Caro-Kann: 3 interesting rapid games vs 2100 elo

[@AlexBanzea]

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[@pipedreambomb]

I just bought it! Was waiting for it to go on sale.

[@Kenjitsuka]

Well, now I *have* to insta buy it to make my Banzea repertoire complete!

[@christian7054]

Bought it, now give me this Jobava-London!

[@russelllippai1463]

@@AlexBanzea i have the course already thanks. Anywhere to see unpublished games that didnt make it to youtube?

[@kyz6227]

​@@russelllippai1463you can have a look at his recent games on his speedrun account

[@calinmihai2934]

PLEASE, for the love of god, upload more because i've watched all your videos 5 times already!

[@jasonsiebold]

Please. I miss you when you're not around. Best chess on KZbin IMHO.

[@digitalguy4242]

Seriously I too, have watched your videos like a million times

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

@@digitalguy4242 Tho I'm a "single view type", I feel what U say.

[@slimpwarrior]

Same lol

[@marc-andrebriand-osborne6884]

big time!!!

[@sighffs1]

Love a new Banzea update. Theres a jobava into pirc you play that has won me so many games vs the KID, absolutely free elo with Nc7+ then Rd8 mate. What a legend of a teacher 👏

[@domzzvipes6201]

Exactly, that variation has given me some quick wins and I don’t even have to calculate much. And it happens every now and then too.

[@freddyjulianto6173]

Can you point me to the title of the video you mention please? Thanks

[@prasukjain8379]

Yeah mention the video pls

[@sighffs1]

I've watched so many of Alex's videos I don't know exactly which jobava video it is. But the line is: 1. d4, d6. 2. Nc3, Nf6. 3. Bf4, g6. 4. e4 Bg7. 5. e5, dxe5. 6. dxe5, Qxd1. 7. Rxd1, Nh5 and this basically loses on the spot. Your knight moves to d5. If they defend by Na6 you snap it off the board with the bishop, when they retake with a pawn you fork their rook and king but it's not just the rook they're losing, Rd8 is mate. Often they capture your bishop on f4 then you just play the Knight check straight away it's m2

[@freddyjulianto6173]

​@@sighffs1thank you so much for your detailed explanation. Much appreciated 👍

[@EasyChi_1]

Resigning when your winning opponent has just 10 seconds is class,

[@what-if-universe-big-bang]

Started playing chess last year, but i stopped cause i cant seems to get better. I getting back at it again last month, your video had helped me tremendously, from 700 to 830 in a month, i know it's still very low, but i can tell i'm making progress. Thank you! Ps.. perhaps capybara break had some charm in my elo boost.

[@lemomar]

Started last year too, almost at 1400 The main thing that’s been holding me back is playing too fast and never calculating Even now I finish most of the games I lose with 7 minutes remaining or more If that sounds like you then you’re way better than you think, you just need to slow down and think about every move :) My rating started leaping when I realized that

[@what-if-universe-big-bang]

@@lemomar yes i agree, i’ve been getting the hang of it lately, blunder less, can find attacking pattern, calculate better and convert the win. Thanks for the good advice!

[@lemomar]

@@what-if-universe-big-bang No worries, friend!

[@Deagin]

comparison is the thief of joy. good job on the climbing! keep it up bro.

[@YamiKairu]

Alex I can’t keep re watching all your videos 20 times please give us more content we love you!

[@johnvorrath1]

Just bought your karo course!! Can’t wait to go through it. Thanks!

[@stevesidare2493]

Great to see another video. I always see e6 after Bg4 or Bf5 as "closing the door behind the Bishop."

[@lea123der]

When will the jobava london course will be out ???!!! Cant wait to get it ❤❤

[@loumakovic]

just bought the caro course as well! waiting on the jobava one because we need to get some elo my friend

[@JDaaze]

Ah yes. I’ve been waiting to see a game like the first one for a while now. My brain shuts down after f4

[@mannylokzzz]

Glad you covered how to develop after f4 in the first game because nh6 just wasn’t on my radar

[@axhraf7712]

would you play Nh6 against f4 in the second game too?

[@paulkta8635]

Alex is just a chill guy that uploads once in a blue moon😏.

