Understanding Strategic Ideas | Karpov vs. Kamsky 1992 - GM Ben Finegold

[@Nic_DM]

I'm pretty sure the Tal Memorial is named after Mr. Memorial.

[@ikinoktace1280]

People discredit Mr. Memorial too much nowadays

[@joeljose182]

Named before*

[@michaellhoover94]

Show the proper respect!! That's Grandmaster Memorial!!!!

[@otakurocklee]

Yes because Mr. Memories was really tall.

[@wizardseye]

His lectures are even funnier in person. He tends to give those in the room a hard time which is hilarious when you know everyone he's talking about.

[@orangebetsy]

haha awesome. i can't stop laughing when he breaks the 4th wall with those hilarious looks.

[@herzwatithink9289]

My favourite player, Anatoly Karpov, covered by my favourite analyst, Ben Finegold. Doesn't get any better!

[@أبومحمد-ث2ت7غ]

عتردحس

[@BrezHurley]

Don't castle into checkmate unless you are playing me. ~Ben Finegld

[@re4072]

"What did Kamsky do to stop mate?" "resign"

[@Nic_DM]

Very suspicious move on his part.

[@dominikernst77]

the truth hurts

[@mortadahasaad530]

Terrible

[@diegogarcia4255]

Cried like a Grandmaster

[@samsadax230]

Karpov's positional skills are unmatched.

[@johngreco8498]

This guy is wayyyy funnier than his class gave him credit for. I would have been laughing too hard if I was in the class haha

[@WalyB01]

The knight might go there later.....

[@gregoroque]

"That makes our bishop not happy" - cracked me up

[@joseruiz844]

Totally agree. He is very funny indeed!

[@ronclass1782]

I figured that out in less than a minute

[@msDanielp369]

He's the coolest GM ever!! I dare you name a cooler one

[@mrtampham]

Strategic ideas are soooo good. When he owned the f file and then went back to control the c file. I would have 100% pushed my kingside pawns and sacrifice something to break open the king. This teaches me so much about positioning, preventing opponent's good moves, and patience.

[@jpg6296]

Haha, though I prefer the wizardry of Tal, I agree with you, we must first learn strategy and solid positional play before we can have a basis for other styles.

[@stopit405]

His one-liners are so great. I enjoy them every single time.

[@spartnstarcraft2]

this class under appreciates his humor so much. Great analysis in tandem with the jokes always make his lectures the easiest to follow and retain the information. Plz more of Ben.

[@1rauno]

"Mate is good, because then you win!"

[@ГоарЦаразон]

;0 в

[@German1184]

I am taking notes lol

[@EVANGELOSS54]

Finegold is possibly the best chess commentator in the world ... I would love it if he did some A0 vs Stockfish games analysis

[@walterparker2641]

The most concise and instructional chess lecture I have encountered on KZbin,

[@joseluisparreno4999]

One of the best videos by Ben Finegold.

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

"When you play Nc2, it is really hard to play Rc2."

[@stopwritingthatreplyjohnat6638]

Just promote the knight idiot. Frankly ridiculous

[@Pain420]

Ben is big brain

[@Kaanfight]

Terrible

[@mitchellhodgemeyer]

This is my favourite of Ben's lectures (although the Paul Morphy ones are awesome too).

[@rafaelgmota]

Typical Morphy opponent... Terrible! xD

[@StygianStyle]

I keep coming back to these vids for the jokes.

[@iamnahidashrafuday]

These lectures are so helpful. His detailed explanations cooperate to understand middle game better!

[@rgsliwa8298]

A very good lesson by big Ben Finegold. Health is wealth so you can keep teaching.

[@ss9392]

My favourite game by far, Karpov's style really stands out to me

[@boschmidt7824]

Amazing lecture, explaining with humor the ideas behind every move. Simply great.

[@ivek7773]

Man this guy just made my day

[@LexFloyd]

I really felt the pressure to answer at 36:22

[@fisheatsyourhead]

highschool flashbacks of not paying attention and being called for an answer

[@thijsyo]

The Tal Memorial, named after mister Memorial

[@Grandcapi]

Very instructive and funny!! Ben is good for young players, he knows how to make them learn and laugh at the same time. It was the first time I watched him on youtube and loved it.

[@MyRook]

Great example showing how space advantage gives you all the options(attack and defense).Great piece coordination.

[@petersodhi1762]

Superb analysis and presentation

[@Uerdue]

3:44 Of course we've heard of him! He's a famous f***ing legend!

[@bhuvanc4992]

As entertaining as instructive...awesome video!

