Opening Defenses: Accelerated Dragon - GM Yasser Seirawan - 2014.02.12

Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan presents a lecture on opening ideas at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

[@hickorydragon8114]

He talks to me like I'm a slow child, and I love it

[@thebigpicture2455]

lol. So true. It's like he's teaching the absolute basics of life "So it's not a good idea to put your hand in the fire....it will burn. Yes...and that won't be pleasant." *big smile*

[@cpgautam172]

@@thebigpicture2455 big smile part is so true lol

[@cpgautam172]

@Jonas Jakob no, no1 cares about insta. this is chess video get lost man.

[@peterevans3310]

He talks to me like I'm slow and a child. I'm no child however.

[@ryanbraga5666]

@Jonas Jakob ha, imagine having a girlfriend. Loser

[@Athos90]

This guy has got to be the sweetest, cheeriest Grandmaster I've ever seen.

[@octavianeandracles5868]

until you've got him in front of a chess board ... unless he is gonna cheering you with his soothing voice, while he is demolishing all your defense.

[@geitekop507]

I had him in front of a chess board. He killed me. :D

[@johnvuillemot4805]

@piggypigpig great concept for a porno movie

[@SuperYtc1]

Yeah baby!

[@kaptkraut]

The Bob Ross of chess.

[@uh6537]

Yasser = The Bob Ross of Chess

[@GoldenBoyXCM]

No, Bob Ross the Yasser of painting

[@jasonshaye3567]

@@GoldenBoyXCM and @U H both of you im dying rn

[@chefhuncho]

When he first said accelerated dragon I had the Bob Ross of Chess Vibes

[@donsimons9810]

he’s the Mr Rogers of Chess.

[@mistenkt]

Love the way he says "I'm a piece up" and rubs his hands while grinning :D

[@marcezchi8421]

Yasser is not only a grandmaster. He is an outstanding explaining grandmaster. With his lessons I dramatically improved my strategy. Yasser, a rookie says I love you !

[@zHqqrdz]

Where can you find his lessons other than on KZbin ? He's incredible.

[@flamarjr2000]

I know! I Know! So true!

[@yakunhu5595]

Love his simple style of teaching that builds up to a complex point by the end.

[@DamianBehymer]

Yasser's voice is so soothing.... I really like learning from him.

[@brickchains1]

yoo he's the nicest guy. imagine eating dinner with this guy! it would be nothing but a thoroughly pleasant evening!!!!!!!!!

[@dragonaura1]

Me I just imagine someone breaking into his house what he would do

[@ihornester8098]

But he is speaking extremely slowly, building too long and sophisticated phrases. All this video could last around 15 minutes if spoken in normal tempo and much less of unnesessary phrases

[@ianallen738]

This. He speaks sooooo sloooowly I end up just doing chess problems in my mind and losing focus on what he is saying.

[@hplovecraftmacncheese]

Won't you please... be.. my neighbor?

[@quitethevoyeur]

By any reckoning, this guy is a terrific communicator.

[@knivetsil]

My first reaction upon watching this lecture was that he talked way too slowly and his points were too simple. But then I realize that that is precisely what makes him such a singularly effective chess educator, even for non-beginners. Will definitely be watching more of his lessons!

[@andrewmays3988]

Yasser is a true gentleman, chess scholar and saint in a world of fallen angels!! What a pleasure it was to discover him on KZbin!!😇

[@bismarckgarcianavarro2693]

What a teacher! His way to teach is out this world, how clearly well explained, how soothing and you can notice how he love sicilian defense

[@Nawras_Al_Sharq_forAll]

the best lecture I ever see in my whole life , thank you Yasser god bless you , you have made my life more beautiful

[@MrWite1]

Whole*

[@Nawras_Al_Sharq_forAll]

@@MrWite1 thank you sir 🙏

[@williamcampbell2001]

Best teacher ever don't change your style! Great lecture

[@MayurKulkarni]

Wow, what an elegant Grandmaster. I can listen to him whole day. He teaches in such a calm and dignified way, beginners will improve in no time.

[@stevenx2523]

As a novice player, holy crap did I learn a lot watching this. I'll probably forget 80% of it right away and have to watch again, but still. This stuff is golden.

[@retard1657]

Take notes or practice it over by playing various variations against yourself atleast that has helped me to remeber gl

[@hghost08]

i want to sit in a classs like this .. with some coffee and a notebook

[@SpontaneityJD]

yesss

[@giacomoguarnieri2461]

Everything is so neat and clean when it is explained by Mr Seirawan! Thanks for all these wonderful videos

[@SkateAwayTheDay]

He is filled with so much joy to talk about chess. What a wonderful gift to the world

[@hannibalbritton2984]

Yasser explains the opening so beautifully. Truly an amazing teacher. Thanks.

