Opening Tricks & Traps UNLEASHED against

In this video I play against WGM@akaNemsko in a friendly, but competitive blitz chess match on chess.com. Many of the games featured aggressive openings, traps, tricks, and fun preparation. Check out Nemo on KZbin and Twitch! Timestamps are also below.
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Chapters
0:00 Intense Trash Talk and Match Format
2:45 Kamsky Inspired London Opening
8:59 Stafford Gambit 17 MOVE WIN
10:34 Sicilian Grand Prix TRAP - 13 MOVE WIN
13:29 RARE STAFFORD GAMBIT TRAP
16:07 A Traditional Sicilian Grand Prix
22:43 Englund Gambit DECLINED
28:59 Tricky London leads to EPIC PAWN STORM
34:49 STAFFORD DECLINED
41:11 PONZIANI TRAP: 7 MOVE WIN
42:35 Attempted Reverse Tennison Gambit Declined
46:50 MODERN DEFENSE TRAP: 6 MOVE WIN
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[@Rhobyn]

The best part is how Eric's commentary almost makes it seem as if he just stumbles into wins accidentally.

[@shinjinator100]

Oh no my king!

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

lool

[@willhk4809]

He's just being nice. Nemsko psychologically crumbled in key positions multiple times.

[@erikxu3472]

@@shinjinator100 Oh no your king!

[@oussamapro3666]

@@shinjinator100 best comment

[@dixitjain6851]

Eric is like the kid who tells you he prepared nothing for the exam and then ends up aceing it.

[@Fujibayashi50]

"Yeah, I really don't think it went that well, I don't have a good feeling about this one" Scores 99% of the points

[@Xero6969]

@@Fujibayashi50 oh no my 1%!

[@ezrahadwi135]

@@Xero6969 😭 ~most Asian typical student, especially Singapore and China

[@mannueldias427]

Petition to change Stafford gambit to "Stafford Rosen Gambit "for your contribution to this opening

[@thomasswoodward]

Duly signed and approved (in my non existent capacity as representative of the online chess community).

[@luka5419]

Stafford Gambit: Rosen variation

[@al97093]

Or simply Rambit

[@squinz3824]

@@luka5419 ^

[@tukula7758]

that would be really unfair to whoever found it

[@AugustSchroif]

41:35 "Very effective opening against beginner players" - roasted

[@tbxl8204]

I would fall for it right away. I would be like:Free pawn!!! Winning!

[@Winter0192]

Shoot, I just made this same comment, I should’ve scrolled a little more

[@MattRowe182]

A little odd that a WGM falls for a 2 move tactic like that...

[@unzipped4195]

@@MattRowe182 they are playing low time games though

[@MattRowe182]

@@unzipped4195 so she forgets how to calculate? I saw that tactic and I'm a 1600 blitz

[@TheMornox]

"I can speak at a higher volume, but it takes energy. I rather preserve energy." Rosen 2020

[@luckport8903]

he is so wonderful :)

[@arbeymorales2238]

I paused the video to look for this coment💀

[@polakarnegolis]

20:50 Everyone: The black c pawn is weak. Eric: It's like Moses trying to cross the Red Sea

[@imienazwisko4109]

[@abrarulhaqshaik]

To top it off, running into a c2 pawn XD

[@LunizIsGlacey]

“It’s like Moses trying to cross the Red Sea, but running into a c2 pawn.”

[@LFSPharaoh]

LOL the description “intense trash talk” I love it

[@rayli1245]

The two nicest chess players and their "trash talk" 🤣

[@bernardoloureiro2806]

this description made me not skip it

[@Stratosarge]

Imagine these two and Anna_Chess throwing trash talk to each other. 3 most wholesome chess players bashing each other would be so epic.

[@mineqaszel351]

47:58 When You hovered on report abuse I just bursted out laughing

[@ohhhboy06]

This right here is why I come to the comments!!! lmao!!!

[@aftabfruitwala31415]

Same xD except I thought she would be reporting

[@dmsalomon]

Eric: sees a literally any move by opponent Eric: "there's a cool line here"

[@victorionobili]

A very clear way of demostrating how fun and punishing gambits can be. Eric you are master gambiteer. Loved the games.

