Chess Openings: The Queen's Gambit

The Queen's Gambit is one of the most popular openings in chess and is used by many of the top chess players around the world. It is easy to play with lot of variations for creativity. I hope that the insight and analysis gives you a better understanding of the opening and what to look for when you play.
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[@ViixEdits]

Queen's Gambit is the best opening if you play against your friends, they're like... FREE PAWN, MUST TAKE.

[@heidjghdidhurud5944]

unless in the first move pawn moves to A6

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

ViixEdits 😂

[@harithap865]

the black king and white king

[@summerben816]

Same with the Scandinavian defense

[@jandemwiltanlawan8678]

What if queen or bishop will support not a pawn

[@chess]

This is definitely what we were searching for..

[@GalileoFC]

Hi

[@dunera]

@@GalileoFC lmao u reslly said to chess hi

[@kingkunta808]

Hi Chess you look good in your profile picture

[@beingmoreattractive]

Hi

[@jrbcodes]

@@akioo9495 yes

[@njerecordings4296]

In 8th grade I used this on everyone and it blew their mind. Took me 10 minutes to learn how to beat everyone, little did they know I sucked at chess.

[@teleportingzone7937]

NJE Recordings lol it still works

[@atomicpiano]

story of my life lol

[@mtw9592]

lmao

[@michaelferguson8438]

NJE Recordings hi that is wonderful. Chess is an addiction. It may be boring but pracrice the hell out of the basic checkmates on an engine until you can do it efficient in your sleep. From that stuff really oppened up.

[@jjbbjjbbjjbb]

ur a monster

[@basilgolightly3034]

Netflix need to make a series about this move

[@juanithoo2698]

That's the reason this video is meant for!!

[@javisgan4706]

nEtFLIx AlREady mAdE A sErIes aBoUT tHIs

[@__-yz1ob]

@@javisgan4706 R/woOsSH

[@jrbcodes]

@@juanithoo2698 other way around lol

[@obamium7850]

@@javisgan4706 bro the original comment was making a joke of course he knows it’s a series on Netflix. You must be like 3 idiot.

[@hassanshoaib9798]

This must work against Borgov, Thanks.

[@muCephei_]

Queen's Gambit is one of the best shows I've watched in years. Anya's superb acting was one reason.

[@agentcmac]

I've had it on repeat for days. It's a masterpiece all around.

[@jeffk4710]

@@agentcmac bruh you actually watch the same thing over and over?

[@mackenzieee2751]

@@jeffk4710 I did!

[@agentcmac]

@@jeffk4710 Yes. It's so amazing I can't stop. I'm also listening to the music and playing and analyzing the games.

[@jeffk4710]

@@agentcmac i guess it makes sense but im not good at chess so i cant even tell whats happening in the games

[@AmbienceOfficial]

Considering this was made 12 years ago, this is an incredibly well-done and straightforward tutorial.

[@grantmourning189]

And 12 years later most people are more dumb. Go figure.

[@alantanghappymuffin5942]

@@grantmourning189 wow over the 13 years (I wasnt even there cuz I’m only 9)

[@alantanghappymuffin5942]

Ten days before you said that, i was in a good mood

[@zukasv1833]

you think people started getting good about 11 years ago or what? a chess tutorial from a book written 20 years ago will be just as well done.

[@alfonso87ful]

Now 13 years

[@legendkoala380]

and suddenly after watching Queen’s gambit, I want to learn everything about chess lmao

[@rohithjacob4699]

Good luck❤️🔥.. Its very tough to learn everything but as time passes u would get used to everything

[@muzammil6651]

@Inigo Bantok no shit

[@littledino3468]

Same

[@charlotteplayz4221]

lol... the reason i wanna learn chess is cuz Ron is gud at it...

[@weltschmertzz]

@@muzammil6651 😂😂😂

[@borger298]

This sounds like a great move, Netflix should tell more people about it by making a show.

[@chesswebsite]

I completely agree.

[@violet7651]

Me getting ready for twitch rivals even tho im just watching

[@rivakenpachi656]

Lol ikr me too

[@hassan11290]

When is it

[@artanlisha643]

Bruh this video was 11 years ago and we are still commenting lol

[@LolLol-rb8tv]

Use other app to cheat and win

[@brylancaldwell1556]

2020?

[@bigstar66]

5:54 "you never want to close in your bishop with your pawn" 1:50 *closes in bishop with pawn*

[@dawnharner9329]

+bigstar66 And they say you need to castle by move 7 and definitely by move 10. but some don't castle at all.