[@roipogi]

It's almost asmr how relaxing sir Yasser's voice is.

[@rattyboy31]

Yasser's got the best lectures. He really does.

[@myriadwhims]

Thank you so much for putting up these videos!! Yasser is my favorite!!

[@obibullett]

I wanna fall asleep listening to this guy. I've seen his games, I knew his face, but I never heard him speak. Love with his voice and demeanour. What a nice man, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

[@pdorism]

Ngl this video is making me kinda sleepy

[@dnickaroo3574]

Great lecturer. Sense of humour combined with very useful information explaining why moves are made clearly without excessive complications.

[@sdecesare]

Yasser makes me want to become not only a better chess player, but a better person. This guy changes a flat tire in the rain and he's still smiling.

[@2birdbrained4u]

Wow, this was really deep and great analysis! Thank you Yasser!

[@DWeirich76]

At 12:35 I thought Yassir Seirawan was going to fly away.

[@abhishektodmal1914]

Deeply appreciative of this lesson; so insightful and kind. God bless! :)

[@renaissancerachnavali3287]

Thanks Yassir for enhancing my understanding and analytical skills regarding positions especially in the combative sicilians!!!!

[@flamarjr2000]

Excellent teaching! I’m sold on Yasser! Well done sir!

[@mdashaduzzamanandfamily3412]

Yassser-Best chess lecturer I have ever seen

[@ostadkourosh1]

what a beautiful lecture truly an eloquent and highly effective teacher also very fun to listen to! thx!!:)

[@boomjonggol5757]

I've heard that the Sicilian is a very combative opening but as a positional player I believe I can still make these positions work! Thanks Yasser!

[@onepiecelover9062]

This guy put a lot of smile on my face. 😁

[@ss9392]

Always enjoy GM Seirawan's lecture what an excellent teacher!

[@mournblank]

THIS should be in Unintentional ASMR

[@rossmarshall4297]

I just learned an opening called "the accelerated dragon" from the Mr. Rodgers of chess. It's a great day in the neighborhood.

[@sergifernandezmiranda1311]

Yasser Seirawan is without doubt one of the greatest. he did did not win any world championship, but he always competed with the best of every generation. we are very lucky to have his classes, such good quality content.

[@DarkSideChess]

I'm getting into the hyper dragon and this is gold. Every move is explained slowly. So good.

[@mettataurr]

36:34 yay

[@gaulindidier5995]

Great educator, doesn't leave any thing hanging in your mind. Wish I had this stuff when i was a little younger! Came from a poor background, never had the chance to play agains't anyone at chess (in the early 90s). Rediscovered chess during the pandemic. I'm glad I did.

[@majornabeel598]

Never felt like he was taking a class in another place in a different point of time!

[@cornerstonefencecompanyser8680]

I like how he explains everthing.

[@cjtuccio]

This man is amazing at explaining chess. This lecture is gold.

[@BasicPawn]

Excellent lecture.

[@Mr_Lampione]

Love when he say "This SPECIFIC position"

[@grantsiedle4107]

A wonderful teaching style and so much knowledge

[@Bongdog420]

this guy calms me down.

[@DansChessLounge]

I love Yasser's lectures!

[@gregjennings9442]

Great lecturer. Reminds me of one of my favorite math teachers.

[@Bijanc9]

Man the intro/outro music is great.

[@mikejohn1978]

Yaz you the best!

[@ElNightmareYT]

I needed it to be more deep... He's the best teacher.

[@ibex1451]

Love Yasser’s lectures

[@briandwi2504]

Great lesson, learned loads. Thanks!😁

[@omarz2145]

Very informative lecture, especially the point about dismantling white's position after the move f3 with pawn to d5. Previously I would find myself stumped when facing this move since whites center appears so solid.

[@birendrakumarsingh2148]

I am deeply benefited from it Thanks to you sir

[@pankajnegi2397]

My favourite opening greatly explained

[@youraveragemat]

this guys voice is so sophisticated. this is what i imagine a chess player should be like .

[@undencem]

Not every GM at his level shares hints . Yasser is one of the best

[@juanw6996]

Love this guy

[@pgoedde]

so far i played the classic dragon.. i ended up trying the accel.. dragon :D thx yasser

[@volodymyrzuev2909]

making tough things look easy! Thank you

[@calvinlawrence7292]

This guy is an incredible teacher, I'd love to attend one of his lessons if he is still teaching chess.

