2017 Spring Classic: Jeffery Xiong vs. Akobian | Strategy Session - GM Varuzhan Akobian

Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian shows his game as Black against GM Jeffery Xiong at the 2017 Spring Chess Classic, at the Saint Louis Club. The game helped earn Akobian the top prize at this seasonal invitational.
2018.09.25
Jeffery Xiong vs Varuzhan Eduardovich Akobian, St. Louis Spring Classic (Group A) (2017): E00 Catalan opening
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[@drorbh11]

Best lecturer from st. louis!

[@hugoreynoso67]

I also like Seirawan

[@weewee2169]

i love the way he plays a move and lets you think for a good ten seconds before playing the next very humble and respecting

[@lovesYxel]

The way he laughed at Caleb's moves was savage 😂😂

[@jeremybowman4847]

always enjoy his honest analysys. Being a d4 player primarily, I find it helpful

[@skakofilsanonims4434]

More Akobian please!

[@ismailmalif5100]

I learned all about chess from sir akobian!! Respect!!

[@manojkumartibrewal4558]

Excellent teacher among so many . Stands out . Better and clear communication . Emphasis at right points - His points - some time very useful in actual life - Focus , Think , at this stage what which piece we can improve - Calculate deeply etc

[@musicguitar]

He’s awesome! Looking forward to meeting him one day. Excellent lecturer!

[@jimgardoufy3647]

Akobian laughing like a toddler had me laughing. Love this guy

[@ВиталяШерстнев]

His voice is pretty comedic and his face expressions are very funny. I think he would make a great comedian

[@Primitive_Code]

Виталя Шерстнев I agree and that's the main reason I watch his videos. The guy has character.

[@MrMPAROUARE]

Just excellent lecture, an absolute gentleman.

[@thomasfischer3020]

Thanks Akobian!

[@nonyabusiness3605]

He makes it seem so easy!

[@BikaramaditayaMontgomery]

thank you sir..

[@kirankhande2512]

Awesome

[@somenderkumar7171]

good game sir

[@phildurre9492]

i really like his speed, he lets you time ti think

[@padammagar197]

best one.

[@ALittleGreenBox]

What is the programme that they are using during their lectures?

[@gideonbolt8068]

Zero's all the way thru

[@shakeebuddinkashif4578]

@ 21:30 how about rook ac8 and Qx Rx Rx Be8?

[@batmansehs]

Enough akobian games

[@gnumani]

Hussein Mayer Ik o bajge

[@Hoodratliker]

he is by far the best chess teacher that we youtubers have access to. so i would kindly ask you to shut up

[@sazomere9467]

When I started chess, Sir Akobian did not have grey hair. You are so much of a father character for me Sir.

[@danielplainview2360]

I see Mr. Akobian has turned to the Dark Side. I'm loving it.

[@shidqi283]

#moreakobian

[@alainmaltais-gosselin9492]

As a french player, his idea of playing 1.E6 agaisnt d4 players to transpose in french just blowed my mind.

[@Hoodratliker]

you can basically play e6 against E4 or D4...great thing to know

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

I love how GM Akobian often gestures with a whole fist. I've never seen that before, but it's so fitting. Also I love, "H3. Bye Jeffrey!" I thought he was talking about his opponent Jeffrey Xiong. Bidding him farewell as he's about to squish him. :D But I think he was talking to someone in class... :P

[@walisyed1430]

One does not simply challenge a grandmaster in a position, Caleb.

[@vlastimilsvub5441]

Im deeply in your debth, if you ever need anything.

[@fhadenal-mutairi3294]

immortal chess lecture By Akobian!

[@salimsalimovic1781]

in defance or attack .. akobian u r always the best

[@matjazstaner]

Qg5 instead of h5 at 17:20

[@lowkey7914]

Best teacher for chess.

[@jimgardoufy3647]

Very suspicious