Icelandic Gambit

[@ForumArcade]

I really like how he manages to make every opening seem invincible.

[@TristianTee]

I don't. He fails to discuss the flaws with each opening. For example, he didn't go over a single line where the opponent attempts to castle asap. Why not? White gets safe and sure, maybe you got the pawn back and it becomes an even game, but it sure isn't amazing. I would love it if he looked at ways the opening can be countered and things to be careful of, instead of just hyping it up.

[@cxuntrycodingcubesminecraf7243]

@@TristianTee why would he show an even game 💀

[@cowkim]

@@cxuntrycodingcubesminecraf7243 so you can understand the plans when they wont fall for a trap

[@ChesscomGames]

I'm trying to convince Kevin to send me one of his games to analyze, would you guys like to see that?

[@zachinmynutsacks]

no

[@brain5531]

Yep

[@arnodecorte2148]

Yes

[@hp8097]

Yes

[@stephieboi2466]

Yes

[@Gilsworth]

As an Icelander I really am excited and surprised to see that there's an Icelandic gambit. Thank you for uploading this video, I don't regret subscribing! :D

[@idoabitoftrolling2172]

Same lmao

[@AlbertTam25]

Icelandic. Scandinavian. Makes sense!

[@chesswebsite]

If you are playing in real life you must immediately say GG and then start fist pumping.

[@chesswebsite]

I do some editing but it still takes about 2.5 hours for me to do a 17 minute video. I gotta make sure I put out the best vids ever :)

[@brain5531]

thechesswebsite thanks Kevin your vids are the best vids ever :)

[@yidingyang2807]

I love this gambit, I use this as black for most of my games and I've been really successful.

[@MrBanko8]

Kevin, you have no idea how much you have helped me improve my chess game. I just started playing more recently and i have seen almost all of your videos. I just want to tell you that you have been a great part in helping me become a better player. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! Keep up the great videos! :)

[@chesswebsite]

Thanks for the kind words and glad to hear the vids are helping :)

[@shehrlock5780]

They really are. I improved much from the opening series.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

I played this Gambit 11-times today, and it is working excellently. This video is wonderfully clear and inspired. Thank you for your work on this. By the by, I too feel as those who praise you for the Quality of your videos.

[@shivy5013]

It has been 10 years now. How are you? You still alive?

[@zackarywilliamson6861]

Im just getting back into Chess after 20yr hiatus.Thank you for all your videos.Nice service for newbies & oldies like me.Ive been studying Sicilian Dragron intensively.Icelandic is an interesting and seemingly effective alternative.

[@brain5531]

zackary williamson oldies that is good at chess is at least advances

[@bharadwajch2960]

Damn. This Icelandic gambit is lit af. I'm using this every time I get black and most of the players are resigning after I trap their queen. Good for me most of the players around 900-1100 rating don't know this gambit. Thanks for this helpful video

[@joshiraviraj1]

Hi Kevin, your videos helped me alot to learn openings, traps and so much. Thanks alot.

[@ChilyAnt]

"A cool video." I see what you did there.

[@Nola213]

pretty agressive stuff. Easy to remeber as it's mostly just take,take,take. I like it. Giving up pawns for lead in developement is good imo. Especially in rapid time games most people play online, so this is a solid gambit imo. Nice video, look forward to the next. Your "openings" videos is a fantastic resource.

[@s199805723]

Can you do the video on the other variation please? Also this was a very informative video and thanks for your time in making these videos.

[@PixelSlayer247]

Subscribed! I love your videos, this is all really helpful, and you do such a good job of commentating in a way that's accessable to casual/serious players who want to improve their game and learn some of these tough plays. Thank you so much for the work that goes into these!

[@franng1993]

Hi Kevin, really interesting opening and I would like to see more variations of it. Another amazing video, thanks!!

[@wiselonewolfkol512]

oh man been trying it and this "gambit" is FREAKIN AWESOME!development and traps are insane after about 10 games.but man PLEASE do a video with portugese gambit cant find it anywhere!

[@themaskeagle7379]

it is called as Portuguese variation also

[@HenryMcCraken4]

@@themaskeagle7379 erm, that's not true exactly. The Gambit is after 3c4 the variation is after 3e4

[@pranaynatvarlal]

He just did it today

[@RSPwns]

Loved the video. I'm an avid Scandinavian player and I love playing the Nf6 variations. I've actually been on a break and have been playing the Alekhine, but I think I'm going to play some Scandi games later! And a video on the Portuguese gambit would be pretty awesome :)

[@eslynbeck9197]

Absolutely love this gambit, people look at me like I'm weird when I give up the material but it soon turns to fear.

[@koolltrini4]

Please make another video that covers more of this example its very informative.

