Setting up more checkers traps for fast wins

[@DimebagDerekS]

The goosewalk and the big shot in the old 14th have won me a lot of games against advanced and expert players. I was surprised not to see either one but these were some amazing tactics.

[@azcheckers]

I have several tactical videos -- you can find both the Big Shot and Goosewalk in my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-Vqml7fJ6Hha8

[@DimebagDerekS]

I will continue watching them to see if there are any new lines I want to do a deep dive in learning so I can start utilizing some of these shots. As beautiful as a lot of the tactics you are showing so far are, most are in lines I do not really know how to play well.

[@azcheckers]

Thanks -- yes and if there are particular openings you would like me to cover or if there is a game you'd like to share, I'd be more than happy to analyze it in a future video. My next video (publishing this weekend) is going to focus more on opening formations and strategy.

[@DimebagDerekS]

My progression started as a single corner center grabber. This led me to learning the old 14th to effectively counter players like me who were taught to take the center. So many people run into so poor lines that way. Then some players who knew the whitler were giving my old 14th trouble, so I learned the whitler to counter people like myself that were eager to give up the center against 11-15. I know some other lines pretty well, but not their official opening names, pretty much things people throw at my old faithful. I am not sure they are the 'best' lines but I have found them to be tricky for my opponent to deal with and learned them to a draw for many of the obvious human moves I will see. Then I would just play until I met someone who could beat me and learn their lines. I would think if you would cover any lines against old faithful, that is probably going to be what most beginner and advanced players will be facing. Then give them a solid rundown against a single opening against old faithful. (I really would recommend the old 14th). I would imagine showing important games where you drive in 15-19 to get a checker on 19 to control the game and limit their moves (as black) would be great. Those lines taught me a lot. I think just in general that covering the ideas to draw in general when you are in serious trouble at late middlegame are very important. Those themes and ideas pop up in all kinds of lines to save draws and make wins, and seeing how some of these ideas work would be beneficial to even beginner/advanced players, even though it feels more like expert stuff. Especially if your line you are teaching gives them the opportunity to use some of these more advanced ideas.

[@azcheckers]

Thank you for sharing all of this -- your progression actually reminds me of my own when I first started. I played Single Corner and adopted the Old 14th (once I learned what it was through Lees Guide). It wasn't until I started playing in tournaments (2002) did I abandon Go-As-You-Please and exclusively play 3-move. I started playing 11-man ballot about 10 years ago, but those tournaments are rare, and it's not available online. My friend Path Finder created a video dedicated to the Old 14th Opening -- it's really well done and I recommend checking it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqG6p6aGrpyIoKc I am curious, do you have Lees Guide or any other literature? For what you are looking for -- I do have some videos discussing opening development and strategy, and I'm going to focus again on that topic in my upcoming video this weekend. Thank you again for this feedback and for sharing your story in this game!

[@pathfindr3700]

Your vedios should be recommended to someone who thinks Checker is simple to play. :) Good work !!!

[@azcheckers]

Thank you very much! I do hope my videos shake the reputation of checkers being an easy game, but that is not my first priority. I know some minds can never change, so that's why my top focus is to help people learn and improve their game.

[@jamesspencer5180]

"One false natural move can ruin a game" Words to live by.

[@hubertterblanche6035]

Love the videos man... learning so much so fast

[@azcheckers]

Thank you very much, Hubert! I appreciate that, and there is a lot to take in with this great game! I hope you are able to use some of these traps in your own games!

[@emanuelweiba1993]

Your so critical and high competence in analysing this game

[@emanuelweiba1993]

How do you analyse the bord so as to become a crossbord

[@azcheckers]

Many, many, years of practice and experience.

[@majomajo2332]

Hi azcheckers, hope you are doing well. What happens, if red takes the jump 11-20 instead of 12-19 at 2:59min? Thank you

[@azcheckers]

If 11x20, then white waits with 26-23! Then the 13x22 capture, and the triple by white with 25x4.

[@michaeldindial6973]

Great knowledge, thanks

[@azcheckers]

Thank you very much!

[@IamHamzaAthar]

Back to back uploads 😁

[@azcheckers]

I hope you enjoyed!

[@dsummerhays]

At 2:59 what if red takes going toward the side of hte board?

[@azcheckers]

If red takes the side jump (11x20), then white waits next with 26-23!

[@danielorr7627]

That's a nice board. Where did you get it?😊

[@azcheckers]

Thank you! You can purchase a very similar board (and pieces) on the ACF website: usacheckers.com.

[@omaramour2751]

Can u tell me what kind books are goods for checkers

[@azcheckers]

There are too many to name! I always recommend Lees' Guide for anyone starting out in checkers. You can also find some good books in PDF format on Bob Newell's Checker Maven website.

[@gameof7]

Have you heard about Game Of Seven?

[@gustavoalvarado3231]

Awesome keep em coming

[@azcheckers]

Thank you very much -- it's great to hear from you!

[@ervinjadealmonte8410]

Can you make a video of russian checkers, where you can jump backwards.

[@azcheckers]

I don't play Russian checkers, but I am sure you can find many videos that show moves from that game.

