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

[@NMRobertRamirez]

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[@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!

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Everyone! I am curious to know which of the 7 games you liked the most. Thank you!

[@AmitKumar-ze4tv]

I guess 2nd one was pretty much interesting... 😁

[@mehdila6144]

like all this video . but the last one is funny at the begining heheh he lose some tempi for opening his file for his rook . but you can ignor it block the pawn and develop the pieces . for its part, it is the rook who is free and he lacks 12 moves for finishing his developement. the tempi is like material hehe and you managed when subsequently he lost again tempi by taking the pawn h3 and then you exchanged the bishop by developing yourself and he move another time the rook for completing the exchange etc.. but he forget that his other pieces espacialy his other rook was ofside hehe by the other hand he played the same pieces over and over again hehe. you gave him a lesson of (time) heheh and to develop well normally and manage the position and (time) hehe that's why I liked this game

[@NMRobertRamirez]

hehehe I think I could have done more to take advantage of his mistakes in the opening. Next time hehe

[@1968laugro]

I like the pion b4-b5 games with black (games 1 and 2) just to get acquainted to basic middle games idea's behind the Pirc. I sometimes find myself stuck without a clear plan after the opening with all my pieces placed as they should so a couple of basic idea's starting from there would be very helpful at my level. I generally go for a c5 break instead of e5 because e5 ends up blocking my own bishop and very hesitant to go for f5 afterwards opening my castled king without a clear plan. Thank you again for the video's! EDIT: I just went through the Pirc video again which answers most of my questions.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@1968laugro I totally understand what you mean, Laurent. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Hopefully you liked this c6 idea enough to include it in your repertoire. That way you can alternate it with c5.

[@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.

[@RaptureReady2025]

Just reached 1300... played the PIRC and had an awesome game today totally crushed my opponent. Your lessons and live games have really helped me and boosted my confidence 😀

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That's great to hear, Mark! Now, it is probably going to get a little challenging to stay in the 1300s, but soon you will break through 1400. Keep up the good work!

[@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!

[@Sparkinside-wp5wr]

This is really excellent tuition, and I have learnt so much about new openings as both Black and White. Thank you, and you have new follow for sure.😊

[@mariogilligan841]

This way of teaching in video is worth many hours of readings and studies. I unconsciously adopted a part of this way of playing during my games. What is amazing is how you master this game! Once again, a very big thank you!

[@zishantufail2528]

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

[@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 💪

[@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 👍😎

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@paulsebastian3987]

I took notes on your Pirc Def and I used them best I could and defeated a dude higher rated than me ,it was a good plan ,worked good . I think he was surprised . I might of told you before ,so there a some of your videos I have to watch . Tks

[@rookandpawn]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@meinewahrnehmung4594]

…the best Pirc-Lektion, I have saw till now.

[@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! 👍

[@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

[@gboundrapa]

That's a great video as always! And it's really interesting the idea of creating this account... I just followed you and now I can use those games as a reference for learning the opening :).

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Absolutely! Let me know how it goes once you start using this opening. Thanks for your comment by the way!

[@AnindyaBasu27]

Even I did the same on lichess right now:)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@AnindyaBasu27 glad to hear!

[@MrLuridan]

Glad I discovered your channel. Great content, thanks!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Welcome aboard! 👍

[@JordanAlexochannel]

Very good thanks for the help. 👍👍👍

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Jordan! 😎

[@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

[@husainalsaati]

Yes I found this video again, HIKARU PLAYED THIS OPENING IN THE BULLET CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST MAGNUS TODAY (or yesterday depending on the timezone) It just shows how incredible this opening is Thanks coach ❤

[@andrewmays3988]

Hi Robert! Dropped by to watch you play again and thank you for all your many excellent lessons. 😇

[@ebefl]

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

[@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!

[@bobandjerishaffer1001]

I really like the modern openings you’ve shown, always used E 4 and so did my opponents before. I’m not innately an aggressive person even in martial arts..more of an asymmetric patient counter puncher which most of these openings resemble in practice. The KID and RETI are my favorites so far but like the PIRC a lot too. Can’t seem to get the KIA flowing. Best

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Bobandjeri! Glad you are enjoying these openings.Systems like the KID and Reti are very efficient and make it easy to have a good opening repertoire while leaving enough time to focus on what really matters: middle and endgame. Thanks a lot for your feedback. It means a lot 👍

[@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 👍😎

[@marshmallow___bars___7578]

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

[@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

[@tundeosolake863]

Thanks a lot!! Very helpful👍👍👍

[@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!

[@christianreid1805]

I enjoyed this video a lot!

[@Treetopper911]

Thanks for all the help

[@darkangel-io3ob]

Pirc is new to me and liked it. thanks.

[@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 🙌

[@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 🙌

[@GiacomoCalabrese]

I love the pirc and all your instructions.

[@antonnovo695]

I like your style.Thank you for sharing!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You got it! 👍

[@andrewmays3988]

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

[@robertgonsalves1966]

Speedrun in one defence is very helpful.. thanks

[@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

[@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.

[@karameldin]

Great work, instructing !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

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

[@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 😊

[@Treetopper911]

Great video!

Voy a suponer que usted habla español, si no es así le escribo en inglés, pero deseo decirle que su canal es el que más me ha hecho crecer, y le quiero dar las gracias.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hola! Muchas gracias por su comentario. Me da gran satisfacción saber que le han sido útil estas clases. No deje de preguntarme cualquier duda que pueda tener y saludos! 👍

@@NMRobertRamirez Mil gracias y saludos.

