I got SQUEEZED by a Grandmaster's Positional Gambit

[@taco3131]

"I'm very materialistic I like to hold onto material" ~Eric "Oh no my Queen!" Rosen

[@zivjigalov4136]

Facts

[@goodboybad220]

Fax

[@TheHigherSpace]

lol .. Jokes aside he does though, in serious games! like this one it was so funny he was happy he is up a pawn the entire game while getting crushed on the queen side lol

[@WingedEspeon]

~Eric "Stafford Gambit" Rosen.

[@ergusto]

He will never live that down haha

[@nofanfelani6924]

He seems to be a nice guy. But he bullied your bishop so hard.

[@mohammadafaneh8595]

Old school bloodseeker icon :))

[@DrDanQ92]

@@mohammadafaneh8595 old school shaman icon :)

[@WogLex97]

fidel's a legend, I've been subbed to him for a while. He puts a lot of effort into his streams. They're great

[@RubricoA.]

@@mohammadafaneh8595 it's Mr. Stygwyr

[@jest22]

Your opponent seems like such a chill guy with all the explanations after the game and all...

[@tou-send4349]

yeah great guy

[@diabl2master]

Hes streaming right now on twitch: 'ficorrales'

[@Degree-hd8zf]

He seems like that one nice uncle.

[@tjhouse6465]

my opponents usually explains in chat after games as well. "You lucky piece of sh.."; "Nice time-scramble moron". It's all very instructive.

[@jayturner9032]

So weird having someone explain chess to Eric lol

[@ibbumpn]

Clearly Eric is not one of the best players in the world. To say the least. but he is the best chest streamer that I found. My game has gotten dramatically better by watching his streams.

[@brandonovich6063]

@@ibbumpn he could be in like the top 1% or 2% of chess players I think so probably one of the best in the world

[@jamesonpayne3490]

@@brandonovich6063 He's not even close to best in the world. Very strong bullet/blitz players can beat GM's and world class players every so often, but that's inconsistent. Eric is no doubt a very strong player, but he's not close to best in the world.

[@brandonovich6063]

@@jamesonpayne3490 I believe less than 1% of chess players make it to 2300+ in the world.. could be wrong Edit: wikipedia tells me there's 3800~ IM titled players, 1600 GM titled.

[@thomasduncan1855]

Brandon London he’s like top .0001% atleast lol

[@whatsgoingondude1673]

10:27 "I'm very materialistic I like to hold down to material"... Eric playing gambits and sacrificing pieces in 90% of his games on KZbin!

[@mariovanderwal1695]

Check out some of his serious games, it feels like two different people are playing

[@whatsgoingondude1673]

@@mariovanderwal1695 Yes, I know that when he is serious, the things are different.

[@joedorben3504]

@@mariovanderwal1695 bc he's an IM so he can still play down material and out of his style and beat players who are strong to us. But he still has tendencies and a bit of a style himself, it just isnt necessarily relevant unless he's playing someone who's on his level or higher

[@isura.m]

actually eric sacs pieces for attacking opportunities, not for positional advantages. u could say eric is an aggressive chess player rather than a positional one.

[@ellyazar6764]

Damn. This GM is super friendly tho. Would love to see him collab with other huge streamers.

[@anonymoussecret5948]

yup! You should see the vid where Rosen catches him with Stafford's Gambit.

[@yggdrasil9039]

I love this format - a short game with a GM and a conversation and debrief afterwards.

[@asimadhikari4534]

The reason was because Eric had a full match and video with this GM. This match was just an excerpt. The GM also streams on Twitch.

[@NavinPemarathne]

Last time I was this early, Eric still had his queen. P.S : Really enjoyed the discussion after the game. Thanks for the great content Eric.

[@joelkoh7365]

ohh no his queen

[@djderie]

Rosen's light-squared bishop is like that one member in all of your group projects

[@lucamannini9147]

"Oh he wants to win" - Eric Rosen

[@n8style]

haha IKR - oh is that the aim of the game lol

[@anonymous5784ui]

Higher level players will go for draws often

[@howard5992]

A win = a checkmate as opposed to a flag (Eric was way behind on time). Plus Eric likes that deadpan humor.

