Best Chess Opening To Win Up To 1900 ELO After 1.e4 [Tricky Gambit]

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🔹 The BEST Chess Opening for Black Against 1.e4 - • The BEST Chess Opening...
🔹 An Aggressive Opening For Black Against e4 | Traps to win FAST - • An Aggressive Opening ...
In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you the best chess opening for Black against 1.e4 which will help you beat players up to 1900 ELO.
It is a tricky gambit from the Scandinavian Defense, known as the Modern Variation, which happens after 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6. The most played moves by White in this position are 3.Nc3 and 3.c4, both being inaccurate, and you will learn how to get a winning advantage in these lines.
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► Chapters
00:00 Best Chess Opening for Black Against 1.e4
00:20 Scandinavian Defense 2...Nf6, Modern Variation
01:26 Forcing and winning line for Black
03:24 Proof: Works up to 1900 ELO players
04:36 If White plays 3.c4 to protect d5
08:00 If White plays Qd3 after Ne4
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[@bomberbg1249]

Whats your nationality?

[@gabrielknight553]

So it begin with alapin sicilian.and...d5- exd5- Nf6 and again the greedy move is c4 try to protect the d5 pawn.And by the way ,the Portuguese gambit is eveluated +0,7 and mine is +0,3. Salut!

[@SorakaOTP462]

All you care is money...

[@gabrielknight553]

@@SorakaOTP462 i dont understand what you mean

[@3dhYT]

This is the best channel to learn chess.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you!

[@ShadowGarden2207]

Yeah and gotham chess also

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

@@ShadowGarden2207 I totally agree with the first part of your sentence 😃

[@valoaddict69]

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[@orisiton1451]

@@GMIgorSmirnov It won't hurt you to praise others, it doesn't detract from you

[@GazAce]

Without doubt Igor is the bomb of Chess tips & strategies man! 🥇👌👏

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@Wryyyyyyyyy21]

I just watched your scandi video posted last 5 months which is December 2023,this video is 1 year old but still hit hard. Your new video cover main line and modern but I think think video is even better cuz modern look super terrific and almost no side effects,ez to learn and play with many traps.

[@Milsiz]

Great stuff Garik!

[@christianmonarchist3393]

Your scandinavian videos are my absolute favorite!!!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You're welcome!

[@livephysics2831]

Thank you Igor, love this video! Used the last variation to crush some unsuspecting opponent- he got a bishop and almost got a rook, but couldn't save his king. I'm playing black. Also love your Blackmar Diemer gambit video. 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. c4 e6 4. dxe6 Bxe6 5. Be2 Bc5 6. Bf3 Bxc4 7. Bxb7 Bxf2+ 8. Kxf2 Qd4+ 9. Ke1 Ng4 10. Nh3 Qe5+ 0-1

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@davidbatchelder85]

great job as always.

[@Daniel-G-P]

Love this video!

[@strongestunited]

i appreciate your knowledgeable videos

[@3Aquaa]

Igor can you make a video about chess openings or defenses that dosent get used much but is a good type of opening or defense?

[@BobChess]

It is so useful informations! Scandinavian defense is super strong. I thought it is super bad.

[@efthorpe]

Igor, thank you for this video. This is perfect timing. I have been thinking about playing nf6 on Black's 2nd move. After watching this video, I will definitely try it. As White playing against the Scandi, I have always been uncomfortable when Black plays nf6 on their 2nd move.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You're welcome! Best of luck in your games!

[@bigpapamanman1550]

Drop the pawn and develop with d4 or nf3 eventually black will suffocate with good play

[@annacuenca7171]

I like the way you explained same Mato jelic

[@goodvibez598]

My response to the Scandinavian is the Blackmar Diemer Gambit.... works against up to 2000Elo

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

You are the best chess teacher on KZbin. Hopefully i gain enough ELO before you get popular and everyone knows my tricks 😂

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

😎

[@eyestoseefe7618]

You will... I gained 500+ Elo by watching his videos (mostly using only two openings too) Rousseau Gambit and Vienna game I can't wait until I can remember more of them as well as I've learned those two

[@MrPiperPaul]

I never knew these theories, tricks and traps. I was 1450 then my eyes opened, tried the trucks and went down to 1320 and I forget it. I reckon the only way to move up is to learn all these openings off by heart

[@robertogarcia1216]

Just used these moves, worked perfectly 4me. Thanks Igor💯

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

👍

[@karnakerung7276]

you are the best teacher of chess. from nepal

[@AlexeCinzia1]

Hi Igor My name is Giannicchi Alessandro, I was born in 1966, and I'm writing to you from Italy. I need some advice: I'm trying to play Scandinavian, and the variant that puts me in the most trouble is the following :1.e4,d5 2.e:d, Nf6 3.Nc3, C:d5, 4.Bc4! I think the best variants for Black come from 4.e6 or 4..c6, but then I'm not sure how to continue development, how to play after that. I would like to know if, in your opinion, how I should play and if there is a way to get out of development with some minimal positional advantage. Thank you if you can answer me and I congratulate you for all the videos you publish that are really worth so much! Thank you again, greetings from Livorno!

