My Pirc Defense Game In The World Open Chess Tournament | Lesson # 76

[@NMRobertRamirez]

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[@maxfisk]

Rob-I really appreciate these videos, brother!! I’ve been marching through your lessons and loving/learning a buttload. #TeamPircDefense, baby!!!! If I ever see a Bishop’s Opening video from you, I’ll name my firstborn son after thee.

[@ScotCerullo]

These lessons have zero filler! Sooo good! I really learn a lot. You have a knack for creating situations I frequently get, then provide great solutions! Thank you!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks a lot for your feedback, Scott! It means a lot to know you are finding value in these lessons. Please, let me know if you ever have any questions 👍

[@pasadenapsych44]

You're a born educator. And you make it look so easy! Very nice stuff.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Kalea! 💪

[@vamsipolisetty]

I have watched so many people teaching chess. You are so much better than the rest. I also love how you go over the moves from scratch sometimes, it just helps with the memory. This has helped me move from 1200 to 1300 in no time. Thanks.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome! Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback. It means a lot! 👍

[@danomaly8943]

Definitely a good lesson. What stood out to me was how delaying the castling helped you gain tempo and control the center so while the opponent was still trying to figure out a plan. How are you not a grand master?

[@mapekala]

I'm going through the Pirc playlist again, and this is really a terrific lesson. The way you explain your thinking is extremely helpful. I don't know if I can ever develop the thought patterns that come so naturally to you, but it's fun to watch!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Mark! And you certainly will. I have an 80-year-old student who recently sent me what he described as a "break-through" game for him as he was in a similar fashion. It takes time, but you will make it if you train consistently 👍

[@scottstringer4]

You're the best teacher on KZbin. Thank you for this.

[@markleyba8331]

Thanks!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks a lot, Mark, for all your support 🙌👍

[@asingh7845]

A Brilliant Lesson! For position 1, I would try a tactic like Nxe4, and after a move like Bxe4, I would do Bxc3, and if black recaptures with pawn takes c3, I can simply recapture with Qxc3, winning the a1 rook. For position 2, I would just exchange the bishop for the knight and if black takes with queen, I would take back with my queen, creating 2 isolated pawns. I would also have the tempo as the bishop would be threatening the pawn.

[@TimJapan]

11:00 a move like knight on f4 is something that I really hope I will be able to see in my future games. It is a good demonstration of vision.

[@mehdila6144]

I love this lesson I haven't finished it yet but it already answers a lot of my questions that I encountered during my games. I played a game against an opponent who played the same moves as your opponent in the beginning of the video I had the same idea idea as you because I followed your logic in the previous lessons but it answers a lot other questions thank you very much for what you do. really

[@mathiasriethig9523]

Hey Robert: That was a great match of you and it shows the main ideas of the Pirc defence! I love that opening with the black pieces so much already now

[@tensor131]

what a delightful commentary. It is a good learning environment .. being inside the head of a player demonstrating what has been taught. Well done and thank you. Very useful.

[@moosewild4239]

Your style of teaching is spot on. Loving your videos. Subscribed and totally hooked on watching every video you have. After just a couple of views on pirc i finally beat 1800 chess bot that was constantly beating me. That was an amazing feeling. Can't wait to get stronger from your videos.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you for your kind words! It is always nice to see progress like yours. Please, let me know if you ever have any questions as you continue to move up the ladder and watch the more advanced lessons 👍

[@caperucita8052]

Great game & lesson like always. Also, congrats on 2,000 subscribers!! 🥳

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! for your comment and all your support 😎It means a lot!

[@shubhamrohila493]

Always a treat to find your new videos

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks for your kinds words, Shubham! Hope you found this one helpful 👍

[@mjpushwicz]

Awesome! Every move was so logical and for the most part I expected a lot of your moves from from your previous 75 excellent lessons.

