I Tried to CRUSH the Caro Kann

In this video, I share my round 2 game against IM Jovanka Houska from the Gibraltar Battle of the Sexes chess tournament.
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[@tahmeedchowdhury0007]

'She's written a book about the Caro Kann, so I decided to test her Caro Kann' - IM Eric Rosen, resident sigma

[@GaryTheGray]

I know, right? 🤣 This is exactly what I would expect of Eric.

[@hanspetervollhorst1]

Excellent example on how to blunder before the game even started.

[@mdobbins5480]

"I read her book, but it turned out that she watched my video" *pikachu face*

[@RobBCactive]

But is the book any good? 😁

[@DavidEmerling79]

That's bold! I think I would try to avoid any opening against a player who wrote a book on that opening or after whom the opening is named. For instance, I would try to avoid playing the Benko Gambit against Pal Benko; although it would have been an honor to play him and lose - which I certainly would have. :)

[@sgtnubbings6501]

That stalemate line at 22:16 was nuts lol, and hilarious to think of Eric sat in major tournaments just imagining all these lines where he "blunders" everything. This man is becoming the embodiment of the words gambit and sacrifice.

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

Eric the Trickster

[@conormooney1298]

Very new to chess so I don't know the rules behind this, but can someone tell me why this triggers a stalemate?

[@sgtnubbings6501]

@@conormooney1298 Well in this scenario it would never work because most of the captures aren't forced and Eric's opponent could play just about anything (he was saying it more as a joke on this occasion, he has become known for getting some really sneaky last second stalemates in lost positions though) but if a player finds themselves in a losing position it is sometimes possible to force a stalemate (the player whose turn it is can not move any piece/pawn or their king to any square legally as they would be placed in check but are not currently in check, thus creating a draw). If your king is currently unable to move but you have pieces on the board that can be moved, sometimes you may be able to force a sacrifice with those movable pieces (as long as it doesn't move an opponent's piece from covering escape squares for your king for this tactic) creating a scenario where it is then your move but the only piece that is not blocked from moving is your king, yet all the squares it could move to are covered, resulting in a stalemate and draw. Eric noticed his king was effectively trapped, and pointed out if he was to SOMEHOW lose all his other pieces, it would leave him with just his king being unable to move. I probably made this a bit too wordy and overcomplicated it some, but I hope I helped get across the concept, if not just say and I'll attempt to explain it in a better way.

[@JustanamebroDK]

@@conormooney1298 When you have no legal moves - all white's pieces are gone and his king has no legal squares left to move.

[@grimreaper7854]

Jonathon Schrantz would like a word with you…

[@Kaepsele337]

Shr wrote a book about the Caro Kann, so I decided play e4 to test her on the Caro Kann ... interesting choice of strategy.

[@goldensoldier5255]

😂😂😂

[@davidnelson4960]

Edgy play.

[@tahmeedchowdhury0007]

Chad move

[@stolenhandle]

Is it possible she knows even the funny lines?

[@davidnelson4960]

Took note of the name calling. Tove or tiger cross?

[@TirelessSlacker]

Eric: "I love having all this time to calculate in classical games." Also Eric: "So I made my move with 2 seconds on the clock."

[@jbchasles2188]

You know it's Eric when on move 40 his first reaction to being in trouble is : "Oh wait, what if I sac all my pieces and it's stalemate" even though he has 5 pieces

[@Sam2757p]

I played my first ever game in a tournament yesterday, I won in 14 moves with the Stafford Gambit, thanks Eric for all the videos!

[@henningberg7975]

Well done, ive gotten fond of stafford myself :)

[@lockeguy]

Nicely done! Can you share the game?

[@lucasmatsuoca]

I played my first game in a tournament yesterday, I lost in 14 moves against a Stafford Gambit, I'm not so thankful Eric...

[@LokiZemy]

Congrats Sam 👍✌

[@chrisbowen9746]

h6 and it's black +2 and white loses the attack

[@ekankojic2411]

Eric “There’s a funny line” Rosen, soon to be a GM. 😎

[@SomanshSPJHPNU]

Just watched your 'How to crush the Caro' video a few days before the tournament started, and when I saw you go for it was so happy when I recognised it with the two knights. great game Eric, hope you're having fun and feeling good while playing :)

[@lukewagner158]

same

[@mikebaker2436]

Jovanka: I wrote the book on the Caro Kann. Eric: I'm gonna help this whole woman's career.

[@bahrss]

The sad story of Eric's dark-squared bishop that never saw the light of day in this game

[@Bulkmaster27]

I like how Eric hardly ever resigns. Fights until the last moment.