[@penguinszhucahc1356]

I like how he deliver

[@ismailqonish7766]

استاذ ياسر طريقه شرحه جميلة جدا هادية وممتعة

[@candyshop84106]

Awesome Instructor!

[@YawehthedragondogofEL]

great lecture if you put the speed on 1.25.

[@jeffkaplan9486]

Great Video !!! Thanks very much !!!

[@57sapke]

Great video! I'm still struggling when black plays d5 with white bishop on b3. After exd5 what should black play?

[@resegom8148]

Thank you for this.

[@Vanessa-xl5jy]

1.25 speed is just perfect on any GM Yasser videos lol

[@jacobmejer5082]

45:30 deep doodoo 😆 Never heard that

[@abkarahmed9180]

Thank you so much .

[@emregeylani]

Sweet Uncle Yass

[@hippios]

His voice is so soothing lol

[@dominicfracassa6988]

Dude is the Bob Ross of chess

[@tylereaton4066]

Although I play the classical Sicilian I just need to watch this yassers to great.

[@brettmorrison6192]

The voice of an angel

[@onceapawnatime4121]

I don't understand why he didn't talk about getting the light square bishop out sooner for white !?! so you can go for that quick kingside castle for white..

[@apealeal3973]

I like when he shows the students why their moves are bad and doesnt mock them .. I had a coach that made me feel so dumb for being wrong

[@thetddfather7876]

It's really important to go through the motions to show them the possibilities without discouraging engagement. I agree completely, that if he did mock them then no one would give suggestions (I know I wouldn't)

[@metalsabatico]

this is some top tier before bed content

[@zelandakhniteblade5436]

The video ended too soon unfortunately. The critical line after 9...d5 is the one we missed: 10. Bxd5 Nxd5; 11. ed Nb4; 12. Nde2, although black has been scoring fairly well in this lately after 12...e6.

[@ruffianeo3418]

Is there a second part to it? It kind of ended at a surprising moment.

[@user-ot9gs2di8d]

i love this guy

[@virgilebonnaud5525]

Bruh, I just did puzzle, so my brain is already tired. This lecture is just melting it.

[@earlytuber9416]

Brilliant!

[@imtoonie7319]

I would pay stupid money to have audio books from him

[@kartikkamalsingh6942]

Sweetest voice ever

[@pwnedd11]

Warning: At 34:28, You can't follow that move up with a4... because then it goes Nxc6, bxc6, Nxb6... and then anything black does is trouble. You have to go Nxd5 asap instead of a4 to stop the eventual Nxb6 protected by the discovered protection of the e3 bishop. IMPORTANT: I am not posting to this to sound like I know much about chess. I don't, and Yasser is my hero. I would kill to get one of my Winning Chess books signed by him. I just happened to have lichess open alongside this video and this inaccuracy reared its ugly head. It doesn't change the value of this video, though. As always, Yasser is teaching us principles and chess thinking. He's sooooo awesome!!!! I just figured I'd make a note of this for anyone watching.

[@Am_Ende]

Thanks for pointing this out

[@pwnedd11]

@@Am_Ende Don't mention it! I'm glad it was useful!!

[@hplovecraftmacncheese]

I would like to see the adult class lecture on this same topic.

[@-_Nuke_-]

So as Ben always says, *never play f3* :P Oh! That video was awesome! Yasser is an amazing teacher! I love it!

[@jsmith1899]

great lecture...too bad a lot of it is off screen and not visible

[@antrikshsingh9147]

can someone tell me what happens when after qa5+ and kf2 is played by white, so we cant win the pawn as the queen coudl protect it next?

[@insakolby]

I love his smile

[@federicoquetti8798]

What a gentleman 😍

[@astridyoung3336]

I want Yasser's voice on audio books

[@sheikmanzoor5003]

Now I know why youtube invented the fast forward button 😂👍. Good lecture though 🔥.

[@danydw8631]

you prepare all these and then white goes d4 >.

[@geitekop507]

Or worse, you play white.

[@vagga2u14]

22:54 what is the best move to play against pawn e5 to e6? It looks intimidating, especially with the white rook opposite your queen.

[@achessplayer6288]

you just play d5, a move that you were dreaming of. You threat e6, and you get a dream position.

[@marcelguikema7027]

Damn, i need the weed this guy is on! Great lesson though

[@sergejsky8665]

Control-Flip - I feel you, bro