[@bilboswaggings]

Nemo losing, all the simps in her chat: "oh no my queen"

[@brayangitau1282]

Simping for her is allowed... i hope

[@jeffreyrusselljr7713]

She is hot, I'll give her that.

[@kobe51]

I laughed, i cried, thumbs up👍

[@kobe51]

@@jeffreyrusselljr7713 5/10

[@jeffreyrusselljr7713]

@@kobe51 wow tough judge. I wonder what a 10/10 for you would look like?

[@joserivaille8705]

"I am pretty flexible" "same here" oh my

[@q.e.d.clashroyale6857]

say bye to the banana, it'll be remembered

[@q.e.d.clashroyale6857]

oh the king is so slippery...

[@q.e.d.clashroyale6857]

she squeezed me

[@trevorjamesconsideracion1982]

@@q.e.d.clashroyale6857 gtfo

[@Winter0192]

@@q.e.d.clashroyale6857 lmao

[@young_dan_kee]

Anybody else feel genuine excitement when Eric says “Oo! I have an idea” ? Lol

[@khurgar8120]

"I havent made preparations" "Oh she usually plays this line" "Oh she usually plays this move" x129756283658 ;)

[@dafaputra3564]

He admit that's a lie in the first match

[@michaeld519]

"It's like Moses trying to cross the Red Sea and running into a C2 pawn..." I'm glad I live alone because people would think I'm mad for how long I just laughed at a chess video. Unintentionally funny Eric is the best!

[@josephrobitaille469]

Rosen plays stafford: 17 moves win. I play the stafford: 46 move lost.

[@the_listamin]

4:12 "Not everyday you see the Queen here on H3 in London", true, you'll see her more often in SW1E 6LA in London!

[@aftabfruitwala31415]

Nicely done

[@Winter0192]

“This opening is effective on beginners” “It might be effective on her” What a guy 41:37

[@iamashape7505]

I've found another cuber here

[@Winter0192]

@@iamashape7505 sure

[@iamashape7505]

@@Winter0192 a suspicious reply. Are you simply disguised as a cuber?

[@Winter0192]

@@iamashape7505 pb?

[@iamashape7505]

@@Winter0192 mines 8.64 (I've only been cubing for a year don't judge me :/), you?

[@KF1]

"it's like Moses trying to cross the red C, but running into a sea-two pawn" Eric sometimes you don't make any sense.

[@KF1]

@Blacklist Dux dude it was a joke.

[@PushyPawn]

30:14 My favourite streamer dedicated a game to me! I'm so *humbled* yet so *guilty* for missing the stream. Some of life's needs are beyond multitasking but still, *DAH* ! 🤦‍♂️ And BRAVO Eric for that performance, *almost* adopted a WGM. Commiserations Nemsko, Eric's tricky combos are no joke.

[@shinjinator100]

are you the real PushyPawn? I love you!

[@PushyPawn]

@@shinjinator100 Yes I am and thanks for your kind words Artina.

[@nickfazzio5277]

23:59 “I actually don’t know my strategy here”. Am I the only person who says this about 5 times during every middle game I play?

[@silentoccasion4359]

You are not alone, my friend

[@varhYT]

47:59 Yeah Eric you kind of abused her, could've honestly clicked that

[@Rabbi_Weasel]

Ty for this lmao

[@MistaMasta12]

I was thinking about that too 😁

[@TheNoobsteak]

LMFAO!

[@BilalHussain009]

Every time Eric tells someone he prepared for them they kinda get surprised

[@jigneshsolanki6654]

Some wise words from eric “i did check her openings” 😱😱 Eric Rosen -2020

[@tbxl8204]

Lmaooooo

[@ngc5195]

😬

[@insanestuff9470]

😜😜😜😇😝🤣🤣

[@jsteel89]

"not good enough" ;)

[@blanco-4424]

hahahah

[@joshuabeeler1930]

“Why is this king so slippery?” That had me chuckling

[@MrNadav1995]

lmao "my queen is going to regret its life decisions" "my queen is sandwiched in black's crib"

[@adamsoppong2789]

I like how Eric didn't take the Queen at 40:41 since he saw the thread of a stalemate (Kd3 h8->Q). But resigned instead because he probably was afraid that Nemo premoved her Pawn and would draw this game after she played that insanely good against him. Really cool of him :)

[@basilebannister710]

Yeah honourable

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

Nemo's last push was not a premove, so she probably wouldn't have fallen for it. Probably. But yeah, even in chess dudes can't seem to repress "chivalrous" instincts against ladies, completely missing the point of the game. It's even disrespectful when you think about it; it's treating them like you would treat a kid, letting them win.

