Beginner Opening Lessons & Tactics | Speedrun Episode 2

The Speedrun continues!
In this Beginner to Master Speedrun Series, I start at a 400 Elo and try to climb my way up while providing lots lessons about chess along the way. In this episode, I play 3 games that feature lots of important lessons in opening strategy and tactics.
Episode 1: • The Speedrun Begins!
0:00 Why the duck is blindfolded
0:55 Ruy Lopez ends unexpectedly
3:54 Beginner lesson in the Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening)
6:20 Punishing someone who breaks the principles
14:05 The Center Fork Trick! (4 Knights Opening)
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[@HungryScribbler]

I love Eric's life lessons he gives: "Usually, in real life you want to be generous and kind to others. But in a chess game, it's okay to be greedy. No mercy."

[@ComposerMathieu]

My biggest takeaway from this is something you said several times. When you're up material, you can take your foot off the gas and improve your position. I think I play decently in the opening and take free stuff when I see it, but once I'm up I think it's time to go in for the kill and end up being sloppy. That was a big light bulb for me, being more patient. Love this content!

[@higgledypiggledycubledy8899]

I'm so impatient I keep sacrificing pieces for attack, then end up in losing endgames that I only survive because a lot of people are bad at endgames. If I could manage to play games without trying to attack I'd probably win a lot more haha :D

[@Epidombe]

That was actually a huge insight. As i was reading this this I realized that i do the same thing

[@tracksremastered7796]

so so true. End up losing the game about 50% of the time because of one move blunders when up material, being cocky etc. When you look at the analysis afterwards its often all the play coming from me or the opponent and one of us will have thrown the game in one move. Very instructive comment and video. :)

[@Blackmystix]

I've probably has this same thought, but in like a 1 second bite from during a blitz game. It's good for me to read and process this so I can internalize this concept and play better.

[@tracksremastered7796]

@@Blackmystix For sure, I played a a few games last night after watching this and reading your comment, and won 4 out of 5, just being more relaxed when you know you're winning from being up material and from a strategic view point. Very instructive. .

[@auztin98]

Love this content

[@JohnnySmith-gm3yt]

Africa is my favorite content

[@auztin98]

@@JohnnySmith-gm3yt that’s continent

[@JohnnySmith-gm3yt]

@@auztin98 I dream of the day that we judge men not by the color of their skin but by the continent of their character

[@OrionARS]

"Lost to a 4 year old" had me cracking up 😂

[@SevenTheJester]

At 21:30 Eric suggests playing chess according to Captain Jack Sparrow. The first time in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series that the pirate's code is mentioned is near the beginning of the first one. Jack and Gibbs are in a bar together recruiting a crew, and they toast to the code. Jack says "Take what you can." Gibbs says "Give *nothing* back." 😂🏴‍☠️

[@tobyonatabe2601]

Aye!❤

[@antonmackman5311]

Really enjoying this series - Looking forward to the next installment already!

[@MrEmmettsDad]

Eric, I love these. A (very) humble suggestion going forward: when development completed - discuss Middlegame plans. A few comments such as 'here, I plan to plan to play on the open e-file' or 'I'm looking to attack the weak b-pawn'...titled players often forget that these ideas are not obvious to someone at my level.

[@duck20484]

b pawn in on b rank Open e file literally means the e rank being open If you know Alphabets that's enough to understand

[@realhuxley7707]

@@duck20484he is asking for Eric to share his plans for the match brother he’s not confused about the terminology 😅

[@Awesomeholden888]

This may be one of the most instructional videos I’ve ever seen, and the pace at which you were going was perfect. I followed everything beautifully. Was even able to see the queen move at the end that attacked the knight and bishop. Great stuff!!

[@hudson5610]

the blind fold on the duck gave me a great idea - blind fold duck chess.

[@AaronBurgan]

"This is a present moment" It's always a gift when ya post Eric!

[@KancerKowboy]

These are my absolute favorite types of series, I wish more chess streamers would do these more often. Absolutely the most instructive ones!! Thank you, Eric Rosen

[@burtmacklin1880]

Chess Vibes has been doing one for the past few months if you haven't checked it out yet!

[@MCoTEDDY]

Slowbrah is also in the same style and aman is a nice chill guy too.