[@daemonsoadfan]

22:17 lmao this guy is killing me xDD

[@RandyLeftHandy]

Eric tries to protect his prep on the first game, and published his prep for the second lol

[@Daniel-nv9fl]

Wow, hell of a game. We're rooting for you Eric!

[@abel2933]

Hell aint good brother... Lets all Seek the light ✝️... Thank u🙏🙏🙏

[@sparksdrinker5650]

@@abel2933 You can relax Ab El, hell is make believe.

[@dinglesworld]

@@abel2933 Calm down man, no need to be sensitive

[@joeyharrington1863]

When I heard you saying you were getting low on time again I too had flashbacks to the previous round. Glad that you didn't flag this time and squeaked out a draw!

[@demyelinated_ditz]

Other IMs: I'm in trouble...how can I make a draw out of this? IM Eric Rosen: Ok, stalemate in 6. Let's go!

[@Joe-zu7lx]

Thanks Eric - we appreciate you keeping us updated live

[@bainjo8688]

Hahaha of course she watched your video 😅 that’s unfortunate

[@ziwuri]

And in the previous round, his opponent had actually prepared against the Stafford gambit, but fortunately Eric didn't go for that.

[@moderneros]

Love the content, but like Finegold would say don’t play into your opponents game lol

[@ziwuri]

Especially don't go for stupid tricks in their opening, *especially if they have written a book on the opening* 😅

[@TechSharkOff]

*HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 (Main game parts)* 0:00 - Context 0:15 - play the Caro-Kann (A book by Jovanka Houska) 0:18 - Game with commentating starts 0:34 - ‘How to CRUSH the Caro-Kann!’ (his video) 0:30 - He tried a trap (but she had also seen his video) 0:48 - Her attack (trap) 1:00 - She took 1:01 - He took 1:07 - His tricky move (trap) 1:23 Trap (but she did not take this move) 1:35 - She took 1:36 - He took 1:37 - Main move (but she did not take this move) 2:16 - His cadet 2:23 - She took 2:36 - She took 2:49 - His fun position 3:06 - Her safer move 3:26 - She took 3:27 - He took 3:37 - Her typical move 4:18 - Her confrontational move 4:32 - She took 4:32 - He took 4:42 - She took 4:57 - His thematic move

[@pinicius]

This was a great game. One question that this video poses is: do you think your opponents can be well prepared against you given that you have a lot of good content here on KZbin? Or is your prep for OTB a lot more advanced than we get to see here?

[@sgrey9181]

For sure his prep is more advanced than what he shows on YT typically. On occasion he shows rapid games where he uses the full extent of some line of his prep, but it’s pretty infrequent

[@LV-mo6xs]

Dont thinks so tbh, even if he didnt make chess videos they could still know what ye pkays online thanks to opening tree, you should check it out if u dont know what it is

[@peterlustig4300]

@@LV-mo6xs It's even easier now because it's a function in Lichess itself

[@Ramin2340]

On youtube/twitch he plays dubious gambits a lot which he wouldn't over the board.

[@SEAKPhotog]

Great recaps, Eric! Very educational. Thank you!

[@fightinprogress8433]

Hey Eric, my favorite chess KZbin content maker. So mild mannered and wholesome. Thank you for all of the great content and education. Good luck on the matches!

[@Eat_My_Brick]

Good stuff! Glad you hid the outcome of the game till the very end. Kept me on the edge of my seat

[@trkg7356]

She used a resource which you didn't have - she simply watched your video which made her prep a good bit easier. Plus given the fact that you are the lowest rated player in the tournament, I'd say you did great. It's very unfortunate that your ideas are so easily accessible for your rivals, but keeping that in mind, it really shows that you are a true fighter. I'm so glad you didn't resign and played it until the very end. The result is amazing, considering that you were in a losing position!!

[@ziwuri]

I mean arguably he could've read her book and looked for a chapter with something like "I like playing this line in classical games" and then prepared off of that.

[@domiro5295]

9:30 When I was watching you play I was wondering why you spent a rather larger amount of time on 21.c4, since there weren't so many options that I was seeing and I intended to ask here, but it's nice to see that my question has already been awnsered. Great game!!

[@42cpulaski]

Eric is a total hardass for basically taking her Caro Kann book in the fire and telling her to bring it!!!!

[@0XcyborgX0]

I learnd one thing: "Never play f6!" and what does Jovanka do ... plays f6. Now my world is upside down -.-

[@crclayton]

Great job, Eric! Love these sorts of videos. It's educational since you're playing good chess and have time to think, but also the drama of following along with your tournament and seeing your thoughts is great.