[@AlessandroOrlandi83]

Ah this is one of my favourite opening but I was relying on the pawn near the queen. This seems cool I'll definitely try it out!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@paulspistols2912]

7:06 you could take the bishop and he takes wirh his queen and you grab the pawn on g2

[@cakeypig3375]

Thanks for awesome videos Igor! Youre hands down the best chess tutor on youtube. Your very clear to the point chess thinking has definitely helped improve my game.

[@robertogarcia1216]

Watching Igor's videos has definitely improved my chess game. The best teacher in chess in KZbin by far, Levy as well.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@petar55555]

Many times I get to having the qe5, then they always go for pf4 making me retrieve. Could you cover that option please?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters 00:00 Best Chess Opening for Black Against 1.e4 00:20 Scandinavian Defense 2...Nf6, Modern Variation 01:26 Forcing and winning line for Black 03:24 Proof: Works up to 1900 ELO players 04:36 If White plays 3.c4 to protect d5 08:00 If White plays Qd3 after Ne4

[@rodolfoeugenio6125]

Best chess teacher

[@0neAmongBillions]

d4 is a rarity after Qd5 when I play. They always bring out knight and bishop then castle.

[@babulesik2305]

Decided to try it, I was so excited - lost because the opponent went pawn c4 and then completely different game

[@SylvesterTan-zl5xt]

1:58 i always find my opponent castle here, is there any sort of attack i can do from here?

[@fero807]

i played this opening recently, i had similar position till Nd5, then the oppponent played bishop to c4, what should i do in this position ?

[@eyestoseefe7618]

138k views and only 2.8k likes? You all know you're liking those checkmates so like this mans videos

[@Gfour16]

Almost every time my queen goes to d5 for a pawn capture (regardless of opening), opponents will play Pawn C4. How do I punish this?

[@cferrara1990]

Great video as usual! What happens if white defends the position at 6:00 by moving Qa4+? After I defend with knight c6 it seems the position might be vulnerable for black if white keeps pushing the pawns in the middle or am I missing things? I am learning so much from your videos! Once more, Thank you!!

[@captjuanco5766]

after the pawn d5 black can ignore the fork and go Qf5. Regardless of what white does that c3 knight will be captured and white cant recover. source: stockfish

[@williamclayton3164]

I saw Fischer play c4 as white but against e6 (or c6) he ignored it and played d4 and then after exd5 he ignored it again and played Nc3 for a nice setup as white like queen pawn games

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Indeed, it's one of the possible options for White. And it's nice to hear from you, Will! :)

[@davidpatton7298]

What opening should I use when playing against low rated, like me, opponents, that use an engine to play lights out master chess?

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

The “Niemann” opening. It involves beads.

[@ncheckh5632]

I'm only like 1.200, and as White I play 3. Bb5+ because I watched your videos so I know these traps and I can avoid them by playing the different line. Most of time my opponents simply replied with 3... c6. And after 4. dxc6 I am a pawn up. I rarely face 3... Bd7 or 3... Nbd7.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You're well prepared now!

[@sonipolakian4256]

Nice video

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you!

[@larryjohnson5836]

I always get into games were they decline to take the opening pawn and pass it. I would love a video on what to do....

[@chessbulletschannel5889]

Good tricks

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

🤝

[@silentbullet2023]

At 9:11 white can play rook d8, forcing queen takes d8 or back rank. at 5:45 white can play bishop d2 instead of the knight c3?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

If White plays Rd1, black can capture White's queen (Rxe3) with a check. Black is winning.

[@kavadnitesh7175]

What is next move after we play bishop b4 & opponent play bishop d2

[@randomguy9515]

What if they go pH3 to counter the bishop instead of bE2 in the beginning? (1:45)

[@linuxistul]

At this point, by not covering pH3 the rest of the moves are not relevant.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You can simply take the knight on f3, and then win the d4-pawn.

[@ingogoldbeck2886]

Nobody captures that pawn, but in englund gambit it works....

[@Wolf4u2]

What program do I need to view stockfish ratings for a move as you show us? Is it for paying customers of Lichess?

[@shawnwimberly9294]

Lichess is free?

[@Wolf4u2]

@@shawnwimberly9294 Yes I know, but how do I access the database? Or do I need an app or program for it. Igor shows it in many of his videos and I'm not finding it.

[@shawnwimberly9294]

@@Wolf4u2 just play a game, then after the game go to the analysis board and request a computer analysis, it'll even walk you thru your mistakes and give you practice puzzles based on the game you played.

[@Wolf4u2]

@@shawnwimberly9294 Thanks, that's the info I was looking for. Wasn't sure if there was a database app or software too. I'll work with the analysis board as mentioned.

