The Accelerated Panov Variation | Tricky Lines in the Caro-Kann Defense | IM Alex Astaneh

[@Chessfactor]

How did you like this lesson? Let us know your questions and comments, we’ll be happy to answer them!

[@niteshrana7424]

Very nice ❤️ Keep making videos on caro kann defence as it is my main opening reportier.

[@lukasztamecki7080]

Clearly best lessons out there. Clear, well structured, not rushed and w/o anything unnecessary. Subscribed!

[@burrru007]

Make a chessable course on Caro-Cann, please.

[@rs-je8cv]

Awesome - thank you so much for this valuable content!

[@benshaw5382]

I was researching the accelerated Panov attack as a weapon against the Caro-Kann (as it is pretty uncommon but still sound), and there were nextto no resources in KZbin. So I'm pleasantly surprised that chessfactor serendipitously uploaded a video on it the day after my researching struggles!

[@Chessfactor]

What a timing 😉

[@chessoptics]

me too

[@mattmiller7832]

Had the Accellerated Panov played against me for the first time in a tournament (Qa4+ variation) and got blown off the board. My opponent was much higher rated than me and helped me learn some of the theory after the game, but this was so much more helpful. Thank you for the incredible explinations!

[@aricori21]

Great coverage for a not so common opening. Must watch for serious caro-kahn players.

[@Chessfactor]

Great to hear that you liked the video. Definitely a must-know variation for Caro-Kann players. That's why we did the video 😉.

[@MrSupernova111]

I play it all the time as white. Its a hit or miss for me since I only play it for fun. Now, after watching this video, I have some ideas how to counter black's counterplay. lol

[@AverageBishop-]

I encounter it like every 5th time

[@tonykora1715]

i never knew how many lines in this opwninig.sure ill lose all my matches without knowng those variations, so thank you for ur time and effort and how u explained and cover all these lines. thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

[@ranlit7717]

This is great, because actually it’s also very useful for non-CK players who want to go c6 vs the English. This is the only CK variation they need to know.

[@Tietous]

First time seeing this played today against me, I immediately took with the queen and my game was hell... glad I was able to find this video so this doesn't happen to me ever again.

[@tatane79]

Super analysis, crystal clear, with explanations on plans, threats, and ideas for each move. Very helpful, thanks!

[@Orca-k8x]

Great work Alex , this lesson is the summary of many books !

[@urbanpope]

Thank you, sir. I saw a GM play this on Lichess. I hadn't seen this opening before yesterday. Your explanation was easy to understand.

[@MrSupernova111]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@FatalsTv]

Loved the Intermezzo part! Brilliant! Liked and Subbed!

[@sasthanatarajan4760]

Excellent

[@Chessfactor]

Thanks!

[@prabhureubenthomas6052]

Ponziani Opening : Jaenisch neumann gambit.. when white played c3 after the 2 knights defense.. the opening book shows this

[@bnetz]

Wow, very good explanation, focussing on ideas and motifs instead on variations. Thanks a lot!

[@elihg3827]

I exclusively play the Caro against e4 and I had this variation played against me for the first time today. I almost had a heart attack.

[@CamVargasLDN]

Thanks for covering - its my only response to the Kann and have been pretty successful with it

[@muharremcelik7071]

Great lesson! Accelerated panov attack is not a common opening but sometimes my opponent plays and now I know how to play against this. The grünfeld-like version was very beautiful at the and. Tysm ^^

[@MrWill830]

These videos are super instructive ! I would love to see an "episode" on the Nakhmanson gambit :)

[@KiwithomXD]

Just what I was looking for, great video

[@felipe6522]

Excellent video, I just got crushed cause I didn't know how to play this line, and now you've helped me a lot. But I have a question, what if white decides to advance the d5 pawn to d6 quickly?

[@rhysgriffiths9675]

Dude you're a legend!!! Thanks so much for making this video

[@CrotoCiruja]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@rosavelez1746]

GREAT JUST GREAT!!!!!! Thank you.👍👍👍

[@Chessfactor]

The next variation for your Caro-Kann repertoire 😉

[@rosavelez1746]

@@Chessfactor the book that i bought at amazon is awesone!!! thanks. this guy Victor Bologan knows his stuff on the Caro Kann....👏👏👏

[@Chessfactor]

Glad to hear that you like the book!

[@fandastruhal5231]

Perfect video.! perfect comment! thanks Alex..👍👌...

[@Edouard7800]

so great content from this channel, love your coverage Alex :D Hadden't seen any theory on this rare opening that make me think at move 3 ahah

[@madmanonsticks]

at 7:55, would white playing bishop e3 work (instead of white castling) to prevent black playing knight b3?

[@RR-qf9re]

Great explanation of this variation

[@chessoptics]

wonderful I was looking for some theory on this position thank you so much for this

[@anthonygross1963]

Really helpful and great tips. I learned some new patterns and that’s not easy at my age. 😅

[@ID123Test]

Pretty nice video. Great new content

[@RafiChowdhury1406]

Very good!

[@ammeazinternationall]

You are a gem of a teacher

[@gokselkabaroglu2946]

Thanks 👍

[@DarkSideChess]

Love playing the accelerated panov as white. Works very well at club level.

[@timurkka]

Hey sir,can you explain closed sicilian ?

[@Chessfactor]

Glad you ask! Basically there are already some Sicilian Defense videos available on our channel. You can check them in this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goi4m5WNr8prfLc On our website, you can also find more videos about Sicilian Defense. Check it out!

[@renaissancerachnavali3287]

Can't we push D5 to D6 5:02 . If cxd6 the opponent would also get an iqp position that with development we would be in good shape through the storm.

[@romankessler2134]

obviously the best stuff !!!=)

[@itsiqbalgaming]

my brain hurts

[@shivprateek2740]

Hi chessfactor team and IM Alex ❤️🔥👍

[@Chessfactor]

Hi there 😉.

[@Techshatru123]

Thanx sir

[@Badatbullet]

Had this played on me on a chess tournament, but I played e5 instead of D5. Could've been the champion if i knew theory

[@prabhureubenthomas6052]

Nakhmanson gambit incoming Edit: a player just declined my nakhmanson gambit in chess.com

[@zelandakhniteblade5436]

You have an excellent presentation style, so hats off for that. I do think you should perhaps have spent more time on the main line. White has 2 alternative plans there that might be wise for a black player to know about. The first is an early h4, typically on move 8 directly after 7...g6. While this is not particularly special on the computer, I feel that the black player must at least understand how they should react if they want to play these structures. The second is more subtle, namely playing 9. Qb3 and 10. Bg5 instead of Bd3 and 0-0. Vassily Smyslov has played this, albeit by transposition, so it is surely not without merit. The idea is to make black's e5 break unappealing and thus secure a small but persistent edge. Again, something for black players to prepare, particularly if they take the video advice and concentrate purely on positions including the move ...e5.

[@jisooya7878]

Just lost a game with this!! Thanks, so glad that I found this channel..

[@fully.9718]

subbed

[@Chessfactor]

Definitely a good decision 🙂

[@JM_-ix7yh]

this absolutely terrifies players below 1400. It is very aggressive and is rarely played

[@monarchgupta2712]

I'm 1400 and I have 85% success with this variation and no one has ever played it against me.

[@jonbudi]

Ok