Open Catalan with 5...b5

[@HangingPawns]

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[@200_cuentos]

"the engine says it's equal but it's not equal if a human is playing" is now my favorite chess quote lol

[@danebengeschissen]

I wonder if quotes like this also count for the top tier players like magnus etc

[@th6n]

@@danebengeschissen Of course they do. For example game 6 of the last WCC. Dubious b3 Catalan opening by Magnus, very drawish endgame, still Magnus won. The computer was screaming 0.00

[@alexandrustaicu8592]

Thank you very much for all the videos! We all appreciate your efforts!

[@ChinmayDhake]

I'd like to +1 you

[@rahulnag6698]

can you upload 1 video of gm's game analysis which is related to your opening video just after your opening videos ? it will really help us to understand the plane of that opening's middle game . also that is good content for your Chanel .

[@charlielarry-kk1og]

6:50 - Relevant beginning. 11:05 - Be7, the safest option. 12:28 - cxd5, 'very brave'. 17:03 - The theoretical move.

[@SrinivashM29]

Hi, at 16:22, after black plays f6, I suggest the reply e4 by white instead of Ng4. The line is extremely sharp and black is much worse in all lines. Those variations make a*b5 compelling to play. Cheers.

[@SarveshParakh]

I’m a king’s gambit player and some of the lines in your King’s gambit series haven’t been explained well. But I genuinely liked this video because of the depth you have gone through here. A lot of variations and proper explanation. I mean you still didn’t cover a few moves because obviously a 2000 rated player won’t play them. But I bet most audience here is under 1500 so please, when you make more videos, include moves that may look stupid to 2000 players but are in fact played in under 1500 games. Other than that, this series on Catalan is really good. Thank you very much 😇

[@checker9934]

I did not know this opening even existed. Thank you Hanging Pawns, you always find something to amaze me with! I will try to add this to my opening selection.

[@matejsevcik6082]

shame on you, this is the best opening in the world!

[@musique-ef3rz]

Catalan bae

[@roland.j.ruttledge]

Fantastic series. Much appreciated, many thanks UK

[@FloatingSunfish]

Love this series! 😊♥️ Thank you for taking the time to teach us!

[@pat-9443]

6:50 Ne5 9:35 pawn to d5 14:15 a4

[@cosmic4297]

6:50 Ne5 9:35 d5 13:40 recap

[@alexandre-perron]

Incredible series. Thank you.

[@ericschessler7593]

I think that at 18:20, Qc7 is better than Qc8 is some long term idea, where e5 knight would take longer to attack it, it gives the queen a potential line into the center, and puts it on a dark square which may ward off any tactics involving white's strong bishop pointing into that corner.

[@thatsamazingtellmemore4886]

In this line, after pawn to B3, a bishop sacrifice on C5 will get u a free knight and threatens the rook simultaneously

[@Clegomation616]

What about b4 for black after a4 by white?

[@jadouuu6]

at 13:55, after white plays knight c3, why wouldnt black play pawn b4 to make the knight move? I dont understand why black would defend the pawn instead of attacking white's knigh. Can someone help me understand please.

[@aayushsaxena1055]

I think because after knight moves to let's say e2. The pawn on c4 is undefended and is difficult to defend.

[@smar1k359]

Great analysis

[@Supersayin992]

@Hanging Pawns is there pgn files for these lines you have so we can review them quickly in future?

[@DendrocnideMoroides]

there is but only for patrons

[@getforked1474]

Qc7 instead of C8 Maybe because it's pointing at H2 instead of H3 for much later, it's just on a better diagnal?

[@mrigankjoshi898]

Tysm brother. Great stuff

[@Etothetaui]

Do you have all the lines you talk about in this playlist in a lichess study? It would be very useful to have a pgn with all the lines to look at.

[@georgeskhater487]

Did u end up creating one?

[@uhhhhhh3527]

Did u?

[@Saludyvida21]

Thanks for all your amazing videos. Please if possible include one against the Kings India and the grunfeld defense.

[@MarcusZenus]

thank you so much

[@aaronnolan7565]

The variation you recommended: What if black plays f6 kicking the knight away after we play a4?

[@jeremyjacoby4754]

Not sure what spot in the video you're referencing, but I'm guessing Qh5+ pretty much wins (or e4 counter attacking middle knight, exchange, then the h5-e8 diagonal is super weak and ready for queen infiltration, hitting the rook on h8, opening the catalan bishop, and black should resign).

[@edwarddaniell4946]

I can't believe this is free. I just used the catalan in my first game and crushed.

[@BethanyGeary11]

Great video!

[@masterofskills76]

I don't understand why taking on f7 (Nxf7) is a good idea. Can some explain the follow up?

