The clearest and most understandable explanation for the slav. I have played it for yrs but never before came across such lucidity. Impressive
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
So motivating, thank you so much! 🙏
@roytwinberrow7956Ай бұрын
Experts always say understand your openings don''t just memorize them.(But don't explain them!). Your lectures are soo clear and logical and also easier to remember. Thanks alot. Your viewership will just keep increasing. Regards
@Dr.CansClinicАй бұрын
So humbled to hear your feedback, thank you so much for your good wishes 🙏☺️
@Rikusan123452 ай бұрын
i don't usually comment on YT Videos, but you deserve this one for the algorithm. Great Video!
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
I am so happy to hear your kind feedback, thank you! For some reason, the algorithm does not show my videos to too many new people, so please do not hesitate sharing the channel with your chess friends. 🙏
@eschiedler2 ай бұрын
A few things I like to do when learning opening strategy. One is to see what happens when an opponent makes a reckless move. It helps to understand how to punish such moves and therefore what the strengths are of your opponent's position and how they might refute your opening. Another is to learn one or two traps against your opening so to avoid subtle blunders.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind feedback! Sounds reasonable to me. That was why I showed when ...Bf5 gets punished. It is important to learn when our logical opening moves are punished.
@reneepaz80772 ай бұрын
The best ever on teaching about an opening, concentrating on the "WHYs" instead of the "WHAT". I learned a lot, even implemented some of the ideas shown on the video in my game. By telling the reason why certain moves are played, why they are good or bad, helps a lot in UNDERSTANDING the ideas/principles of an openings instead of just memorizing it. Dr. Can you are the Awesomest Maximus of chess coaches, please continue your great work, if I have you as my teacher during my younger years, I could have been at least an IM, as always thank you.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
I am so honored to hear your humbling feedback ❤️ It is really beautiful that my efforts for good instruction are well received. Thank you!
@gulabrathod44842 ай бұрын
Wonderful vedeo explaing the various aspects of slav defence. This will certainly enrich the amateur players. Thank you very much. ❤
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
So motivating to hear your kind thoughts. Thank you ❤️
@josephwilliams45742 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the video! I am currently learning the Slav and made a blunder last night in the opening. Now I know "whyyyy" it was a chess crime! I really enjoy the simple, yet solid, foundational principles which I can use to build on.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Super happy to hear it! Hope you will be cleared from your chess crimes after going through the "Whhhhyyy?" questions!
@diegogiordana8192 ай бұрын
I find it interesting to discuss openings... but I also find that it is a topic that is covered too much everywhere... I think that the strength of your channel is precisely that of dealing with the rest which I consider much more instructive.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
@@diegogiordana819 Thanks for your feedback 🙏
@Vinterfader2 ай бұрын
I have played the Slav since 2020, and I still learned a few things in this video. I have run into the Qb3 move like 50 times, it is annoying but I think that your rule of thumb might be legit. I was also always afraid to sack the b-pawn, but I think that you did a great job of showing the compensation.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Qb3 can be annoying to face indeed, I was also searching for such logical rule of thumb.
@educatorul2 ай бұрын
+1 I really enjoy it. Sounds like an incredible idea this series of openings explained
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
So happy hearing it! 🙏
@monkeyman153872 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Can! Your videos have helped me improve my middle game drastically. I am super excited to improve my opening knowledge as well!
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
So motivating to hear that, thank you! I will do my best ☺️
@robwilliams35922 ай бұрын
Enjoyable learning video... Been interested in the Slav for awhile Finally got a chance via your instructive video... Thx
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 🙏
@vincentsoo16342 ай бұрын
Love this series please make more on different principled logical openings for both white and black!!
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind feedback. 🙏
@chimbiepaladin46292 ай бұрын
I've been looking for an opening for 1.d4. You have inspired me to pick up the slav in earnest. Your opening video are as good as the rest of your vids
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
That is amazing to hear, thank you so much! Good luck with the Slav!
@newstatejim2 ай бұрын
This is so good..now i know the whhhhhyyyyy! Much more fun than memorising moves! Thanks Can 👍
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!!
