POWERFUL Chess Strategies | Speedrun Episode 9

[@jacobcaughey5369]

Oh no my bedtime

[@tomast1323]

So true LOL. It’s after 1am here.

[@Martynovic]

Up in 5 hours but id rather watch eric beat up 800s 😅

[@gw6667]

​@@MartynovicI'm sure a lot of people would prefer to watch Eric beat it too

[@ber7129at]

Call a Benadryl, but not for me!!

[@TheMosayat]

Relatable 😂

[@yannperreault285]

The thing that amazes me the most in these vids is how long a 10 min game feels. Like I feel like when I play a 10 min game it goes so fast, and Eric just calmly explains every moves and still has plenty of time to play.

[@rcbooster1]

Haha yes, also chess feels so easy and logical when I watch these strong players but when I hop into a game myself and my opponent plays a wierd move im instantly lost, not knowing what to do.

[@w1cce]

@@rcbooster1 I'm glad I'm not the only one! When I watch I can see so many lines and what the opponent wants to do and when the streamer (Eric in this case) asks if we can see the non-obvious move he wants to make I get it immediately. I go into a real game and I feel like a pigeon knocking over all the pieces as I waddle across the board.

[@rcbooster1]

@@w1cce accurate lol

[@DrakePitts]

It goes to show you that directing your thinking is an important part of playing good chess. Here our thinking is directed by an IM, but in our own games we must direct it ourselves.

[@paulswann5117]

It’s 20 mins if you add there time as well

[@elementmax7216]

After seeing these chess videos, I'm always inspired to play some chess. However, when I play I miss out on that buffet and it realize how Eric makes playing against these lower-rated opponents seem so easy and effortless

[@mburg33]

I know the feeling all too well

[@htt2566]

I agree, I have to remind myself that I am not Eric Rosen, I don't have the board vision, and I haven't been playing competitive chess for over 20 years.

[@djconnel]

@@htt2566 Board vision is the key. He sees in 1 second which would take me 30 seconds to see, and even then, I might miss a bishop lurking in the corner.

[@garagism5736]

So relatable 😂

[@oskar44]

We're the buffet 😢

[@fortyofforty5257]

These videos are absolutely first rate. We have all played against opponents who try to Scholar's Mate us, or who use some opening trick or trap. Rosen explains his thought processes throughout the video, and sometimes goes back to explain what his opponent should have done better. Although slightly below my current level, I was there not so long ago, so I truly appreciate the insights and strategies Rosen is teaching.

[@mburg33]

The beginning was still kinda useful in a way. It shows how to play against nonsense moves, looking forward to the 1100 range though.

[@youdanpatgal]

Eric, I love your calm demeanor explaining these positions and options ... as if you've done it a million times (of course you have). And, so nice to not humiliate the opponents, who haven't yet. I am a chess-a-holic, currently in recovery, so these videos give me the joy of seeing success without the stress and compulsion that comes with my own narcissistic dopamine drive; and/or hubris that I'm learning something. I feel like I am learning ... but I'm not sure I'm ready to tempt the hours of endless games to hover around 1300 (hoping to break 1400), only to slide back to 1200. I do enjoy the videos ... thanks for making them.

[@hagen0011]

I could have written that. Maybe not so eloquently, but completely same scenario for me!

[@Torisson]

I think the most helpful (and entirely level-appropriate) comment here by Eric is the idea that if you're ahead on development and castled with the opponent uncastled, to look for pawn breaks in the center. This gives great specific guidance on an early transition to a middle-game plan, and especially when most pieces and pawns remain on the board is one where it's easy to get lost. That, combined with reminders on counting attackers/defenders, and why it matters, makes this video especially instructive. There's a progression from, first, follow good basic principles, avoid mistakes, and recognize when your opponent blunders - to starting to push more deliberately toward better positions, and it helps that this is all coming from similar opening plans.

[@dvoulio]

What I really liked is that you took time to explain what the opponent should have done..! Otherwise just crushing 800s is entertaining but not really educational.. thank you Eric.. you have poured a lot of work on youtube (..and for free ! ) Much appreciated.

