From 1500 to 2200 Playing Pirc Defense as Black and as White | Chess Lesson # 71

[@NMRobertRamirez]

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[@brBambosz]

The intro is a comedic masterpiece, the "ugh" and the applause are fantastic together

[@NMRobertRamirez]

hehe that was my wife's idea 😅Glad you liked 👍

[@craigtimmons6907]

Impressive that NM RR tells opponents with his account name “Main Pirc Defense” what is coming and still wins.

[@pickleballer1729]

I noticed that too. Reminds me of when I was studying Judo, and a former Japanese Silver medalist came to Texas and gave a demonstration of various ways he could throw with a particular throw. He lined up the top ten or so players in Texas, and proceeded to go down the line in Randori (free sparing) and threw each player with the same throw within a few seconds... except for one guy, Bill who laid down flat on his back as soon as the match began. It would be like a Chess player saying "You're not going to beat me with the Pirc, because I'm going to resign before you move." Ramirez really makes Great videos.

[@userhome3601]

I tell my opponents that they're going to lose by my rating.

[@eanwilliams4883]

Best KZbinr out there way better than all these other chess you tubers you got me to 2200!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Congrats!! That is a huge milestone! Keep it up 💪 Your consistent hard work is certainly paying off 👏

[@eanwilliams4883]

@@NMRobertRamirez thanks man!

[@RaptureReady2025]

The BEST video of the series!! Every game is different and shows what happens in real live play. I like the new ideas. I would like to see more live games exactly like this video to see different attacking tactics. Thanks!! 😀

[@NMRobertRamirez]

My pleasure, Mark! I am glad you liked it so much. Hope you have had a chance to use the Pirc yourself 👍

[@anmolbhardwaj5]

I agree with mark because these things happen when we play pirc and I want to see how you think. How you execute an idea/tactic. Instead of 3 min if you can play 3/2 it will be great becasue with that you explain a lot more.

[@pierosolari6358]

Estimado Robert, solo agradecerte. Es usted una inspiración. Simpleza, maestría, inteligencia es lo que refleja su juego. Abrazo desde Perú

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hola Piero! Muchas gracias 🙌 Saludos!

[@bggines_1260]

Just want to tell you how appreciative and a bit surprized i am these days about the favorable result i'm experiencing by using the lesson i got from watching your video! Especially the White's version of Pirc🥰! It's like an 80-90% winning average! I love that Knight's manuever from b1-d2-c4. It's like unsettling for my opponent!

[@prakasavigraha6104]

Loved this one too. I appreciate your showing when things don't go according to plan and we make a mistake. Still, if we stay cool, then our good set up will help us recover and even win. After seeing your video I played a game and that is what happened. I made a mistake but because the setup principles had been followed i could recover and in the end game fight I was ahead 2 passed pawns and could convert. Getting through the opening with equality or slight advantage is really a saviour. Your videos help that a lot. So, again thank you Robert.

[@zishantufail2528]

Your efforts motivates me to improve at chess. Thank you so much🙂❤️

[@rookandpawn]

You don't know how much your pirc series means to me ❤ ty ty

[@adamblomquist5581]

Game #1 was beautiful. Really cool how you did c6 to get b5, b4 & trap his bishop.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Adam. Hope you get to use that b5-b4 idea soon 👍😎

[@benfrancais1526]

This is amazing, thanks man. I like learning this way. Keep it up!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Ben! You are welcome. Thanks a lot for your feedback 💪

[@mitchellwalters4678]

Very informative, you’ve inspired me to adopt the pirc and kings Indian. My rating instantly hopped 100

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That's great to know, Mitchell! Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback. It means a lot! 👍

[@tastybrain]

I really enjoyed the second game. I learned that players at that level are all-out attackers. I learned how to defend against a massive pawn storm by trading off the minor pieces and whittling down the pawns systematically. That was amazing! I loved how you had to scramble at the end, and even with the recognized blunders that you saw as you made them, you still pulled it off. Great chess! Thanks!

[@TDOLLA]

wow, only one game in so far but that first game was beautiful. I think you controlled every aspect of that game start to finish.. that defense just smothered your opponent and they ended up just shuffling around more than anything. Obviously not all games are like that but this has got me interested in the Pirc, I don’t know a ton about it honestly

[@GeneralBlorp]

Took a while but I finally stumbled upon this channel / series. I’ve been learning this opening but had not yet seen many great videos on it. 👍 This is very helpful.

