My Best Titled Arena Ever

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[@chessenceth10]

1:15:40 "The good thing about being up 2 pawns, is that when your blunder a pawn, then you're still up a pawn. That's how maths works" Eric Rosen, 2022

[@akiyamach]

1:15:40 for those wondering

[@rmendeljacobs2832]

more than I've learned in school

[@des8162]

@@rmendeljacobs2832ооооооооо не знам о Ли ооо чии шооо му

[@des8162]

@@rmendeljacobs2832 Пооош

[@des8162]

@@akiyamach иоч ооо щ

[@ramachandra776]

Great long video Eric . Perfect for a slow day . Thanks .Timestamps for some of Eric's games :- 1:51 - Eric vs NM TheCablebox 8:17 - Eric vs FM djano 14:56 - FM rob188 vs Eric 21:22 - GM maksat-94 vs Eric 26:17 - NM oberschlumpf vs Eric 28:06 - Eric vs FM blitzking64 35:35 - FM longnosehair vs Eric 40:39 - CM ranindu_chess vs Eric 46:33 - Eric vs FM A_H_Kashefi 51:10 - FM Lucachess20003 vs Eric 57:49 - Eric vs IM houdinovic 1:04:11 - CM habibamini vs Eric 1:11:13 - FM tka3 vs Eric 1:17:52 - Eric vs CM Fellini 1:24:27 - Eric vs FM Rock_Maninoff 1:33:03 - Eric vs HelloltsDimitri 1:36:51 - Eric vs IM Harsha15 1:44:07 - Eric vs FM Lok5 1:44:43 - Eric vs IM rehbwf 1:48:12 - Eric vs FM Coleman 1:55:23 - Eric vs IM manitodeplomo 2:01:49 - Eric vs WIM chiyabuddha

[@calm.aware.]

Not all heroes wear capes :-D thanx!

[@monty3854]

Did you fall asleep before the end? Great work though 👏

[@sparkygtynes]

Eric should pin this comment

[@32braveheart]

2:29:50 No, Eric, this video did not make it to KZbin.

[@slyck_supracotra7136]

F for Respect for this guy☝️

[@notyourdad]

When you're waiting for a Round 6 recap but are blessed with a 3 hour arena instead.

[@kwhd559]

I think this was pre-recorded to use as filler if the need arose, and the need arose.

[@johnnytwotimes7854]

I'm still waiting for the final recap from the Dubai rapid tournament

[@moamensaeed8442]

true blessing right there

[@G1stGBless]

@@kwhd559 eric is a professional

[@kwhd559]

@@G1stGBless 'Nunya' sounds like a Bajan expression, are you from Barbados. 😊

[@felixmerz6229]

For anyone else wondering about Eric's tournament performance, it's 2866 with a 75% win rate over 32 games against opponents with an average rating of 2585.

[@juanvillalba539]

Thank you! I was about to look in Lichess... Eric should give the time to present the final statistics

[@ReasonMakes]

That's incredible. In FIDE most GMs are 2500+. Of course LiChess uses provisional Glicko ratings, so it isn't directly comparable, but 2866 is extremely good in any case! Some people who have looked at the data have approximated that LiChess ratings are about 125 points higher than the equivalent FIDE rating, so it looks like Eric Rosen could certainly be a Grandmaster. I wonder if he'll do the norms sometime? I bet he's probably answered this already and I'm just not involved enough in his community to know.

[@steggyweggy]

@@ReasonMakes The answer is that he just doesn’t really care as much as he used to about getting to his absolute peak rating and becoming a GM. He’d rather focus on other things like photography, content creation, exploring the world, etc. I personally believe (and so do many others including Hikaru), that Eric if he put his full effort into it, could be a GM. Maybe someday he will be but it isn’t a focus of his rn

[@Sghead]

I know I've been absolutely spoiled by Eric when I think "WTF, he didn't timestamp a brief description of every game every 5 minutes in a 3 hour video?!"

[@richardwalsh6773]

1:36:16

[@fr3ako4]

Wooooow, what a safe with a beautiful rosen stalemate at 14:00!!

[@kthejoker]

Eric in a nutshell: Being raided by the greatest chess player of all time, "shout out to Garry"

[@boxnow8774]

Magnus>Kasparov

[@undeadkoala7510]

@@boxnow8774 By far. Any version of post '10 Magnus beats prime Kasparov

[@alrineusaldore6764]

@@boxnow8774 It was just a way of speech, chill. And Garry -Chess- Kasparov's name is probably the most famous in regards to great chess players.

[@davidgould8641]

It’s not Kasparov who streams on the channel, though, it sounded like Eric knew that.

