A confession of love

[@andilengcizela]

GM Irina Krush is improving her clickbait game - this is a good video title!

[@lukastux3024]

GM Krush uploading a video is already enough click-bait for me :D

[@cwjalexx]

I’ve been watching murder investigation videos and clicked this thinking that’s what it was because of the title. I saw the thumbnail thinking “hey she looks like irina krush!”

[@pelicans123]

"What is this confession of love going to be about, obviously CHESS GUYS" yeah we're pretty great

[@southron_d1349]

I have a confession of love, too. I love that there is no endless exhortation to subscribe, no tired phrases such as "with no further ado" (followed by a lot more ado). A short introduction at most before the lesson proper. Irina gets to the point and always treats her audience with respect.

[@Free2BeYou]

Love her videos

[@russellhancock5002]

A favorite of mine, kings Indian explained like a true gm. well done irina

[@zandernoriega]

came for the love, stayed for the "space is very powerful" quote

[@highcue]

I was really looking forward learn who GM Krush had a crush on 🥺

[@Jim_Henderson]

I remember Sam Shankland commenting, I think during a Banter Blitz game, that the King's Indian defies logic. This crazy line letting the knight be captured on d7 seems to prove his point. Petrosian did have a nice win against Gligoric's KID in the 1959 Candidates. With respect to the little joke in the video title, I hope Irina knows that she is loved.

[@patrickdaly1088]

Great title, there's a lot to love about these positions. Rxf5 in the second game seemed so natural to me as a King's Indian player, that light squared bishop is always such a monster. I don't think I've seen it used exactly that way before, but Rxf5 is certainly the first move that came to my mind, before Bx even. I don't know what it is but it seems obvious to me that the bishop is better than a rook there? Probably structural, the bishop is doing more than the f8 rook because of the structure.

[@roberthuber2770]

Space is very powerful - that's a good lesson!

[@ElektraEisengrim]

I really enjoyed watching you and Vishi during the candidates tournament and I was really happy to unexpectedly stumble upon your channel a few months later. I really appreciate the analysis and how you look at standard time control games, instead of the blitz and rapid games that everyone plays now. Thanks!

[@drumcircler]

This fan confesses love for you, Champ!

[@executivelifehacks6747]

In terms clickbait I rate this 8/10 Levi Rozmans 👍

[@Marc-Tu]

I didn't know this about Petrosian. Beautiful.

[@zoranvucenovic3824]

Nice to see you back :) I was excited to watch the video... The choice of title for the video was definitely "Interesting" :) In the first position presented, the knight sacrifice, it is just a possible path for the game to continue. You must remember that white has g3 in that position... Also, when one side sacrifices a piece, for a hold on the position, there is the potential for white to sacrifice a piece back... The computer may find "romantic" ways to continue a game... Sacrificing the knight, to make both of white's knights appear to be "corralled" on the queen side looks good, but I believe that white can circle around that idea...

[@brianmoczulski187]

I confess I love your videos, thank you for all the lessons!!

[@thinboxdictator6720]

in those Rf4 ideas, some Re1 with Nf6+ threat looked like something from white

[@farainfarsai5098]

Congratulations on this beautiful confession of love. Love is indeed a potent force, capable of inspiring seemingly irrational decisions of sacrifice to create space and superior positioning for the final winning strike. Is life merely a complex chess game where love dictates our moves, or do we consciously orchestrate our lives like masterful GM?

[@theowalcott102]

Amazing video! A bunch of stunning positional sacrifices!

[@murengumulindi]

The level of understanding required to play g4, or any of those moves Interesting stuff. Great video!

[@percybyssheshelly]

Thank you for those examples. They are stunning for sure but I guess those are the kind of moves a chess entity rated around 3500 elo would make.

[@mcronrn]

Did anyone see the Pragg game where, against the Saemisch f3 and Ne2, he played Nfd2 (!!), c5 and b5?? Mishra was white and it was played in Biel this year. Apparently it’s the Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian variation, so Irina maybe you’ld like it? Mishra got mauled on the queenside… 🤣🙏

[@RobertZitka]

I've been playing KIA exclusively lately to get better at it. Thank you for this educational video!