[@trinnnseznamcz]

it is different, because white can open it by e3->e4, than black from e6->e5, because he lose defense for d5 pawn

[@bigstar66]

+Daniel Cenosillicafob so why not go ahead and play it?

[@trinnnseznamcz]

you can but defend both d4 and e4 at same time could be tricky... but you can try it on en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Gambit_Accepted#3.e4

[@bisacool7339]

nicety

[@chiewwwy_]

Anyone else here because they saw the title Queen’s Gambit on Netflix?

[@mattakubodimasen10]

Here! 😂 this is actually fun because it's such a popukar move most have already seen but never know the name. Now I can't wait how the metaphor plays out in the series

[@kylecraig6789]

Yes. This guy is gonna get a sudden wave of hits on his video and be like WTF???

[@josearchuleta387]

definitely recommend the show it’s amazing and i don’t even play chess that much haha

[@ScholarlyCynic]

Started playing chess today, show was good 😆

[@vladimirmihajlovic2485]

The show made me want to learn more about chess which is why I'm here :)

[@Skalistre]

I just finished watching the show.. obviously youtube knows this lol

[@juliettecarter1786]

Lmbo same

[@jessi-cat6302]

@@juliettecarter1786 lmbooooo

[@whatthefuck9703]

@@juliettecarter1786 lmbooo

[@bellajoleigh549]

Sameee dude I’m in love with chess now

[@3lerrrrrrrr]

@@juliettecarter1786 lmboooo

[@JasonWMorningwood]

"You should never close your bishops in with your pawns." See catholic church, even chess logic doesnt let that happen.

[@treylopez3741]

J S 😂

[@knoblauchdittrich7412]

Bro, go grab your trophy, that was hilarious

[@levarkizer3161]

J S check out Levar Kizer on KZbin chess master rap

[@dmeos1776]

J S I’m dead 😂😂😂

[@mikomiko993]

Hahhahhahahha

[@ConanCnutKicker]

Just tried this out; worked like a dream. I have been a very loyal king's pawn opener but have been getting a bit bored with it recently. I think I just found my new go to opening. (Yes I am a chess newbie.)

[@SebasMillions]

how are you doing now ?

[@michaelnorman4]

@@SebasMillions ye

[@anunkash5185]

well i didn't learn alot... but i learned a little... so i think you deserve a like.

[@garvitsingh9113]

Wait 270 likes and no reply I am the first reply gg

[@garvitsingh9113]

Plzzzz like my comment very much

[@jessi-cat6302]

@@garvitsingh9113 I did

[@jessi-cat6302]

@@garvitsingh9113 I dids

[@jessi-cat6302]

I learned a lot:)

[@MrBillDaBear]

The writers should’ve included the Fried Liver attack with all the drinking in that show lol

[@RichardErler88]

Just wanted to say thank you for the free videos! Since I've started watching I've gone from the low 600 ratings to a 950 in just three weeks. Much appreciated.

[@Kansom333]

I remember when my teacher taught me the scholar's mate... I beat a guy in a tournament with it and he didn't even knew what was going on... I lost later against the Queen's Gambit... But i got to third place in a tournament of like 50 people so i felt pretty good about it

[@user-qb2vr9jb7h]

Did the scholars mate always work

[@aisaback6221]

@ジャイロ・ツェペリ no, if you play against someone who has a little experience with chess then they'll counter it and they'll have a better position

[@UFallinggator]

Haven't played in about 20 years, and this provided me with a great refresher of the basics of the Queen's gambit and the basic derivatives. In a short period of time it not only shows you how to execute the gambit, but it also shows you why and what to watch for while doing so.

[@SierNotsruht]

d/dx Queens gambit?? If you understand this good

[@tonyping2262]

This was such a great tutorial video! Really learnt a lot from the Queen's Gambit! Thank You!!!

[@chesswebsite]

Booyah. That's awesome to hear.

[@mopbrothers]

Hey Kevin, I would really like it if you made a video showing all the variations where black tries to hold onto the pawn and how to exploit them.

[@mndkv2747]

One of the best series made, totally worth to watch!

[@Teslacoil33]

Thanks for the video. A nice succinct breakdown of the opening.

[@ALLMIGHTYWU]

thanks man. feel iv come out withsome new knowledge

[@kazu-lz8wq]

Cheers for those who aren't from netflix

[@zeyanhtet9040]

I'm not but cheers for those who are too

[@blaineskate9580]

Stop gate keeping shouldn’t we be excited people are playing the game

[@zeyanhtet9040]

@@blaineskate9580 Exactly

[@gogitassj]

your netflix reference brought me here.