[@dawithaile3033]

@@boxnow8774 unorthodox or something like that like that but I’m sure it is no it was good for you guys and it would like it be nice if we we got o do it again go out there and play it it up when ot it in noticed to to go go out out for for some dumb reason ure sure if I I can going’s back and and I’ll got a can meet you you could r. Uiu BBB can come under I iu when I I can meet go eat ven though I I get

[@JamesRuga]

Second game and we already have a Rosen trap! This is what I signed up for! 🔥

[@Jmusikk]

You inspired me to learn chess, thank you. Huge fan 😀

[@diegovisoso4587]

Super cool! Hope you're loving it!

[@cannonballbrad9522]

Hey there. I want to say thank you. I’ve been watching your content for about a year and a half now. I went from losing so many games in 1 minute bullet that my rating got down to 150. After watching you I’m back up to like 600, I know that’s not impressive but when you only win 6 points a game that’s a lot of wins :) and in 10 min chess I was rated 400 or so and today I hit 1200. Thank you for the videos. I watch your stuff every chance I get and have learned so much. I’m not trying to get to your level but playing chess as a hobby and actually being able to make plans is amazing. You’ve taught me so much here on YT

[@heeroyuy298]

400 to 1200 is an amazing improvement

[@cannonballbrad9522]

@@heeroyuy298 thank you! I’m trying my best

[@omertabach9794]

Incredibly interesting how this was your best arena ever and it was also probably your tamest. Almost no gambits, no crazy play, just positional, cool, chess. I enjoy your long videos in both forms.

[@JamesRuga]

33:10 Eric missed Nxg4. I saw it immediately. I think I'm getting superpowers 😂

[@garys5175]

yep, that would have done it.

[@kaptkraut]

Did not watch yet but wanted to have a better chance for you to read this: the U in German "Luft" is just pronounced as in rook. Love from Germany!

[@tusharjamwal]

Tsoogtswang

[@Tulanir1]

He's not saying the german word, he's saying the english loanword that happens to come from german. There are countless loanwords from countless languages, and there's no reason for him to force himself to use native german pronunciation. That's just silly.

[@blinkskaterkc]

@@Tulanir1 Agreed. This is Merica

[@AzzedineToumiGuitare]

33:10 You had Nxg4 then comes the fork, you win the bishop and the game

[@austingandy2650]

Super instructive video Eric. It's so cool how you're able to explain your ideas even in relatively tight time constraints like these 3 minute games. Usually I just watch an hour or so of these longer videos but I watched this one the whole way through.

[@AwkwardTurtle311]

i have never scene such a hilarious and great tactic that only eric would find. 2:35:29 He wins a rook by pinning a rook to a rook with a rook. rofl so genius.

[@arivertoeveryone]

14:05 you got me good there i did not expect it beforehand :)

[@SomanshSPJHPNU]

commenting here since this was the most recent video, keep your head high 👑 you played amazing this whole tournament despite what happened in games 8 and 9 and you are a great player. good luck for your game against Irene eric, bring home another win

[@edm_ortiz]

I only watched your intro, but I'm happy for your performance. Congratz! Always love to see the longer videos with full tournaments.

[@johnnyboy5073]

This comment is kinda stupid if u like the longer vids you would watch em not just the intro but good try

[@linlex901]

Eric, I have been a long time follower of yours, I still remember your first stream there was only one person watching and I was thinking:" this guy is good, why no ones watching ?". Now you have over half a million subs. Keep up the good work.

[@cappadaan]

That one person was himself, hey has a funny video about it sonewehere

[@anakhalal5803]

Yeah I watched his old streams, and he said "There's nobody watching" and it kinda broke my heart lol. Glad he found himself in a better position now.

[@yonosenada1773]

Oh man just when I was looking for what to watch tonight, what a treat! Thanks for sharing!

[@ModernArtery]

I can't stop laughing at "Accidentally rhyming is the first step to accidentally rapping" - 1:26:12

[@smackastan5697]

Eric, I beat someone at a local tournament 30 + 5 in less than a minute using stafford. Thanks for your videos.

[@shors5841]

Congratulations!

[@smackastan5697]

@@shors5841 Thanks

[@Ism0Lait3la]

Curious at what rating?

[@smackastan5697]

@@Ism0Lait3la she was 1300 uscf

[@pizzashark7067]

gottem

[@bonniehitman7807]

You know you watch a lot of Eric when you reach "if you've made it this far on youtube let me know" on every video. Love you Eric

[@SaintD382]

14:05 I never get tired of watching Eric catch people with this stalemate trick! The hilarious thing about it is that Black had plenty of time on the clock and didn't have to pre-move. All his hard work down the drain because he was too cocky and impatient.