[@nebbie26]

Eric, honestly you have improved my chess so much i just passed 800 today. All the things that happened to me in the game, happen in your video's now i know how to deal with threats and other tricks! Keep up the good work and the video's i love them!

[@markcaza6083]

The Italian games were great. Beginner, solid openings with clear explanations of ideas. Overly theoretical openings are too hard for people who are just trying to master their fundamentals. Learn and opening, get good at it, repeat repeat repeat, then when something strange is played you will know how to deal with it. Keep going Eric! This stuff is gold.

[@phoenixinthetrees1446]

I like these so much I save them to watch at the weekends!

[@billwindsor4224]

After watching Game 1 I learned something about White: that _always_ moving your pieces to unguarded squares may not be the best idea. 😂😂

[@jacobsimonpietri1609]

Super fun to watch this series and try to guess the move Eric will play

[@ruthxk7844]

True

[@MrOffTrail]

I can’t get enough of these. So instructive.

[@Sam-hn8bv]

my most anticipated series of the year

[@pax1913]

My father taught me to play chess as a kid, and ever since I took a bigger interest in it a few months ago I realised he always goes for the Philidor defense. I've only ever beaten him once but I look forward to using this last game to make it two next time I play him, cool series Eric! :)

[@jakerhodes7097]

This instructive chess is so helpful Eric - my favorite content on KZbin right now!

[@robertgelblum5154]

Yay! Another speedrun from Eric. I always look forward to watching these, with Eric's so calm but always very helpful comments.

[@TVGUY333]

Eric at his best. I like this series.

[@EmpowermentMD]

Mr. Rosen, thanks so much for these videos... They are the best explained chess vids out there and I just love your laid back destruction of everyone....No Mercy makes me lausgh.

[@DrakePitts]

the timing of Eric's prediction in the first game is so perfect "once the bishop [[c4 is played]] comes to c4"

[@shen-ani-gans]

absolutely love this series

[@Phr8]

Singularly the most informative chess videos on the internet.

[@killstreak8020]

I love this "speedrun" learning a lot each episode keep it up! 💯

[@neyliolol]

22:43 missed occasion to play d4 and reproduce the opera game, love your videos Eric

[@austinrietcheck3114]

No one is gonna mention the toot at 28:38? Lol

[@ianjohnson171]

Man, I'm so jealous of your ability to see the board. I'm a perpetual 500 rated player. Just can't seem to break 600 for long, I'll go on a bit of a hot streak and win 7 or 8 in a row, get into the 600's and then lose a bunch of games and go right back down into the 500's

[@jerkison]

It feels like a common theme so far is that the opponents are not using time very well. They're getting checkmated or blundering with more than 3/4 of their time on their clock.

[@FiendishFuManchu]

I don’t know if you’re too young for this but this series really takes me back to the Chessmaster Josh Waitzken videos. Same energy, same useful commentary, really enjoying this

[@awen199]

Can't wait for episode 15 to be two straight hours of this amazing content 😆 love the vids, keep up the great work!

[@Motivation-un3nn]

Ur videos are a treat to watch. Simplified, thorough and just too good. Top of that ur calm voice explaining all the moves.

[@KironKabir]

I remember the St Louis lecture series you used to deliver. These speedrun series since the pandemic have breathed new life into KZbin chess

[@Kevin_Kocher]

19:18 - I think I learned about a year's worth of instruction from e6. As an 1100-ish player it was an "a-ha" moment for sure. Thanks for doing these!

[@naudiatf2791]

eric the first video I ever watched with you in chess was the london teaching video you have on Saint Louis Chess Club youtube channel. The one where you're wearing the blue polo shirt. It's fun to go back now and again and watch that video because you were so nervous in that one, and so relaxed and calm in these videos lol. Still one of the best chess teachers on the platform by far.

[@civilst8686]

Thanks Eric! I really enjoy your game, thinking process, explanations and calm voice:) Absolutly fantastic content m8! We want more :)

[@milesdusty1607]

23:59 you can play knight d5, queen moves d7 then pawn d3 then he tries to kick your knight with c6 you pin his queen to king, if he takes knight c7 is a royal fork

[@ruthxk7844]

These are very instructive because of you describing what you see... sure, not a beginner anymore, I can see some of the moves coming but the depth from which you observe the position is very inspiring!