@par72g2 ай бұрын
Amazing, totally loved this why's of the Slav, you make it so easy to understand. Looking forward to more followup videos and how about a Chessable course ?? I know there are few on the Slav already but this could be aimed more at the beginner level, call it the Whys of the Slav , thank you so much .🙏
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
So glad to hear your thoughts! Thank you. I will consider your opening course idea ☺️
@nimzo20002 ай бұрын
Excellent video! This is one of my favorite chess channels. Super instructive.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Amazing to hear it, thank you so much 🙏 For some reason the algorithm is not showing my videos to new people, so please do not hesitate sharing the channel with your chess friends and other chess platforms.
@basilisperis46512 ай бұрын
Dr Can , thanks for all !!! Next carro kan please !!
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Have you checked my video on whether Caro Kann is a good opening for you? :)
@MarpleExpress2 ай бұрын
Really well explained video. Looking forward to the follow up! Thanks
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
I am very happy hearing your feedback, thanks!
@prabeeswergandhivivekanand89112 ай бұрын
Great video, like your other videos, slav opening video also provides a lot of insights and great learning experience. Please request you to do 1.e4 openings video as well for beginners.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind feedback 🙏 1. e4 is a jungle, but I will keep that in mind (perhaps a more specific variation).
@dalente2 ай бұрын
I loved this video! Very nice to understand the basic ideas of the opening. So many of this videos and courses are based on memorization solely, when I find much easier to memorize anything once you understand the principles behind it. Please make this a series!
@dalente2 ай бұрын
Btw, I usually go for the QGD, but now I’m thinking about giving Slav a chance
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Lovely feedback, thank you so much ❤️
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Please do! :)
@pakasokosteАй бұрын
I'm creating a study of this awesome new opening video, and noticed (well, stockfish told me) that at 26:21 - black actually has rook takes bishop followed by queen takes knight and black is on -4.9 eval. Wow!
@Dr.CansClinicАй бұрын
Thanks for mentioning it! I only gave the general ideas but concretely g4 does not seem to work at that particular moment! Good to know those tactical patterns! :) Good luck with the Slav!
@MrGrandChess2 ай бұрын
🎉Nice. Please make a video on the bishops oppening.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I will consider your idea :)
@dragosantrach62832 ай бұрын
Great oppenings start. Please continue with other oppenings to this level. Then, series 2 can be for the intermediate level players, some of them graduates of newbie level.❤
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback ❤️ Will surely consider it.
@kaalad36662 ай бұрын
This is excellent! The slav is the first opening I'm trying to actually learn and I love your explanation of the reason and strategy behind both specific moves and the overall strategy of the opening. Hoping you can do a video on the queen's gambit next!
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Amazing to hear it, thank you! I will consider the QGD :)
@tigerspaw2 ай бұрын
Terrific video. Please do a follow up.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Great to hear that, will seriously consider it!
@stevesidare24932 ай бұрын
Very understandable!
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it 🙏
@user-ot8bb3ng7o2 ай бұрын
Excellenc video 💯👏🎉am a slav player myself because of the understandable logic, but i still learnt something new 🎉the knight trap 💥i usually accept a double pawn on f5 and ues. It as an outpost square,but i like the bishop to e4 an trapping the dim knight😅 great idea 👏👏👏
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you so much for your feedback! The art of burying pieces!
@docforest48512 ай бұрын
Ive been thinking of adding the Slav because I like the stability of the London. I think the Slav would give me a solid opening for black, and I love your opening salvo into it.
@Vinterfader2 ай бұрын
That is a great idea, I play the slav and used to play London before (now the Catalan, but it is much more complex). You get used to the structures and pawn breaks. Also the Caro Kann gives you similar pawn structures (against 1.e4).
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
They are surely compatible with the London. Good luck!
@feliou2 ай бұрын
Great video
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏
@anthonymicle75592 ай бұрын
24:29 i saw this as this is the position most often get in french
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Great that you manage to trade off the terrible French bishop on c8 then :)
@salemtv58082 ай бұрын
Thank you so much i was just thinking about ditching the slav and go for the Budapest…this amazing video specially with the new idea of dxe4 cemented this opening for me…
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Lovely to hear it! Good luck with taking the Slav!