[@alicherifi9075]

It's always and will be always a pleasure to see videos that length in hours, thank you !

[@juanvillalba539]

Wow, Eric, just wow. I was on the edge of my seat in the last game, sad you lost... But overall, it is the best tournament I've ever seen from you! I learn a lot from your videos and I enjoy them a lot, specially these long tournament videos.

[@RulezAPower]

God damn, congrats Eric.. love seeing quality content WHERE U just own 'em.. nice work

[@michaelf8221]

2:35:00 Re3!! was an insane tactic. Love it!

[@dalkap]

Definitely the best moment in this video imo, crazy ending

[@Agati192]

I always thought it was called TILTED arena, then I realized it was only for those with a FIDE title.

[@Rick_Frigate]

YES a 3 hour upload on a Sunday night, ty Eric :) More of these pls? :)

[@rayjukenl3497]

Excited for this video.

[@silliestgoose92]

great job on both the chess and the sponsor!! we love you!

[@RockyFretz]

So great. Thanks again for all the great content. :)

[@ricardoguzman5014]

Excellent. I'm 53 so there's no hope for me getting much better than I am right now, rating maybe 1500 if I take my time. BUT---I still always learn something new watching your vids.

[@gavinellis8982]

Never too late!

[@tahmeedchowdhury0007]

2:29:55 Yep, glad this made its way to KZbin!

[@RafaelMartins-fg9rb]

Eric please, i need more blitz/rapid content. Thank you very much! Youre an awesome person.

[@randypitts7875]

Good performance! You're the man Eric!

[@Richard-yx9bf]

I needed this.

[@richardwainwright507]

Just got Flow on audible. Can’t wait to listen to it. Thanks

[@KrishnaSharma-pt1lr]

Great content, Thanks Eric.

[@jim2935]

its always a good day when eric uploads multiple hours of instructive goodness

[@nathansharp3193]

Good job! That was fun to watch.

[@gehadgafar7773]

it's always a great day when eric posts a full stream

[@charchabil9]

I feel proud of you. Very well done Eric !

[@marcofrey2903]

The recap video we wanted? Eric: The long Sunday video you needed.

[@1713973]

Eric you've done so much preparation on the Stafford you know sidelines of the Petrov and the four knights really intimately. If you wrote some theory on the Stafford I would absolutely read it

[@robinsandquist]

I also like Flow! Great litterature that applies to a lot creative work as well.

[@miaozas]

whenever you hear eric say “oh this is a funny line” u know it’s about to get real juicy

[@danielostyn2857]

Hi Eric! This video made it's way to KZbin. (: Thanks for sharing all the games!

[@jimjim-zf3lb]

the way eric smacks his lips around 14:20 at the end of the game before the stalemate is so funny its like he can taste it coming

[@acm1pt102]

2:39 “it’s allowing takes” lmaooo i’ve never heard that one i like it

[@debblez]

Seeing eric with good lighting is really unsettling

[@papayontradingco3332]

It’s been 9 days, and I need more Rosen :(

[@Jeganboii]

Your premove skills are out of this world

[@miodragcristianiovanov229]

The game around 2:36:00 with the back rank mate with bishop and pawns controlling the black kind was really nice. I did not.understakd why you moved Kg2 instead of Bg2 in the position leading to that, he could have given the rook for the bishop and save the knight via d2-e4. Maybe he thought he'd be more active and with some extra pawns for the piece this way, but didn't spot the back rank weakness, which is very unusual! Good games!

[@edbraunn7720]

very nice how you forced the stalemate, your a genius!

[@rmendeljacobs2832]

Eric, at 235:47 Re3 has gotta be the most aesthetic move you've ever made including the aesthetic position, that is some alpha zero square control. And all starting with Kh1!!!

[@gogogagagugu2134]

"Accidentally rhyming is the first step to accidentally rapping" incredible wisdom

[@daherabdallah3]

Thanks for making going to sleep a bit easier!💙 Tinnitus is a horrible enemy to sleep but you make it easier. Thanks again.

[@fitz921322]

Loved watching you in the tournament, hope you're enjoying yourself in whatever your doing since the gibalter tourney. Because I'm going through Rosen withdrawals - Gits_N_Shiggles

[@hunley_]

39:09 Eric says a bad word! 😱😱😱

[@pakman5542]

I hate Eric’s videos. It’s not fair that he makes such good content, is such a nice guy, and makes 3 hour videos. Every time I watch his long videos thinking that I’ll get bored/tired and fall asleep while watching but no. His quality is so good and entertaining that I’m here at 2:30 with school the next day watching this man play chess

[@emmanuelsepulveda1835]

"Ok moving up in the world" 😂 -Eric Rosen

[@aqikaxar9995]

Since ever the chess boom happened. Your content really levitate my interest in chess

[@user-zb5pp5jf3s]

14:00 that stale to save everything nice work.

