How to WIN At Chess With 1.e4 [Best Tips]

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

💡 Study the complete course “Fighting 1.e4 - The Complete Repertoire for Black” - online.chess-teacher.com/course/fighting-against-1-e4/

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Core idea of 1.e4 02:51 Exploiting the f7 weakness 05:34 Find the winning shot 06:38 Trap the Black queen 07:46 Task - White to play and win 08:20 Repertoire for Black against 1.e4 10:04 Fischer's tactical shot 12:17 Bxf7 - the killer blow again! 12:58 Ideas behind different openings

[@josephsalmonte4995]

I won't remember any of this when the game starts, but thanks mate 😊

[@ezekielaiso6867]

Epic truth lol 😂

[@shaunuwuu]

@@ezekielaiso6867 lol

[@felixkiprotich6548]

Tottally😊

[@sharonjuniorchess]

Look at the Italian Game Opening. Not only is the oldest but it will help to understand what is going on. The more you start to understand an opening the more the subtly variations become apparent. Its really a story unfolding in front of you. What are your best moves and what choices is Black going to make. This game leads to positional chess moves so it doesn't matter where you memory of the moves drops off you just keep playing the best you can. If you can record your moves it will help to see where you could have done better. This game is played at both beginner and GM level so there is plenty to get your teeth into.

[@jotarokujo7955]

Eheh I feel exactly the same after watching this video. Everything makes so much sense, but by the time I finished to watch it, I ll forget everything

[@ozzyozzy6728]

i dont play chess , i just watch youtube chess videos . Thats how i feel relaxed and satisfied

[@gorkemgulan]

Its a fun endless game

[@Bratte898]

Solution to puzzle (first variation): 1. Qxf6+ gxf6 2. Nd5# Second variation: 1. Qxf6+ Kxf6 2. Nd5+ Ke5 3. f4#

[@johncalvo1743]

Yep! On the first one.

[@orbitorbit754]

I didn't understand the move gf4#..

[@Bratte898]

Orbit, I'm sorry for the error. I meant F-pawn to f4. Checkmate.

[@johncalvo1743]

@@Bratte898 NOPE! The correct line is: 1. Qxf6+ Kxf6 2. Nd5+ Ke5 3. Nf3+ Kxe4 4. Nc3#

[@Bratte898]

John Calvo. I don't understand why you're saying 'Nope' as though several variations cannot work in chess. Does the two of my variations not lead to mate and in shorter amount of moves?

[@Perfekt5ifth]

This is freaking brilliant!!!

[@orchidflower360]

Worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad it helped!

[@williamdurand4666]

Love this guy….great teacher

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you kindly!

[@sadanandbhardwaj5110]

Great work

[@Brian3xm]

Outstanding video lesson, Sir.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you liked it!

[@lingamurthykesavan4010]

I am watching your video regularly getting some nice move's. Thanks

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you like them!

[@FelixRigg]

Many thanks indeed.

[@mrenormouscroc]

Good stuff Igor, simple , clear, Gratias

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you liked it!

[@daniloabario7232]

Thanks!

[@cherrycherry-zq7jg]

Please make a part 2 of this video

[@emreygtt]

I played nearly 3000 games. I havent encountered this kind of variation. Even if there is one playing this with black it must be rare. (First game)

[@evergreen7172]

You have not played 3000 games!

[@evergreen7172]

Liar

[@bladmorane7613]

GREAT TRUE STUFF FOR TODAY REALITY!!!!!!!!

[@hugosuk563]

8:18 The test Theres two ways I found of going about it. The more natural one is prone to failure, but it will likely win checkmate if you make it seem like you blunder your queen. Moves are: e5, (then black goes kxd4, taking queen), you go exf6 taking his knight with the pawn, check. The king must take back the pawn (only available move king takes f6 pawn), and then its easy. Knight to d5, then when the king moves to its forced square e5, you move bishop f4 and win. The other way is mate in 4 guaranteed from this opening position. Qxf6, then king takes queen on f6. You continue naturally with knight to d5. King is forced to e5. Knight on g5 moves back to f3, check, and after the king is forced to eat your pawn on e4, your d5 knight moves back to c3 delivering checkmate.

[@vsingal23]

Qxf6, then king takes queen on f6. He might take the queen with pawn instead of King

[@FreyFahren]

Thx for your Infos 👍👍👍

[@johncalvo1743]

Beautiful video.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@abhaykapoor13090]

At @1:50 black already has queen protecting from knights attack. Why move the bishop there at all

[@233Runner]

You are absolutely correct my friend! That Queen could have/should have struck that Knight down.