[@orlandorodriguez1291]

Watching this in 2018, I find his humor smirkable at most then I remember they're usually kids/teens then I laugh my ass off!

[@orlandorodriguez1291]

Hilarious, not that im insulting you 😂😂

[@tze-weilim1632]

I like GM Finegold. He's really funny here.

[@mathewmgmg]

Excellent lecture sir...watched it twice!! One of the best lecturers here along with Yasser Seirawan

[@dusanmijatovic7913]

Agreed.

[@Crazeyfor67]

Ben always makes chess fun. I surely missed his coverage at this years U.S. Championship. Yasser did a good job,,but the chemistry of Ben & Jen was superb. Watching their coverage last year made me jump up and drive to St.Louis (from Louisville) to experience the show live. Some of the post game interviews by Maurice Ashley were a bit cheesy and the excitement wasn't there. It all seemed contrived and slightly forced. Ben's coverage is easy and natural. Thanks for the lecture SLT CC

[@xhemalvezi3999]

It's impossibile to get bored with him. I would pay a lot of money just to follow one of his lessons.

[@Samuel-cu9vo]

I love the fact that someone was shocked about the knight going to a8 at 17:40

[@Dontfollowplease]

Took 78 seconds for him to mention Paul Morphy xD I love it!

[@Freddy-xx3uf]

also known as 1min18

[@fireballxl-5748]

Nice catch!

[@mottian]

5:56 "That's something that we should probably talk about for an hour because I get paid by the hour" :D

[@followingtheroe1952]

+Martino Garonzi Sounds like something a "Finegold" would say.

[@itrofimow]

+Myrdred Deceiver its just what he said

[@toastersman217]

A very instructive video! Thank you!

[@daveanthony3880]

FINEGOLD IS A CHESS GOD

[@tharkanzox1493]

We need ben finegold back

[@kingcarisma]

Finegolds jokes are very suspicious...but his teaching is not...Cudos..

[@federicogarcia4446]

+kingcarisma oh thats not true, his jokes part from a premise equal or boring and then slowy improve to a better and winning punch line, he's jokes are solid.

[@kingcarisma]

Your`e correct!

[@adatta3046]

His jokes are just terrible.

[@Spiderhip]

Why is his jokes are suspicious? You with the wrong answer.

[@johnkom2339]

His jokes are at your expense. Sarcasm but keeps the pace lively.

[@orangebetsy]

The quote that sums it all up for me: "Karpov likes different things than I do"

[@oshanmodi]

I am your fan.. Ben Finegold.. very helpful illustrations...

[@fireballxl-5748]

Karpov, a very interesting game. Finegold, a very interesting player & commentator

[@sleepyeyeguy]

That's a valuable lesson that I learned after being swiftly crushed by a 2200. It's not sufficient to just do what you want to do, but to proactively prevent your opponent's plan. My rating has since improved dramatically!

[@joseruiz844]

You make these explanations really enjoyable and vivid. Thanks a lot Ben!

[@iehudim]

thank you for this precious videos

[@TheConcentrationmoon]

i dont understand why some portions are edited. Its suspicious!!

[@anasbouayad6826]

Karpov's gameplay is really magnificent

[@sleepyeyeguy]

Instructive lecture, thanks a lot!

[@craig7102]

thanks you gave me some idea's hadn't thought of

[@manictiger]

Did you know this isn't even Karpov's final form? Later on, he fuses with IBM's 'Deep Blue' to become Deep Karpov, during the second 1997 match against Kasparov.

[@arsenalfanrichi]

I swear Karpov was a computer.

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

jesus christ, deep blue was as much of an anti-karpov as possible.

[@tims7174]

That picture in the beginning though....

[@bobmakin4991]

Why isn't this guy world championship he is smarter than everyone else

[@joshuahunter7972]

Is that a new touch screen? Bens stepping up in the world.

[@johnhechtlinger9465]

nice lecture....that Karpov game was impressive....

[@logansoileau8238]

The St. Louis chess club is found is in the city of Club.

[@myriadwhims]

I really enjoyed this lecture! Thanks!

[@rob__rob_5131]

Is Finegold really a Vegetarian? If soo... I need his recipes!

[@dangelobenjamin]

Both, it's awesome. You learn a lot from Ben!

[@Dybbouk]

Great game. Great explanation.

[@TexasSizzle]

Awesome lecture Ben! Also very funny!