[@liamtjarnlund1023]

It did make it to youtube! Well played eric! Learning chess because of you.

[@ramusmaximus7174]

This video came when i finished all your videos, exactly in time

[@hugosykes]

The knight move at 44:27 must complete one of the best attacking setups I've ever seen

[@hugosykes]

3 pins, rook on the b-file staring down the queen, bishop-queen battery, knight delivering a triple fork. Just stunning.

[@theoofsweden]

14:03 eric you dirty man that was brutal

[@thimmzwiener]

Thanks Eric

[@conman1395]

From the great play in Gibraltar and great play here so early in the year, I hope this is a sign to come of a great year of chess for you!

[@coreywinters8939]

That moment when playing E4 is "mixing it up"... pogchamp

[@terminaladd6704]

Such chess. Much proud. Wow.

[@davidbkopp]

Video production lookin crispy sir!

[@adamstewart247]

I think your return to classical chess has increased your rating. GM Rosen is coming! Now you just need the right coach to get there Also... "It's not delivery its Djano" 8:18

[@tobsi2256]

This video is older I think. So it was before hw returned to otb chess

[@turnerherbek6912]

Eric you played phenomenal! I noticed you played more moves that slowly improved your position more than I've seen you do before. Think playing classical again has helped?

[@myth8176]

Where is Eric Rosen? I mean, 7days since last YT vid and 11 days on Twitch? Anyone knows?

[@vivouille]

2:29:15 "it feels i am playing against my self, this opponant does not want to resign !" 2:29:50 some made it to this point ;-)

[@tsanguine]

rosen is so good i didnt even skip the audible ad

[@chrisosborne4731]

1:03:37 I think the sneaker try is Bxf7+. If Kg7 then Bxg6+ with ideas of perpetual with the rook if Kxg6, and otherwise Bxh5 clears g4 for the king. If Kf8 then Rd8+. Kxf7 is met with Rd2. Ke7 with Re8+ still hoping black takes the bishop.

[@KUWAITGRIPSVEVO]

“I hope this video inspires you :)” It must be good when you have to say how proud you are in the intro haha

[@jordanmcdaniel2393]

Bro that new camera got you looking like a movie star good stuff

[@rossgeller6650]

14:11 you gotta be kidding me.. Stalemate should've been named after Eric

[@SaintD382]

The tactics at 2:35:09 are awesome! Eric has a great eye for tactics.

[@aaronalexander2543]

"accidentally rhyming is the first step to accidentally rapping" lol true

[@Im-Cobalt]

Hope this is leading you closer to the road to GM. Im rooting for you to get that title

[@tobsi2256]

There is a lot of work required to become a GM. And I doubt he'll put it in. In the end, it's just a title. Prestige... However. If he tries to he totally deserves. Would be awesome.

[@Im-Cobalt]

@@tobsi2256 i know but i kinda hope he ends up going for it

[@johnnyboy5073]

@@tobsi2256 basically the same amount of work to get the Im title but I'm sure you knew that

[@Cassandra_Steel]

Nice camera btw, you look very warm with it :)

[@blooper6801]

Dude Eric, you seem like a really awesome dude and I’d love to play some non-chess games with you at some point bc you seem really awesome to be around

[@TheMadcowwww]

That first stalemate was DIRTY!!

[@xsolaris42]

yay for sponsorship

[@insight827]

It did indeed make its way to KZbin

[@AlexVX_]

Welp, oh no my good night's sleep. Impressive performances lately between this and Gibraltar

[@doublechinmask3744]

Fell asleep to this.Woke up and continued watching .Nice video.

[@garys5175]

Eric, Please put this tournament on youtube!

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

That ranindu_chess guy was awesome ngl. Gangster tactics all the way through

[@meech8914]

Well done, watching your improvement is always inspiring. :D

[@kaidoChess]

Eric you look great bro!

[@LarsonX1027]

This video made its way to KZbin!

[@chrisosborne4731]

I like to think Eric brings a bottle of hand sanitizer to OTB tournaments just in case he gets a filthy stalemate. Then when it happens he smugly pulls it out of his pocket and cleans his hands before shaking.

[@aknopf8173]

Savage! 😱😎