[@eaglejay7170]

May i know what is that checkboard set name? Cuz i want to buy some.

[@azcheckers]

It's an official WCDF checker board -- you are purchase a similar board and checkers directly from the ACF website (usacheckers.com). Hope this helps!

[@eaglejay7170]

@@azcheckers thankyou so much sir

[@eaglejay7170]

Another, where can i buy on other online store that sells good checkboard sets? That is near asia?

[@azcheckers]

@@eaglejay7170 Not that I am aware of, unfortunately. I do believe the ACF will sell overseas, but I am not sure what shipping costs would entail.

[@eaglejay7170]

Ohh ok thx again

[@alexanderpaulino1995]

Are jumps forced??

[@azcheckers]

Yes, all jumps are mandatory.

[@isaacbuf35]

Can king jump around board

[@pantheryoung3328]

I subscribed. And cool and intelligent vibe

[@azcheckers]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the feedback!

[@godianmuhikambele6469]

In Tanzania the king is moving through the line and a player chose a column to pause with in the line

[@azcheckers]

Correct! However, that is not the case in this game, as I only focus on English checkers / draughts. I do know some of the strategies and tactics can be applied to Tanzanian draughts, but not all.

[@AbduliMaulidi]

​@@azcheckersI'm tanzanian also thank a lot, many of your strategies help me

[@asadabbas2724]

Amazing😍😍👍

[@azcheckers]

Thank you, and I hope you enjoyed these tactics, too!

[@juliocordoba5303]

Excelente (saludos desde Panamá)

[@azcheckers]

Hello! Thank you for watching!

[@rodbrock4759]

Good video

[@azcheckers]

Thank you!

[@anar.bastanov]

5:37 I thought you could continue capturing after promotion to a king , so it would be five shots . . .

[@azcheckers]

Not in this variation of checkers. Once a piece enters the king row (through jumping or otherwise), the turn ends! There are other variations of checkers played across the world in which the turn continues after jumping into the king row.

[@anar.bastanov]

@@azcheckers got it, thanks mate

[@kaionunes7162]

Interesting

[@rapinncapin123]

I do nooot see the traps until I'm trapped 🤣

[@azcheckers]

Keep practicing and with patience you will soon start to see them before they happen!

[@sohailmazhar10]

😂

[@p6mkq]

So you are the national checkers champion from Arizona and Western Regional region ? Your talent is worth the praise, but why do you keep on talking about the center board control ?

[@azcheckers]

I'll repeat my reply from your other thread: Controlling the center of the board is a general strategic concept in checkers. It doesn't necessarily mean you will win the game, but if you have the opportunity to secure and defend the center of the board, then it should be taken!

[@p6mkq]

@@azcheckers Thanks. Your lessons helped.

[@azcheckers]

@@p6mkq Glad to hear!

[@p6mkq]

​@@azcheckersAs long as these games are not ranked, these games seem a bit pointless.

[@ElZigaret]

3:50 u did a fail when red were jumped he had to double kill

[@azcheckers]

In English checkers / draughts, pieces cannot jump backward. So, red did not have an opportunity to double jump in that position.

[@criticaloptimist7961]

I don't really get how these videos are very helpful...there is so much variability to the moves that your opponent can take. Wouldn't be better to present rules and principles/isolated mini schemes? There are so many moving parts it's hard to see how any given move will turn out to determine what you want it to.

[@azcheckers]

Thank you for this comment and feedback! You are correct in that there is a lot of variability to the moves an opponent can make. The traps I show in this video, along with my other traps videos, are based on an incredibly natural move sequence. It's a natural move sequence if your opponent has rudimentary knowledge in tactics and strategy. If your opponent doesn't have that, then tactical sequences like these traps won't matter since the win will come that much easier for you! I do highlight micro tactics and strategies in some of my other videos. I hope this helps!

[@criticaloptimist7961]

@@azcheckers thanks for the reply! Yeah I just came across your channel and will look for some of those other videos. I just started playing checkers recently and have been trying to teach my 7 yr old son but there is so much that I need to learn. 😁

[@azcheckers]

@@criticaloptimist7961 That's fantastic! Yes, I would recommend taking a look at some of my basic strategy and tactical videos as they'll help set the foundation for fundamental play.

[@joedoe783]

That second one catches me out all the time. It was weird seeing all the moves happening.

[@azcheckers]

Thanks, Joe -- yes you are certainly not alone here!

[@enricodurso9282]

keep up

[@azcheckers]

Thank you!

[@umarmakoo]

🎉🙌🙌

[@dimitriskontoleon6787]

Even after the trap possision is not even so clear from mew player why is winning possision. I know was from high class level this traps, but really in most possision even after the full trap continiu I see some good fight.

[@azcheckers]

I appreciate this feedback! Generally when you go up one piece in an open position early in the game, then the game is practically over. Reducing pieces and restricting your opponent's pieces is the fastest way to end the game.

[@emilgame925]

American checkers tricks .. it doesn't work for Russian rules..

[@azcheckers]

Correct -- all of the videos on this channel are for American / English checkers and draughts. Some tactics may apply in other games, but that's merely coincidence.

[@ameerulaqmalmalek9470]

Lol, this is so weird.