[@jvideo0007]

Been a fan of this channel for like 10 years but welcome to everyone who is now interested in chess because of the Netflix show.

[@charliemlcek8710]

This video was very helpful. Looked over the variations that I was curious about on ScidvsMac

[@nathanmcintosh6004]

Good speed and explanation on this video easy to follow thank you

[@artstar111]

Great tips. You would benefit from a POP MIC FILTER. Your P words were very harsh on the microphone. They are very cheap and I'm sure you'll like the difference. This is an older video, so sorry if I was late on the advice. Cheers from TX and thanks for the videos.

[@SixLeafCloverOFire]

This is kind of a strange question. But I have been studying chess for about 2-3 weeks now because I want to get good at it (I've always known how to play and everything). How do I deal with somebody who doesn't know anything about openings but are really smart? For example, my dad knows how to play chess, and I played a game with him. The thing is, though, I couldn't go to any of the openings that I knew because he made a lot of very strange opening moves, such as getting the rook out early game. I didn't know how to deal with it because I didn't know how to defend against something I hadn't seen before, so I lost. What should I do in those situations?

[@SimicFishCrab]

When you play against players who don't know many openings but just a make ok moves, then all you need to do is follow your basic opening rules and use tactics.

[@SixLeafCloverOFire]

SimicFishCrab Oh okay, that makes sense. Thank you.

[@CurbUrEnthusiazm]

People who play rooks in the beginning will lose them very easily, same with the queen. Rooks and the queen are meant for middle to end game, not opening. Rooks are not scary in the beginning because although they can move as far as they want horizontally and vertically, they will get trapped very easily. Don't be scared by someone who brings their rooks out early, they will fall. Also, just know that it's okay to sacrifice pieces if it means you'll put your opponent in a bad spot and/or gain a valuable potential trap situation for your opponent.

[@NateLanza]

+SixLeafCloverOFire Just focus on controlling the center. Develop your pieces faster and get good center control. You'll find that with your pieces developed better than his and having center control, he won't be able to attack you well without center control and you can send some potent attacks against his undeveloped pieces.

[@murdockqotsa]

Play more games. Studying is obviously important. But you'll never learn every possible reaction, so you really will never get good unless you play a lot and build an intuition.

[@fastmantras8253]

Thanks alot dude, helped me alot, Thank you so much

[@LifeinDoxa]

I like the way the commentator explains. Easy, simple - great job

[@ethanbirch7033]

“the queens gambit is the PPProbably the most PPPoPPPular gambit PPPeoPPPle PPPlay” that microphone rip

[@chainjail4834]

Pruh

[@zziippee]

ikr LUL

[@garvitsingh9113]

Bruh

[@Chris-my3kq]

@@garvitsingh9113 2009 isn't some far away land of poor microphones, but yeah the mic is too sensitive and needs a pop filter.

[@Lchrls]

Don't lie after watching queens gambit you're thinking about playing chess

[@leongleong6935]

but i learnt chess before queens gambit c;

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@leongleong6935 but I’m sure it sparked your interest even more!

[@themanthelegendlg]

I remember learning this cause all grandmasters started these in top tournaments , and it was just endless Queens gambit declines or accepted. I thought with this rate this might become more popular than Sicilian

[@gautamraman438]

This is the best queen's gambit opening video for beginners on utube....well done 👍👍

[@setiawan6594]

Imagine this at your ceiling..

[@chesswebsite]

oh yeah.

[@sebastianreyes8526]

Give me them tranquilizers😂😂😂

[@4eight2]

11 years later and he still replies

[@flowerdramas9865]

@@4eight2 right 😭

[@UrMom-qh5re]

This guy sounds like he’s spitting all over his mic

[@dawoodnajam6497]

It’s an 11 year old video

[@black-nv5lh]

He probably just has a doo doo mic

[@leespn4396]

Yes because all 11 year old videos have amazing audio quality 😐

[@raydupree3478]

Thanks for describing this in such a calm, thoughtful manner. Good teacher.

[@midimusicforever]

Gotta learn more about this opening.

[@Kevin-xd2yv]

My favorite opening by far! It's easy to understand and effective, especially if your opponent doesn't know what they're doing.

[@ryanhaart]

1:49 "white can easily with a simple move pawn to e3 ... and this pawn is nicely placed" 5:51 "as far as opening theory, you never want to close in your bishops"

[@themitchellbrothers]

I was looking for this comment

[@aboyousefemam1942]

This is my favourite gambit, thanks

[@kronpineda7311]

Thank you for this video bro. I learned a lot.