[@TheFutureIsThePast77]

Chess is Life is Chess is Love is Life is Chess . Wowee Zowee . Love Those Moves❤️

[@azhar8803]

I love this video bcz i am also kings indian player😂 but i cant see these kind of exchange sac moves

[@Geelse_zot]

I confessed my love towards the Old Indian before and the most inspirational game for me in that opening is your Blitz victory against Zhu Chen in 2014 , on the Women's World Blitz championship. (the rerouting of your dark squared bishop to b6)

[@wayneprescott5648]

Wow just looked that one up - neat!

[@vandanapuramesh1532]

My son is a Kings Indian player.i really like your analysis

[@philljenner4045]

I've had some great wins playing KID, also some crushing defeats. Depending on the strength of black's attack and tempo. Either way, the games are never dull. 👍

[@eclecticexplorer7828]

I don't need catchy titles, as I watch every one of your videos, but you are right, it didn't fool me for a second. Petrosian was indeed a fine player. I think my first chess book was "Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games," and three of those were against Petrosian, who was clearly respected by Fischer. The first of the three is in the King's Indian (as white), with the other two being Caro-Kann. That was where I first heard of the great Armenian champion.

[@oxotower]

Inspirant. Merci !

[@2Oldcoots]

How is it even possible for such an accomplished, beautiful woman to say "My non-existent Love Life"? That's incomprehensible at least to this disabled Vietnam War Veteran.

[@B-fq7ff]

Truly your charisma is astonishing

[@Tyler-xd9rb]

Ayyyup. And thanks so much for giving so much!! I served during the last 3 years but never saw that ugly elephant. Glad you at least made it back!!!

[@onearrow3147]

You are one of the most charming, charismatic chess person!! It's hard to believe that you have non-existent love life. I am sure I speak here on behalf of many fans here when I say - We heart you!!😊 😊

[@MrSupernova111]

Nice! I'm a KID fanatic as well. Cheers!

[@chonde813]

Great title and video also

[@zoranvucenovic3824]

In the second position presented, it is interesting how much control the c5 knight has... The light square control combination between the b1 ---> h7 diagonal and c5 knight is amazing :) No wonder Rxf5 was considered... I have looked at the position for quite a awhile... Considering black took a pawn on f5 invites Ncxe4... I like Ncxe4 :) Ncxe4 leads to interesting lines that trade down well to nullify black's hold on the position.

[@duncanapiyo6412]

Ooo poor Irina. I thought Tal M.Tal

[@hannann6416]

What computer engine are you using, stockfish or Mikhail Tal fish?

[@GeometricStalemate]

I think the computer doesn't mind sacrificing the knight on d7 because it believes Black's position is already quite bad. The engines nowadays really hate Black in these positions, give +1.5 advantage easily (though it's not so simple in practice for White...).

[@Anuranjanydv]

Wow

[@richardolson95]

Good to have you back! Love ❤️ your videos 😊. Surely there is some lucky person who will win your heart. Of course they will have to be able to hand your greater love for chess😊

[@mwgood523]

Awesome video!

[@Socialdogma]

You are too beautiful and intelligent to proclaim that you have a non-existent love life!

[@rorowwa1]

True

[@magisterhpp]

Do not confuse a fornicating and adulterous sex-life with Love-life. It will bring you an *eternal* mate....

[@juhonieminen4219]

Actually it would be a legit idea for content, because many men are afraid of intelligent women.

[@daviddjon1844]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chunnaiyamspo5062]

GM IRINA is my FAV ... 💌

[@InfernalPasquale]

I will be the one to reignite your lovelife, madame.

[@kriswaelput]

A sense of humor, intelligent, beautiful, ...., and a non-existent love life ?

[@dracandros]

i've had a crush on Irina since the 1990s 😊

[@scottsurvival6960]

I'm a King's Indian player for black and white too. I don't know why I play so much better with them, but it has always been that way.

[@shadowphoenix8962]

We all have a crush on Irena.

[@AH-gk6qs]

Have greatly missed your videos

[@thomasthetankengine8418]

Hubba Hubba 😊

[@shalaw4]

👋 GM Irina Im a big fan of you I love you so much ❤❤❤

[@redareda6607]

i thought you got my letter

[@B-fq7ff]

💀

[@eschiedler]

I'm seeing a lot of chess love here...