[@GoobGamer63]

this is by far your best video, IMO. you cover so many different lines in this one as opposed to your other videos

[@frest123]

Makes sense. I realised that attacking the Queen will continue the pressure and force moves for White so it still keeps to the style of game the way it should be. Also, what if the opponent throws in another check? Would it be safe to play c6 and use the exchange for development?

[@ziasun11]

Nothing like a chess lesson at 2AM in the morning

[@susankielty3388]

My very same question! I think Black has to sacrifice the b pawn and maybe more for an attack, but it's not that clear.

[@esflores5249]

I like this gambit. I don’t like playing defensively closed positions so this is perfect for me instead of playing Najdorf all the time.

[@MrAsianPersuasion824]

My favorite gambit so far!

[@ericmiller7751]

Thank Kevin. love this defense because it stops the fried liver attack at the front door. I was getting bored with online chess because too many people play the fried liver.

[@softwarelivre2389]

Fried liver comes from the italian game. You can just play the sicilian or the scandinavian and be good to go.

[@satyachintala8039]

At around 3:15 he says black has more material but all white has to do is Bb2, after the knight moves the bishop takes the pawn

[@fahmyatya9112]

can you make a video for the Portuguese line

[@beoteo7523]

Fahmy Atya g

[@Jbbossuet]

I like this videos with much ideas in a few time! Thanks a lot!

[@TheoGarza]

Hey Kevin please make another video on the other openings please! I really enjoy your vids and love your lessons!! :) keep it up -Theo

[@tylerallen8898]

Having a lot of success with this opening. Could you please cover some more lines?

[@hobowerdo]

I want the continuation of this video please! It's great!

[@cybilo8]

kevin ....thanks mate ...i'd played the gambit 'n it worked quite well for me ...thanx again

[@TheKhooger]

PLEASE DO MORE VIDEOS ABOUT SCANDINAVIAN :) I am a scandinavian defense player

[@POGOTEL]

Kevin, as usual, a great video! I am especially happy that you developed the Scandinavian Defense 1.e4-d5, 2.exd5 - Nf6 with the Icelandic line 3.c4. Please Portuguese line 3.d4 yet!!!

[@nephilist]

Everytime I hear 'you're going to have a good game' all I can think of is the skiing instructor in south park saying 'you're going to have a good time' :D Another excellent video, definitely the best chess videos on yt.

[@SatenSheets]

I really enjoy these vids, they are old, but thanks.

[@chesswebsite]

Glad you like them! I really enjoy the Icelandic Gambit.

[@SatenSheets]

I really like the icelandic gambit, haven't had anyone fall for it yet though. ,but I've been trying out a variation for Nc3 for white castle, and I pressure the castle with Na6.

[@Toxie207]

Also kind of glossed over was 1 e4 d5 2 exd5 Nf6 3 c4 e6 4 d4 Bb4+ 5 Nc3 exd5 6 Nf3 0-0 which has transposed into a known line of the French Exchange Variation known to be around equal. I'd like to see your take on the Portuguese Gambit but please cover 4 Bb5+ which is a major test! Thanks.

[@pelefthe]

What is a good response from white? And yes, if you can post the continuation of the Portuguese line, we would appreciate it!

[@Tommy-rn1ij]

Excellent video, as always. Thanks a lot Kevin, much appreciated my good man.

[@newenglandsun4394]

actually...recall, it would be better for knight to make the fork if the queen is still on e2 as it is being pinned by the queen on e7

[@mericam516]

1:59 what about Qd3?

[@LAMF2012]

I love this opening please put more videos on this opening

[@jalster2]

At 7:10, any reason why Bishop to F5 is better than G4? Thanks for the great videos!

[@CrazyX953]

John Alsterda Bishop to F5 gets ready to attack on c2 when the knight plays to h4 after white pushes

[@alpha230i]

Also white can easily move pawn to h3 and put pressure on the bishop forcing an extra move on black to bring his bishop back

[@nicholasperkins4655]

At 6:58 castling queen side is still doable because after d5 Qb4+ ends up trading 3 white pawns for one minor piece which if you value time more than material is a natural move.

[@nicholasperkins4655]

If the queen blocks Bxd5 is fine for black. Whatever order white recaptures defending c2 is impossible without losing light bishop or the rook on A1

[@tosunyanandre]

But wait what if im playing in real life? Do i high five my opponent?

[@Mateo-kl2nn]

Andre tosunyan you high five the guy on the board next to you

[@kandy1249]

It's tooooooo great. One of my fav. Gambits now. It easily initiates queen exchange. If your opponent is good with strategies involving queen then u can always go for queen exchange.

[@LeeFerikson]

2:38 queen to c3, pawn to c3, bishop to c3, knight to d2, bishop to d2, king to d2 the opponent can preserve their queen pretty easily and you end with a similar position but without your queen. It's a really unfavourable pattern for black.

