Win in Chess using the Stonewall | 600-700

[@davism101]

Been looking forward to this all week. Who would've thought - Chessbrah is the most entertaining and educational chess channel on KZbin. Keep it up.

[@chessbrah]

Too kind! Cheers

[@DragonBank]

Nothing new. Almost a decade of this being a fact.

[@Jbb7272]

Yeah Aman is a good instructor.

[@droidgeist]

​@@DragonBank Nah, it is kind of new. Chessbrah used to be more about entertainment - but over the past couple of years, Aman has become one of the best teachers on KZbin. The reinforcement style learning in this series, Building Habits, the King's Indian series, etc is WAY more educational than a lot of chess channels on KZbin. I love how he avoids playing the best moves sometimes in order to focus hammering home the thematic moves. There are still some occasional duds - the London series was kind of a disappointment because it got waylaid by Twitch subs giving him challenges. But overall, chessbrah has become elite, S-tier chess education content. Even better than Naroditsky (who is also fantastic), IMO.

[@goku445]

can't not bump it to 69 likes

[@droidgeist]

5:37 London 9:42 When to do the bishop manoeuvre vs Nd2 10:21, 15:20 What to do vs f6 (or f3) 16:17, 25:05 Move order - prevent Ne4 27:16 Downsides of Nd2 29:00 Inducing backward pawn targets 34:10 Alternative route for giving queen side bishop activity 38:59 The 'bug' 😂 40:44 vs e6/KID system players 42:19 Another London 44:41 Kicking out the knight from e5 is vital in a symmetrical Stonewall 46:00 Q-side pawn storm is an option in a symmetrical Stonewall - be careful about forcing an unsound pawn break in centre 47:04 Block pawn storm with pieces 52:27 Qe7 or Qe2 to complete development 55:05 Bishop and Queen battery after b6, also importance of preventing Ne4 58:40 vs Double Fianchetto

[@lousymask]

hey can you explain the bug part i don’t get the joke

[@LFSPharaoh]

The WALL. The wall chooses who will go and who will stay.

[@w.w.walnut8400]

the speech at 14:25 had me in tears. once again super educational chess content with the funniest lines along the way. Thanks Aman!

[@sammywohl5194]

39:01 may be the funniest Aman moment I’ve ever seen. Comedic genius!😂

[@MrFitt13]

Can you explain why? He never explains why he can't move there

[@sammywohl5194]

@@MrFitt13 he was making a joke! He could’ve moved there but it wouldn’t have lead to mate unless his opponent’s rook was on e8. That’s why he said it worked the next move.

[@M-life_]

Haha

[@SweetDream2346]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelkrailo5725]

@@sammywohl5194 These jokes are getting awfully confusing as that sure was a damn good acting job releasing the mouse eight times while his clock was running. But i see your point. That move would not have worked at all unless his intention was simply to open up the e-file. :)

[@antimatter2417]

My fav speedrun of all so far. Can't wait to see how it'll hold its ground against higher rated people. Thx Aman for the videos !

[@7northwest652]

Been watching y’all for a while and I love these “speedrun” series. Really helps me find good openings. Been trying this and the ‘hippo’ and it’s fun

[@Omar_Merican]

14:09 that Bd6 move was brutal! 😂

[@davidbartsch255]

Agreed. I didn’t even see it immediately after he played it. Looks like I know my elo haha

[@niknak3136]

Absolutely loving this new series with the stonewall. Keep up the great stuff Aman, I have learned so much from all your educational speed runs, and always get some good laughs along the way.

[@floridaman6982]

The recap after the match is super helpful, glad you are moving slowly through the ranks to spend more time on this. Funny story… everyone at my chess club plays these systems its not too crazy to shut it down but it can go so wrong if they play lazy against the stonewall

[@dallinhilton3189]

I’ve been checking for this video every day this week

[@davidchristensen2667]

My absolute favorite series is the Kings Indian, but this one definitely has potential to be a good one too! Generally loving these series you're both putting out 😊

[@avi4689]

I love the way you're doing the pawn mate at the end, it's like you use the queen as a hook and reel the king in until he hits your pawns. At last chess has a fishing minigame

[@Deion_vq]

Glad this is an hour. I’ve been waiting what seems like forever for this next video

[@cz19856]

I subscribed to Hikaru to learn about sportsmanship and respect towards my opponents. Now I subscribe to the chessbrah to learn chess.

[@michaelf8221]

except for one thing

[@CyVinci]

uhhh

[@Edamori]

Lmao

[@javathehut6415]

You helped me go from 590 to 900 elo in 5min games. Thank you and please keep it up

[@1st-Law]

Ok I have saved this video. This is fantastic. I have learned more from this channel than any other.