[@brssnj54]

Lol at the opening sentence of this video. Very foretelling

[@jarnonijhof7451]

21:28 Definitly the highlight... such a fast sequence hunting the black king from g8 all the way to a8 while taking everything in between. This really resembles Eric Rosen's playing style...

[@usualhumanxd353]

"oh no, my pawn" ;) so tricky even against 2350+ players) i love it :D upd: 48:14 Nemo:"That was SOOO.... your openings are so scary to play against! i swear! :D" Eric:"ha-haa) I had so much fun, yeah." ahahhaahahaha

[@gereonrath6601]

she barely has 2200.

[@jonathandittmer9496]

@@gereonrath6601 Shes 2500 im pretty sure, saw her going for 2600 yesterday

[@hhfilms892]

@@jonathandittmer9496 In bullet...

[@flicker6741]

Everytime he say "oh no my..." i felt that

[@itchyonion3559]

My mouse slip

[@RishabhSharma10225]

Eric should challenge Magnus to a first to 10 blitz match. I would be surprised if Magnus manages to avoid adoption.

[@hamzaasif911]

"It's like Moses trying to cross the red sea, but running into a C2 pawn." -Eric Rosen 2020

[@Daniele.Rossini]

1:06 "I'm pretty flexible" -same here.....

[@doubles9988]

nice

[@cosMYs891]

Noicee

[@deplios7799]

Dtah. Noice

[@shreydon35]

nicee

[@daemonsoadfan]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@arregantbrick7]

“I can speak with a higher volume than usual... but that takes more energy” - Eric Rosen

[@MrSax0]

2:18 Eric's smile so cute he's a child made my day

[@AnonymousCortex]

This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for this matchup.

[@grigoryaleksin271]

There is a similar tactical idea to the one that was played in the Ponziani at 41:12, although more straightforward, in the English Opening. It occurs after the moves 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.e3 Bb4 5.Qc2 d6 6.Nd5, where if play continues 6...Nxd5 7. cxd5, then the Knight on c6 has to move, and White wins the Bishop with Qa4+. The "trap" has claimed 172+ players on Lichess.

[@silentoccasion4359]

Oh dang, that a lot of players man

[@syoudipta]

Eric is the good guy in class who tries to tell you that he didn't prepare for the test to be modest, but you know he did.

[@nickfazzio5277]

My best friend in high school was like. Smoked herbed every day of the week, gave off this look like there’s no way he’s ready for the test. Aces the thing and he ended up the damn Valedictorian. Rediculous

[@MikeNay]

"I take, and then I do things". Menacing commentary.

[@suctiontomb5530]

"Oh dear" ... "Don't hurt me"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ShockSlice]

I love how he hovers over "report abuse" at the end

[@cialaisvis6862]

It did seemed abusive thats for sure

[@pedroantoniodepaivaaranha7265]

waiting for that gotham chess comment

[@eduardoayala3204]

"Yes."

[@silentoccasion4359]

“Yes.”

[@LisousChessChannel]

You upload when I am Live on KZbin! That does not stop me from checking out the video!

[@joeoleary9010]

Eric Rosen was mentioned in yesterday's Wall Street Journal. That's golden free publicity.

[@maxmeszaros9527]

in what context was he mentioned?