[@joshuaganzon4609]

Thank you very much NM. I got stuck to 1600 for two years. I ranked up to 1900 in less than one week because of this opening. I was able to apply the best strategy video through this opening wherein that video instructed how to position the knights effectively and to occupy weak squares on the board. Thank you again. I feel proud of myself. Love from the philippines, master 😊

[@Centurion-yw5ky]

These really are great, would love to see some more for ideas. I only play the Pirc, when black, not very well, but trying to improve. 1 min Bullet will be the death of me!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

hahaha you gotta stop those bullet games. One picks up too many bad habits. And yes, we will talk about the Pirc again in the future. There is still a lot to learn!

[@andrewmays3988]

....."and I just played chess." Yes sir, and you play and think beautifully!!!!😇

[@AcVinicious]

i rly love your course. also the way you explain it is awesome ! im considering to be a member of yours as soon i have the possibility ! thanks for the lessons :)

[@ebefl]

Best video on the pirc! Please make more just showing pirc games with commentary

[@robertgonsalves1966]

Speedrun in one defence is very helpful.. thanks

[@mehdila6144]

in the minute 16:18 the game answer my question heheh when i i asked you the variation if the openent didnt take the centre too and do the same setup heheh its cool to review the lessons i learn more thinks that i missed earlyer heheh

[@mickdrummer5965]

I have been messing around with openings for years and getting nowhere. I will be 75 yo in Dec. I have a 25 year plan to win the championship in the 100 and over age group. Am hoping that you will be my guide. Stay healthy !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You too! 💪 Maybe we get to execute your plan is half the time 😎

[@andrewmays3988]

Excellent lesson: focused, to the point and you won some daunting games!!😇

[@X00000370]

I liked the 6th (next to last) the best. Hard to play 3-minute games when you're talking strategy while you play...Nice job.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks a lot for your feedback! 🙌👍

[@marshmallow___bars___7578]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful ideas for free ❤️ God bless you for being unselfish 😊

[@davidbatchelder85]

I liked all the games on the previous lesson. It showed real time reaction. That is what chess is all about.

[@abhijeetsingh5681]

One of the best channel if not the best to learn chess. Easy explanation. Also your voice is really soothing, Sir!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a nice feedback, Abhi! It means a lot 👍

[@darkangel-io3ob]

Pirc is new to me and liked it. thanks.

[@talesthatresonates]

you have made pirc my favorite as well. now in every game as black i am playing pirc

[@chessforabsolutebeginners73]

I am loving your videos! Probably the best chess channel I’ve found!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! It means a lot to know you are finding these videos useful 👍😎

[@mitchiarikov2614]

Thanks for all the help

[@tundeosolake863]

Thanks a lot!! Very helpful👍👍👍

[@dushyantyadav3287]

at 14min 12 sec the third game you can sac the bishop on g7 to b2 if queen take move the knight to d3

[@harryhopkinson162]

Incredible video I am so happy I found your channel and you have got a subscriber.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Harry! Welcome aboard. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have 👍😎

[@harryhopkinson162]

@@NMRobertRamirez Okay thank you very much

[@ChessWithMouselip]

Have you considered doing the first chessable opening repertoire for White *and* Black? This would be an awesome course. Sign me up! I've always been drawn to the Pirc/KID/KIA complex. Have you looked at any of the games of Duncan Suttles? He has some great games in the Modern/Pirc.

[@masterbeernuts9344]

At 5:30 i think your opponent missed 23.Qxe7? LOVING your videos on the Pirc mate!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That's so great to hear! If Qxe7, I think Rc2+ and Rxb2+ followed by Qxc3+ was forced mate 👍

[@masterbeernuts9344]

@@NMRobertRamirez yes you're right. He was already lost.

[@leonromer567]

This opening paired with London as white, allows me to be even with way stronger players after the opening and the early middlegame. Leaves way more time to learn tactics and proper endgame ! Thank you so much for the Pirc series. Its a blessing !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are welcome, Leon! I liked to see you understand how studying middle and endgame is extremely important. Thank you for providing such a nice and useful feedback. It means a lot 👍

[@leonromer567]

@@NMRobertRamirez your videos mean a lot ! Do you have anything buyable regarding middlegame or endgame ? Your logical and well paced teaching is great !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@leonromer567 the only thing buyable is the videos I am putting every month for the members of the channel, but if you continue following this course in order, you will find valuable middlegame material. Besides, we have a long way to go in order to get you guys to master level 💪

[@leonromer567]

@@NMRobertRamirez Alright thank you !! Stay healthy !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@leonromer567 likewise!

