Remembering my Scandi Theory! | Using the Clock as a Weapon #56

[@goldenlion3184]

These using the clock as a weapon videos just have a years long tradition... they wouldn't be the same if John didn't lose on time in at least one!! Lol. That being said, they are so fun to watch and it's great to see the variety. I also must say how much I enjoy your honesty posting games that don't always go perfectly... helps those of us who have had some rough patches lately... 🙂

[@francescovanspronsen404]

Your uncertainty about the exact theoretical line demonstrates the immense effort you're putting into the course, even if it seems contradictory. Analyzing thousands of positions is a tough challenge for your memory. I'm very impressed, keep it going!

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Thank you!

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

Thanks for another great upload. You continue to produce quality content.

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Glad you enjoy it. Cheers

[@zacharynohre]

Cheers JB, hope all is well buddy.

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Thanks, Zach - same to you, buddy!

[@mrengler1]

21:05 for anyone else interested. sam shankland's chessable course recommends avoiding an early Nc3. this prevents the Dubov Tarrasch since Bc5 Nxc6 bxc6 Qc2 gives black problems. im guessing this is why black paused, to consider if they could go for the dubov line and remember it.

[@paulsmith2444]

Long time subscriber and fan John, I learned so much from your videos over the years and like many adopted the Scandi as my go-to. I was saddened when you stopped posting regularly on here but understand that twitch is a better platform for creators like yourself. You seem happy and healthy and still enjoying chess with a passion which in turn makes me happy. All the best to you my friend.

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Responding a little late, but thanks a lot for all your support over the years, Paul! I'll still be posting on KZbin. I pop on Twitch for some occasional streams, but honestly my production has been low the past year or so while I work on some other projects - especially my Scandinavian course. But expect more content going forward. Thanks again!

[@dragonoid296]

Game 3 was insane by your opponent

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

They crushed me like a bug lol. Well played 👏

[@crushedscouter9522]

I wouldn't be surprised if they glanced at the engine there. That was a pretty crazy combo to see in blitz. Gg opponent if not

[@optimalbrand]

@@crushedscouter9522 Thats what I'm thinking

[@ThePalmWoods]

@@crushedscouter9522 C'mon man. It's not like it was played by an 800.

[@crushedscouter9522]

@@ThePalmWoods this is true. His opponent was obviously very good and high rated. But even for a high level opponent, that was very impressive.

[@Sabmayahai770]

Best chess channel on youtube.

[@bgtopteam]

Keep these series coming, John

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Will do - thanks!

[@goldenlion3184]

I get the two knights vs. two bishops in the Scandi all the time, but it just plays well, the pawn structure seems to immunize you against the double bishop advantage...

[@jordanwitte]

Love ya John

[@user-yl7ie3zg6l]

On first sight, it seems like you are always playing against 2 bishops in Scandinavian. In Qd8, you give away light squared bishop, and in Qa5 variation - dark squared :D You have interesting point on gambits - it seems like against Qd8 there is no even this b4 idea. But I found (or Stockfish, really) dangerous line for black in Main Line: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd8 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. h3 Bxf3 7. Qxf3 c6 8. g4!? And it seems like the solid try is to go 8...h6 and try to transpose to different lines with g4/h6 included. Qxd4 is super dangerous. Mark Esserman played it on Lichess, but he did it not in the best way and lost couple of games as white After analyzing this, 5...g6 started to seem like interesting alternative too P.S. You are the legend! Maybe you remember.. I was one of first members of Chessable, when your Qd8 Scandi was most valuable course there :) P.P.S Waiting to see your new course!

[@CarmenRivera-cp2ys]

What irks me about the Leonhardt is it is kind of like the Shirov Gambit against the Black Lion or Pirc where White restrains our bishop and limits our counterplay and can kind of just shuffle their pieces menacingly.

[@John-g6x1h]

Glad to see you back! Not my favorite format, I feel like I learn more from the standard games. I'm not yet fast enough for blitz. What is it you don't care for with the Scandinavian Modern variation?

[@slimpwarrior]

You should ask your opponents if they want to get clocked in the chat for this series 😂

[@walterbrownstone8017]

Qd7 man I'm always reluctant to give up the queen! Executing that move would have drained my clock!

[@reltzgamer1600]

Sir, please create a crash course on the Scandinavian defense

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

My Scandi course will be out in a couple months. I'll definitely be putting out some further free stuff on it as the release draws near!