[@jhudk2d]

At 11:25 you say dxe6 is theoretical move but Kxf7 is preferred move by engine (for white I guess?). You say you don't believe it works but afterwards at 12:10 you say is very interesting and difficult to defend for a human. What did I understand wrong?

[@christopherwarren4719]

I am trying to prepare against a Slav defense player. I thought the Catalan could be interesting be he can always play C6 instead of E6 and stay within his preparation. Anyone can help me figure out a way to get a Slav player off guard? Against E4 he plays the Caro-kann.

[@HangingPawns]

Play the exchange slav with early Qb3. Most people end up having their bishop on c8 for a while, or playing g6 Bg7m which is sub optimal.

[@christopherwarren4719]

@@HangingPawns Interesting line indeed. Thank you!

[@deepp1884]

@@HangingPawns you play Ne2 or Nf3 in exchange slav??.. i just poke black with Bb5 a6 Bd3 weakening queen side and puts knight on e2 avoiding Bg4 with f3 in future

[@Fuego2106]

is there a lichess study for all of this? also thanks for the videos on this magnificent opening

[@paraphoenix6188]

Came here after Carlsen played this line against Nepo in game 2

[@hirakdeka4933]

Very nice series! Plzzz cover the lines if black does not take the c4 pawn after completing all the open catalan line Thanks!

[@jasonrice2731]

I play QG with white, so i was thinking of learning the Catalan for a while as a different idea for my repertoire. You just started making videos about it when i decided to learn it. Now I'm using all the videos you make for this series as prep. Thanks for the great analysis. Do you have any tips for a Queens Gambit player thats starting out with the Catalan? I am currently nervous about when black keeps the pawn, as in the QGA i always can win the pawn back. Thanks in advance!

[@sxjeed]

Hi , hanging pawn , you don't show the important line after black plays b5 that is ,(Bg2, b5), then a4 ,c6, Ne5,Nd5,0-0,Bb7, e4,Nf6, b3,cxb3, axb5,cxb5, Qxb3,(attacking the pawn on b5),a6,then d5,. It leads to a powerful attack to black king

[@jaketheodore6070]

After knight e5, what about bishop b4 check?

[@Gqtor]

At 12:47 why can "black resign"? I looked at the position myself and it doesn't seem so bad and the engine says it's only +1.4 so what's the idea

[@chadkwasigroch8824]

When white plays Nc3 can't black play b4 instead of a6?

[@Elevator_Fudd]

I have just doubled down on my chess improvement journey, by transitioning to d4. I was uncomfortable with playing e4, and was searching for a different look. A friend of mine suggested the Catalan, I had never heard of it before, as one of your other viewers commented on. I immediately felt comfortable with this after looking at a few games by Kramnik. The theory behind it doesn't scare me either, which is a first. I love your channel and all your content, keep up the amazing work!!!

[@reddevilkev]

What is your Fide rating?

[@Rishav15]

Can put all the moves in the discription

[@maganogm784]

Can you please write down the name of the book that goes through the Catalan theory by boris

[@fireking2343]

GM Repertoire, 1. D4 Volume 1 by Boris Avrukh

[@anonymousyt3547]

12:25 crazy line starts

[@deepp1884]

Cover Bd7 - Bc6 line... a i consider it most positionally challenging

[@HangingPawns]

I have

[@deepp1884]

@@HangingPawns yeah i saw right after the comment.. i was searching in your channel for more. Its very theoratical i guess .. Before this video i used to win 50% games in catalan.... no it might be 60%.

[@FlamingOL]

“Ok pause the video and think what would you play as black” Me: oh maybe take the pawn to open the queen and bish-“ “If you take the pawn you are dead lost” 😔

[@uhhhhhh3527]

😂😂😂

[@timothysoar1321]

As a maverick I am loving your fantasy chess!

[@ΓιώργοςΤσιτλακιδης]

Please next opening will be bogo Indian or old Indian defense

[@setablazee3570]

Theory starts at 6:19

[@baraklotan6937]

At 14:46 what about N-D5?

[@xanrd77]

I think the point is that white plays e4 pushing the knight away and then can take on b5 and/or play d5 breaking the center

[@baraklotan6937]

@@xanrd77 i see, thank you

[@mikyfanta0035]

The part 7:01 is interesting

[@chadkwasigroch8824]

Last comment at 8:04 of video

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

Instead of black b5, my biggest fear as white is when black plays a quick c5

[@Evilanious]

Can't even pronounce Myagmarsuren! Unsubscribed!

[@dmjdeo647]

just get to the point. youre wasting my time

[@boxbox2621]

Lol