[@kkmiroslaw]

Nope. This is all time forced line as kevin shows, becouse its check again and you have to take with queen or black is gonna take your for free.

[@nloganathan6899]

Hello Kevin i have following your channel for a long time. I just wanted to clear my doubt and wanted to ask what if white takes on d5 at the time of15:10??

[@brain5531]

There’s a tactic. After nd4, the knight have to run or take the knight on d4 or the knight on d4 would take the knight on f3. After the knight on f3 was gone, you can take the white pawn on d5 and have a good game, whatever you took the d5 pawn with, but I suggest taking with the knight on f6.

[@yanrivers]

Thanks for this excellent Scandinavian defense vs. the e4 opening, Kevin. I noticed on black bringing the dark square bishop to b4, that white can bring his/her queen to a4 for checking the black king, and then capturing that b4 bishop. I appreciate your chess opening video lessons. Keep up the great work!

[@Trolling4Jesus]

Nc6 keeps the game going

[@blueromeo1974]

great lecture....please do the next line Portuguese gambit

[@Nikhil-nx2rc]

Helpful. I will like to see the line for white's move d3 after Bxc6.

[@Detherocable]

What is the most plausible response to Qa4+ at 1:52? That, followed by Nc6, d5. What happens then?

[@matiasblakev]

+Detherocable 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. c4 e6 4. dxe6Bxe6 5. d4 Bb4+ 6. Nc3? Ne47. Qa4+ Nc6 8. d5?? The game is lost after this; black is getting a rook for a piece after 8... Nxc3 9. bxc3 White has to give up the rook to save its queen ( 9. Qc2??Loses to 9... Nd4 10. Qd3 Ne4+11. Bd2 Bxd2+ 12. Kd1 Nxf2+ ) (9. Qb3?? Has the same result, after 9... Nd4 The queen is trapped 10. Qxb4 Only move. And 10... Nc2+ ) 9... Bxc3+ 10. Bd2Bxa1 11. dxc6 b6 And black is winning.

[@koenpalstermans9180]

great video. Thanks you thaught me a lot. greetings from Belgiium

[@minerfreakpvp6954]

I just won 3 games with this gambit thank you so much!

[@geographymathmaster]

Could you make a video where the bishop comes down to check for white's 3rd move??

[@onyx44554]

Always love to see thechesswesite in my subscription feed with a new vid

[@AlexAng125]

Pls continue this video 'cause I am a little scared that white would play something else instead of c4. Tks!

[@hasimsabanagic8433]

Thanks for posting this video Kevin :-). Can't wait to see the Portuguese Gambit.

[@RxZ95sssPG]

Great Video! I would also like to see the Portuguese Gambit, since I'll start playing this line now =D

[@jackgrifter1620]

"Best" is hard to say this early. Whatever you prefer. That being said I think the only real option is defending with the bishop. White will then either exchange bishops and try to hold onto the pawn with c4 (assuming black takes with the queen to add pressure on it), or retreat and defend the pawn with their bishop. Actually I took a look at wikipedia and apparently "the rarer 3...Nbd7 is gaining more attention recently." They also mention white may be happy with 3...Bd7 4.Be2 Nxd5

[@WowlxX]

Nice video! Would definitely like to see the Portuguese Gambit

[@frend420]

At 13:32 what if white just plays dxe6 ? this seems a pretty bad for black because he has to take with the F pawn, blocking the e file with his own pawn and kind of stopping his attack?

[@pykke101]

michiel .vdh then bishop can take the queen

[@Castorios]

@ 8:34 the best response for white is simply checking the king with Qa4+ then taking bishop ??

[@jkid1134]

2AM in the morning? As opposed to the other 2AM.

[@tobyornot]

At 2.50min, Bb2 regains a pawn on g7, destroying black's kingside pawn structure, isn't it?

[@Matthew28colon19]

Watch his video on the Dragon and Najdorf. He goes very in depth on how white can play against it.

[@ThomasAuner1234]

What happens after 5. Qb3!? White protecting the pawn from the bishop as well as attacking the pawn on b7! This is one of the best moves for white in this position. How would black react?

[@OregonMikeH]

YES Please port.gambit as a full Picture of complete study of the Icelandic. Cake & Ice Cream, as it would be incomplete without it! Thank You Kevin Most Appreciated, I'll be watching for it with the rest of Your audience, HA, You left us with a Cliff Hanger. All the Best, .. Mike.

[@chesswebsite]

Haha thanks Mike.

[@frest123]

You see, the problem with defending with the Bishop is that pressure on the d pawn is lightened. Most of my opponents usually just go Bc4 after I offer up the Bishop exchange. He now has one defender and has succefully lightened the pressure that was coming from the Queen.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

This is beautiful. I played a variation on this yesterday and I just destroyed him. I am really curious as to whether there's some Fischer-like refutation that Black can get hurt badly on - Does anyone know of any such thing? Thanks.