[@michaelbascon940]

I liked the first video when you played against the classical and showed the nice little tactic when white played Bc4 and you played c6 eventually taking e4 after chasing Nc3 away

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Yes, that is a nice one! 😎

[@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?

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@davidbatchelder85]

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

[@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]

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

[@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.

[@davidbatchelder85]

this never gets old, 4th game WOW fantastic

[@talesthatresonates]

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

[@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 😎🙌

[@AnindyaBasu27]

Loving the series on Pirc Defense! Thank you for the content, I am prepping for a tournament and adding the ideas to my repertoire. First I thought of Sicilian, but there are just too many lines :p Would appreciate if you would do a Sicilian series as well whenever if possible. Also do let me know, if I can contribute in monetary sense to your content, with whatever I can. I don't have much, but would still love to contribute :) love from India

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Anindya! it is great to hear you are finding these lessons helpful. Soon, I will be posting a lesson on how to use the Pirc vs the Austrian attack. You have to get that one straight because it is popular and tricky. I am planning to provide you guys with everything you need to make it to master level and of course we have to talk about the Sicilian at some point. We have a long way to go 😎Regarding your question about contributing to the channel, you can visit the channel and there you will see the option of PAYPAL where you can make a one-time contribution or you can click on JOIN and sign up for one of the membership options. Just know that you do not have to contribute. I am really thankful to those who are contributing to the channel, but it is completely optional. I am going to continue with this series regardless 👍💪

[@AnindyaBasu27]

@@NMRobertRamirez thank you for taking time to reply :) yes waiting for the Austrian attack variation! Just played a game , with a e4f4 push from white side in the opening. This is fun:)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@AnindyaBasu27 this is just the beginning! hehe

[@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?

[@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! 🙌👍

[@Comment27560]

at 8:20 what if he had done pawn e5 and he has this reallly strong queen and bishop on the diagonal

[@billyjoe333able]

In the first 2 games on move 4 after white plays Bc4 have you considered 4…Nd5 5 Nd5 e4, forking with the pawn to reclaim a minor piece and winning a central pawn to disrupt the centre? I’d be interested to hear your view on that line

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! Yes, and it is actually a strong continuation, but keep in mind you will get positions that are not what we typically get in the Pirc. I would rather have you guys stay in your elements, but I also agree that variation is strong 👍

[@billyjoe333able]

@@NMRobertRamirez great thanks, Rob. Love the channel keep up the good work!

[@billstubblefieldjr8816]

This is more my style. Awesome Thanks you Robert!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome! Glad to see you enjoyed this one 👍😎

[@topoisomerace]

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

[@NMRobertRamirez]

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

[@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! 👍🙌

[@manum5550]

thanks robert r. i learn a lot from your games never will play the same but my goal is not that high, am at 400 shooting up to 1000 i have won my last 10 games

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Congrats and keep it consistent 💪😎 Thanks a lot for your feedback by the way 🙌

[@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.

[@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

[@vinhhoang4601]

thanks very much, it helps me a lot

[@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 🤓

[@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 💪

[@ticchi1]

Hi, what do you think about King's Indian Attack against Pirc?

[@winstonspencer6027]

Love the Pirc. But does speed chess lack sound fundamentals?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

It is not as good as longer games, but hopefully these games help you see some of the middlegame plans. I would recommend playing longer games for sure, but occasional speed Chess might be beneficial.

[@hadichamas1294]

Honestly you are awesome man! Thanks for teaching

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Hadi! Thanks for your kind words 👍

[@RudyLouie]

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

[@knottreel]

I was thoroughly entertained!

[@AndrewAcosta-j5y]

That was a super risky pre-move at @25:06 lol

[@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 👍

[@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 😅👍

[@ven856]

Is lichchess free to use

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@adamblomquist5581]

Question: I just learned your Perk Check defense in lesson 51 (I think) But I skipped ahead because it was the 1st videos I came across of yours. I love playing this so I watched other same videos. I am getting confused. I'm only on lesson 35. Do you have suggestions on best way to learn your course? Maybe 1 a day or even a week...? Thank you! Yout Hands down the best teacher!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Adam! I am putting these lessons in a specific order because this is the teaching plan I have used with my students for years. I think it is best if the lessons are followed in order. I tell people to scan from # 1 and stop on the one title you feel like you could use some exposure to. Then continue from there in order. Lately lessons are getting a little longer, but the earlier ones are pretty short. Regarding the frequency, it is up to you. I think you guys would ideally follow a training plan such as the one from lesson # 102 and make watching these lesson another item. Maybe every other day or M, W , F.... it mainly depends on how much time you have for Chess every week. Hope this makes sense 🤓

[@sebastianknop1899]

What a great vid! Thx a lot!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome! 👍😎

[@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 👍

[@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 💪

[@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 👍

[@norriahmusa8854]

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

[@AmitKumar-ze4tv]

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

[@NMRobertRamirez]

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[@truth1549]

i loved it sir :) thanks

[@NMRobertRamirez]

It's great to hear, Samyak! Hope you are having fun with the Pirc!

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[@zambot264]

You are amazing. I like your explanations and style, same as me. Thank you!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That's great to hear! Thank you for your kind words by the way. It means a lot 👍

[@pascaltomasovic3586]

your videos are everything i ever wanted to see to improve my chess

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That's so great to hear! glad to know you like them!

[@BikerDaDInt650]

How to play pitch against Austrian attack

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@BikerDaDInt650 here is the lesson we had on it. Hope you like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJvXkHuearForMk