Steinitz's Chess Rule to Beat 95% Opponents

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@vladislavshevchenko9970]

You definitely don't win a chess game by defending, but sometimes you are forced to defend for example when their pawn storm will clearly arrive before yours. In this case you want to defend yourself first and only then continue with your plan.

[@shaihanghani2711]

Well, activity determines the outcome in chess, even the quality of an attack and active defence as well. In such a pawn storming situation, a counter play/counter attack (active defence) or an economic defence should be quite enough if someone is not significantly trailing in evaluation. Then a defence may NOT look passive, rather it would be resourceful.

[@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd]

Somebody ask me who is great player of all times Carlsen??Kasparov???who are they Stainitz of course

[@Kira28720]

You're now my favorite online chess teacher.

[@Ebobster]

Would love to see more games illustrating Steinitz’s attacking prowess.

[@justinshaw9783]

That queen sacc was crazy! These videos have helped me to consider sacrifice moves (whether they will or will not work).

[@julliette8023]

I’m fairly new to the game but I recently started playing rated in person events and the amount of games I’ve won when behind because the opponent removed all their defenders to an attacking spot and I was able to counter attack and infinite check until mate despite them having M1 on their next move js astounding. Never give up and always look for an attack!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

That happened to me. I was up by 10+ points. We both had queens, but I took several of his pieces, like rook, bishop, some pawns, so all he had was his queen, knight, & some pawns, while I still had a bunch of supporting pieces. I thought no way he could beat me. So I started to toyed with him, like a cat toy with its prey. It's an idiosyncrasy of mine. To toy with my opponent when I'm winning. Anyhow, he kept checking me with his queen, then finally checkmating me with queen & knight.

[@walterbrownstone8017]

Really good lesson. I badly need attacking principles because I'm tired of watching my attacks fizzle out.

[@woodenfences]

Your presentation helps me with chess puzzles, even. When it's not "the weakest piece" it's often the weakest square around the opponent's king which can be targeted. Thank you for that! A series analyzing more Steinitz games would be appreciated!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Excellent!

[@gm2407]

Hmmm, @5:37 reminds me of Anti Fried Liver. 1.e4 e5 2.nf3 nc6 3. Bc4 h6. I always change it to a Scotch from here with 4.d4 white has a nice development initiative.

[@aaronwalderslade]

The best chess coach. Happy New Year GM Smirnov 🎉

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@Steve_K2]

Wonderful lesson. Many thanks, Mr Smirnov, for sharing your knowledge. Especially liked "Hey, I'm Steinitz!" 🙂

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters 00:00 Golden chess rule to win against 2000 ELO players 00:07 Eg-1: Steinitz vs Chigorin, World Chamoionship 1892 01:04 Golden Chess Rule of World Chess Champion Steinitz 03:39 How & When to Attack? (secret of champions) 06:14 Example-2 07:14 Brilliant move by Wilhelm Steinitz

[@technobrawler]

I have a idea the idea is - 1- Ng5 ,Nxg5 2- Bxg5, A4 3-Rxh7+ ,Kxh7 4- Qh1+ , B 5- Qxh6# Is this correct plz answer me.

[@kenadams9725]

Rxh7,kxh7 Qh1, kg8 Kg5 followed by qh7 mate

[@ramilparedes9930]

Very helpful

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad it helped

[@jarosawjakubowski1245]

Thank you very much for valuable advice.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad it was helpful!

[@derektoyne2729]

Igor you say after the moves1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 is a weakness and is a sign you should attack,but 2...d6 is the Phildor defence which is even played today by GMs. While it is right to attack as have discovered before defending,I believe the main problem most amateurs have is we look at defensive moves first rather than attacking moves. We do it automatically turning wins into draws and even loses so now before looking for a defensive move I look at attacking first and only then defensive moves. I still make defensive moves when I should make attacking moves but I suppose it's a question of just practising an making it a part of my mindset.

[@calmsongs2745]

Good content to find Master mindset ❤

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@vivekdahiya9297]

To see such beautiful combinations you probably are 2000 plus calculation level should be also 2000+ for accurate attack. So this rule works for already strong players.

[@Osirun13]

I was accurate with d4 as my prediction! Of course my reason was a bit different and I didn't know all the lines yet, but I'm happy I identified it!

[@NotSoUselessFacts]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL MAN!

[@alainwalter6773]

What about : 1 Rxh7; Kxh7 2 Qh1+; Kg8 3 Kg5 ?

[@SimplifiedPie]

Drew against my first 2000 rated opponent today! Hoping I can beat them next. Hopefully by next month.

[@phcalama]

What about starting with bh6?

[@strongestunited]

that brilliant move was so cool 😮🎉

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@KnightsB4Bishops]

Didnt watch the video, but Rxh7+ Kxh7, Qh1+ Kg8, Ng5 looks very strong. Not certain though after Rf6, Qh7+ Kf8, Ne4, white still has some work to do. I also may have missed a simple win somewhere

[@mannynunez1481]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🏆 *Winning Chess Games with Strategic Attack* - Winning in chess often relies on attacking your opponent's weaknesses. - Key points: *- Identifying weaknesses, such as undefended pawns or squares, is crucial.* *- Stein's approach prioritizes attacking weaknesses to gain a significant advantage.* *- Example: Exploiting weak pawns on E5 and H7 led to a decisive attack in a championship match.* 04:00 🛡️ *Recognizing When to Attack in Chess* - Recognizing when to attack is pivotal for success in chess. - Key points: *- Seizing opportunities when opponents make errors or inaccuracies is essential.* *- Understanding when opponents neglect development or weaken their position signals the right time to attack.* *- Example: Stein's theory emphasizes capitalizing on opponent mistakes, leading to successful attacks.* 07:16 🧠 *Strategic Thinking for Attack in Chess* - Strategic thinking guides effective attacks in chess. - Key points: *- Identifying the weakest squares in the opponent's position directs the attack strategy.* *- Implementing strategic moves, such as Queen to H5, exploits opponent vulnerabilities effectively.* *- Example: Stein's approach prioritizes attacking specific weak squares, leading to decisive victories.* Made with HARPA AI

[@AAVASH123-fz2ny]

Your are the best chess gm the goat .

