really helpful approach to look at typical mistakes.
Appreciate your efforts, real instructive stuff. Don't usually see streams pr speed runs, but this was real instructive and learning stuff ❤️.
Lichess, the superior choice. So glad to have Simon there.
Great job Simon! Looking forward for new speedrun vids.
Props to BlueDrops! And series like this gets barely mediocre players like me interested. Ty Simon!
i hope this series carries on
Wow...Learned a couple of good rules! THANK YOU SIMON!
I'm so happy to see you again! I've been playing King's Gambit in bullet and blitz with some success that I owe somewhat to your guidance.
Thanx for that, very instructive and entertaining! Always impressed how you spot tactics so quickly. 3 min Blitz is very blunder prone on lower level, because we normal people are not so quick... For explaining typical mistakes or concepts, perhaps take a little longer timecontrol like 5+
Next time do a speed run using only certain openings you made courses on. For instance, the London System and the Dutch. That will be very instructive and fun to watch.
I really really i mean really love this,Simon my main chess man
Been watching Gotham Chess lately and I thought he was good, but this is next level
Simon I enjoy your speed run a lot! Cheers mate
GM Naroditsky also has speedrun series (3rd one now. Highly recommended).
But I wish to mention here that I started looking at chess videos after Simon's series on GMs best moves, so it is nice to come back to his content now. I forgot how good his comments are.
At 10.28, one could add that after Nf6, the very tempting Bxf7+ (at this playing level) is met by Kxf7, Qxd8 winning the Queen, but no: Bb4+ and Black is a piece up after Rxd8!
Great episode Simon, keep it up! 👍👍👍
Great idea for a speed run!
More of this please, this is great thanks for the upload.
Excellent explanations! Reminds me a lot of your advice throughout your Iron English course
So true, so few ppl look at what their opponent wants to do, Good Form!
It appears the phrase "lower levels" is somewhat subjective.
PLEASE MORE OF THIS!!!!
8:20 Free Knight? Great series keep it going
Bxd2 maybe he missed it
You mean at 8:28 (17…. Bxd2 as opposed to Bd3+)? Cause at 8:20 I don’t see a free knight. But I agree, looks like it’s hanging, but he wants to keep his bishop pair.
19:46 just made my day...lmao...that guy must have destroyed his mouse....btw thanks a lot GingerGM for such an amazing instructive video...
This is an excellent idea for a series, I'm learning so much!
Cool series. There is no shortage of ways I can find to lose a chess game. Especially a "won" game.
Brilliant explanation simple but not to simple.
Top video. One of the best GGM vids I have seen.
Yes love the analysis, GingerGM
Thanks for this video, looking forward to the new series!
I love how he’s just chillingly destroying lol
"Bishop e2 is strong winning a piece but checkmate is generally stronger"...like his sense of humor...
Great content cheers. Loving playing the black lion by the way
Now that's some good content that I was missing till now :)
This is a very nice way to get better, thanks!
Great stuff Simon! I've got all your chessable courses, you're the man!
We need more of this!!
1850 here, ashamed to be worse than all these dodgy attackulators.
Very good series very needed. learning a lot !!!
2:36 "His position is a SHAMBLES" that whole segment made me laugh. The way he tried to wave around his big...ego, and got unceremoniously crushed by the GINGA NINJA!
Great video, informative, humorous and entertaining!!,
That was a real treat. He is so sharp
"bishop d2 is strong, you win a piece, but checkmate is stronger" lol. True
Watching him destroy the 2000 makes me have hope that it isn’t actually so hard to climb with practice, theory, and patience