[@LuisFernando-yd3mx]

Phenomenal game. Very good pawn structure movements. Mix of open and closed game structures along with use of tactics. Thanks for sharing.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Luis! Glad to see you found some value in this lesson 👍

[@sc4ndal0us2]

I'm watching your video and on 11:50 when you ask us to study I think I found something interesting. Since they are threatening with Rxd6, I think you have Qxc3. If they take you with the queen Qxc3 you have Knight fork Ne2+, after that you collect queen and you're pawn up I guess. If they don't take you they can't attack d6 pawn with the rook because rook in the corner is hanging then and it would simply be Qxa8+. If I got this right, still a beginner.

[@JamesRivers-t7n]

I saw the same thing. I mean a pawn is a pawn if there is no other consideration. If white plays R-d1 to harass the queen black could play QxQ and then after the black queen is recaptured move K-e7 to defend the queen' pawn.

[@kunwarbodhit8127]

I won a college tournament entirely using this setup as white and black that I learnt from your video. Thanks!!!!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Congrats! 💪🎉👏 Thank you for sharing it with us! It means a lot!

[@CGoldthorpe]

11:40 Qxc3, if Qxc3 then Ne2 forking the queen, Rxd6 allows the additional juicy alt Qxa1+

[@chumdm3]

Awesome lesson. Great play. I recently hit 1000 in blitz, bullet, and rapid and your Pirc lessons were a big help with that goal. Thanks so much!

[@zabieraj6544]

I cannot reach 1000 since spring.

[@paulmagoto8994]

Very good videos. I try to watch all his videos...Ramirez is a gifted chess teacher with a good heart

[@HoldenForrestSongs]

You are simply the very best chess tutor anywhere. And my daughter and I thank you greatly!

[@slingshotchicken4695]

Well played Dr. Robert. I missed a few lessons preceding this and just watched. While I noticed white has a higher winning % against the Pirc according to the computer I looked at a game where a guy beat Fischer using it and now I have seen you use it fiercely. I will add this to my openings and hope for the best, although I've really been enjoying the Stafford Gambit, the Pirc can be used far more frequently it appears. We shall see if I can pick up some points, I'm overdue on reaching the next level.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You got it! Let me know if you have any questions as you go over the lessons 👍

[@davidbatchelder85]

great job detailing thought and what and how to continue, that is the biggest key in chess, options chosen before that produce dividends later in the game as you so excellently demonstrated. Great

[@pannullafr]

I'd love a video on time management, I've realized that's a big issue of mine. When I lose it's almost always on time.. been playing 10 min rapid games. In the first position, my initial inclination was Rb8, trying to prevent white going for a queen trade with Qb5+ and also attacking b2. I have a tendency to keep pieces on the board unless going for a mate, which I've been re-evaluating :-) In the second position, I was thinking Be5, expecting them to trade the knight on d5 or e2. I also tend to hold onto my bishops haha, especially the dark square fianchetto'd one in the Pirc or KID. This gives me a lot of food for thought. I'm learning to appreciate knight outposts more and have realized over time that I actually tend to find knight forks before some other tactics. I've also been spending a lot more time doing tactics puzzles, looking for tactics in positions instead of focusing so much on my positional strategy and just working to mate.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Francis! We will certainly talk more about time management. For now, I can tell you that you will get better as you play more (I know you knew that hehe) but also, if you are losing so much on time, you should try to not overthink logical moves (only moves). When I go to a tournament and I have not played in a while, I am of course out of shape and tend to consume a lot of time. So, I have a rule to make "only moves" or at least the logical moves quickly especially early in the game. Sometimes, we start calculating variations and lines even though we already know what we are going to play. Leave that time for the ending and you will not find yourselves messing it up in time pressure. Everything else you mentioned, you will improve little by little as you study and get more exposure. Hope this makes sense 💪

[@jeffrey5602]

i also always have time troubles. It got better after i forced myself to only play blitz games (5+3) and stick to a single opening like kings indian or pirc. After many repetitions you need to calculate less moves in opening/midgame as the right ones become more obvious and positions tend to repeat. Just dont judge urself too harshly for losing a few games at first when switching to blitz.

[@jasonc0065]

10:34 Bxc3 allows Qxf4, and black has to grab the second pawn with opposite colored bishops, the plan you were trying to avoid. If you prefer bishop vs knight with one extra pawn over opposite colored bishops with two extra pawns, you should play Nxg2 immediately.

[@COOL_DAD]

That knight went super Saiyan 3 in a heartbeat ♟️♟️♟️

[@AnindyaBasu27]

Another lovely game based lesson! Very useful and this did give me some idea about the middle game plan!( like you said in our last comment conversation) Thank you ! Love from india

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are welcome, Anindya! As always, thanks a lot for providing your feedback!

[@ravivarma239]

Very good, beautiful teaching. Thanks immensely.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome! Thanks a lot for your kind words! 👍

[@talesthatresonates]

amazing explanations ! you are helping me a lot in improving in chess

[@krishnakumarkannan2007]

Fantastic way of teaching!

[@nikolaospaliopoulos8700]

Best teacher congratulations !!! And that is the first comment that i have ever made on KZbin, Way to go 👍👍

[@NMRobertRamirez]

I am honored! 😎💪 Thanks a lot for taking the time. I really appreciate your kind words 🙌

[@lyndhurstcollins9189]

Once again excellent presentation with really good explanations

[@sikander73]

I am really learning a lot from you thank you so much I am getting better and better day by day through pirc opening we also need to know more about other openings in details hope to see more versions in future lessons ................once again thank you so much

[@droneaacharya7907]

Once again a very useful and informative chess video..i am sure it helps every chess player like me to craft their skills and tactics.. thanks again Rob!

[@Hassy171717]

For the first position, I was looking at d4 for the Knight outpost, but it would take 4 moves (castle and 3 Knight moves) to get it there. I saw the Bishop takes Knight with check tactic but also couldn't figure out how to execute it quickly enough. I knew I want to keep that Knight (to get the Knight vs. bad Bishop endgame), so it's tough to see that you can put your Knight "in danger" on d5 in order to get that tactic on the Knight and then Rook. I'm guessing that's just tactics training to see that more easily?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Exactly! 💪 Thanks a lot for sharing your answers 🙌

[@mychessnotebook8653]

I've watched every lesson from #1 to this one (#76), and this was my favorite video! Thank you so much. Actually, all the videos on the Pirc put together make for a game-changing lesson in chess. I'll be playing the Pirc a lot. At 3:56, I wonder if you chose Bb7 before playing Nd7 because playing Nd7 first would leave the c6 pawn undefended and then White could do pawn to e5. At 15:41, I wonder if Kf8 is better than Ke8 because if Ke8, then White can sacrifice the bishop with Bxf7 (like you said, avoid checks). For position 1 you gave, I had the same analysis as you! For position 2, I didn't have the same plan as Nf4 and pawn to e5 because I was afraid of having the backward pawn on d6. But the move Ke7 seems very good to address the weakness on d6. Now I 100% see the value of your plan. Great plan!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

It's excellent to see you studying these lessons like this! And yes, Bb7 first made me feel better about a possible e5 push from White 👍💪

[@pakchu2]

9:23 did you analyze later if trading the knights and winning another pawn would've also been winning?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! Yes, but we have to be careful with opposite color bishops since they significantly increase the chances of a draw 👍

[@flinson3429]

0:35 in the first position, I would do 1. ., Rb8 because of the semi-open file and the b2 pawn is a little vulnerable, I don't know if the right move to make

[@flinson3429]

at 7:40 my plan changed to 1) Ba6 takes the Ne2, Q takes on e2. 2) N takes d6, e4 takes d6. 3) Bg7 takes on Nc3, b2 takes on c3 4) Q takes on c3 (forking the king and the rook),

[@Joecharbo1]

Your are so good for explaning things. Thank a lot for all these videos.

[@rainerausdemspring894]

Brilliant game!