[@jaegil2504]

Why can't black play Bishop to c6 once the Queen comes down at 14:21? :/

[@danielsigurdsson212]

i would like to see an analyze after nf6-d4 please...

[@mychannel594]

+Daniel Sigurdsson Ummmm.... if the move Nf6-d4 were even possible, which it's not (perhaps you meant Nf6-d5, or Nf6-e4?), you still haven't provided enough information for anyone to even attempt to provide such an analysis: You have to specify which move you're talking about. For videos, it's usually sufficient to provide a timestamp. You need to think things through, or you'll never be any good at chess. Before you click Save on a new comment, think to yourself "does what I'm saying make any sense at all"?

[@PradeepSahu-gx3sp]

what if on fourth move of white he may bring bishop to support the pawn

[@silverslivver]

I have tried this twice now. first time white played bishop to c4 on third move and the sedond time knight to c3. Both of these possibilities were not covered. I will check out scandinavian defense. I won the first and am still playing the second. BTW the first player is of norwegian heritage and the second is from norway. Do the vikings know each others games or what? :)

[@joshiraviraj1]

Please post Portuguese line as well.

[@MagdalenaDeac]

2:50 , why bishop B2 is not ok? that's line attack

[@HouseofJello]

Love your channel!

[@yu-chinracle3860]

Could you please switch the board? What’s the purpose for putting the board upside down like this?

[@brain5531]

Yu-Chin Racle it’s a black opening, so this makes sense

[@newenglandsun4394]

i used the scandinavian defense on an opponent of mine recently. he declined and did e5. i sent my knight to h6 and eventually exchanged both my bishop and knight in order to bring his queen out and have her run in self-defense until i could pin his knight on c3 with my bishop on b4. protected by knight on c6, bishop was okay giving himself up to the pawn who attacked from a3. knight took the pawn and threatened a fork, black was now in set up in the back with a very strategic position to blow away the center, storm into white's territory and claim checkmate.

[@MrAsianPersuasion824]

14:16 what if white does take with his pawn? What do you do?

[@majajaneska679]

i liked this video but i need all the lanes for icelandic gambit

[@Brandon-pf7oq]

I enjoy playing the Scotch Gambit because of the traps and up tempo offense. Saying that, what is a better defense to e4 for me, Icelandic Gambit or Caro-Kann?

[@doce.9755]

Brandon Zhang Play what suits you. I play the scandi more especially the modern scandinavian but you wont always get to the icelandic gambit with it, for example if he plays Nc3 instead of c4 then play the geschev gambit with the move c6

[@TheTinnin]

At 4:11 can't the bishop move to g4? then the only way for black white to defend is moving his bishop to e2 or his queen to e2? isn't that a good move?

[@s199805723]

Can you do a video about the portuguese gambit then?

[@superluwang3768]

if the white queen moves from d1 to a4, black king is in check and then white queen can capture black bishop on b4 how can you avoid

[@BennyChessticles]

Please make a video for the mexican defense

[@ksasidhar]

Thanks for the video Kevin. Quick comment on position at 3 mins. When NXQc6, black can play Bb7 fgetting back on material after taking the pawn on g7. At that point the game seems to be equal with each having an isolated pawn on either side of the board. We can probably say that white has small advantage due to the presence both colored bishops. But the game by itself might turn out to be a dead draw. Is this correct or am I missing something?

[@CADETINATORT1000]

Can we see another video???

[@JOEMAMA5905]

What happens if after the black knight comes to f6 white moves his bishop to B4 and puts black in check?

[@JayCee235]

My only problem with this opening is white checking me with his bishop on the second turn. I'm not sure how to deal with it. Should I just block it with Kc6 or Kd7?

[@chessenthusiast]

Actually if that happens, Qxe4+ can be played, and Black doesn't lose any material.

[@westwoods01]

i tried this out nothing like you said they always go queen to E2 and then i have know clue what to do

[@sploog]

On the position in 3:21 the move Qd3 can counter

[@rezahabiby8888]

in 3th move for white has Bb5+ ....it seems happened most strength difficulties for black

[@Nola213]

I agree with that. Of course it isn't all just "take" ,take" ect. But In alot (not all) of varieties here the move is just to take the piece. I prefer openings which are easy to remember. But also ones that can be used against almost any other opening, It's why as a very low level player, I prefer the KID, or KIA.Unfortunately this opening can only be played if your openent plays a specific couple of moves, that's the only drawback for me. But I do like the agressive style.

[@andrewx7806]

What if white responds with Bishop to c4 instead of the pawn to c4?