[@dad_bot_3924]

Once you get to a certain point, it's less about winning and more about not losing

[@coltonh240]

You are such a better person than me, I get angry at myself a lot when I lose. You have really taught me to calm down and try and learn rather than rage.

[@jefftucker9225]

I don't get angry if I lose but played a good game and just got outplayed, but if I'm hanging pieces then I start talking to myself lol

[@miomio7864]

Eric: 10:26 Iam very materialistic...I like to hold on to material! Also Eric in almost every game "Oh no my queen!" Eric you are simply the best; we all love you!♥️🤗

[@jazzyy45]

the ending with the GM explanation is awesome. super friendly guy as well. Thanks for the vid Eric, keep up the good work!

[@Jennifear]

Fantastic video. The GM Corrales is very generous in his explanations and very instructive. GREAT UPLOAD Eric!

[@swalice]

I seriously prefer this style of vids, high level games with post commentary are so useful for learning.

[@robinsaini5842]

How the hell do they remember their games so well while I can't even remember my last move😂

[@BirdDawg1]

Having the dialog/analysis at the end with the GM is ground breaking stuff. Never seen anything like it. Keep it coming please!!!

[@leerobbo92]

That's genuinely one of the most interesting games I think I've seen, such a cool concept!

[@craigkaltenbach6312]

I love that you shared this game. It shows true character to share your losses, and the lesson from this game was very informative. Thank you! This was one of the most respectable videos I've seen in a long time!

[@aleattorium]

Eric: I hope he wasn't watching GM: Oh, I played this against other GM a long time ago

[@aleattorium]

Damn, that GM was awesome to come and comment later on

[@JFchess]

Who else are seeing this for the first time: Both the players are streaming and are titled! That is very rare.

[@whatsgoingondude1673]

Well yes, but in the two matches Eric played against Levy, both players are also titled and they were both streaming live at the time!

[@blendyy6191]

No its isn't, its incredibly common

[@JFchess]

@@whatsgoingondude1673 That was planned. I am sure this was not.

[@JFchess]

@@blendyy6191 Well, not for me as I also am a streamer and have never played someone who was streaming that same game till now.

[@whatsgoingondude1673]

@@JFchess Oh, now I'm getting what you are talking about. But no, this wasn't spontaneous, they played a match. Eric had like 50 minutes to prepare for the match and he did his preparation on camera. You can find the full video on twitch (if it's not deleted you must be able to find it on Eric's twitch channel).

[@kaushiks87]

The fact that Eric puts up a video even when he loses and makes it very instructive is the reason why he is the only chess streamer I watch. Thanks Eric!

[@bruceching4078]

Agmadator does that too!

[@supernukey419]

@@bruceching4078 agadmator rarely posts games he plays

[@bruceching4078]

@@supernukey419 He's done it on occasion-- including ones he lost, which was my point. But it's true that he usually comments on grandmaster games.

[@StevenStJohn-kj9eb]

Great video, Eric. It's so fun to watch a couple of chess masters discuss a game in such a detached fashion, without ego, almost as if they are commentating on a game they weren't even involved in.

[@jasonuerkvitz3756]

I absolutely love the conversation analysis after the game! Super informative. Thanks, to both you and GM Corrales. What a great guy to come in after and have a chat.

[@Tea-os4um]

“Oh he wants to win.” I’m not sure, it might be a trap.

[@InfectedKnife]

That GM seems like a very nice guy! Would love to see you two collab more often, very instructive!

[@MordimersChessChannel]

Congratulations on reaching 150k! Incredible and respectful pace! 1M on the way! :D

[@silversurfer493]

Thank you very much for this instructive video. One actually learns more from losses than from wins !

[@JOOOOOOOE]

Wow instructive game for sure, that light squared bishop was a liability for the entire match and it certainly cost you the game.

[@rahulsrinivas3224]

It's nice of you to post the video of your lost games. Many players don't like to do that. It was a really instructive game too.