[@anders839]

These videos are exceptional, thank you Eric

[@beegeorge1727]

Many thx for the runs happening..very nicely explained..all the best! Cheers!

[@christiantaggart1557]

Great series Eric. Thank you!

[@kristianangelov8676]

The Best Series! More often or longer videos will be super

[@tommyfiendo]

I did some rough Kramnek data analysis and I think this many wins in a row is… “interesting”.

[@stevebanawitz]

lol damn someone did beat me to it.

[@Reza090]

Thanks Eric very instructive and easy to follow.🎉🎉

[@oddball733]

Love rapid speed runs. Keep em coming! Maybe an hour tho?

[@migueldelgado1246]

Nice Eric. Learned alot. Wish I could play you so I can learn more about my mistakes

[@youssef6222]

Best teacher on youtube

[@DonaldPYouAreTheMiracle-Cl-l8s]

Eric these are just ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! Thank you!!!😀

[@Pahis1]

9:28 resigning was top move according to my engine. Might even give it a brilliant.

[@HungryScribbler]

Be careful Eric! Kramnik will analyze your speedrun games and see you won all of them and accuse you of cheating.

[@marcosyakuvetgarcia6087]

Hi, Eric you're the master of masters. My hero

[@kingrex1931]

One thing that i have noticed in this series is that you will point out some candidate moves that I would automatically play and say, "these are perfectly fine moves" and then play a much better move. This shows how important the principle of "when you find a good move look for a better move" is.

[@elperro3683]

At the 24:10 mark in the game versus Oxgurce66, black made the move c6. I wonder if white bishop to g5 is considered a good move. The bishop would be bait for black’s queen. At the 900-level, it might be a worthwhile move.

[@forceward]

Thanks for the instructive video)

[@janaki3829]

31:30 They did end up breaking 900 :D They're a few points over at the time of writing this

[@johnhonai4601]

He is 986 now and did cross 1000 once

[@kev1n0alex]

Great great, I'll watch the other 2 episodes after a couple of games 😅

[@johnlandock848]

I'm loving these videos and finding them so instructive! Quick question about the review of your last game. Around 32:15 into the video you show that if the opponent swapped knights that you would have taken with your pawn. Would taking with the light squared bishop work as well?

[@headcrab4]

It should still be a playable move, but still not as good. It pins the b7 pawn to the rook, and it also ties the queen to the b7 pawn's defense. Similarly, it pins the g7 pawn to the other rook, preventing Black's bishop from moving anywhere else. It isn't as aggressive as taking with the pawn, but will still at the very least give you a massive lead in tempo while black untangled the mess you've made for them.

[@DecvsJapan]

I didn't realise your opponents got their rating back. What a true gentleman!

[@elisenotes]

But surely its essential. After all, Eric is pretending to be a beginner.

[@giacomosimongini5452]

@@elisenotesfor what rating's worth

[@wagle008]

great series

[@zacharygrouwinkel1534]

Hey Eric, at what ELO will you start playing different openings? Looking forward to Ponziani games.

[@alessandrodicesare8374]

With h6 you brought his repertoire to an abrupt end.

[@declaredjeans7555]

I *love* this series! Thanks, Eric!

[@Carl_Black_Knight]

Keep them coming

[@_BADCHESS]

Love the videos!

[@johnbirk7]

Great instructional videos. And a great, almost Yorkshire sounding comment on about 4 mins "Cup er tea"!

[@mahmoudhegazy1276]

Why it seems like it is super easy when i watch you but super sophisticated when i play

[@btcbrigman]

I live for these!

[@chappy48]

Even if we can't remember every good move, I think watching allows you to improve by seeing combos over and over. I'm super low rated, under 400, but for the first time in a long time, I've won 3 games in a row and my rating went up by over 40 pts! And like a good gambler, I quit while I was ahead for the day lol.

[@stevebanawitz]

Eric went 32/32. I think some might find those statistics interesting.

[@nachirulo3870]

Finally my best serie is back

[@rene3646]

Great vid!

[@gregdobrick3410]

Another great video. I can’t wait until you reach the 1200 to 1400 level. I’ve been stuck at 1300 for a year. Every time I get above 1300 I seem to lose five in a row.