[@joeoleary9010]

@@maxmeszaros9527 Excerpt from Wall Street Journal on Eric Rosen: "The chess masters who share expertise on KZbin and Twitch can be entertaining and educational, and they have created a video subgenre analyzing matches played in “The Queen’s Gambit,” which are based on real ones. Antonio Radic, known online as agadmator, attracted 2.2 million views for his analysis of the final episode’s Beth Harmon-Vasily Borgov championship match, based on a 1993 one between Ukrainian Vassily Ivanchuk and American Patrick Wolff. Other video teachers worth checking out include soft-spoken International Master *Eric* Rosen, the trash-talking grandmasters at Chess Brah, and sisters Alexandra and Andrea Botez, who beat up on the boys as much as Beth Harmon does." www.wsj.com/articles/netflixs-queens-gambit-sparks-a-chess-boomheres-how-to-get-in-on-it-11606332062?mod=searchresults_pos1&page=1

[@trikmandularlgaming2026]

@@maxmeszaros9527 gay marriage

[@maxmeszaros9527]

@@trikmandularlgaming2026 could I get a little more elaboration?

[@gereonrath6601]

@@trikmandularlgaming2026 rekt

[@h.p.734]

ah man.. Eric is so zen. It's relaxing just to watch him play

[@morganbmgtow8879]

Eric I have learned so much from you & Gothm & I really thank y'all..But I'm disappointed in GMs & IMs lately for kissin up to feminist take over in chess..Far too many attractive females are out front in chess these days..Women are usin sex appeal to disarm & weaken men players..All women featured are facially attractive?? Why? Women show up to chess tournments in mini skirts, tight pants, lace tops, boobs out,redheads like Beth, all dolled up...So are all chess lovin women attractive?? Where are ugly, fat,skinny as hell, flawed ,stud lookin women?? Chess is bein high jaked by sexy disarmin women & men GMs & IMs don't see take over occurrin..Sponorships will go more to undeservin women players; corporate money will be given to women to train & feel safer in these so called male oreintated environments..& once GMs & IMs are trainin women as a norm then later sexual mistreatment allegations will follow; with lawsuits & embrassments & men's careers destroyed..It's comin guys; feminist minded women use media & laws to gain advantage.. Feminist agenda is workin its magic in chess...One attractive player has a video up talkin about how HOT she is?? For three minutes she talks about lookin better & being hot..pure unabashed out front selling sex to men chess players?? Another has a stripper's name..GoldDustTori? WTF?& she is facially attractive too... One attractive woman player offered a date & her phone number to GM if she beat him??Women sellin sex as currency & later it will be a weapon shot in GMs & IMs little & big heads..Example: at Tala Steel 2022 award ceremony.. host was wearin a sexy mini skirt with sexy long boots???On another Tv interview with Magnus on 2022 Tala Steela host was super sexy lookin.. very short skirt showin sexy thighs & legs...All attractive women??? Lookin & soundin soft & sexy?? Where are ugly women players???Guys don't you see it comin...Why are y'all openin door??Stop playin none required games with these females...GMs & IMs playin at odds of a queen or peice or several minutes to women & losin to them..inflatin their resume.. One woman has a 10 minute video up of her wins over GMs, IMs..you know she did not state that their where odds given to her???Women smilin & flirtin sellin sex to gain advantages..& you simps don't see feminist knifes in their hands??Feminists take over is here..usin sex appeal to disarm & later to shame & destroy men's position..

[@loveless8241]

10:09 mouse slip? That's an innovation!

[@kallemaki-hokkonen4850]

Eric would be the coolest uncle, am I right?

[@gereonrath6601]

He would be this creepy uncle who always talks about chess at family dinner

[@dillonconner9751]

Always looking for mating strategy 😂

[@kallemaki-hokkonen4850]

Noo.. I didn't imagine creepy :D

[@douwehuysmans5959]

This thread turned south real Quick, quite litteraly actually

[@erfanjafari9041]

@@dillonconner9751 duuuude 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EzioAuditore-uo4tu]

Eric- oh am not prepared for this ! Has literally prepared dozens of contingency plans already

[@mumbaikachallenge5526]

Description appreciated!❤️

[@rishi_raja]

You know this combo has to be great

[@surveil3548]

Aww that opening chess small talk when the call started was so cute

[@ErikNitsch]

9:42 When my boss asks me, why I'm not doing more work

[@tayk-47usa41]

eric got the shorties on lockkk 🥶🥶🥶

[@cesaraybar2232]

One of the things I love about Eric.. he is so cool when he talks. even when he is losing, Me... "DONT BLEEPING TALK TO ME WHEN IM PLAYING"

[@smackastan5697]

I love how youtube says chess came out in 2005 in his description.