[@joeyspalding4276]

So glad you are making this speed run, I've been a fan of your instructive content all the way back to the STL Ches Club lectures!

[@higgledypiggledycubledy8899]

This video format is perfect

[@jaxandthebruisers]

that four year old? magnus carlsen.

[@Wombo-Combo]

Love the series! Thanks a lot for the great content Eric!

[@mburg33]

Love the chapters in this series to make it easy to navigate games

[@8o8inSquares]

I love these! Would be nice if you could announce the moves so that some people can listen to it like a podcast, i am training blindfold chess, and listening to this while on a walk could be very useful

[@jacobosborne972]

Great video, so many awesome little tips to take away. I find the 4 knights situations stressful and I like seeing the different lines you have shown. looking forward to the next video, thanks for putting them out.

[@gregoryharris4838]

Thank You Eric , I really enjoy your content ...really looking forward to this entire speedrun ! Cheers , Gregory.

[@PaulsGarageProjects]

Oh no, my opponent.

[@schyllic]

Excellent. Looking forward to the whole series

[@KVUSA77]

I'm enjoying this quite a bit more than other speed runs I've seen streamed. Looking forward to these.

[@mason87104]

This is really good training for me Eric thanks so much for making this series. BTW you have the perfect personal style (and knowledge obviously) for making this series. I bet this series will be very popular.

[@afancypirate7754]

Can't wait for the next episode!

[@nachirulo3870]

I been waiting for this! Love the series

[@jerrykhachi526]

Thank you Eric. Excellent analysis.

[@Phr8]

THIS IS THE SERIES I NEEDED! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@Greg763]

thanks for slowing down and creating this awesome new series for us mere mortals who are just beginning our chess experience. looking forward to episode 3

[@shaye5095]

These lessons are very generous. Thank you very much, Eric.

[@user-fs8qy8ho9l]

Very funny and helpful for beginners! Thank you!

[@donaldmickunas8552]

Thank you so much for explaining the moves as you did in this episode. I learned so much.

[@ronyadin3958]

Love this series, please give us more of this!!

[@rbow3339]

Eric, thanks for doing this series, it's very helpful for us lower rated players

[@-dizzoj-]

Really enjoying this!

[@robertgelblum5154]

Enjoyed the games and your excellent explanations!

[@abhijitkambli2932]

Very nice detailed explanation and your content is really upto mark and that too with soft soothing voice...Makes it even more gr8 video.

[@christopherjensen3091]

Thanks Eric! This is a really nice time.

[@jacobkh3984]

Hi Eric, I adore this series by the way, I'm learning loads and it has reinvigorated desire to improve! Thanks!

[@HamStar_]

This isn't a speedrun this is a walkthrough

[@felikno]

I enjoy this so much! Thank you!!!!

[@Francadam]

Chess might be the only game where a player can do some random opening moves with no reasoning, and a master can go oh that’s interesting they’re combining these things

[@neptunesbounty1786]

Loving this series.

[@richardmarriott-smith9517]

Really informative. Thank you.

[@dnthymamai]

Thank you for the instructive games

[@tomryan7518]

Thanks for starting this speedrun I find these videos very informative

[@Doomquill]

It's me from the future watching you in the past. Hope the duck got a good nap.

[@abewickham]

Excellently presented, thank you. Chess is beautiful

[@JaniceRafael]

Thanks so much Eric for doing these lower level games - it helps so much. Often, it is after getting all your pieces out that I flounder a bit. ❤

[@skipprice4376]

Nice 👍 Explaining the basics is something I need😎

[@romanthauern6408]

Love this series

[@robertolender2491]

Best series!

[@McLKeith]

Very instructive.

[@wagle008]

Speed run is awesome

[@WildlifeEthics]

Learning with every video !♟

[@michaelford495]

Great stuff 😮

[@leszekebertowski3419]

@21’34” give them nothing! But take from them everything!! Eric Rosen king of Spartans :) great vid .

[@andij.275]

I`m 1600 in rapid on lichess and still am learning so much out of this serious, thank you eric!

