Analyzing an underrated Double Corner landing

[@friencheetah]

Hey man. Thanks for all your uploads. I'm dealing with some really heavy mental health diagnoses at the moment and I've been able to find solace through watching your videos and learning how to play checkers. I love checkers because of how logical it is. No emotion behind it, no heavy feelings, just logic and its been an amazing distraction, plus pretty fun as well. Thanks for the content. Edit - typo

[@azcheckers]

I am late in responding, but I hope you are doing OK my friend! Checkers has also helped me in some difficult times, and I certainly wouldn't be the person I am today without it and the friendships I've made throughout my time playing it. It's a beautiful game and you can find a lot of life lessons within it! If you are interested in playing, just let me know!

[@IfJenoJeno]

Very convenient time for this video to drop.. was just looking up info on double corner openings

[@azcheckers]

Great to hear! I several other videos that focus on the Double Corner opening on this channel, too.

[@tonymaurice4157]

Can the best human players beat the strongest computers in checkers?​@@azcheckers

[@genius4309]

On 5:54 why would red take single capture while he has the chance to capture double?

[@azcheckers]

The double capture with lose, with white jumping 19x3, and ultimately trapping red's pieces in its single corner.

[@kashmir352]

Thank you so much 👍

[@azcheckers]

You got it -- thank you!

[@conornee07]

@azcheckers Can we have more tactics/problems/endgame videos please

[@azcheckers]

Thank you for the feedback! Yes, future videos will focus on tactics and problems!

[@yutech2091]

I have gained something from the video, I always get in trouble when oponent play 9-14

[@azcheckers]

It's certainly not as common in unrestricted play compared to 11-15. I have several other 9-14 videos on this channel you may enjoy!

[@FahadKyando-ug2he]

Hey man how are you? What is the best work through when 11-15, 22-17, 9-14, help me please 😢

[@azcheckers]

You got it! I just replied to your other comment, but I'll repeat it here as well: 25-22 is definitely the most restrictive after those opening moves. 23-19 can also be played, but it allows red to dictate the game.

[@bbornvine]

Saw this game Goj vs Alemo, Turkey tourney

[@azcheckers]

That's right -- from the first round! Alex Moiseyev has a lot of history playing against the early 10-15. It's what won him the 2003 National in the final round against Richard Hallett. I see Crispin played 11-16 instead of 7-10 at the landing, which just goes to show the amount of scope in the position.

[@bbornvine]

@@azcheckers exactly. It's a very interesting endgame. With various options.

[@azcheckers]

@@bbornvine Yes, with many of the variations being sound! I demonstrated a popular and probably considered the "main" published play line. However, I do recommend playing out other possibilities!

[@FootballKurtz]

What really makes me mad, is how I watch these videos for an hour a day, and in actually doing worse

[@azcheckers]

Sometimes over preparing can be detrimental -- I've seen it happen and it's happened to me. Taking time to process the ideas as opposed to the actual moves may help in the long run.

[@yutech2091]

Please can you advice me the best line of play(hard for opponent to get draw) in 11-15,23-19. For me a wanted to learn either of the following 1. Will o the whisp 2.souter 3.glassgow Is there best than any of this to go please advice Thanks

[@azcheckers]

All the openings you mentioned are strong, and can provide great winning opportunities. Glasgow specifically is one of my personal favorites. In terms of complications, you might also find Laird and Lady (11-15, 23-19, 8-11, 22-17, 9-13) to be valuable. It's tricky from both sides especially if your opponent lacks published play knowledge.

[@sgubhudhladhla8540]

Where can i get bolands books for free download or to study online???struggling with end games need help

[@azcheckers]

Great question -- I am not sure if Boland's books are available online, unfortunately. However, there are a lot of end game problems and resources on Bob Newell's Checker Maven. I highly recommend it!

[@Zakheus05]

i bought a checkerboard... how much do you sell it for?

[@azcheckers]

Great question -- I am not sure!

[@tonymaurice4157]

Can the best human players consistently beat the strongest computer programs for checkers?

[@samuelvavia8920]

No, just like for Chess and Go, top computers are almost always stronger than humans

[@azcheckers]

Correct! There was a time when humans (specifically Tinsley) were superior to computers, but that is no longer the case. The best humans today would probably draw many games against the top machines, but would never win.

[@tonymaurice4157]

@azcheckers so the machines would win more or it would just be endless drawers, Checkers seems played out. I liked it as a kid but now it's just old

[@azcheckers]

​@@tonymaurice4157 The machines today would absolutely win in a match. There would be draws of course, but the machines today are leaps and bounds ahead of the best human players. When it's just human vs. human, the possibilities are still endless. There is always something new to learn in the game!

[@tonymaurice4157]

@azcheckers I disagree I think Checkers is a dead game. Also Tinsley never played Frisian Checkers which is harder

[@BryanDKlien]

Just like every other checkers tutorial on KZbin you guys keep focusing on opening moves which in my opinion is useless. Show us how to properly move our pieces without exposing loopholes to opponents. If i follow your video and open as you’ve suggested what then happens after that ?