[@simonwagner9943]

I’m always happy to see all of your new videos, i started watching you maybe 1 month ago and i love what you produce. France is watching you !

[@jackmason7539]

Hi Eric, I really love your chess content! I just wanted to say that I think the format of a collaborative post game analysis is really fun and instructive for those looking to pick up morsels of knowledge. Your other videos are great too, just this one especially :)

[@jrgarcia4005]

I think its awesome you show a losing game. And explain what happened. Just shows how much love you have for the game and how you care and improving yourself and others .

[@trent797]

Wow, that guy was really good at explaining the position.

[@tadhgrush1752]

wow this is super great to watch as a new c5 player! Thanks for sharing.

[@KW-vm5fc]

Wow...white had such a bind in the position despite being a pawn down. That was a heckuva game by him.

[@kabirkhan456]

The channel as well as your sound quality is epic !

[@alainvandervelden3616]

9:45 This positional counter-pawn sacrifice is why I love chess

[@johanncuervo4566]

Thanks for letting him explain. Really appreciated that. Sometimes it’s better not having the pawn there... very helpful

[@kenmccarty6229]

Thx for sharing. I have not played online chess in about 7 seven years, after a bought of Bell’s palsy. 100% right facial paralysis created severe difficulty seeing the screen during game play. And with so many cheating with computers at the time, it wasn’t worth it to me to try to keep up with the game. In this particular game I was watching u, and saying to myself, “don’t do it dude!” It’s theory. Cool that u talked thru the game with your opponent afterward. I miss they game a lot. But I sometimes enjoy watching. I feel so out of practice. But I was also tempted get back into chess after this game, cuz I actually knew something u didn’t until now. But I don’t know. I’m into music now. And serious chess takes up a lot of time. Regardless, thx. I enjoyed this immensely.

[@lucaschoi1807]

awesome analysis! thanks! u should do more of theseeee! keep it up bro, love your work!

[@PabloOzuna]

GM Corrales may have won game, but Eric won connect 4!

[@mcchess2329]

OH NO ERIC WHY DID YOU PUT YOURSELF IN A JAR

[@fishingwithgary752]

I have been playing like 100 games a day of bullet on li chess forever and I have to hand it to you Eric Rosen for after watching your videos I have vastly improved, I'm sure there's a better way to word that but it also enhances ones love for the game by begging to understand more deeply from your video. Credit were credit is due dude.

[@gavinjones861]

Excellent to hear him congratulate his opponent at the end. Grown up attitude :)

[@serialbotkiller9998]

Very instructive, tks to both of you

[@girurerumu]

This is great content! I would like to see more videos where you discuss the games with him

[@n8style]

loved the conversation at the end

[@JunctionWatcher]

I love how top chess players are so happy and willing to discuss the best moves against their position... it seems like you share this sadistic desire but for the advancement of chess

[@davidelbison]

Props to corrales for being such a chill gm

[@pbezunartea]

Great video! ¡Gracias Fidel!

[@kumarkrishnan857]

Eric you will soon be a Grandmaster too...no worries...you are such an excellent player...love watching your streams...👍👍👍

[@LeventK]

I always sacrifice my position, and that hardly ever happens on purpose.

[@akritskiy]

Yeah, that was amazing. Your bishop was a pawn all game.

[@timlane6742]

Seeing your bishop like that reminded me of DeepMind dismantling Stockfish.

[@thegeographicalterm5974]

Unlucky dude, tough game

[@Tlonuqbar826]

Very instructional game thank you!

[@bustarogers9990]

I like this GM, seems like a cool fella!!!.

[@deviationblue]

"I got squeezed by a grandma..."

[@lukee4432]

Wtf🤣🤣😂

[@NeyoBearGaming]

Oooh please more discussions like that after games

[@JulianKlimczyk]

Nooo Eric is in THE jar nooo what has he done

[@anvb5a1]

Very instructive, one of those losses we should enjoy! :)

[@Γιώργος-ε3τ]

Chess is like war, and you can't win war without reading The art of war, by Sun Tzu

[@finnhackapell6560]

War is like Chess. You can't win chess without reading My System by Aaron Nimzowitsch.