[@shawnwimberly9294]

@@Wolf4u2 it'll improve your game for sure

[@coisox]

At 3:21, if white castling and you take bishop, white can Re1 pin ur Queen and Knight. White planing to take ur Knight. Then what?

[@yinyangthang]

What if Nd4 to defend bishop on e2?

[@Btblessings2]

Make a video how to defeat d4

[@dinonuggiesguy4847]

Great video but you should put the opening's name on the title so viewers can find it more easily

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

ok

[@gabrielknight553]

i am working on a secret gambit very similar too that and it would be fun if you can play it and discover some psychologic tricks in it.Say me if you are interrested

[@Max-ps5ik]

6:54 what if Qe2 ?

[@okamisansempai557]

I play this tehnic, but it work 1 or 3 time, then tbe oponents catch up the trick

[@anthony9193]

What if they don't take the pawn and white just pushes in the beginning

[@yangyang1219]

What if white defends with the bishop in the second part

[@jonathanbrant6351]

What if after Bb5 they play a3?

[@rehanwali2709]

Why white didn't move pawns in this formation

[@petar55555]

Most of the time they play pf4 attacking the queen and protected by the bishop, that seems to stop the whole thing. How do you go about that?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

It depends on the situaiton. If White has their bishop on e2, and plays pawn to c4, it's often best to move your queen to f5. White still suffers as his central pawns are weak.

[@petar55555]

@@GMIgorSmirnov the only pieces in the middle are the queen and the pawn at that point

[@iratemetsfan]

What if they dont take pawn?

[@metalflames4]

8:04 what if my opponent plays pawn a3 forcing me to withdraw my bishop?

[@cirovski]

Was thinking the same, but also at 1:50

[@onye_gym]

Finally, someone who saw that move... What's the response to that attack?? I think bishop takes knight isn't bad, anyways.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You can counter-attack by taking the knigt (Nxc3)

[@chesskingsamyak5553]

From which website you got this lichess database

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Well, from Lichess :)

[@chesskingsamyak5553]

Thanks for help 😊

[@mayday7675]

3. Bb5+ by White is probably the most annoying move to face in this line

[@GetOuttaTheJohnBoy]

Isn't white's second move Q-H5 90% of the time???

[@kurtissjacobs5618]

You keep leaving things out. We're C players here, you can't just say "and you win his Q" when it costs us R+B. The pawns are even and he has the bishop pair. Yes, we're ahead in development, but isn't that less important now that so much material is off? See your final little thing at 9:00. I would agree that Black is "probably" ahead but it's not automatic.

[@trailerpark948]

I think their move 4 is certain to be pawn C4 white. Then what, Igor?

[@hv7978]

The point is that almost nobody plays d4 below 1300

[@muffinman7389]

At 5:25 my opponents play pawn to d3 every time lol

[@kkas-]

kings Indian please

[@jimhollon166]

What is the name of this gambit please?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

It is a modern variation in the Scandinavian defense. Not sure about the exact name of the gambit

[@marktrimble8487]

You should make a video showing how 1.e4 to get girls

[@mdashrafulislam969]

It's true that I can't draw my games to the openings you show 90%+ of the time. Let alone winning!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

😄💪

[@MegaJmclean]

why wouldn't white just putn u in check with his qween and take the bkack bishop

[@alessandrodimeo6570]

I just can't remember all of this...

[@Christian_counsel]

Anyone I ever play never defends their knight with the bishop. They play h3 with their pawn causing you to retreat

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Then you can take the knight, and win the d4-pawn.

[@Christian_counsel]

@@GMIgorSmirnov If you take the knight they will just take your bishop with their pawn tho no? Seems like an unnecessary trade but I’m low Elo so what do I know lol

[@sharanabasava539]

3rd time

[@ripdimebag42]

H3 after Bg4 shuts this whole thing down

[@Max-ps5ik]

What moment?

[@Max-ps5ik]

Send timecode

[@walone7579]

Hello any one can help me I suddenly lost my points from 2200 to 1500 on chess online application without losing I don't know why

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Perhaps you should contact their support.

[@billyrodriguez9499]

The only issue with that Igor is could have developed the queen to a4 check to the king and take the Bishop!

[@joelagee900]

That does look like a mistake on Igor's part.

[@joelagee900]

Actually not. The move is answered by Knight to c6.

[@gondikhushalreddy9866]

I am 1650 i play this opening

[@bradspaugh9827]

It seems this only works if they take the pawn gambit on move 1.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Yes, but otherwise Black has a good position anyway.

[@paulvlogs5775]

First?

[@bomberbg1249]

Whats your nationality?

[@mR_wIgHt]

He is from Ukraine.

[@kiranm2192]

I lost 50 timesto1900 😢

[@nonskategaming9827]

I am 1900 😂

[@cikonianiggra1415]

Instead of after Bc8-g4 to play Bf1-e2 I would play c2-c4.