[@RedGaming23]

Am pleased I found that on puzzle 2, if they take our knight then we’re up a pawn. Great video 👍🏻

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Excellent! And thank you for taking the time to let me know. It helps a lot 💪

[@mustafadigdigi415]

Great video. It helps me to understand Pirc Defence. Thanks for sharing.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome! 👍😎

[@saarike]

Beautiful game!! My humble thanks.

[@rainbowesporsado9483]

in 11:27 i saw queen takes c3 then after queen takes queen Ne2 check forking the queen and king while getting an extra pawn. The rook cant also take the pawn on d6 because the queen will take the rook on a1

[@s.j9116]

Perfect timing, I'm right now on a 2h journy on train ;)

[@Grandcapi]

Very good game! Your explanations are superb.

[@sumrandmohammadamini4734]

Hi robert. U r anazing. Im learning chess with your lessons. Now im practicing london and pirc defense.

[@rlevans0602]

Excellent video as always Robert

[@NMRobertRamirez]

🙌 Thank you!

[@babstra55]

after seeing your 150 video I've been also using this delayed castling + Qa5 scheme against jobava london, and so far it's been working just fine. it seems to completely paralyze london players when their normal kingside cheese attack doesn't exist, but also I'm not pushing c5 either so they're doubly without a familiar plan.

[@MrOzfiji]

Awesome…so much knowledge in thus,lesson thank you

[@moseskwerebaGathua]

Thank you. Extremely important

[@Treetopper911]

Love the pirc defense

[@OregonMikeH]

Simply Spectacular!!

[@Rockson920]

Been winning after I view your blacks best opening video.. your a very good instructor

[@flinson3429]

at 12:05 why didn't you castle, is it because the rook would be on a defensive side in a semi-open file ? and by doing Ke7 you are connecting the rooks

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! That's partly it, but I also wanted my rook to attack White's king down the h-file and I figured my king would be safe on e7 for now 👍

[@flinson3429]

@@NMRobertRamirez oh okay

[@MrGhost-by4gz]

I am improve 1200 to 1500 because of you

[@Treetopper911]

Great content

[@thecalendarninja]

NM Ramirez tell me what u think of this, at 11:45 when you said to look for a move I came up with a plan that possibly is the best idea (without having any engine check, just an idea..)I feel that Qxc3 is an amazing move it wins that pawn for free with 2 free moves and the initiative if white doesn't take back. For example, after 1. Qxc3 Qxc3 there's a fork exchanging the queens with check by 2. Ne2+ and after K anywhere, and the knight is hitting the rook on d1. And so, a strong player won't accept trading on c3, and so, after black plays 1. Qxc3, the threat is after any random move by white to play 2. Qxf3 Bxf3 3. Nxh3+ winning another free pawn with check and if Kh1, then Nxf2+ forking the rook. Is this a good line?

[@JamesRivers-t7n]

I believe that around 11:34 you could have played Qxc3 since the white can't play QxQ because of the fork N-e2+. The rook can't capture the queen because the queen rook is hanging. If R-d1 to harass the queen then perhaps you could have played QxQ and then played k-e7 to defend the d pawn.What is your assessment?

[@lionelbowhunter468]

Hi Rob, i continue to study your PIRC lesson and when i watch again your video here i wonder one thing,: why didn't you play E5 first instead of C5 in this variation? I don't understand this.Thx a lot for your reply :) I am so happy to know You through your videos, what abless for a chess player like me! Your way of teaching is unique:)

[@StanBadBoyz]

good lesson bro

[@DEEPAK-jj3sn]

Dear sir, your game on Pirc defense from black perspective is very interesting and informative and instructive as it raises confidence to play this opening and win the game attacking whites weakness step by step first creating weakness and exploiting them with alternating threats to finish off with mating attack. Your choice of keeping knight making light colored bishop almost deadly inactive in crucial position proved worth. Your analytical commentry explaining. Every possible threat gives logical way to play chess. Every chess player will welcome and like because the game has lot of value from black perspective. Looking forward for such nice sessions. Thanks and regards. Dmbhangaonkar

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Dmbhangaonkar! Thank you for taking the time to provide such a nice feedback. It means a lot to know you find lessons like this one helpful and I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the lessons in this course 👍

[@erniejohnson8200]

I just love your lessons

[@eyulf]

When I play the pirc, I sometimes have trouble getting out my light squared bishop out of the bank rank because most of my oponents play h3 making my bishop not pinning the knight on f3 Do you have any advice for this on what to do?