[@michaelsaad684]

This is by far the best way to learn. Thanks Again Robert

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Michael! Thanks a lot for your feedback! 👍🙌

[@derSchachstratege]

Thx for sharing your knowledge! I enjoyed it alot. AT 5:40 your Rooksac is nice, but Rc2+ and then Rxb2 would be with Tempo. Regards!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Yes, you are correct! 💪👍 Thanks a lot for your kind words 🙌

[@JordanAlexochannel]

Very good thanks for the help. 👍👍👍

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Jordan! 😎

[@user-hi3ke6qh7q]

Nice work. Can see see another session with 5 to 10 games of pirc/king's indian defence and king's indian attack? After studying the main openings it would be beneficial at this point to learn from some "more" middle games that typically arise from these openings.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Absolutely! You will see some of those later in the course 👍 Thanks a lot for your feedback 🙌

[@andersrisager6518]

Hey Robert, in the first game with the classical variation I've been tought to take on e4 whenever the white bishop develops early to c4. This is way you would end up with an early pawn attack forking knight and bishop in the center. In the game first game this would go like: 6: Bc4, Kxe4. 7: Kxe4, d5. 8: Bd3, d5xKe4... As far as I know this line equalizes quickly but I'm curious on your take. I haven't seen this line in any of your pirc-videos but I might have overlooked something. Thanks in advance, Anders

[@mitchiarikov2614]

Great video!

[@GiacomoCalabrese]

I love the pirc and all your instructions.

[@norriahmusa8854]

I really wanted to know his opening for white but for black its really help me.

[@maglcman]

awesome video, thanks! would you ever consider doing this again but with an account that you don't gain elo with so fast? i would love so much to watch you climb in elo over several games using the Pirc, KID, KIA, etc.. and with a longer time control (at least 5 minutes) so you can take time to really explain your thoughts. thanks for reading!

[@vinhhoang4601]

thanks very much, it helps me a lot

[@Romanellochw]

I'm learning this and a beginner but once I've gotten to move 6 or 7 I feel like I'm just playing defense. Can you explain the method and idea of how to attack and put white on the defensive?

[@odysseasstrakaris5241]

In 25:03 you could blunder very eazy coach with your premove Nh5 cause he had Bxb5 attacking your queen

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Yes, Got lucky there 🤓

[@Daanvinchie]

Thanks for all the information Robert! Really great and helpful videos on the Pirc!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Daan! You are welcome. Glad you are finding value in these lessons 👍

[@Daanvinchie]

@@NMRobertRamirez for sure! I played alot of chess when I was young and recently started playing again. Dropped to 800. Now I am back at 1150 because of your advice on the Pirc. I am playing scotch on white side but seeing this I think I will switch to the kings indian attack! Its just so similair.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@Daanvinchie nice! That was a big jump so you are doing other things right besides the opening. Mainly, work on your tactics at this point.

[@Daanvinchie]

@@NMRobertRamirez Any tips how I can work on them?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@Daanvinchie of course. You can use websites such as chess.com or lichens.org. You can also get a tactics book. I have a few in my book recommendations.

[@knottreel]

I was thoroughly entertained!

[@RudyLouie]

World: These games so exciting! Robert: 36:31 These games so boring!

[@karameldin]

Great work, instructing !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! Glad you found some value in it 👍💪

[@BamaRider]

I enjoy your videos and find them helpful, but I have mixed results with the pirc. When white castles long, he occupies the open D file after the pawn exchange. Also have problems getting my queen side pieces active. What am I doing wrong?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! We have to get that fixed! Can you share some of those games to get a better idea of what positions you are referring to specifically? Thank you!

[@BamaRider]

@@NMRobertRamirez www.chess.com/a/2i6nP1ZK4KszN I have this problem and don't know what I keep doing wrong.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@BamaRider Okay, let's talk about this ... First thing I would like to mention is that even though we learned that when they do e5 on move # 3, we trade pawns followed by Ng4, it is not the case here. On move # 7, it was more accurate to do Nd5 centralizing your knight and more importantly to not have it awkwardly placed on g4. Now, more important than that is the following. Since you are more advanced now and have more experience with this opening, you should know that after white does Bd2, we do not have to move our queen right away (even though I said so when we first talked about it) Instead, insert e5 right away and that prevents white from doing e5 themselves. If they do the discovered attack with Nd5, you simple do Qd8 and nothing happens. Please, let me know if this makes sense and feel free to share any other lines you are having trouble with. Always happy to help 💪

