CRUSH the Fantasy Variation (Caro-Kann Masterclass Maróczy Variation)

[@random9-548]

Finally someone explains how to play properly against the Fantasy, most authors just recomends the e6 variation but it's super passive and it can become a struggle, this is more direct. Also, I don't think it is complicated at all, you can just remember that after e5 Nf3 you just pin the knight and follows up with Nd7 to avoid the tricks on f7, only knowing that you can have a good game in this variation, so it's super usefull video.

[@ChessGeek1]

Yeah, I always felts e6 was too passive, and this fights for equality.

[@davidmchugh7264]

Yes. E6 is like French and banzea e5 is risky after nc3...this is good line😊😊

[@arvIsW]

But what if they first take with the bishop and then take our bishop with the knight? 8:16

[@wanxz287]

You don't take the bishop iguess

[@CozmicTTV]

I know this is very late, but if your castled (Like he says to do in the vid) after Bxf7 you respond with h7, which is trading the bishop for the knight, while also gaining a tempo on the bishop and an open h file for your rook.

[@larsgut7161]

I just started playing chess again and i love how in-depth your guide is. I see other youtuber just making one video for Caro-Kann defense but you are explaining step by step so even as a 800 elo i can follow.

[@ChessGeek1]

Great to hear! I also have shorter guides, but yes, for masterclasses I go in deep :)

[@richardfredlund8846]

Thank you ! The fantasy is one of the variations I currently don't like seeing, as black playing the Caro. Maybe with some of these ideas that might change. Your explanation is excellent.

[@ChessGeek1]

Indeed, thats the idea!!

[@AmongUsNearLevel]

Thank You Very Much I'll Study this Chapter ,

[@MeghaKayakFest]

Excellent study! Thanks for the resources 🙌

[@ChessGeek1]

My pleasure

[@AverageBishop-]

I love this playlist and although it's missing some vatiations it's the best one out there

[@artwithanant4618]

So you're the guy who says to me (no one asked)

[@AverageBishop-]

@artwithanant4618 not you again. I roasted you about a year ago

[@FuzeRG]

I love how you have an in depth video for each variation, you deserve more subs tbh

[@ellos_]

thank you so much man! I am not a high rated player but i like to play caro cann and my friend (much higher rated than me) always plays this against me and i dont know what the hell to do, this helped me so much

[@ChessGeek1]

Yeah, the fantasy is very tricky, good luck against your friend!

[@Scar1etSpid3r]

Best caro kann fantasy video BY FAR!!! Would like to also see content on Bd3 lines.

[@ChessGeek1]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this video

[@christremayne]

Overhead someone I'm playing in two weeks saying he has some great ideas for the fantasy variation if someone plays 1....c6. So thought it best I take a quick look into it. All the advice seems sound, all it needs is me to remember it and not blunder f7 haha

[@rhysgriffiths9675]

Dude, this is golden.

[@ChessGeek1]

Great to hear!

[@FrozenShade]

I'm guessing you haven't encountered it often, but after 3.f3 de4 you should probably mention 4.Nc3, which transposes directly into the Blackmar-Diemer gambit. The same applies with 3.Nc3 de4 4.Bc4! followed by f3. Since the BDG is quite dangerous, especially for the unprepared, I think this is one of the more important side variations that black needs to be aware of.

[@ChessGeek1]

Useful note, thank you.

[@CarlosNLopez]

Excellent Material, mate! Excellent! I always had problems playing against this variation. Thanks!

[@stevenwriteswebsite]

You are so good at this, man. I hope you come back to opening videos at some point. Queen's Indian masterclass, perhaps? Love your work.

[@ChessGeek1]

@@stevenwriteswebsiteclosest I have is nimzo Indian at the moment haha. But I’m really glad you enjoyed this, and I plan to make more videos in the near future.

[@stevenwriteswebsite]

@@ChessGeek1 Great! You're by far my favourite KZbinr for opening theory since you know just how to explain the idea behind each more rather than just rattling off lines and their engine evaluations. I'm diving into your Nimzo series at the minute.

[@ChessGeek1]

@@stevenwriteswebsite I try to outline the main ideas - they are easier to remember! Enjoy the nimzo!

[@ahmadnabil8017]

8.23 what if bishop take first??

[@rajonyamisra8397]

Thank you for your great explanation. Big fan 29 th July is my tournament and this caro cann masterclass will help me a lot

[@ChessGeek1]

Amazing!! Good luck

[@Auhsbs]

Yo I have a tournament soon and I wanted to play the Caro, but I didn't know what to do against this, I've been looking in the interenet for a while and this video explains it all! Thank you!!!