[@AAVASH123-fz2ny]

and you also help me thanks

[@miguelpanta]

steinitz was well ahead of his time. what a baller.

[@EniegoVenancio]

wait what about in first problem bxc6 qxc6 rxh7 kxh7 qh1+ ng5 and followed by qh7

[@FredPlanatia]

1:48, the g-pawn is weakened imo. The h-pawn is pinned by the rook. So the g-pawn can simply be captured if a piece were attacking it.

[@koshaugh2001]

I think you mean Black's G pawn - correct?

[@FredPlanatia]

@@koshaugh2001 yes, you are right, i did one of those classic reversals of the notation because its black's side.😅

[@kadkadeameya]

I'm wondering was there Rxh7 kxh7 Qh1 Kg8 Ng5( can't be taken by the black knight as it is pinned) looking for Qh7. What would be the defence? If Qh1 Bh6 Qxh6 and more of the same. Edit: f file being open makes this plan stupid as the Room can just move away😂

[@oliverbokoc3765]

Hi, im new at this channel and at chess, i dont want to be the best player in the world or something, but i really got into it until i got to a question: *how long does it take for a complete beginner who barely knows how the pieces move, to a grandmaster title?* Is it 3 years, 6 years, 12, 20? I try to play chess for atleast 20 hours a week

[@whiskbiscuit7199]

Depending on your age, maybe never. It's very much one of the many 'enjoy the journey not the destination' games. I don't know all of the edge cases but there are only a handful of recorded GMs who started playing after the age of 20, and even then there could be history of casual play or study before they began competing. Master is certainly attainable with enough drive over a long enough period of time.

[@oliverbokoc3765]

Ooh, thats intresting, thank you so much

[@peterbago4574]

It's not how much you play but how much you actually study chess. If you study chess for an hour and play for another, it is better than if you only play for 4 hours.

[@sytse8814]

Cant I sack the rook ? Than Q comes than horse if kg8 defending horse pinned by the bishop etcet

[@jimsullins9162]

I saw that too, but I think the rook on F8 moves and gives the King an escape square

[@Mystika]

after you move the knight, black can move the rook to f5, allowing the king to safely escape to f8. White no longer has any serious attacking chance, and is down a rook

[@abj136]

I see 1. Rxh7+ Kxh7 2. Qh1+ Kg8 3. Ng5 because the N/e6 is pinned, and then Qh7# threatened.

[@TheGrandmasterMan]

I thought that also

[@deept3215]

"g6 pawn is well protected"... it's actually hanging 😅

[@akhaaliqapdul]

You literally avoided the strongest move Which is Rook H1 x pown H7 which is Chech and forcing the King to accept the sacrifice ❗️❗️

[@ThortheMerciless]

That was covered. Did you nod off?

[@trev1783]

@@ThortheMercilesshe did but for some reason he stated it doesn’t do much when it was winning much earlier

[@ThortheMerciless]

@@trev1783 @ 2:54 it becomes playable because the N has moved and the Bb3 covers the g8 square. However, that is not the best Black play; instead he plays Bxd4 first, as @ 3:17. I'm not sure what you are referring to.

[@theadventuresofnekosnowbal7285]

When I'm white, I tend to attack much more because I play first. When I'm black, I defend a bit, then counterattack, but it's definitely more challenging as black. You almost need your opponent to make a mistake so you can capitalize.

[@ThortheMerciless]

Luckily most players make many mistakes. I played OTB against a 1721 3 days ago. He played an opening I didn't know, so after 11 moves he had a slight edge (+0.5 according to stockfish). Then he clearly struggled with what to do (the problem with learning an opening by rote). After another 11 moves SF says I'm +2.75, even though material is still equal, because I have every piece trained on his King position and he has only half defending and the other half are getting nowhere on the queenside. Two moves later there is a combination available. You don't have a winning attack against best defence unless you have an advantage. What Steinitz was saying is that, if you have an advantage you must attack. Otherwise the advantage dissipates.

[@zbigniewopenchowski8140]

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[@OMADRevolution]

Yet another piece of advice that doesn’t help. I just suck at the game.

[@amcds2867]

That game situation at the beginning of the video had another possible checkmate in 4 moves: rook on h1 takes the pawn, king takes rook, Queen delivers another check, king moves to g8, knight moves to g5 pinning the black knight because of discovered check by bishop on b3, and no matter what black does Queen delivers checkmate on h7.

[@Fiercygoat]

Chess is way too complicated game to be defined by one winning theory. Every position is unique and requires a unique approach. Yes, there are some basic principles but that is that, tou are on your own after that and it really comes down to randomness and being able to calculate tactics faster than your opponent and don't miss anything that your opponent can take advantage of

[@minophilic6577]

Sir please heart me. I have been very positively influenced by your videos, it would not be nice of you to counter the nice-ness by a heart. I'll be sad. I've been commenting +ve from days. I find good ideas and weakness in the position. It won't be long untill I am strong enough to sac.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Done :)

[@markhughes7927]

😊

[@petrub27]

sounds nice, doesn't work all the time

[@Musterkartoffel]

Therefore 95% I guess😅