[@optimalbrand]

There's going to be some give and take at this level, they are the best in the world. That said, Game 3 was procedure worthy perhaps

[@private481]

Ok let’s do the procedure

[@garp9433]

If I ever played game 3 against (as the winner) anyone I would send it to everyone I know.

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

😅

[@elateorojo1917]

Would the Scandinavian course likely come out in September or October? Also would it be more akin to a LTR like on Chessable, as in good for those over 2200 FIDE and titled players?

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Yup, a September or October release is looking likely!! I'd be surprised if I pushed it out any further than that; I'm down the home stretch now. It will be VERY thorough, and definitely suitable for 2200+ FIDE and Titled players. The main file is ~250k words of instruction, not even counting 20-30 model games I'm currently adding as a separate module. There will likely be 5-10 hours of video, too. I think you'll find it extremely useful. Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks for your interest!

[@elateorojo1917]

Thanks for your answer. What is the format exactly, as in is it basically a folder with pgn and mp4 files, or is it a login on your website with pgn and video embedded like Chessable? Also how much do you reckon it will be? Not that the cost matters too much, since I will buy it regardless! ​@@JohnBartholomewChess

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

@elateorojo1917 PGN for sure, and those files + the videos will likely be delivered on a third-party course site like Teachable (though I haven't decided which platform). Price will probably be in the $150-$300 range

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Everything will be downloadable, I hope. I want people to fully "own" the repertoire (at least the PGNs).

[@elateorojo1917]

Thanks for the information. Would you say that it is akin to an LTR? Also how many variations in the pgn would you think there would be? I like the concept of the student 'owning' the course so that one can watch the videos over and over and study the pgn for example on a phone or tablet instead of just on a computer. Teachable are also good as a learning platform that should go well together with the course, given that students can click on 'complete' and track their progress. In any case, I am quite excited, as it sounds like it will be the best material on the Scandinavian out there.

[@hashsum]

These guys are beasts. Not the best ad for the Scandinavian XD

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Eh, my positions were great in at least 2 of the 3 Scandi games. User error on the scoring part, though 😂

[@mrengler1]

in chessable, is there a way to reverse colours? i want to play the scandinavian as white via 1. d3 e5 2. d4 move order. but then the kingside is on the right instead of left like it normally is. it definitely messes with muscle memory

[@danjeory3659]

Still don't understand how people are able to seemingly premove perfect moves in time scrambles.

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Younger generation is always built different

[@osaabd390]

Game 3 was crazy, seeing that mate that quick makes me feel sus a bit. Don’t know

[@satviktripathi-h2h]

How is everything in minnesota John?

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Good, thanks! I've actually been traveling a bit. But the summer is beautiful here.

[@satviktripathi-h2h]

@@JohnBartholomewChess good for you John…here in India its too hot

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

@@satviktripathi-h2h Ohh man, I can imagine - I would not cut it there, lol. Take care!

[@satviktripathi-h2h]

@@JohnBartholomewChess haha thank you coach…btw i am a huge fan and if i happen to visit minnesota in this life then i wont leave without visiting you..take care🙏🏻👍

[@walterbrownstone8017]

Lol darn no Blackmar games!

[@alanschulz9169]

C'mon dude...stop making us wait for your a5 scandi course. We want it now.

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

It'll be worth the wait! :)

[@mr.prometheus3320]

I just finished rebuilding my personal repertoire this week. It's like "cool, awesome... what now?" 😂

[@Kyle-ys3cv]

What was your overall guiding heuristic?

[@mr.prometheus3320]

@@Kyle-ys3cv For building a repertoire? I love to use the Lichess database to see what people actually play at your and similar rating levels, and then develop the massive tree for plausible moves plus challenging questions. I cut out bullet and keep an eye out for Blitz quirks that I wouldn't expect in Rapid/Classical. For choosing your moves, obviously engine approval; it's cool to pick moves that have scored well in the database; and then depending on the opening, trying to be consistent between your lines, not that you set yourself up to learn two things from the same (transposed to) position.

[@Kyle-ys3cv]

@@mr.prometheus3320 cool. Ya, it’s interesting to me how people go about deciding on openings. I used win rate among masters, then rareness, then win rate among my level.

[@dadidhabhar1284]

These are good but longer games are more instructive John

[@mkilmer7333]

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[@ohsomecustard]

Best series on YT

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Thank you!

[@mkilmer7333]

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