GM Simon Williams Blitz Speedrun 15 | 1200-1500

[@Pieter_Holland]

20:30 Simon says “if I’m gonna relax it would be now when I’m a 400.000 pieces up” and at that time Simon misses that he blunders his rook because of the black bishop defending that square. But these video’s are so good!! Thnx for helping my chess.

[@slagorourke]

Whenever I watch a speedrun I think "Ok, I'll now put all these simple ideas and principles into action, straight on to Lichess to boost my rating" Then lose 5 games in a row and rage quit.

[@nickburggraaf3977]

Apparently your opponents watch more speedruns.

[@glichasasha750]

You never rage quit, you break the monitor.

[@jdm6413]

At 6:47, why didn't he fork the rooks with knight to D7? Am I missing something?

[@BuzZoo]

I wondered the same thing!

[@Crouching_ginger]

Me too… maybe he forgot he already moved the king to g2 to get out of the pin?

[@BuzZoo]

@@Crouching_ginger that's what I'm thinking.

[@jdm6413]

@@Crouching_ginger thats what i thought as well

[@richardlee-shanok5578]

Love the speed run series! I am learning a lot and hope that you repeat it! Also very happy to see you playing the Jobava London and the Black Lion. Hopefully will get a Dutch in there too soon!

[@mitenko]

Brilliant! Thanks Simon. That Nh6 idea is very useful when playing the Black Lion.

[@derekdunbar9636]

Yay! Been waiting for the 1600 range. Ever since you released the original Dutch, black lion and jobova London those are the only openings I ever play. So seeing you play only those in this series has been a godsend. Thank you!

[@chello189]

Man I missed these speedruns! Congrats on deciding to bring the good ol' content back!

[@giholste123]

6:47 How does Bb6 prevent the fork with Nd7 like Simon was just saying??? I'm so confused

[@jakusthekingpakus1]

I just checked with the engine and yeah it doesn't prevent the fork. Though what Simon played was still just barely the better option (+8 vs +7.9 at depth 22).

[@Skarecrow1949]

I agree. I would have forked at 6:47 with Nd7

[@WarDaddy2023]

Great stuff. These videos are of great service. Please keep doing more of these videos. Thank You good sir!!!!

[@APDvader]

so glad to see more videos!

[@Josh-cz3ym]

The refutation of the Englund gambit in that position was Bf4, and if black plays Qb4+, white drops the bishop back to d2. White's basically winning at that point

[@TurboShred13]

Bg5 best

[@igorjovic431]

At 6:46 why didnt't you fork the rooks with the knight? I thought it was the plan.

[@irjake]

It seems like he confused himself and thought the bishop move prevented it somehow.

[@bonkyabeans]

You're great man. Keep it up! Preparing for a blitz tournament here in September.

[@johnhess7820]

Great video Simon, keep it up

[@Walkman0007]

hey man, love your commentary, I really learn a lot! big thanks!

[@ioannisgkan8930]

Very good job on explaining your thoughts on this series

[@dougveganparadisebuilder5808]

Instructive as ever. Just what I needed. Thank you maestro!

[@michael8815]

Love these videos!

[@Thelittleonesaid]

Great stuff, thanks

[@bethechange7985]

really enjoyed the video. thanks

[@animewaifulover1337]

2:30 That was so poetic by Simon

[@EmpathyWillLeadUsForward]

Thanks for all the insightful content :)

[@chriscross1424]

6:47 why couldn't you fork the rooks?

[@jongler9775]

Hello, sir. Thank you for the great videos ! I am around 1100 ELO, and your explanations help me a lot.

[@quizarrdd1]

Top drawer, love them vidz... More NOW! Just DO IT. Raaarr!

[@ChessJournal]

Regardless of not remembering the refutation of Englund Gambit, it's still not a good opening and people must avoid it if they are serious about their chess! Good content once again mate 🙂

[@treasonouspigeonpeckers957]

I’ve been studying the sidelines where they go …d6. I don’t take on d6 unless they are protecting their queen so I get them out of their comfort zone

[@ChessJournal]

@@treasonouspigeonpeckers957 that's the point. Englund Gambit players can easily be off-guarded even if you don't play the refutation and don't fall for the trap!

[@born2270]

Yes keep em going 💪

[@Haku30]

Would be great if you play more of the botvinnik English. I finished the Chessable course and I bought the physical book, indeed I went from 1100 to 1900 but somehow I feel I like don’t know what to do at times, and I find myself lacking plans and ideas when I play the English. That’s my only white opening so I manage to win mostly due to already known position to me, but whenever I’m playing someone that defends well I find myself without a plan.

[@treasonouspigeonpeckers957]

I do well against the English but I play a lot of English Defense. It’s fun but not that great. The mainline scares me

[@Scenery505]

Great stuff

[@anandm1674]

Nice video 👍👍

[@EmojiBot]

This video was great thanks 👍☺️

[@chicken_1887]

Love the final game! letting them lose for themselves, awesome!

[@mohammadsibaii5336]

What is the best way to beat stockfish lvl7?

[@Terriblegolfer16]

“Avoid dubious openings” *plays black lion*

[@SilentKnight-89]

Englund gambit doesn’t work passed 1200 ELO. And I’ve seen Simon on titled Tuesday win with the black lion.

[@Art_Of_Stew]

Aman Hambleton uses Englund gambit in tilted Tuesday

[@EricBalcon]

it seems so clear watching but once I play myself against a strong oponent I can not have a clear vision like you do.

[@born2270]

Yh 😭

[@sanitary103]

yup he makes it easier than what it appears hence he's a GM.

[@runethorsen8423]

Eric Balcon Mainly because you are playing against a strong opponent - this "grand master" never plays "strong opponents" in a "speed run" - hence the ease discrepancy. Also the opponents you meet online could just as easily be strong grandmasters playing on fake accounts to meet lower ranking players - for the winners mindset. That is what this "grand master" does...

[@kylepaul8202]

I wish these were 3 hours long

[@blimolhm2790]

"i do say don't relax, but, you know, uh, if im gonna relax at all, then it probably would be when im four hundred thousand pieces up.. and uh... really- oh and there goes another one..." - GingerGM-Speedrun

[@rittervsp]

thank you, Simon! and i hope Charlie is ok. worrying about this gentleman

[@dilyan-2904]

Not participating in Play in phase of Global chess championship today, Simon?

[@josephsalmonte4995]

I was the 200th like. Because we all like round numbers lol

[@MurrayHerts]

re: the first game englund gambit, when I was learning chess I absolutely hated having to memorise the refutation to the englund gambit, felt like a total waste of my time as i would never play it and it doesnt feel like playing a real game of chess, just a cheap trick.

[@ArgoKios]

You need to stop drinking that much, Simon. We are worried!

[@rafaelrojas7249]

Learn how defeat Englund master!, thanks.

[@karlpoppa2752]

cool

[@treasonouspigeonpeckers957]

Can’t wait for the French