[@BigDBrian]

So your plan was when they play Ng5 you play Qxg5 botez gambit that they don't see Bxg5?

[@iancollis5971]

Great video, enjoying following you.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nathanielanderson4898]

My 13 year old son is too advanced to fall for these simple tricks. I have tried them all.

[@mpec_tv4051]

Igor, can you cover some traps in the black lion?

[@gauravmasand2354]

Puzzle solution : Queen to D5 knight takes queen and c3 knight to d5 which is mate

[@aquapony]

So don't take the queen

[@zeebest1004]

WHY should the N be forced to take?

[@hassansahir8227]

Super ideas thank u

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Welcome 😊

[@ajarnray4115]

The best teacher out there I wish Igor would make some new courses himself he explains so good. Thanks for the upload.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks, We are glad that you liked it!

[@jotarokujo7955]

My goodness, this video is awesome. I'm a E4 player with white, I like to play the Italian, the scotch or Evans gambit, but after the first 5 6 moves, I always mess it up

[@josephsalmonte4995]

You should be winning in less than 55 moves mate lol

[@jotarokujo7955]

@@josephsalmonte4995 Eheh, I meant 5/6 moves.

[@josephsalmonte4995]

@@jotarokujo7955 I know mate, I was only playing mate

[@jotarokujo7955]

@@josephsalmonte4995 checked

[@irajh.h4826]

Hi, Is there a way that I inject a game that i have done out of computer to engine for evaluation? I appreciate if give me a hint. Thanks

[@krishivv3078]

Awesome

[@sholbura]

If you don’t mind me asking, what is the chess program that you’re using when making these videos? Also, is it the same program that has the analysis built in? I’m looking to purchase a good chess software.

[@magitingperenia3179]

I wish to buy DVD’s from you if I can how will I do this?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks for the interest. All our courses are available here. online.chess-teacher.com/ We do not sell physical DVDs but you can download the course to your computer or access the courses online after purchasing it.

[@edtolentino4826]

@ 10:21, why not rook takes bishop

[@ahmedmeliani430]

Solution 8.20min : Qf6 kf6 . Nd5 ke5 . Nf3

[@keithpriddle6006]

What happens if black plays d5 in response to e4?

[@michaelmamalacat3526]

yes why?

[@kuyadong6791]

That is Scandinavian defense. Sir Igor had also a video about it. Go check it out.

[@Trolling4Jesus]

Scandinavian Defense. Usually results in black trying to create a defensive set-up where white can't capitalize off of gained tempo and black can beat white using more experience with the position. Also could result in black trying to keep the queen out to catch a hanging piece or more aggressive gambits like the Icelandic or Portuguese. I think he has a video on it

[@thelastsheepdog]

I played it, I focused on the pawn lost all my pieces except my queen and both bishops opponent was +23 and I mated

[@jayone3442]

That's why I always try to move my a and h pawns one square early

[@Trolling4Jesus]

Lose a tempo

[@eleo6966]

What's your chess rating?

[@alvinkip]

I love the home 🏘️ 🏘️ to play in studying

[@Mnsukesh]

Hi Igor , is there is way to learn from you one on one, thanks :))

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, GM Igor has a busy schedule and does not take new students. That is why he has created many comprehensive chess courses that you can check out here. online.chess-teacher.com/

[@nathanielanderson4898]

Winning fast is good, but I am more interested in learning long term strategy.

[@aleksjagger9770]

that starts with quick tatics obviously, otherwise you won't reach "long term strategies" cus you'll get destroyed with these kinds of quick wins.

[@DonDef88PL]

Queen takes Black Knight and then after Black pawn takes the Queen white knight goes to D5 and its over.

[@mojojojo1211]

who plays nd7, I have never seen that move

[@lifewithfood2984]

Means Quean to d6 for those who don't know

[@mal1kgaming25]

I just forget everything in the game and just start defending my pieces

[@acsmith1771]

I guess this is why e4 > d4, right? It's just that there are more pieces you can develop that directly attack Black's biggest weakness faster.

[@nathanielanderson4898]

Black should have developed his pieces and castle on the kings side.

[@sirbats6369]

How to destroy all kinds of Sicilian

[@kamalvijayramrs1515]

Ne6

[@jameycunningham2664]

Knight to d4

[@LegendValco77]

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[@lifewithfood2984]

Qd6

[@vogilisettyakhilkumar9449]

1st view and 1st like and 1st comment

[@vogilisettyakhilkumar9449]

@chess beginner 😂😂

[@cherrycherry-zq7jg]

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[@carsboatsyou9582]

Every move you made can be blocked this is a unrealistic game.

[@elloyleo3560]

Only tricks dont win a game