Simple concepts to become unstoppable (Caro-Kann)

[@AlexBanzea]

You can now...check out my Caro course! www.chessable.com/the-caro-kann-simplified/course/171080/

[@braveulysees]

That first guy who played the hillbilly, his heart must have sank when he thought he was going to flag you with what seemed to be a fairly equal position and you had only 19 seconds left and then only of a sudden you went beast mode and checkmated him 7 seconds later 😂😂

[@AlexBanzea]

Lol! 🤣

[@regisdaniels354]

​@AlexBanzea I love your analogies...too hilarious

[@kushida2363]

I was like, “it can’t be that bad…” then I got there and I was like “oh, it is that bad” 😂😂

[@earntheweekend3731]

'I've gotta speed up with this, there's no increment' *IM mode activated* 7 seconds of premoving chaos ensues. Love it mate

[@menace202]

You're so good at explaining plans to beginners. I think a lot of beginners struggle figuring out what to do in the middle game, but you make it easy to understand. Thank you again for the great instruction and chess content!

[@Randomsyrianfella]

No joke I think this is the best caro kann video on KZbin. Practical, to the point, instructive, and loaded with info. This channel is gold, so glad I found it

[@dlucas2331]

Banzea you're a bloody genius. I won so many games with this stuff.

[@JJ_Beats._.]

Had a lot of success with the Caro lately thanks to your videos, one of my favourite openings for Black at the moment!

[@wellplayed8921]

This channel is so instructive and at the same time easy and pleasant to watch. I don't have much free time at all but I've been dedicating my Sunday mornings watching your videos and trying out your suggestions and having fun with it. I want to thank you Alex for single handedly taking me to 1000 elo with the Vienna and the Caro Kann. For absolutely free. This almost feels like a robbery 🙏🙏

[@sdavidleigh6642]

1350 rating and I have used Caro based on Alex idea and I can't believe how strong my positions are. Just fun. You are a great coach.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

This is yet another damn good video mate.. you made me go to 1200 in such a short time. Cheers mate! I’ve been recommending your video’s to all my chess playing mates and there is instant growth. Good luck with the channel!

[@AlexBanzea]

Thanks a lot for the support ❤️

[@yamix.brands]

this is the only channel teaching the Caro-Kann in details FOR FREE on youtube !! Thank you ❤❤

[@dianagentu7478]

I pause almost every time you say and I do find the "winning move" (about 90% of the time) : both super instructive and satisfying 👌

[@salemtv5808]

just finished game 2 this is insane ..thank you so much there’s no video on caro with such in depth instructions! thank you so much alex.. i have a question could you please share some tips on how to calculate..my biggest weakness by far

[@DavidCarson-r8c]

What a great video! Alex is the King of making instructive videos. Well done.... again!

[@kevinwalden4288]

31:28 You get the wooden spoon. lmao im dying, awesome video man

[@adamxiaomi9045]

The best speedrun-like video I have ever watched. Perfect explanation on every move and idea. Keep it up 🎉

[@kmbm23]

I literally said Alireza-esque when you played Kd7. I've grown to love his playstyle! Great video Alex!

[@salvadorsempere1701]

So proud that I find Kd2 on my first try!!!. Brings your queen faster to the attack, and not having any pawn break, the king it´s safe in the middle. Having watched a recap with Firutza game helped...

[@leszekebertowski]

Alex you are the star!! Looking forward to your upcoming Caro- Kann course :)

[@danbeuscher9679]

Thanks for this. It has been very instructional for me! I am so happy to have found one video that covers all this, combined with the quality of commentary you provide.

[@cullentruax]

Just wanted to say that I love the content. You seem like a genuine and good guy. Keep it up mate.

[@deansupreme1379]

Happy to came around this Channel, since im a caro Player but sometimes feel lack of space in Position where this Video definitely helps✌🏼

[@fredflintstone7924]

i have so much fun with the caro, thanks to you, cheers!

[@TheBluesmon]

Love the videos Alex. I feel super confident whenever I see E4. This is only from your Caro videos. I have your London Course, but still have trouble remembering the different lines and plans in the London compared to the Caro. Can you do some more London videos please?

[@lextique]

I watched too many videos that you encourage me to play Caro-Kann and it brings me a confidence when playing black. Thank Bruh

[@doishid]

I love your content, you deliver everything in a very engaging way whilst keeping it entertaining but informative and insightful. Thank you for increasing over 5k people's caro kann!

[@KAMI-xr7yi]

Sir you're like the best teach on this platform I've taken so many classes also the masterclass of honorable Garry Kasparov but still ur teaching is the best

[@nightmaresnightly]

you're an incredible teacher. thanks so much for these videos and all the work you put into them!

[@andrewmays3988]

Thanks, Alex!! You're an excellent chess instructor. I'm looking forward to learning how you play the white pieces AGAINST black playing the Caro-Kann defense . 😇

[@Zain-nc1ww]

he plays d4

[@Fumiel]

Big fan of you for the way you perfectly explain the thinking process while managing the time. Also you have many caro-kann videos and they are all amazing !!