[@concars1234]

Yeah I had it for the PS2

[@ofersheffer4503]

This was a fun watch.

[@yorickstrangefield2976]

I feel like toward the end of the match, Nemo got discouraged and started resigning more quickly. It's gotta be hard taking this kind of beating! I don't blame her.

[@RMSVA]

It's amazing to watch you play at normal speed. At 2x you guys are gods.

[@sevenx1228]

so close to 200k!!

[@Steve01ification]

41:51 Oh no my pawn!...... Please take it. xD

[@solo_jymm2255]

This is next level

[@g73hc3gsv3i]

Eric have you changed your 'thing' that announces twitch notification to Indian English voice?

[@BaeBox]

thanks eric btw, I am winning so many games playing 1.d4 atm because I play against the englund trap very quickly and then play e3 and you can basically see they are out of book. easy points

[@benjamincooley375]

This is what happens when you've played so much that you become a chess operator rather than a player.

[@PopcornFr3nzy]

And now KZbin wants the bullet match sequel 😁

[@ericlefort]

Oh my lord, the double-entendre of the thumbnail is pretty intense!

[@joe2mercs]

She seemed such a sweet girl, but evidently Eric was immune to her charms. Lol

[@danli3564]

"and she wants to, yeah, pry open my defenses"

[@mumbaikachallenge5526]

Legend!

[@davidchandra8722]

what a comeback on the first game

[@MartinBenitoDutto012]

33:13 was just a weird position... Nice games!

[@TeaAndCreampie]

eric your skin matches the wall paint! nice work syncrhonising!

[@hideyourhead706]

@8:38 Eric Rosen: woooow Win or lose, he always say "WOOOOW"

[@ShivamMishra-td3jz]

Eric Rosen Rocks 🤟🤟

[@LeventK]

You and Suren uploaded exactly same time lol

[@jordanw9204]

1:08 is that Eric Rosen flirting you saucy bugga!

[@umurtanrverdi4506]

I swear this is addicting

[@kkdpsudpsu]

eric ahead by a lead of 5-0 and he says let’s be calm 😂😂

[@enthused_panda]

*very* very *very* inteeeeenseee trash talk

[@AllGloryToHypnoToad_]

LMAO I lost my shit at, “Do you ever use your loud voice?”

[@paulareis3128]

awesome video

[@JohnDoe-tt4fm]

Eric is just unstoppable, I wanna see him vs danya in a blitz game

[@haseebjabbar8515]

You're brilliant and surely way too polite x

[@anomad6314]

insane!

[@syn3rman65]

The God of counterplay 🙌🏻

[@drakeawoken4189]

"oh god my time" ahah

[@Charless0000]

Why is Eric so nice?

[@ooofboy1167]

😂😂😂

[@antalkarolyi]

He’s a savage, just wrapped up nice

[@jidsaw4400]

@@antalkarolyi Oooh damnnn

[@BenBen-qu3ro]

Loosing is learning! She earned my respect.

[@AdamBittner]

Guessing we won't see this match on her channel .... Brutal.

[@cfchh1905]

Rosen is an excellent player - wish I would be half as good as he is.

[@abdullahalmandhari4428]

21:03 Eric : oh my time Me : my beautiful time

[@stefankuhn7773]

What software are you playing with in these videos? Thanks

[@maxedwhip1286]

Eric, you are the trappiest man i know... and i do love traps!

[@galenschultz3239]

Hey man, no judgement.

[@lozkong]

Damn, he was merciless 😂

[@wasp7969]

9:27 lololol

[@antonnovo695]

"But then I lost to a 10 year old Beth Harmon" lol

[@TTTSP95]

Does anyone know the word Eric uses at 30:50 when talking about his queen? Is it 'propetted'?

[@johnsanchez5475]

Can I get the notation for the TRICKY LONDONG LEADS TO EPIC PAWN STORM? please.

[@rblcoles]

"My time!" to Eric Rosen is "My cabbages!" to Cabbage Merchant.