[@MrGhost-by4gz]

14:41 rh1

[@josefernandez-triana1789]

Very good explanation, methodical and very helpful for lower level players like me. Thanks!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are welcome, Jose! Thanks a lot for your kind words 👍

[@albertoherreragomez1191]

great material, thanks!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Alberto! Thank you for your feedback 👍

[@jeraldmcgowin4162]

one of my fav videos

[@ubandoandes4709]

Thanks a lot, very useful.

[@southernrun9048]

Great game and explanation

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! 👍

[@yanasupriyatna7097]

Thanks for Knight's middle gsme tactic

[@Anonymous-eo2kb]

Robert, at 11:52 instead of Ke7, what if we play Qxc3 winning a pawn. If QxQ, Ne2+ fork wins back the Queen and we're a pawn up. Rxd6 can't be played after Qxc3 as Rook on a1 would be hanging.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Good question! The problem is that they can do Rxd6 after QxQ and Ne2-Nxc3 👍

[@leondimitrios]

Another great video !!! Also can you please explain to me what's gonna happen at 09:04 after Nxd5 if white play Qb5+ (!) . Thanks in advance !

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Dimitrios! And excellent question. In that case, I think Qxb5 followed by Rb8 and we are up a pawn and also have a powerful bishop on g7 👍

[@leondimitrios]

@@NMRobertRamirez. Thank you so much ! All of your videos are very instructive and intuitive !!!

[@mmartel]

Excellent video, thank you so much!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Mark! 👍💪

[@chilakashalemraju3668]

Amazing. Thank you

[@carlbinch898]

Many thanks Robert. learning from your games. I would have just played Nxc3, Rb8, 0-0. At my level of chess would be thinking endgame. Two pawn islands against 3. get the b file, pressure on the c3 pawn. I did consider Nf4 and would have played Ke7 too. Have noted watching your games that your opponent has chances against you but are 1 or 2 tempi behind.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Carl! Keep it up! 💪

[@Hybridman7]

It all comes together nicely :)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Indeed! 💪😎

[@CGoldthorpe]

Great vid, I like that kids who learn the Kings' Indian, and Pirc can often play the KIA as white!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are absolutely right. Thanks lot for your feedback but the way! 👍

[@חגיהשינג]

I was wondering if at 1124 in the video would have it been good to trade the d pawn for his c pawn and create a passed pawn by doing ...Qxc3 Qxc3 Ne2+ king moves Nxc3 Rxd6 Rd8 to protect the passed pawn The first position that you showed i found the answer too it the second one i was not sure what you were trying to do

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Great question! The problem with that variation is that they get some counter-play and even though I get a passed pawn, it is also isolated. Congrats on getting the right move correct on the first position. That means your tactics are sharp 💪

[@lawrenceiuso5069]

Played very nicely.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! 👍

[@rdcal]

At 9:04 why can’t P at e4 take N at d5 ? Why did White Castle instead ? What am I missing ?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! The problem is that Black can follow with Bxc3+ and after bxc3 there is Qxc3+ forking their king and rook. Hope this makes sense 👍

[@rdcal]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thank you so much for replying. Wow! Amazing how you read into following moves so well. I have developed interest in chess at 50! 😅 so I am slow and trying to understand but love your videos. Also, I get stressed playing online games with people so unable to practice much. Don’t know how to overcome that. I am scared to make silly mistakes and lose games. That’s my problem but still find chess very interesting. Thank you once again👌👍

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@rdcal No problem at all! About losing to other people online, just remember that nobody knows you. You could even create a brand new account with a silly name 😎

[@rdcal]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thanks for the suggestion but somehow I get very stressed with the fear of losing and I know I can only learn from losing many games. It’s just my weak mind unfortunately.