[@captjuanco5766]

Was choosing what to study between French and Caro Kann, decided to go with the latter cause of your free teaching thanks

[@Mike-cp1tj]

extremely instructive. I'm checking chessable daily just to see if your course is published

[@guillermopinus]

Great content Alex, thank you!

[@jxggfz8731]

Great video very helpfull, cheers from a fellow compatriot to another!

[@uthoshantm]

Keep it up. Extremely instructive. I love the humour.

[@RH-sp9zd]

thanks for the great videos, I'm genuinely enjoying them and hope to learn something from it.

[@mohammad1906]

As always i am in awe, the only downside is that the high admiration of your skill is directly proportional to the melancholy that i feel that i would never be able to reach the 10% of your capability.

[@braveulysees]

I just purchased your London chessable course and its easily the best course I have ever encountered. Can't wait for the Caro Kann one . I'm hoping it will help me break 2000 elo

[@glubes]

Thanks for teaching a basic but effective opening such as Caro-Kann. I learn a lot with you

[@garygranier6369]

I really enjoy playing the Caro Kann, I win a lot of games but sometimes I loose in the end games even with the advantage.

[@Criggeda]

At 1:09:30, can't you just play Qa5 and then pick up the bishop? Since his knight cannot defend against the check AND defend the bishop anymore. Or what am I missing?

[@AlexBanzea]

That works yes! I forgot about it cause usually White had Nc3 to defend.

[@KidNoah2012]

Alex is an IM in chess but he's a GM in making analogies :-)

[@nickandrews2255]

I agree I really like his analogies / I find them funny hahaha hilarious even Cheers all the best looking for a new white side opening ???!!! Any suggestions? Cheers

[@dylloz6735]

Always a good day when Alex uploads. Best chess videos out there!!

[@DethScarred]

Thank you for explaining the minority attack here. I came here after you mentioned it in your course. I haven't watched the whole thing yet, but it might be nice if the course just had one move-trainer on the minority attack (maybe in the quickstarter?)

[@maxax1375]

You are really good at explaining while bringing in some nice humour! Could you please make another Vienna Video? The other Vienna videos were insanely entertaining and instructive!

[@lokizi103]

Game 8 taking back with the knight on f3 blunders queen a5 like you literally talked about @1:09:32

[@AlexBanzea]

Forgot about that! Was too focused on showing the minority Attack haha

[@GeminisArising]

I LOVE THE CAPTION......I believe it too...and i think caro kann extends to life too.....u should write a book on caro kann adaptive to urban reality and the uses and similarities of it. If you wont then I WILL...ON YOUR BEHALF.

[@anuragkirtankar1980]

Master Alex i really liked Game 4 Adv Variation. Turns out am gonna buy your course and learn from you.

[@IlanBJJRoadToBlackBelt]

Thx Alex, I'm 1650 and all of that help a lot

[@mrproducershorts]

Bro I think you have a bright future in content creation if you want it. Work on your brand continually and you're set.

[@TimLippert]

Beast ending on the hillbilly! Thanks for your Caro-Kann stuff, I have successfully reached nearly 50-50 win-loss ratio when playing black.......but I still can't seem to get over the 600 mark. I remain patient and try to learn :D

[@glevez]

Enjoying these Caro vids.

[@atticusjay]

At 46:52 my 10 guesses were: f6 Rg8 Rc8 a5 O-O h5 Na5 Qc7 Qd7 Bf8 Safe to say a king move was not on my radar lol!

[@igorfelipesza]

Hi, master! Can u do a video playing the Semi-Slav as a reverse Colle System? And maybe explain some middlegame ideas for that triangle structure? God bless u!

[@shlomolaufer]

Hi Alex. Your videos are great. Please publish PGNs of the games. Thanks any how.

[@atziluth5198]

At 24:44, instead of qxe3+ if qxg7, why can't we go qxb2? If qxh8, qxa1+, ke2, qxh1, qxg7, qxh2. If 0-0 to stop this, our queen is safe and we take queen on bxg7. If rb1, qxb1+, nxb1, bxg7 and we are up a rook and a knight.

[@arthurwieczorek4894]

26:00 How to answer 1.B-g5. 1.--- B×N, 2.B×Q B×Q, and both bishops are under attack and black is a peice up.

[@coconutchess69]

19:30 why do you not go with pawn c4?

[@tass1esteve]

At 01:09:40, could black's queen then put the white king in check by moving to H4 then pick up free bishop?

[@AlexBanzea]

that's a good find! was too focused on showing the typical minority attack haha

[@pramodkumarnarayanan9520]

Can you pls show caro games on how to battle the panov and accelerated panov?

[@tipr8739]

I missed taking a rook with a pawn today because I was worried that the rook was lining up my king in check and I heard Alex’s voice saying “You look to counter attack opponent, buuuuttt you miss and this is why you are 700”

[@ItsKyleMang]

I've been working on learning the Caro Kann, but somehow end up playing the Caro Kan't, everytime.

[@koolaid1445]

When does the Chessable course release!!!

[@salemtv5808]

also you mentioned that there will be a caro course!! may i ask what more will it provide i mean i mentioned before that a year ago i bought a caro course from a very famous youtuber and it wasn’t good i didn’t start playing the caro until i actually discovered your channel ..