@coubre2 ай бұрын
I love this video. Truly great work. A must watch
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
:) Amazing to hear it. For some reason, the algorithm does not show my videos to new people, so please do not hesitate sharing the channel with your chess friends 🙏
@SachinKumar-rd3zd2 ай бұрын
Very nice sir carry on
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Many many thanks 🙏
@kumagoro2 ай бұрын
you get even better❤
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
❤️ Always striving to improve!
@vivekdahiya92972 ай бұрын
You are a great teacher Dr. Can, want to meet you someday my friend.🤝🏻
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
❤️ Thank you so much dear friend. Hope we can meet one day. The world is small, chess world is even smaller.
@edwardagarwala2 ай бұрын
I play the Caro Kann against e5, and I find the Slav often leads to similar pawn structures and queenside play. I used to suffer under 1. d5 until I got into the Slav.
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Absolutely, there are structural similarities.
@andrejennings15772 ай бұрын
Good Afternoon...just invested in your Art of Exchanging Pieces...I enjoy your courses ❤...WHY!? 😂
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
That is amazing to hear sir! So motivating. Please ask me anything while you get better at piece trades ❤️ And don't forget to ask the "WHYY?" question!
@user-lu6mq1xv8w2 ай бұрын
Can bey çok iyi olmuş gerçekten Slav incelemeniz, lütfen biraz daha çok ele alınız açılış ve buna bağlı yapılanmaları , teşekkürler :)
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Cok tesekkur ederim. Acilis videolari cok fazla yapiliyor, ama yine de devam edecegim bu seriye.
@user-lu6mq1xv8w2 ай бұрын
@@Dr.CansClinic , evet açılış videoları fazla yapılıyor, ama sizin ele alış biçiminiz gibi değil, İngilizcem kısıtlı olmasına rağmen daha çok yararlanıyorum sizin videolarınızdan, sahi hiç Türkçe yayın yapmayı düşündünüz mü ? Keşke olabilseydi, tekrar teşekkürler, iyilikler...
@GaryWalters-tk2lp2 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this episode, especially as a beginner, as I still haven't choosen an opening repitoir for black, or white to be honest (would love to see a follow up video from whites perspective on the Catalan, as this was an opening I really liked the look of as it seems to have so many options for either side, making for such diversity and interesting positional play for both sides, I seem to favour those type of positions, however, after watching your episode when you played against this opening as black I've never dared play it!) A very nice introduction to the slav defence, not an opening I'd even considered but may well give this a go, thank you for your insight 👍
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
Fantastic to hear your thoughts, thank you! Please give it a go and keep me updated on your future progress!
@GaryWalters-tk2lp2 ай бұрын
@@Dr.CansCliniccan I ask in the position where white has the threat of Ng5 and you showed our response prior which makes sense, so either h6 or Be7 to cover the g5 square why we shouldn't in this case play f6 to cover that square and use the pawn break rather than defending?
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
@@GaryWalters-tk2lp Thanks! I belive we don't yet want to weaken the e6-pawn. White can go Re1 and fxe5 Nxe5 Nxe5 Rxe5 will put pressure on e6.
@GaryWalters-tk2lp2 ай бұрын
@@Dr.CansClinic Thank you for this, I can see why it's not as safe now you've kindly explained, I think with all the great lessons you've been producing I'm trying to look for multi purpose moves or forcing replays and I'm sometimes forgetting that a simple defensive move is all that's required at times, thanks again for taking the time to explain 👍
@Dr.CansClinic2 ай бұрын
@@GaryWalters-tk2lp My pleasure! Please keep on asking!
@KikanKikan-wb1wrАй бұрын
Few years a go I learn slav defense,I already forgot the line ,Now I learn hindu The line I get is 1.d4 ,d5 2.c4 , c6 3.Nf3, dxc4 4.e3 , Nd7 also solid avoid white Qb3
@Dr.CansClinicАй бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
@KikanKikan-wb1wrАй бұрын
In minute 27.21 if white move Ne5 follow by f4 and rook lift maybe what would you do Sir
@Dr.CansClinicАй бұрын
...Bb4 followed by dominating the e4-outpost look good.
@KikanKikan-wb1wrАй бұрын
Thanks Sir
@user-ot8bb3ng7o2 ай бұрын
I own 4 books on slav never came across the Knight trap😅🎉