[@snoopingas7554]

POV soft spoken Romanian man teaches you board game strategy

[@AtharvSports]

Thankyou so much bro😭 I love your videos, you give us so much content for free. I’m greatful to you.I consider you my coach. Love you bro❤😭

[@pieter_holland112]

You’re endgame skills are very impressive!!

[@sasinator6918]

I love the capybara break. Thanks for sharing such cuteness.

[@harrycrab1677]

capybara break is an amazing idea

[@3looy]

These are the most instructive caro kann games ive seen Thank you

[@dudipartush]

Every Thursday, I start refreshing KZbin, waiting for your new video. The moment it’s up, I click the like button and start watching!

[@chriselcombe847]

Another brilliant Caro video. Thank you Alex!

[@samcooper8585]

Great work Alex - your content is always on point!

[@kdawghomie]

Alex, in Game 2 why didn't you also play nh6 like in Game 1? The structures are so similar that it leaves me confused.

[@louiscypher6919]

Great start of the weekend. 😊

[@pqrkymc]

47:57 Nd7 to prevent Ne5 after Na5 is a pretty common idea in my experience, but it's not so simple because you lose control of h7 so white can try to create the battery and attack on the kingside

[@kaidoChess]

The Caro Kan is getting so popular that even 1500s know what they’re doing for most of the game

[@tobiasjacobs2093]

No they do not haha. They usually blunder a pawn right after the opening.

[@kaidoChess]

@ false brother

[@tobiasjacobs2093]

@@kaidoChess Not false. Played this opening for a few years got from 1400 to 1900 without any difficulty. Can send you the link of the last season where I scored a 6 out 6 with it.

[@kaidoChess]

@@tobiasjacobs2093 double false

[@tobiasjacobs2093]

​@@kaidoChess Can proof it. Stop making nonsense comments.

[@stephanwoginger1913]

the moment when you watched so many Alex Banzea videos, you have absolutely no clue whether youve already watched the video or not.

[@smokintoastin9922]

Thanks for the great lessons Alex you rock!

[@ramirobp8]

I should start implementing capybara breaks after I lose and get mad. Nice video as always!

[@462rob]

Does anyone else watch his videos and constantly look down at the clock while he's casually examining all of his options?

[@shawnhorton2000]

Post every London, JL and Caro Kann game you play. We promise we will watch them all. Multiple times. 😊

[@kelukpaka9755]

Alex is back!!

[@axhraf7712]

why is Nh6 the recommendation at 1:11 but not at 14:43 🤔

[@josephlazarus5852]

Hi Alex, your tutorial on the Caro-Kann is fantastic! I would like to see how you handle the King's Indian Attack against the Caro-Kann. I seem to be seeing it a lot in tournament at my level. Thanks!

[@widodepp6672]

Im a the only one who gets sleepy when watching Alex? Not in a bad way its just relaxing lmao

[@Kenjitsuka]

Thanks to you I've met my ELO goal for the year! +280 ELO in 11 months so far, thanks Alex!!!

[@lemomar]

Nice! What’s your current elo?

[@Kenjitsuka]

@@lemomar 807 after 156 games.

[@lemomar]

@@Kenjitsuka Good stuff mate, keep it up

[@lenigaussgauss2428]

😃😃 Capibara break. Really appreciate it! Love nature

[@notecardyt]

i’m glad i found a caro kann player!

[@nittyclips]

banzea the chess master? yes, but also just a chill guy

[@hawkin1982]

I love your Caro-Kahn course. I find now I'm much better against e4 than d4. What do you recommend for ~1500ish rated players against d4?

[@Milla_mayne]

I lost it at "...apparently turned out to be a muskrat." LOL 😆

[@manykindsofgeek5906]

Best capybara content on KZbin

[@russelllippai1463]

thanks Alex, is there any other place to see unpublished videos? or games that didnt make it to youtube?

[@JoseHerradez]

the Karo Cooking has begun 🔥

[@HunterLaptop-f6g]

Just a chill guy playing the caro😎

[@Tunkert]

is 6. Nh6 also good in that second game?

[@robwatson1617]

I agree. It's not clear to me either, why Bf5 in game 2 but Nh6/Bg4 in game 1.

[@doctorh1llbilly]

Honey, wake up, new Banzea just dropped.