[@miliesheyen3494]

I love how you say "traaaap"

[@ira374]

Get a PPPPop filter

[@levarkizer3161]

lightning check out Levar Kizer on KZbin chess master rap

[@PoseidonArts]

ye it was 11 years ago tho so i kinda understand

[@dpage446]

@@levarkizer3161 lol you're not even trying haha

[@zarrowthehorse]

@Donald John Trump not funny

[@chrisfelonall1177]

@@zarrowthehorse party pooper

[@balakrishnarao1017]

Nice. Well explained, sir

[@bogbel1]

excellent teaching. Very clearly explained. Thank you.

[@chesswebsite]

Glad you liked it

[@ocabcabin7]

I just finished watching the Queen’s Gambit and now this video was suggested to me

[@commentcrafter4158]

"Don't trap your bishops with your pawns"???but that's exactly what your doing in the accepted line

[@torsteinhaland2598]

Great video! Thank you

[@j20tower]

What a great show. Watched it 3 times.

[@sethhaze1610]

I saw 8 minutes at the beginning and wasn't sure if I wanted to watch the whole thing but when it was over I was hoping there was more 😂

[@mdorgham]

Thanks, those 8 mins just passed like 2 mins

[@jadhavpolice7415]

Thank you sir nice traps and tricks

[@pipingbertonel1958]

Thankyou for your great tip..master

[@francescaluz4472]

Can’t wait for season 2 of Queen’s gambit

[@lkn_7294]

wait is there? I heard that the whole novel was already completed with the first season sooo....

[@senkunknown1852]

Because of The Queens Gambit series , it makes me more interested in chess again.

[@ChessDuchess]

Love the video. Thanks

[@CitronMandX]

At 2:15 (after 1.d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. e3 b5), instead of 4. a4, 4. Qf3 wins a piece since the black rook at a8 cannot be defended without loss of material (the best defense is e.g. 4... Bb7 5. Qxb7 Nd7).

[@AeonQuasar]

What if black on 3 move use the Bishop to defend the pawn? Then you can't attack the pawn with your bishop since the black bishop will take it for free.

[@leoniegadner9499]

you can add an attacker nd2 and he cant defend c4

[@isc8900]

When an opening is so cool they make a show from it.

[@rawalpindi7233]

Loved it!

[@Fasulye2009]

Thanks for this very instructive video! :-) I am going to play this opening in my chess club games therefore such a basic video is a good start.

[@patricks1560]

I love chess, but learning the openings is a pain; like, I'm pissing everyone off working out the combinations from first principles. The game itself, it's about how far ahead you can see.

[@johnsellora3865]

Netflix brought me here ♥️ I love Harmon 💕❤️😘

[@mattjoogaly4923]

so love your videos

[@runescape1473]

bg5, nf3, cxd5, can all be at the same time. Hell even stockfish gives the exchange a very slight pawn advantage over bg5 or nc3, and a very slightly higher win rate.

[@jake415]

Holy, cap buy a pop filter..

[@Truwarier14]

Jake Rhoades this was 2009

[@pranayvenkatesh8815]

Uh....pop filters have been there since before 2004

[@Truwarier14]

Pranay Venkatesh yes, but the guy told him to get a pop filter as if he can back in time and get one.

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

Jake Rhoades 🤔

[@GregConquest]

Or just put the mic to the side of his mouth, still pointing at his mouth, then the plosives don't hit the mic.

[@toesdoeswhoknows704]

What are you supposed to do if when you move the bishop to g5 the other player moves his pawn to attack the bishop in h6?

[@matthaeus7762]

toesdoeswhoknows I’d just retreat it or capture the knight, but I’m no expert on this opening so don’t take my word for this being the best option

[@kintaro817oegaming9]

Tue break down was so smooth that I didn't even notice the 8 mins fly lol. Thanks! 😁

[@cubehire3653]

I have used this opening for decades. I just watched a few episodes of the Netflix series of the same name and came to this video. The video is good thank you.

[@chesswebsite]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@chinnichaitanya]

what if black moves his bishop to e6 at time 4:00??

[@ajaymanoharan5496]

white can respond with Na3

[@leoniegadner9499]

nd2 you can add an attacker and he cant defend c4

[@sradanmskisi120]

U'd have tempo advantage

[@MegaSansoo]

After watching The Queen’s Gambit, I was so depressed that I had to rewatch Narcos to feel normal again!

[@mcdonnell-douglasdc-1087]

Thank you, youtube. And I thank the guy who has uploaded this great video.

[@kel_xoxo]

How fun this is!