[@zizu-lakaka]

I've never clicked so fast on a video lol! Binging all your videos after this! Love the vid, GM Irina! 🙇‍♂

[@Corteum]

You're beautiful, You'll be able to find love anywhere. 😉😍

[@williamgiddings9636]

Irena Regina - the Queen of Chess.

[@Stuxnet1914]

Said this before, but while Irina's chess is phenomenal, she is an absolute smokeshow. Respectfully.

[@CouchHossamMohamed]

Irina ❤

[@lilhaxxor]

Lol Irina, perfect click bait. I couldn't resist, but I've been a fan for a decade already... ❤ I find it strange though that you'd go on to say that you don't have a love life. Surely, a hard working intelligent woman can be intimidating, but surely you've met plenty of people (no matter the gender) you feel really close to. Anyway, I hope you are happy no matter what choices you make. This summer I am going through a transformation where I finally understand "evil". Being kind at heart, I've always dealt with people rather selfish and dishonest, without being able to comprehend why they would behave in a way to try and exploit me. Now that I accept the world for what it is, life is going to be easier. A good example was trying to wrap my head around why would people vote for Donald Trump, he is a criminal. I lost my best over an argument about that very topic... I never noticed how much our moral values didn't align. All this to say, there are various stages of development in all areas of life. Some people are even afraid of intimacy, but the body, and mind can heal and grow. Best wishes.

[@Optim40]

Love that title

[@Tx66]

GM Crush ❤

[@calvinasu]

soul krushing introduction

[@ralphlotus]

💎💎

[@chickenmessiah]

I thought it was going to be a tennis video.

[@apt87]

I confess I love the title 😂

[@jackwilliams7193]

hahahahahah GM krush taking over chesstube

[@ircjesselee]

But we've never met 😊

[@bevs9995]

subbed

[@nbeqo]

"non-existing love life" - it's sad to hear

[@bernie4366]

I would like to formally confess my love for Irina Krush.

[@scottr8360]

Dirty click bait. And here I was hoping you found your intellectual partner.

[@ncroc]

How is that possible? You are very beautiful. Shocking.

[@paparatzz7531]

Oh my

[@qwe1231]

Bait and switch. 😏

[@mohan9465]

congratulation you got me...although i reguraly watch your videos but never clicked this fast

[@leredrasscul]

all you need is love

[@TheSimple1z]

🥰🥰🥰

[@JohnSmith-un9jm]

Who cares about what a, has been, chess player, who has been crushed too often, has to say.

[@N3fario]

phew. my chess waifu is still single

[@iorsasedavid4642]

Nd I thought Gotham had the best click baits

[@Tiberian64]

Thanks! Enjoyed the video! Especially since I too try to play the KID/KIA complex. The number of ums/uhs (33) and "tsks" (16) were a little distracting. Easy to "fix" by allowing for those pauses to be silent ones. Really nice job! You have my subscription.

[@JCBCoin]

Anyone would be happy to date you. ❤

[@BenBeckers]

"Not existing love life" 🤣🤣

[@leredrasscul]

presumably by choice

[@BenBeckers]

A lot of stutter in this video. I guess it's because of the 4K? HD is MORE than enough for a board game.

[@AshwathSampath]

Okay. That title made me open the video immediately 😂 Going back to watch the rest of the video now!

[@mariogilligan841]

Congratulations! You didn't catch me with the title of your video, because I knew it was to get our attention and not to announce your upcoming wedding 😉 The catch is your "non-existent love life"! I guess you are in an "in-between mode" in your love life, because a cute, smart and GM woman like you is naturally sought after; it would go against the natural law of life not to find a shoe that fits your foot; one sigh and there should be a crowd of men around you 🥰. I wonder what will be the title of your next video; Love at first sight? 😄

[@juelhossain4689]

Hello

[@pulseofages]

I started learning chess after I saw a video of you teaching on st Luis chess club vid back in 2020. if there was one athlete I have a crush on..❤

[@DarthMessias]

So many thirsty guys in the comments...xD

[@shalaw4]

😂😂😂😂

[@mindelos1706]

Non existant love life o_O ???? I can help you that 😍😍

[@innopva9973]

love that title! got me FAST!!!!

[@slylataupe4272]

I have been clickbait, well played 😉

[@BillY-bt4oj]

Will you marry me?

[@guyscounter]

I love you too, GM Irina ❤.

[@theccs5012]

D8