[@BamaRider]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thanks Robert, I'll take the notes and practice. I'm currently low 1200s, my idea is compete with the unrated games vs 1300 players. The last time I entered the 1200 elo, I couldn't stay there, and was quickly back in the 11s after engaging the better competition for a few days. So until I can consistently win against 1300 players I see no point matching wits with 1300 players in competitive matches. I have to get better. Your simplification of this defense has helped me win more.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@BamaRider you got it! We will keep in touch 👍

[@mikeeirish4677]

Hi Robert and everyone. I started trying the pirc and I was wondering what you would play as black against: 1.e4, d6 2. f4 Didn't know how to proceed right there and played e5 and transposed into kings gambit. What would you do as black? Nf6 maybe? Or c6? I'm stumped.

[@carlbinch898]

For me Its nice to see early d3 lines for white and middlegames ideas. Found the last game interesting because often players try to blast you off the board playing the Pirc and with me they often succeed. E.g after g6 some aggressive players play 4.h4 Bayonet attack i think. Never sure what to do here. Ignore it say Bg7 and h5 will come and Rook x knight is scary.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

I totally understand what you mean, Carl. This early h4 pushes are typically met with h5. We will have a lesson on this soon, but in the interim, feel free to take a look at this part of lesson # 88 where I discussed a similar position even though it was vs in the KID. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3ecmGaEftuja9U

[@topoisomerace]

Your videos are excellent. I really appreciate you sharing these.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome. Glad you are finding value in them 💪

[@userhome3601]

Chess understanding got me to 2300. Learning the nuisances of an opening only got me a few wins by cheap traps.

[@davidbatchelder85]

All the games are great, third one was quit wild but all were good. Thank you for your great effort you show us.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, David! Glad to see you found this one useful 👍

[@davidbatchelder85]

@@NMRobertRamirez the effort you show and the great knowledge you share, is just breath taking. If you need to know anything in construction, let me know. I have been blessed to have done it all. My hat is off to you for your generous gift shared. Amen.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@davidbatchelder85 thanks a lot! I will certainly keep you in mind 😎🙌

[@tomjohansen456]

At 23:45 my move from white is to move the knight to c7 attacking the rook and simultaneously attacking the knight with the bishop. Am I missing something?

[@thechessbattle109]

23:32 Nc7!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Yes! I should have resigned at that point 😅

[@chessshark8500]

Your glicko Rd is over 200 meaning any rating you currently have is not true. So basically instead of gaining 250 elo You would gain 8 if your rating was sure of basic area of the current elo

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Absolutely! I just wanted to have a lesson where you guys could see the Pirc (form lesson # 69) in practice throughout the different rating levels 👍

[@myrrhsee1]

disgustingly sick! 🔥🔥

[@ernestogarcillan1977]

00:23:50 Nc7 cut the defender Queen onto Nb6

[@LeGITBEATDWN]

This still the best video

[@grapeleopard6809]

Subbed, I like your content more than bigger Yt-ers like Gotham or especially hikaru no hate just preference,

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you and welcome aboard! 👍😎 Feel free to ask me any questions you might have!

[@DRAMP08]

Many compliments on your content and explanation of the game! I am really enjoying all your lessons. Do you ever live stream on Twitch or have any other sources of content that I could support and learn from?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you so much! I am not on Twitch at the moment, but since some of you have asked me for other sources of content and ways to support the channel, I am looking into it. This week, I will activate the membership option here on KZbin where those who join can support the channel and receive access to special content. It should be up and running in a day or two. I also want to do a poll to find out if there is interest in live sessions where we can interact in real time.

[@chrisrsdpr3429]

Excellent video series. Say until until the last game. It will motivate you that you to can get to 2100+

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Glad you liked it, Chris! 💪

[@AmitKumar-ze4tv]

Damnnn... 10:50-11:50 I was like what the hell is going on...😆 I was just hearing mouse clicks...

[@NMRobertRamirez]

😅

[@jamesjk1234]

@21:23 why did you not take the e4 pawn with your knight? His knight is pinned to the queen

[@jamesjk1234]

Oh wait, nevermind, the bishop covers the queen

[@pj6366]

@34:11 What are you thinking about "247...367"?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! Counting the pawns for each side to see if anyone was ahead in material 😅👍

[@_syntax_error_404_6]

23:55 he missed nc7 winning move...

[@anjinganjingan1764]

Youre da real mvp man!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

😅 thanks!