[@ChessGeek1]

Great to hear, good luck in the tournies!!

[@danphan9487]

Great video! Clearly explained and well paced for my level, extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@ChessGeek1]

Glad to hear it.

[@rv706]

What do you think about an early e5 (without exchanging pawns on e4) to remove white's pawn from the b6--g1 diagonal and then placing Bc5 and Qb6 to dominate said diagonal?

[@VictorSivtsev]

Thank you! As a Caro-Kann player myself, I absolutely hate playing against this variation. At the same time, it's my main move against the Caro-Kann if I'm playing with white pieces. So I hate and love it at the same time lmao

[@sebastiangoebiowski1890]

That was amazing vid. One of the very best I have ever watched - THANK YOU :)

[@ChessGeek1]

So happy to hear 🙏

[@OregonMikeH]

OUTSTANDING! LOVE THE HOST DEMEANOR AS WELL. Your sure giving it your All. Very Instructive and pleasant to learn from. Much Thanks warm Regards, .. Mike

[@ChessGeek1]

Thank you so much :)

[@conormurphy7795]

Great video, have wanted to learn this for a while, thanks man!

[@ChessGeek1]

My pleasure

[@geco3335]

Thanks so much, a good vdeo for a scary variation.

[@tonykora1715]

a deep thank to you young man.u taught me lot.

[@bulentkirca3311]

Thank you for this video. I personnally play the Caro-Kann defense. I do prefer to play it positionally as much as possible. 😀😀

[@ChessGeek1]

Glad to hear! I hope you like my recommendation

[@Bosco1.d4]

this video actually helped me in a game. good job. 😁👍

[@ChessGeek1]

good to hear!

[@jasonnong3305]

This variation got me worried that I won't be able to play the Caro Kann again, thanks for showing this.

[@Scootboii]

I don’t okay the Caro but I love watching your videos just to see the opponents ideas. Excited for the two knights vid since that my usual response. Interested to see what lines you have! Some be2 pet lines for the usual bg4 development has been trendy in 2knights players in particular, I’m curious to see what ideas there are. Cheers! Amazing content as always!

[@Scootboii]

Don’t **play

[@ChessGeek1]

Yeah, probably will also be helpful to see the opponents ideas! Hopefully it will help you!

[@erictimm2172]

Do you still have the Art of Attack course somewhere where I could view it?

[@Leadbraw]

I just got my ass beat cause I wasn't familiar with the fantasy so now I'm here

[@ChessGeek1]

@@Leadbraw welcome :) it’s a tricky like for sure

[@shardakedia6934]

8:22 is a problem he can take with Bishop and then fork with knight

[@sheridanbabcock5016]

A very playable variation is 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 Qb6 Then you aim to play e5, Be6, and Ne7 as relatively simple developing moves. The knight on g8 can go to e6 and then to g6 to target the pawn on e5.

[@ChessGeek1]

Indeed, this is very possible, and a good option. I saw recently some top level games were played in this variation (and I also believe some great courses on the caro - Like ChessGoals' course recommends this option!!)

[@sandeepverygoodvedeo8693]

Thanks Sir

[@ChessGeek1]

My pleasure

[@sikorpro]

Mr Geek, I'm missing copy-paste button for your PGN on your website

[@crunchybanana252]

Thx dude

[@ChessGeek1]

Thank you

[@prashanthgaitonde3451]

this is the only channel that you need to be a better player

[@chessvibes466]

15:10

[@pakchu2]

6:09 what happens if Bxf7+ Kxf7 Ng5+ winning back the bishop?

[@ChessGeek1]

You can play Qxg5. Notice your bishop is attacking their queen, so after Bxg5 Bxd1 Kxd1, black remains up a piece!

[@treasonouspigeonpeckers957]

Very interesting. Also, the Semi-Slav is very similar. As a Caro player, have you ever tried the Semi-Slav?

[@ChessGeek1]

They are similar, never tried it, but maybe sometime

[@mcronrn]

Don’t crush my fantasies! 🤣

[@ChessGeek1]

Hhahah

[@MsMassiveDestruction]

5:28 lol msg JAJA

[@christophercastillo4299]

Arigato

[@tom4115]

Nobody can crush the fantasy. Its OP. Just resign. You're done!

[@redethtv447]

Wala nanay mo d2 ngayon nasa bahY pa ni rnald