[@Goldname1]

Can you please cover what to do when black moves bishop to e6.

[@mohammedfathi3592]

I guess e4

[@darshnikdeep4650]

@@mohammedfathi3592 in that case he knows its a queens gambit.

[@mohammedfathi3592]

@@darshnikdeep4650 come again? anyways as an expert queen's gambit player now ;), i would recommend night to a3.

[@matthaeus7762]

HypergeometricTest QA4 check wins the pawn as the pawn is attacked twice and defended once

[@ajaymanoharan5496]

@@matthaeus7762 - Risky if black plays ...Qd2

[@PicknMixZombies]

what was wrong with pawn E4 on the third move?

[@patricioramosnegrete1192]

Queen f3 is blocked. However, that is the most common move if black accepts the pawn in GM games.

[@dmitrit81]

Thank you 👍

[@gd1465]

this is great. thanks

[@Hans-nr4im]

"a world of hurt" :D

[@steelsoul]

Great mic. Feels like wind inside my ear.

[@brassbuddies4573]

this is pretty cool they should make a show for this

[@chesswebsite]

Do you think anyone would watch it?

[@fairuzanika658]

I am happy I found this channel

[@thegentlemanjay]

When i try this against the computer, it will never follow this sequence

[@powerpug964]

Thats because computers play better

[@marcosc9130]

@@powerpug964 Not always, it's just that computers have a database of plays so playings something so well known as Queen's Gambit is a clear pattern he will avoid, so it's actually a very very decent of practice since good players will also decline it or counter, so if you plan to use it, might as well learn how use it in the best way. Still the best way is looking for GM's games that used this to see how the best players would react.

[@muraturasempai3062]

I am gonna play chess with my dad and I hope that this gambit will get my finally a win

[@muraturasempai3062]

@@yohannsebastian3307 I know very well that it doesn't.I am playing chess for about 7 years,but only for about 1 year I am using some real gambits and strategies,because 'till now I was just using what I head going through my head.Thanks for the advice though

[@muraturasempai3062]

@pissnowslut congrats!.I did beat my dad too but the score still ended being 3-2 for him

[@thaelpeixoto1993]

My father thaught me basic chess and I've only beaten him once using the Scholar's mate.

[@mihrpsah]

@@thaelpeixoto1993 scholars mate, lmao!!

[@leerobbo92]

Is there anything wrong with Nc3 after black takes c4? I thought that would be the better move, stopping the pawn push to b5 to defend, and if the bishop comes out to defend on e6, then you just push the pawn to d5 since it's protected by the knight. That's how I've felt most comfortable playing this anyway, but I am pretty much a beginner still.

[@gopalakrishnaraohs7772]

Really superb....

[@Adre1987]

play the video at speed 1.25 if you don't know chess too much like me, otherwise go straight to 1.5 XD

[@trgame7588]

Queen gambit series made me search for this""

[@sachingrover732]

sir can u please make a video on playing the dutch stonewall defence

[@moelmoek9738]

When you decline the gambit and you play g5 if black plays h6 should you then respond with taking knight on F6 or go back to h4 but the black can play g5 could someone tell me the best move there

[@sanitary103]

in the queen's gambit accepted line, after black accepts, what do you do if your opponent tries to hold onto his c4 pawn with his bishop on e6? then what do you recommend?

[@klodm.2064]

+sanitary103 I just fucking lost a game to that. I had no idea what to do.

[@matthewlin6299]

Queen to e4 check take pawn with bishop I think

[@sanitary103]

Klod M. I feel ya. I've been losing so much lately it's not even funny. I may need a break.

[@raghavnarula1057]

Play Na3, and you will win the pawn! If Qd5, do Bxc4. If b5, you can respond with Nxb5.

[@raghavnarula1057]

+Raghav Narula Technically not win the pawn, but get the pawn material back.

[@dedeadam9698]

Mfs in this comments section watched queens gambit once, learned the opening and think they're grandmasters💀

[@chesswebsite]

very true.

[@user-vh9qu6uv4h]

Lessons learned and hopefully kept.

[@M0rdFustang]

Brilliant!

[@liydah1]

Can you please get a 'pop' filter? Great video thought!

[@stuckinthemud8210]

Everyone else trying to learn Chess after watching Queens gambit? 🤣

[@chesswebsite]

Seems like a good time to learn indeed my friend. Welcome to the channel .

[@yourdadisabottom3912]

@@chesswebsite sheesh still responding

[@Rishikesh1809]

My favorite opening, testing the opponent early on.

[@truepain]

i enjoy the lasker trap when they try to do queens gambit :)