[@sebu1301]

Good to hear I'm not the only one struggling. I've gotten to 1200 about 5 times but always fall back to below 1100. Once I even got to 1300. I'd just like to keep my rating stable at 1200+ for longer than a day, without quitting to play altogether, that is.

[@dabeamer42]

Between all these mistakes, I think I might be learning how not to lose in four or five moves.

[@mobminer4056]

My favorite chess creator

[@giyantube]

I was hoping you played the Evans Gambit with the Italian game.

[@jaydub2971]

1st game: Eric plays the Golden Corral Gambit! It's super effective!

[@alexandershorse9021]

I love these games ❤

[@namdaten]

20:43 Great Advice for passing 1000

[@thetransferaccount4586]

speedrun is dope indeed

[@jaker721]

That 4th game was brutal

[@12jswilson]

Another episode of Eric Stomps N00Bs!

[@spaghettification7]

Bro's voice is so calming

[@jovanjoca7736]

Thanks for video

[@payton188]

Hi I’m god awful at chess and show no signs of improving

[@hamishmaxa6509]

Points refund? Man I hope I get you in a game soon :) Great series.

[@landstreicher22]

Eric, do you like TS eliot?

[@ShamGam3]

I saw a video about NOT counting attackers and defenders but instead calculating. Would be interesing to hear your thoughts.

[@spartanthe300ththermopylae4]

@ShamGam3 why would one do that? Seems like an excellent way to waste time.

[@Dexter_84]

@@spartanthe300ththermopylae4 If you're still active here 9 months later, I'm happy to explain why. Let me know.

[@ศกรโสมาภา]

Very good advice for the first game. I’d like to add that another way to deal with that position is to delay Nc6 and develop bishop first with Bc5. You’ll have to know the Stafford Gambit if they take your free pawn but if they don’t (which is much more common) and it turns into an Italian type position you’ll have an option to play c6 later on. And c6 is a pretty good move to have available. It also saves your bishop from Na4 and allow d5 in the future if you wants to. c6 does gives white an option to play d4 but you’re already allowing d4 when you don’t play Nc6.

[@firex589]

3.15 pawn to d3 is just better than Re8, isnt it? Because you attacking the pinned knight with a pawn and also threatening checkmate with pawn and queen?

[@warisali5718]

Oh.. It's improving my chess❤🎉

[@chefmonsur]

C3 was the crucial move in game 2

[@djgresearch]

One thing I notice is that most of Eric's opponents are moving too fast, that is, not taking advantage of the fact that Eric is moving slowly.

[@Dark_Aves]

Ngl, I was hoping for Legal's mate in that Philidor game

[@Reza090]

P.s its great flipping the board sometimes and analyzing the option of the other side.

[@dannyj7262]

I love how you massively over estimate that us low rated players are making openings with a long term plan in mind 🤣🤣 the only opening I know as white is E4. And as black I try the Stafford gambit, simply from watching these videos. Although only once has it ever paid off haha. On the plus side my rating has gone up 250 since watching these videos

[@TheOddOne2]

Love the series, but feel bad for the young opponents - are they informed they were beaten by a much stronger player?

[@greatdanelegend7001]

They get their ratings refunded. And they're not necessarily children. I was around that rating a few months ago and I'm 22

[@TheOddOne2]

@@greatdanelegend7001 I know they get refunded. They CAN absolutely be children. I feel its important they are given information about their loss.

[@mburg33]

Oh No My Old Profile Picture, Oh Yes My New Profile Picture! When you get to the higher levels I’m really looking forward to seeing funny lines like traxler, fried liver, Stafford (for white and black), etc.

[@roytwinberrow7956]

I'm tempted to skip to when you play 1300s where there are less obvious blunders, but that would mean less Eric !

[@kobeland5925]

I also wonder if two IMs ever get paired up on their Smurf accounts trying to teach a class without them knowing it.

[@alsh8272]

i love u Eric

[@c.andrewfrank4871]

So much calmer and level-headed than I am 😆

[@JustACuteFox]

First game, dude deploys his gimmick and then feeds you every piece in a row the moment his gimmick fails. How are these people rated higher than me?