[@flinson3429]

I have a doubt if I won a game in lichess I get on 15 - 30 points why

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! This account was brand new and that's why it was going up/down so quickly. After some games, it goes to the normal rate 👍

[@tak3norag3]

Hello. Thanks a lot for all this great lessons. I have a question. Why at 21mn13sec didn't you play Night to E4 attacking the Queen the black squared bishop and the C Night which is pin to the queen?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! The problem is that their c3-knight could capture our knight 👍😎

[@tak3norag3]

​@@NMRobertRamirez Thanks a lot for your answer. Effectively he can eat our knight and protect his queen at the same time... :/ thanks :)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@tak3norag3 no problem! And his bishop from g5 is defending queen too 👍

[@tak3norag3]

@@NMRobertRamirez

[@lamontwilson6756]

When you forked the queen and the bishop the bishop was still there after you took it. What happened? Im seeing stuff?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! At what point in the video? 🤔

[@951genni]

I have a question... trying to play this. I got the short and sweet pirc course on chessable which runs you through the main 4-5 replies. I have tried a bunch of games just to get a feel for it and I struggle to get past the fact that white gets a free attack. Invariably I get to the end of the opening and white has 2-3 pieces attacking and tons of space. Is there a twist on this opening where you meet black in the middle more? Or should I stick to e4 e5 and just try to learn the stuff.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Nick! Can you provide an example? What variation(s) make you feel like that? Also, feel free to check out the playlist where I put all the Pirc videos together 👍

[@mohammedhazari506]

Hello Coach, I had a question, is it possible to play the pirc starting with 1. e4 e5 and then u can play d6 and Nf3 and the remaining plan after e5? Is it possible to play that way, and if no, then what is the reason? Thanks alot, love your videos

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! The main problem with it is that you will be exposed to many different openings. For example, white can play 1.e4, e5 and then 2.f4 (king's gambit). So, you have to be prepared for that and many other lines they can play vs 1..., e5 👍

[@DangerrBY]

the best phrase is "just play chess" :)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

👍💪

[@jonsanmiguel5163]

Hola Robert. La Pirc se puede jugar también sin fiancheto y también contra 1.d4?. Gracias, un saludo. :)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hola Jon! Si, la variante Checa que aprendimos en la clase # 51 es sin fiancheto. También se pude jugar contra d4 aunque tendría un nombre diferente. Puedes mas de eso en la clase # 53 💪

[@ernestogarcillan1977]

the time in this video os 23:47 after u played 1. ... a6 2. Na3 how if goes Nc7 what's best move for black?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

I think I would have had to give the rook. Good catch 💪

[@deepskywest3633]

Nicely done.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you!

[@a.tigerjr.6132]

Great video! Do you have any tips or videos about getting passed anxiety before and during games? I struggle with it.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Alvin for your feedback and for your support to the channel. It's greatly appreciated! When it comes to anxiety, I have had some students who struggled with it and I can tell you this: - It will get better as you improve and have more control over your games. Part of your anxiety might be related to not having a plan or the ability to calculate accurately enough. As you start building your opening repertoire, you will know what to do at the beginning of every game and you will also have some guidelines to follow once you transition into the middlegame. Likewise, once your visualization and calculation skills improve, you will become more effective at attacking and you will also be able to anticipate your opponent's initiatives. - It might also be lack of practice. As you play more (specially rapids and blitz) you will feel more comfortable. I do not recommend to only play blitz, but it is good to do it from time to time. Even if we play a one-hour game, we might get into time pressure and we have to know how to handle such situations. - Lastly, I always tell my students to be aware and ask themselves what is it that their opponent is threatening? Is it necessary to do something desperate such as sacrificing a piece? If the answer is no, then take the time to think of a plan and do not see ghosts. Many times, we make our opponents stronger than what they really are. **Bottom line is that as you train more, you will inevitably get stronger and getting stronger will boost your confidence. Then, before you know it, your anxiety is there only until the moment you shake hands to start the game and then it dissapears. Also, as you make mistakes and experience stressful situations, you will know yourself better. It is all part of the process. My hands still sweat a little before I play a tournament game and the moment I do the first move, it is gone. Hope this answers your question, Alvin! If not, let me know and we can talk more about it 👍

[@a.tigerjr.6132]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thank you very much for your response. I saw an immediate improvement when I started watching your videos just last week. I played a game today on chesscom using what I learned from your Pirc series and it is the first time since I have played that I did not have a blunder, mistake or inaccuracy with a 93% accuracy. This definitely helps a lot. Not having a set plan or strategy definitely puts me on edge and I am sure you are right about that. I am very glad I found your page. I will definitely be following all of your work and support in any way I can. You are doing great work, Thank you Sir

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@a.tigerjr.6132 thank you! Anyways, we will keep in touch as you go through the lessons. You will find other tips to improve your game and deal with the anxiety. Little by little 👍

[@davidbatchelder85]

tried to join, would not allow me to put in my card info

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! Unfortunately, that is directly with KZbin. Maybe it's better to try another day to see if it was a glitch or something similar.