[@yousefsobhani9502]

Nice sponsorship from Mr. Tzu

[@joaovaltrig3587]

"Oh no, my Queen" -Napoleon i guess

[@Iraqi_violinist]

Great discussion

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

That was great. I like Corrales--and, of course, Eric, too!

[@peterouyang6286]

Super instructive!

[@nuagor]

3:14 it feels like we should try Re8 and go for e5, liberating our c8 bishop.

[@louisvuittondonvg9040]

this guy seems so cool you should play him more

[@PushyPawn]

In the end it all comes down to Pushing Pawns!

[@maleperson2449]

What an incredible game!

[@rickmo4936]

Awesome clip!

[@jacobmosovich]

You ever see the scene in finding bobby fischer where the chess teacher is showing the kid the crazy chess player? And how you either became very good at the game or got so lost in it you essentially became crazy. This opponent is on the cusp of that lol

[@sinelizwiqiqa3636]

I like the game coz it shows a clear example of a BAD BISHOP. The light square Bishop is blocked by his pawns on light squares.

[@JT-91]

i appreciate you posting the games you lose too. Makes you seem human

[@WingedEspeon]

I am very materialistic too but I found c5 right away. Somehow it just seemed like trading queens and getting the bishop out would give you a better pawn structure in an end game and relive a lot of the pressure. Also after seeing some of the alpha 0 games I am terrified of letting a bishop get that bad.

[@dimarcinho]

AMAZING positional game. The GM played all the game against your bad bishop.

[@Bluehmind]

VERY NICE EXPLANATION AT THE END ERIC!!

[@ConfusedGeriatric]

Eric learning chess from Italian Bruce Banner

[@skull-agar7722]

That is a well known trap from the Tainanov var

[@blackman7186]

F For that sad Dark squered bishob of yours!

[@alanmccormick6911]

I'm glad they commented on a5 and Ba6. I was thinking he must play it to free the bishop. I didn't like Rb8

[@pk-fi1ok]

Eric "My opponent wants to win" Rosen ;)

[@agentm10]

Did GM Corales pick Eric up at 3:30? Cause he GOT SCHOOLED!

[@joejitsu034]

Unlucky Eric. I think you had him before over-thinking things. 👍

[@bajuenarm1799]

Broo im average at chess but I knew u had to sac a pawn to free the black bishop like the gm said

[@tranquil_cove4884]

i can't believe this guy beat magnus carlsen

[@ShivamMishra-td3jz]

Eric Rosen Rocks

[@saiashwin26]

Am I the only one who prefer this kind of stuff more than whole meme gambit stuff? This is actually instructive and would help viewers improve their game compared to “don’t mess with the crab and proceed to win using premoves at the end in a time scramble”. I mean that’s fun but it ain’t chess.

[@cheesiechess3656]

5:55 "oh he want to win" xD Yes that's usually what you want :D

[@HereWasDede]

eric rosen = good sport

[@ReasonMakes]

That is the saddest bishop I have ever seen. Great game! Very interesting to see the position come to life.

[@Not-You-Tuber]

08:04 Wait, am I surviving?? No I'm not.. So innocent response..👍👍

[@thehumanpractice2985]

Love to see good sport! 🌍🌍

[@roiatiya4303]

i liked the after talk

[@r.t.5767]

at 6:59 instead of Ke8 I wanted to play Bc8, then Rd7, Ke8, Ba6, but the b6 pawn ruins everything :D

[@wenhanzhou5826]

Been playing chess for 10 years, never seen a worse bishop lol

[@siddarthv1800]

He did fairly well, considering his opponent was Bruce Banner aka the Hulk himself.

[@laugrimdude]

Oh no Eric’s in the jar!

[@SportingSphere]

That has to be one of the saddest bishops I've ever seen. Poor Eric.

[@WilliamJonesChessInMinutes]

Get that bishop out! 3:12 a5 then Ba6