[@groovygeet]

Wasn't Qa5+ fork a winning move at 1:09:32? I think you missed it while talking but I might not be seeing something you saw.

[@AlexBanzea]

I forgot about it, you are right!

[@robertmeshew1935]

Caro is easy to follow, thx

[@darrylkassle361]

Since learning these patterns my life has changed immensely I really feel at one with the universe and Jesus talks to me

[@eliyahubasa9401]

Great great great video!

[@Raamayan1]

Great channel, great content

[@JimFarrand]

Great video. Thanks! I don't think I've heard "Wearing an imaginary suit" before (around 33min). Wondering if it's an Internet meme I missed or maybe a phrase translated Romanian that we don't have in English? The only thing I can think of is a reference to the Emperor's New Clothes, but it doesn't quite fit the context.

[@ymeraliu7723]

So simle an so good explanation

[@martinuhl1641]

last game at 1.09.31 why 8...e6 and not 8...Qa4+ doesn't that pick up the bishop?

[@leszekebertowski]

@52:55 what is the program that he used there pls ?ChessBase ?

[@AlexBanzea]

chessbase 17

[@TomThompson]

The one thing I don't understand, is when they play the advanced and we play Nc6, why don't they ever take on cx5 as a reply? It seems they always play either c3 or Nf3. I don't get it.

[@brandonmcalister-sg7wf]

thanks for the content...

[@acipswich]

Hopefully you see my comment. First of all love your videos :) At the last game, game 8 around 1:09:39 when bishop takes knight and he recaptures with knight why you didnt check his King with Queen to win his white bishop?

[@_photonx6017]

Yes, I saw that too and came to the Comments to see if anyone else had already mentioned it. Looks like a miss to me also. But hey! Even IMs make mistakes when making high-quality teaching videos. Thanks, Alex!

[@andrewmays3988]

Alex was going for checkmate, the object of the game, and he was successful!!! Why take pieces when you can get a checkmate? It's called MOMENTUM !!! Once you have it and you're attacking....go for the mate!!!😇

[@DanielRusch-i6v]

@@_photonx6017 saw the same thing (only because I have watch so many of his videos) and did the same as you came to the comments to see if anyone else saw it. I would love to know if he missed it or just ignored it and proceeded with the instruction on the typical Caro

[@MrIbidule]

Hi Alex and thanks for yours videos and your courses on Cheessable that I bought... they are so instructives. In the game 4, what do you you think after Bg5.. play Queen on b6? I think it's a good move too, don't you?

[@AlexBanzea]

Isn’t that what I played?

[@MrIbidule]

Oh so sorry... I didn't explain well. At the start of the game, you ask a question... if white play 5- Bg5, what do you play? Your main answer is Bg4xf3. I analyse this position and I saw that 5-....Qb6 was playable but, after reflexion, I think your move is simply better. Thanks Alex@@AlexBanzea

[@MichaelMartin1979]

Free bishop @ 1:09:30missed? Or is it better to continue as shown?

[@AlexBanzea]

Was not looking for the free bishop as I was zoned in on the following 'Minority Attack' lol

[@MichaelMartin1979]

I'm just curious, I really love your content. Thank you for the dedication. Your jokes are great.

[@jimhemphill2841]

I want to know, what happens after, E4, C6, D4, D5, E5, C5, D takes the C pawn, Black is a pawn down, it looks like White can keep either the e pawn or c pawn. 😀

[@Fenamer]

WOW! Fantastic!

[@symplythebest]

At 1:09:33 you had Qa5 to win the bishop?

[@iangoodstein2012]

Great video

[@grad83]

multumim de video

[@ThortheMerciless]

What happens if White exchanges on c6 before you get your R to c8?

[@AlexBanzea]

break with c5

[@KevinBryden1]

I watched this a while ago and it was all about the minority attack. Now it appears that the contents have changed. Is the CK minority attack video still available?

[@manymonkeyes]

I love your videos!

[@jayeeduran7227]

Coach can u make another video about slav defense? Thank u

[@jjtanksxp9209]

Do you have an affordable full caro kann course?

[@kevinwalden4288]

1:01:18 minority attack. just leaving a timestamp cause im gonna be coming back to this part of the video a lot in the future

[@stasgoro]

1:09:50 not blunder piece?

[@Molb0rg]

Nice , so many games)

[@sneakerhead4770]

27:35 the knights not pinned anymore u can’t take that pawn on d4 with the queen no

[@jorgesussekind]

what if white played Qh7 in game 7?

[@joevtr]

Watching Alex turn it on in game one and smoke that guy in 9 seconds was mental 😂

[@AmericasAlgebraTeacher]

I watch for the analogies- priceless

[@Alpacastan21m]

Epic first game.

[@walterbrownstone8017]

Is 2.Nc3 the same as 2. Nd2? I think yes but I'm not sure.

[@AlexBanzea]

You mean on move 3? Then yes

[@eljaezambia_official5603]

Can you make a video explaining principles?

[@vix6528]

underrated

[@ChristianSoschner]

Excelente