[@fabianojesus8418]

Joga muito!!!

[@Boss.Stephen]

started watching your pirc videos to learn how to play against it lol 😀

[@NMRobertRamirez]

I should delete them then 😅

[@x13xmonkey]

Awesome

[@davidbatchelder85]

You keep speaking about the 150 attack, what is that. I do not know what lesson that is. Can you send it to me.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello David! It was the lesson before this one (# 70). Here it is 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/goCUhZ6gmsSkrM0

[@slingshotchicken4695]

Not sure how so many points are awarded for each game. My games seem to be for about 8 points a pop so getting from 1500 to 2200 wouldn't happen in so few games. Not by a long shot. Explain, please?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! It happens when the account is new. The first few games go up and down by a lot and then it slows down to the rate you have 👍

[@slingshotchicken4695]

@@NMRobertRamirez Hi Dr. Robert, kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipOcfWafdrqbmZI Thanks for being interactive. I guess starting new accounts frequently might help. I have learned a bit from you already. I just started with you, I've been watching Rosen. The Pirc doesn't have a winning % according to the computer but I am open to your wisdom. I've picked up a couple of things that have been useful. I will be grateful for the KZbin videos since it's not the time for me to be spending but I hope you have some students who pay you or your game is making some cash. Just saying thanks. I love chess but am not a big fan of memorizing a bunch of stuff, I enjoy it the Bobby Fischer way,?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@slingshotchicken4695 welcome aboard! And do not worry about the Pirc or any other opening. You will hear me repeat multiple times that openings are just 10% of the game. What truly matter is middle and endgame. Even Kasparov lost to someone who started with 1..., a6. Try following these lessons in order and ask me any questions you might have 👍

[@makentosh956]

You are the best 👍👌

[@NMRobertRamirez]

🙌👍

[@exuviumisopods]

Uhm... I see that - from your games that I watched until this lesson - you play Blitz. My understanding is that Blitz could help someone that has learned their opening well, increase their rating, but blitz does not allow the opponent to think, and therefore they blunder. I hope to see you playing Rapid games as well.

[@matthewt3969]

So many times I find myself wanting to do all important challenge into the center with my c pawn rather than my e pawn. Unless the e pawn is the obvious choice because of the position on the board, it seems pushing the c pawn allows my fiancettod dark Bishop so much more range, rather than my e pawn pushing and blocking that Bishop up on e5, or e5 remaining blocked after pawns are exchanged. I know it depends on so many factors, but generally speaking, am I wrong in starting to prefer to push with c rather than e? Thanks so much for your time!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Matthew! It is a matter of taste. Even in the KID you can play the c5 break instead of e5 👍

[@adriansrfr]

Awesone!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Glad you liked it, Adrian! 👍

[@piotrp7290]

hey, in 5th game after 18 ...a6 can"t white just move knight to c7 attacking rook and then take knight on b6?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! What time in the video? 🤔

[@piotrp7290]

@@NMRobertRamirez 23:35

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@piotrp7290 yes, you are absolutely correct. I got destroyed in that game 😎

[@vijaylat5242]

Good Content !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Vijay! Glad you found it useful!

[@jonwalker2929]

This is a very helpful video. But I need you telling me what to do as I play.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

😅 not for too long. Soon it will bother you if someone tries to tell you what to do 😎

[@Speedster___]

Austrian is the 150 attack?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Not at all! 150 attack is covered in lesson # 70 while Austrian is on lesson # 73 👍

[@brBambosz]

By watching your videos I discovered that I was playing the pirc in most of my games as black. But I always called it Kings indian Defense. Is there a big difference between these openings if you play g6, Bg5 and O-O?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Great question! Basically if you play this system vs 1.e4, it is the Pirc. If you use it vs 1.d4, then it is the King's Indian Defense. The King's Indian Defense is a different monster if you ask me, but I personally have been using ideas from it in the Pirc and vice versa.

[@brBambosz]

@@NMRobertRamirez thanks a lot as always!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@brBambosz my pleasure!