[@Wally780]

Wow good bro I’m 1565 in rapid lichess does that make use intermediate players btw I wanted to know

[@thetransferaccount4586]

amazing speedrun 2

[@Chefilcious]

These are so good. And you are so good. You play with such style and elegance, its hard to describe. Like watching Federer play tennis.

[@daguirre9631]

2:39AM watching ep 2. Opponent resigns first game had me laughing like crazy! Love these videos!

[@niranjanavlogs7911]

Yo this is so cool!

[@troyberry2078]

Hey Eric! Could you make a playlist for the Ponziani? After watching your videos, its my new favorite opening! I also heard there are 15 total traps for the Ponziani, thought all 15 could make for a great video idea! Thanks for the amazing content. You're a legend!

[@redouaneoul6624]

Encore une fois merci.

[@martinhadleigh5890]

Excellent 👌

[@Jordan-kk5xj]

Just subscribed for this content

[@snek8421]

love this! Longer episodes would be great, but I understand those aren’t recieved well by the algorithm

[@fatcatpills]

This is great content love it have been waiting for the 2nd video look forward to the third!!! Hi twitch chat from KZbin quack quack

[@stephenbalaban3891]

"the king isn't a weakness if white can't exploit it", such is true of life

[@gregdobrick3410]

Loved it. Although I’m about 1300 I still learned a few things. Good notebook material.

[@apdirahmanahmed8460]

More of the series

[@user-bc2fm8zc3q]

I bet the first guy was playing chess for like his first/second time got out of the opening realized he has no idea what to do and he doesn't wanna think so he just resigned

[@stayinspired1271]

True😂😂😂

[@tmcdermottg]

ERIC! More of these instructional videos! Also love when you record chess lessons with lower rated players

[@Eman19D]

Hey one of my favorite lunch breaks i've had in a long time! (Pizza and Instructional Chess) Thanks Eric! :) BTW No Mercy Eric(aka NME) is one of my favorite characters on the show!

[@SaevusMortem]

This kind of content ❤

[@rodrigomacedo9902]

loving the thumbnails

[@LemmonyQuack]

Great series! I liked it better when the board was on the left side though lol

[@semgoedhart1144]

helpful!

[@alexf0101]

thanks

[@tessa8230]

Great games

[@mcgoo721]

I like how he contemplates. Like. "Hmmm yeah. Yeah I think I wanna do this." Like he didn't know that was the move 3 moves ago XD

[@crazie429]

I am a Paramedic and always play at work, fair to say this leads to lots of random resignations 😂😂

[@nomer440]

Engine likes queen d6 after the fork trick, it works for me

[@TheHertzi]

Listening to your thought process is so helpful. Thanks for this series. Btw bsjisqo - your last opponent is 672 now - definitely above the 500 from back then.

[@MrGermanpiano]

Oh yes my Rosen

[@austindunn9376]

Go Eric

[@Windette]

Duck Jumpscare

[@iszybeethefirst]

make this into a playlist, Eric... please

[@Jodabomb24]

You should play games with increment!

[@BoatNectar]

MOAR

[@juraijahmed1321]

I don't care about the content anymore if the duck isn't named Gerome by the next episode. Humbly, You subscriber

[@Hunned1000Trill]

More beginner stuff pls

[@watchingyoutube5093]

i love that thanks to naroditsky the word 'speedrun' in a chess context is more like a slow run haha

[@joshmullins4849]

I seem to recall that the engine thinks Qg5 is even stronger than Qd5 in the last position you showed after the center fork trick. I think it’s the same idea you mentioned while also pressuring g2. Just have to be alert to discoveries if white pushes the d pawn.

[@forceward]

Would be good to see some French defense games as well

[@endosmoka420]

My brain power is closer to that of monkey compared to you but the dead pan delivery of that story of losing to a 4 year old made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the content.

[@whyeumadbro]

I hope you get a game against openings that fianchetto the bishop, I really seem to struggle with them cos you can’t just play opening centre game principles

[@cliorc96]

So good serie i am learning so much! If its posible 5 game ea video much better 1-2 hr ty

[@Ahmedadel-qp1nc]

3:20 oh no my opponent!!

[@gw6667]

"Live to tape" were the words Eric was searching for at the beginning

[@ClassicPass_]

Got Wilfred Brimley in the Diabeetus pump... damn... 😂