[@AH-gk6qs]

Excellent.

[@ekadhsingh]

Critical position 1: Nxd5 Critical position 2: Bxc3 with the intention of e5 later creating a knight outpost. If they take the knight instead of the bishop then Bxd2 simply wins a pawn

[@CGoldthorpe]

EXCELLENT game and a great choice for tutoring too!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you Chris!

[@stevendecker6877]

for position #1 want to get my knight e4 since it is a outpost, but in a position like this should i waste the 6 moves of a knight to get there?

[@josephroda7110]

I realize that slowly but surely tactics you did Sir Robert

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That means you are evolving. Just keep it up Josep 👍

[@mehdila6144]

i just finish the lesson and its just very helpful for me thank you soooo much master !!! i will review now the other variation of the pirk ithe other lesson for refrech my memory hehe and after i will do 2 or 3hours tactics and after some games . but realy thank you so much this lesson its just perfect !!!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are welcome, Mehdi! As always, thanks for providing your feedback. It helps a lot!

[@mehdila6144]

@@NMRobertRamirez thank to you brother for helping me every day with your lessons and advices im feeling strong now thank to you . and i dont have difficulty or i dont feel tired when i visualize any position . thaannkk you so much . and i love chess more !!

[@deusxmachina111]

You are great, thanks

[@mwk1979]

#1 1) Nxd5 wins a pawn if exd5 then 2) Bxc3+ bxc3 3) Qxc3+ wins the rook #2 1) g5 keeps the knight at the f4 outpost and threatens to win a pawn 2) Bxc3 bxc3 [if Qxc3then Ne2+ wins the queen] 3) Qxc3 Qxc3 4) Ne2+ Kh2 5) Nxc3

[@rizalonia539]

Always watching your chess lesson and i learn a lot

[@NMRobertRamirez]

It's always nice to read your comments, Rizal. Thank you for all your support 🙌

[@AmitKumar-ze4tv]

Your explanation is way more easy to understand than others & that's why I like your lessons a lot. Sir I have a question. I'm currently at 1350 in rapid games in chess.com. I'm playing for 5 months. But in my games, sometimes I blunder and one move just ruins my whole game. I'm not sure it's about miscalculation, but it feels like it happens naturally. Even if i start winning materials I end up with a losing position...😐 I don't know what should I focus on and practice...

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hey Amit! We all go through that. The tip I gave on lesson # 75 might help you with it. As you get more experienced you will improve in this area. You will learn to doubt yourself. Many times, before I make a move, I think twice because I know how easy it is to make a decisive mistake. I got to that point after losing many games like you described. Also, try playing with increment such as 15|10, 5|5, 3|2 , etc

[@AmitKumar-ze4tv]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thank you sir...😊

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@AmitKumar-ze4tv 💪

[@jeraldmcgowin4162]

10:34 why not Q-b5 check QxQ and NxQ threat of N-c7

[@olegredko7813]

What would've your next moves been if after Rh1 white had responded with Rxd6?

[@jaydub2971]

RB1 for position 1

[@ianbenedictolaguir8603]

Which is better? czech pirc or pirc with the fianchetto? I appreciate your answers guys

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Ian! It's a personal choice, but I prefer the regular Pirc (fianchetto) since it's more dynamic and offer more to Black. We cover the Czech Pirc on lesson # 51 for you guys to start getting a feeling for these position types, but ideally you would eventually transition into the regular Pirc (lesson # 69) 👍💪

[@ianbenedictolaguir8603]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thank you so much NM RobRam.. I learned a lot of your chess lessons I hope you will continue making chess lessons for us. Thank you again NM, God bless!

[@tommonk7651]

Robert, at around 11 minutes, did you consider Qxc3, Qxc3, Ne2+, Kh1, Nxc3? I think you would have been 2 pawns up in the endgame with 2 potential passed pawns in the center of the board. Of course, a checkmate is better. LOL