[@michaelkrailo5725]

The f3/f6 move explanation is helpful. I got hit with that in one of my games early and didn't quite know how to handle it. Answer:"...and the final thing we have to do is move the knight out of the way plain and simple". That MilesPepper game was very instructive. It's all coming together though, just have to figure out that advanced French defense as I have seen a lot of those games as black since most play e4 as white.

[@TheMarksT]

Stonewall is a good opening to use, especially at the lower to advanced levels -- because it's usually quite solid! Can't attack if you're own defenses are weak. At the highest levels they know how to exploit any weaknesses that structure causes, and if not implemented just right too! Great lessons!

[@donlively4334]

Is this a gimmick opening? No disrepect, but it works so well that opponents below 1000 can't handle it. Everyone who is doing this is finding amazing success. Great props, Aman. I've graduated from Habits to the Stonewall and killing it. Thanks, eh?

[@Truffle_Pup]

Watching these reminds me of Stonewall Pawnson. I just checked his account, and he hasn't played a game since Jan 2019. Hope the guy is alright, he's a true legend of the game.

[@Rezak-y8o]

Love this opening. You explain very good and at the same time its fun. Dont stop!

[@thetree1994]

9:15 Why no coordinates on the board? Something to do with better learning or something?

[@vicper4456]

Gracias, artistaaaa, sigo la serie de stonewall, me encanta , disfruto y aprendo. You are the best for me

[@GingyNinjyy]

Why for some reason is this my favorite playthrough series so far. Maybe it's just the thumbnail

[@456death654]

Stonewall is a great opening for all levels of play. Especially if you love playing semi slave/triangle

[@1eingram]

First an engineer/comedian. Now you.

[@elliothicks7602]

Wonestall taking names 😤

[@mateah83]

00:15 black 08:03 white 15:58 25:33 35:30 41:52

[@evanc7994]

Dunk on his motherf*kn head killed me 😂😂😂

[@astro6897]

Got to 1410 using Stonewall 💀(from 1354)

[@monas9777]

I got destroyed by bot 1500 😭...even I started to learn this opening still loses to this bot 1500-1800, they started aggressive against this opening

[@LetsGoKraks]

I watched one stonewall video now I’m 2800. Thanks Aman

[@floydsequeira1019]

Love these speedrun content keep making em 🥺🙏

[@digikaininja5]

Aman, you sir, are pure class. Wish Eric would learn a thing or 2 about you. I been watching his hippo speed runs (which dropped my ratings by trying it out) and its a good opening but he has dancing gay boys in the background.....too much drinking energy drinks n screwing up the openings...swearing.....it doesnt make for good content and in the spirit of this game. He is not bothered about the chess brah name or reputation. Kindly play the hippo ratings climb please in your style.

[@Potbelly76]

That last player (milespepper) was clearly using an engine.

[@whatlez]

Miles pepper played extremely well for a 650. had to a nerf or never played blitz before

[@digikaininja5]

STONEWALL.....iy\t's a solid opening. Very principled but i need to see it played against the giants and titans like Eric / Gotham chess / Hikaru / Magnus / others. I am making it my theme so much so I have made a sigil of it to give me strength and protection so thank u Aman for going beyond chess and giving the likes of me,hope. STONEWALL FOR EVER.

[@mrez0]

Thanks Aman, Excellent Content.

[@tyleroaks753]

Someone HELP! What is the song playing around the 10:00 mark??

[@bobthemadmonkey]

Great content gonna start playing this

[@garagavia]

The thumbnail of this is so gosh darn cute 😻

[@tannerkellis5135]

I’m clearly screwing my moves/move orders up. Swear to god my opponent never takes my knight and I’m a 700

[@digikaininja5]

Keep playing it and climb the ladder please..its the best opening yet

[@PieroZanetti]

What's the song at 19:00??

[@irjake]

From 45:56 through several moves the Knight sac on g6 with check to open up the h-file looked really scary. I guess you would have not taken it and just hide the king on g7?

[@DaveCharbonneau1]

But we ARE - in fact - up to something.

[@kawserahmed77]

Background music name please?

[@drkshr4803]

I did it, I made it to the end of another stone wall episode.

[@OasenHase]

Thanks for uploading

[@matijagraho8887]

I love playing this

[@RockClimberAlex]

1:04:55 Don't call me Shirley!

[@brimmed]

Since this is an authorized speed run do you have access to some of the backend statistics? Wonder how many of these guys report you for cheating, especially for dunking on the 643 lol

[@Rare_K_]

39:00, i can't 😂

[@eros2583]

finally my elo! I wonder if the boys gave aman any problems😏

[@rickeyboy42]

Is he smurfing? Why is he playing as a 600?

[@jcheever37]

Seems to be illegal 😂

[@natharnott7561]

great content :D

[@RG001100]

39:00 hahahahaha

[@DarkHorsey]

NEXT SPEEDRUN SHOULD BE THE COLLE SYSTEM truly getting all D4 Systems DONE !!! Edit: i do support these guys

[@Verissimus31]

YESSSS😎