[@DrakoLykoi]

Hey Eric! Thanks for sharing!

[@AntoniWroblewski78]

your recent vids on analysis of your games has just convinced me to subscribe. thanks for the cool insights & analysis

[@DavidfromMichigan]

Lol. That's like Lebron James challenging you to any sport that you want.. and you choose basketball.

[@thecakeredux]

The middle game was so complicated that I wasn't able to find a single decent move for either side.

[@lifefan]

*Just watched Gotham recap and your video is already here*

[@KhiTurner]

*I'm so glad you covered the F7 Bishop variation, as a 1500 I often wanna know why the obvious moves wouldn't work*

[@vsevolotti]

So should i buy her book?

[@Raminesscence]

Eric thank you so much you made me laugh from my heart with the OH NO ALL MY PIECES stalemate funny line, that was hilarious.. you're the people's champ no matter what happens. GO ERIC

[@juliuscastrosr.1347]

21:20 When the protagonist is losing to an enemy he will always recall his tragic backstory and will magically defeat the enemy(or in this case, draw it).

[@henniekrige6395]

I love this content man! Love it! Good luck next!

[@johntatum8088]

Good draw.... in that situation.

[@ZachScorsone]

Talks about how nice it is it have so much extra time to explore funny lines in classical **flags before time control and gets into to time trouble multiple games** haha

[@user-en7dx1qp3k]

"Wrote a book on Caro Kann" vs "Made KZbin video called 'How to crush the Caro Kann'"

[@michaelbennet1539]

Watching this late but, to my untrained eye it seems like you're playing on at least equal if not stronger terms than players rated higher than you for the opening and mid-game. It is just from late mid game to end game you seem to run into trouble. We don't see the time for each player in these recaps so that might be a factor though. Anyhow, great video, I like watching your content and positive nature.

[@christopherw1248]

I would be very disappointed if my calculation effort didn't realize in a game. Is this a thing for a high-level player to just let go of a calculation and be content with it?

[@bowhunter8532]

'She actually watched the video'. That is why it is tough being a content creator and trying to be a serious player. People are going to research your possible moves and prep.

[@terryfirth2465]

Arguing with an idiot is like playing chess with a pigeon , no matter how good you are they will crap all over the board and strut around like they won, lol.IMO

[@LeviRojasPianist]

Thumbnail got me thinking Eric was secretly Ray Enigma in Levy’s video.

[@julianbarragangutierrez9738]

@Eric Rosen I've been watching and enjoying the Battle of the Sexes tournament intensely these past 3 days, and it's been such a pleasure. I'm a long time follower of your channel, and I've watched hundreds of hours of your content, yet these tournament recaps are the most exciting and educational for med. Following the game live, and then getting the player insight afterwards is extremely educational, since I have my own reflections and ideas that i then get to compare with yours. Also I just love to see you win! Congratulations on your win today!

[@davidalvarado3031]

I love how Eric still doesn’t realize people can easily watch his videos to prep against him 😂

[@adriensebbane]

What a game ! I wanted a show for this game against Jokanka Houska and I was not disappointed. Very intense game. Well done Eric ! I wonder if Jovanka also makes some recap videos of her games. I would definitely watch that.

[@AugustAMcClung]

Eric in the thumbnail looks like Igor from Young Frankenstein

[@bowhunter8532]

The problem is in classical games you usually can't do these types of gambits. The thing I like about Eric is he likes to get into interesting positions but it just won't work in this time control against high level opponents

[@hakangun9860]

eric its seems to me that you are popular at high level also so you can do video about your fake repertuore and try to crush that repertuore (that would be the opponent side )and crush that crushing ideas to a extend that your opponents would think they crushed that but you would crush the crushed ideas so your opponents would relize that on your recap also you can say that the fake repertoure video was fake you would reveal that secret and they would get the sense of gashlighting that they wouldnt trust themselves and not trust you they would go to their main repertoure and you know the idea above in order to counter attack that idea they should have a youtube channel to misslead you but they dont so you can crush their traditional openings

[@rmendeljacobs2832]

can u please include a lichess analysis or at least have the pgn in the video description...

[@diskotka]

Was there forced mate at 21:20 with Rb7, Kd6, Rd8, Rd7, Rxd7? Maybe I'm missing something tho?

[@nez14526]

The refutation that comes to mind is Rb7, Kf6 (!) :) Didn't play it out for too long though.