[@rv706]

Great, surgically executed! Maybe it comes from the fact that you're wearing something like a surgeon's green garment 😂

[@TrevorBoyce-c3u]

Hey Alex, I remember you were looking for software guys for your website. I am currently a software engineering student and am beginning to look at volunteer opportunities. I'm about halfway through my degree, so my help would likely be limited, but I would be happy to donate some time if needed. Thanks for the awesome video, you're my favorite chess player

[@ramongalvez3053]

Thank you! Can you teach me the Dutch Defense next please?

[@ThomasGahagan-qc2wv]

Thanks

[@C_PlusPlus_forever]

Hes just a chill guy

[@matthew_cramer]

I always plays bf5, i am going to try c5 for a while now, I like that i keep my bishop instead of trading.

[@ScottCabernet]

I hope to see more f4 games. The g5 move I was aware of, but not as a straight up pawn sac. Do you have any rules to follow when deciding whether the g5 sac is good or not?

[@AlexBanzea]

Specifically on f4 and Be3 line like first game

[@javiersaturno9689]

Wonderful video, thanks

[@davet88]

Please make the Jobava London course

[@kalubasunga844]

What's your recommendation against Goldman variation

[@zacherypowell1784]

Nothing makes me happier than a capybara break

[@Griot19]

In the second game, why do you not play for winning a pawn?

[@quantum9612]

It would be awesome if you could upload daily or at least once every couple of days, and games against lower rated players

[@davet88]

Please make more videos I really like your videos. Thank you

[@HonestNkomo-vp2su]

Caro kann is the best opening

[@gregwh2000]

Well done.

[@javiersaturno9689]

In game 2, why didn't you play knight to h6, instead of bishop f5?

[@AlexBanzea]

it was possible, I just knew the other move is best and somehow didn't consider it lol

[@Alpacastan21m]

15:12 why not Kh6 just like game 1?

[@AlexBanzea]

it's actually possible, I guess I was just a bit superficial :D

[@Alpacastan21m]

beast.

[@WaldoWizard]

Alex Caro Jomama!! ..

[@ernestopannier3050]

Great Alex, now, Beauty full CAPYBARAS...!!!

[@kyz6227]

How do i save thumbnails? 😂😂

[@tarnlicht3657]

capybara variation lets go

[@leonard_be]

just came here for the capybara break

[@fabioretorta6975]

It would be nice a match with you against witty alien

[@binod2341]

Why don't you titled Tuesday?

[@AndyJMacLeod]

Came for the chess, stayed for the capybara…

[@husnainkhan6531]

Chill bro

[@Balipersonaltrainer]

Top at usual. At game 2 I was asking myself why you didn't play rook C8 as usually you ask for, then suddenly you played it. Then why you didn't go at minority attack for this game 2.

[@randomjapsi]

Theres no minority attack because the c file is alteady open. The goal of the minority attack is usuallu to separate whites d and b pawns or create a weakness on c3. In this case the pawns were already separated so he didnt need to do the minority attack.

[@Balipersonaltrainer]

@randomjapsi thank you for your assistance 🙏🏼

[@markmasaki1480]

Swimming Capybaras!

[@amirismail7153]

❤

[@SilentReichi]

When to play rc8 or rb8 in the exchange?

[@AlexBanzea]

It all comes down wether Rc8 is useless or not. I explained it why in the video, so Rc8 is great vs Nc3 lines not pawn c3

[@Mary-dx4vq]

Losing all Caro games for one year. :(( (exch. Var.)

[@Mal1234567]

This guy makes it look easy by taking on lower-rated players.

[@Mal1234567]

But I’m happy that I finally managed to take a backward pawn and then convert a Caro-Kann defense I played yesterday, after learning about this technique from Alex.

[@IDangerousMind]

Game 2 guy was 100 percent cheating.

[@t-banan]

Men of culture we meet again.

[@giridharpavan1592]

endgames should be banned

[@ankitkachchhi7293]

Let me comment just because you are reading everyone's comment and dropping a like. And let me be lucky to get a like and be it my first ever pin comment on KZbin ever from you. Edit: Always loved your videos man. I started playing Jobava and Caro kann after learning from your videos. Respect and Love from India🇮🇳

[@russelllippai1463]

PLEASE, for the love of god, upload more because i've watched all your videos 5 times already!