[@greengeralt4831]

Cool game but you should have lost. Caro Kann for the win.

[@markphc99]

Fascinating

[@vladimirlenin843]

You can't see the dislike but it's from Levy.

[@willwalker460]

In 22.50 I think about unsubscribe this channel

[@mono1813]

Eric: I'm gonna play serious chess OTB. Also Eric with 30sec on the clock struggling to equalize: and then I thought what if I sac my knight and my bishop and my 2 rocks and my only pawn? Oh nice wouldn't that be stalemate?

[@andredobbs5390]

She is really good! Anyway I'm enjoying the content.

[@martiisern4165]

Remember to show the results of the other games/standings next recap

[@e_brangelical]

Oh no! Gotham's favorite survived :(. ;)

[@terminaladd6704]

I can't wait until your username is rendered completely silly. GM IMRosen. Like what even is that? 😂😂 Keep it up, you're doing great!

[@dcm703]

“Complete chaotic mess”…so…every game I play.

[@stevedeall425]

I have 100% record vs J Houska...just saying....# Basingstoke rapidplay 1997;)

[@RGP_Maths]

Hi Steve, long time no see!

[@lebirdking]

Great analysis Eric. Good luck for future games.

[@petercraig6990]

Great storytelling, thanks!

[@zzzirda8535]

28:00 and what happens if she goes ti the left?

[@adamstewart247]

Nice Game Eric GM Norm-Rosen!

[@ngwanamama1572]

Watching this live I hoped you would play the Hillbilly xd

[@baldpika8693]

*Gothamchess will remember that.*

[@sleeponthefloor9622]

Thanks Eric. Best of luck in the next round.

[@kafoonyip7752]

Where is levvy to chime in on this

[@clintongryke6887]

An extraordinary game; a wonderful commentary, and analysis. More power to you Eric.

[@thelegendaryphoenix6860]

play b3 it has a lot of venom

[@maxcoelman8697]

"among us chair" day 3

[@sadjadKa]

Change the thumbnail photo if possible

[@OregonMikeH]

Fascinating game and counter creativity. Good luck and Thanks Eric this is are fascinating parings. Thank you man, take care Pal & Enjoy! ... Mike.

[@davidnelson4960]

Eric, on moves 22 and 23 you didn't push pawn d5. Why didn't you? Also, in the end she refused the f file though she could have, the game continuing with her having a slight advantage. Why didn't she?

[@hcc942]

Refused the f file on account of being low on time and likely seeing the forced mate, unlike us he doesn't have an engine during the game.

[@manofsteel5444]

"My beloved pork."

[@9Steff99]

i really like your hoodie

[@djbobbiehill]

GM titled incoming

[@claudiauntesu6201]

Ra4 I think it was because Ng5 for rock on f7,take, take, or R move and after Rh7+ , king moves , Rh7xRa7...

[@claudiauntesu6201]

problem if Rg7 for black

[@alrineusaldore6764]

Other chess players down a pawn with a bad position: I'll try and keep playing or just resign. Eric down a pawn with a bad position: Mhmmmm.... Stalemate in 6 detected!

[@PushyPawn]

Lucky duck. Quack.

[@KeefeBrah]

come on Eric!!

[@jsegolsson]

Eric, you are amazing to watch. Best of luck today.

[@jimpantaleo8561]

Way to go Eric! Nice save! I watched it live and chatted that you never give up. I've been watching you for years on KZbin. Thank you for all the wonderful content and especially the Stafford Gambit videos! Let's Go! Get this next one :)

[@MR__MAD__MAX]

❤🔥

[@sadabravat8127]

Amazing game eric!

[@troycongdon]

Snatching a draw from the jaws of defeat is your specialty. Well done, your team will need the 1/2 point.

[@martinhadleigh5890]

Terrific game Eric, I felt exhausted at the end; and I was only watching it!!

[@mymyscellany]

[@widepeepoflo]

💙

[@MutantSatan]

I have your crush the caro kann video from a few months ago in my bookmarks and i always go back to it whenever i lose a game against the caro kann, lol

[@nathanbickel4362]

18:23 I feel like at this point Levy would say "And the engine took a fat drag on its cigar and said 'It's 0.00 stoopid'"

[@apracity7672]

At the end, why couldnt the black king walk up the board towards the rook to capture it and stop getting checked all the time?

[@peterlustig4300]

Probably Rf8 and Rg2+ Rd2 wouldn't work due to Nxf4

[@foxy3.o891]

se

[@lakshmimurugan238]

Good luck Eric