[@JamesJones-oq7hy]

your lectures are awesome

[@Tobias-fe2hm]

Thank you for uploading

[@sleepyeyeguy]

"That's something we should talk about for an hour... because I get paid by the hour... right?" friggin hilarious!

[@youngadultsuis]

Ben Finegold for president!!!!

[@johnmichael642]

wow the best chess channel i have ever seen O_O

[@daniellamprecht1566]

It's nice to see that Boomhauer has taken an interest in chess.

[@Crazeyfor67]

Actually I haven't watched it all yet. But I will keep your remark about Kamsky's mistakes in mind while viewing.

[@ThePawn-xi3zb]

14:08 He glued the pieces into the board.

[@stanleygsf]

Yaay! Fun lecture!

[@pfsloan8230]

...unless you're playing me...can't stop laughing...can't breathe...passing out. OK I may be exaggerating but Ben is a (Grand) master at making a point with such pointed humor one can't help but remember the lesson.

[@nubiankenpo]

The "Don Rickles" of chess. A dry humor savant.

[@sebastianquilt]

Rickles was more jovial than this guy, whose attention span for humor is about 3 seconds, and who ought to partake in Impractical Jokers, finally, as Joe's fatter, smarter brother :) Great teacher, too.

[@mottian]

6:30 "So, you go to the store and you buy chicken. Right Ben?"

[@meenay2728]

East or west Ben is the best

[@Ty-yy7zr]

You have the C file? I want the C file.

[@azi7783]

What exactly did those people dislike about this video?! Very suspecious!

[@gmcenroe]

really nice lecture and funny at the same time

[@JThrashYT]

jonah hill could play this dude in a movie

[@herzwatithink9289]

Nice. But who would play the Michael Cera character?

[@TheKaeseStulle]

JThrashYT Micheal Cera plays Ken West.

[@some______guy]

I would love that. Michael Cera in a fat suit

[@AssWhole-u6d]

He doesn't have the comedic skills to play Ben in a movie.

[@thetransferaccount4586]

nice lecture

[@harleykf1]

Leela says that 20...Nc6 was a significant inaccuracy. Recommending (I kid you not)... Na8 instead (I'm guessing to prepare b5)

[@harleykf1]

I think 28... Qh4 was also a decent try for a draw. Fianchettoing the queen was possibly a mistake too. Honestly this game is a pain to analyse even with computers :P

[@harleykf1]

Ultimately though it was probably Nd8 and b5 that were too passive. Well specifically playing b5 first made a lot more sense.

[@ankushs6448]

"...but bad too, gotta watch it. Stole my name. I had it first." Hahaha i'm dying.. how is no one there laughing. Are they drugged?

[@josephschenkel8956]

What is the difference between a 'tactic' and a 'strategy' both in general and in the context of chess?

[@daims8728]

Joseph Schenkel to my level of understanding when we talk about tactics it’s short terms move strategy is more about mid-long term move

[@josephschenkel8956]

@@daims8728 Thanks!

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

@@josephschenkel8956 tactics are 3-6 move shorts that are kind of forced and calculated, usually to win pieces or to get to a different state in the board (short term but very precise). Strategy is your overall vague ideas about what you want to do in the board long term (long term but very vague)

[@SuperBono07]

Hi, what is ''strategic position'' means?.

[@illmaculatechess]

i watched this lecture super blazed laughed my ass off

[@maelstrom57]

more from Ben!

[@sooooooooDark]

43:43 man id be really curious what the thought process is behind pushing (/sacrificing) the pawns the specific way white does there very hard for non titled players to understand 😢

[@TheChessViking]

I think he struck a fine balance....you lost focus anyway for anything over 20-30 minutes so I liked his style!

[@StefanStoykov]

"You like Bulgarian chess-players" .... WE ALL DO :)

[@thecatishere.]

tochno teb te turseh

[@BizuteriaMoxie]

I like his videos

[@thorn35]

Conrad Holt is a grandmaster born in Witchita Kansas.

[@GymChess]

Nice lecture and nice guy.

[@gregtaylor6146]

Whoa there Ben.... you're a veggie? that's awesome man, good for you!!!

[@nfltrrrqwsa7512]

To me, Qc4 Rd4 is a much stronger move than bxc5 Rdd3, assuming the Krejcik Gambit holds in parallel with a subdivision 6.5 strategy in the end game scenario.

[@skillywilly187]

i see old man karpov still playing..whats his fide rating nowadays? also what was his best year rating? was he up in the mid 2800s ?

[@arsenalfanrichi]

Late 2700's afaik

[@palmarius104]

If you adjust for rating inflation then actually he was late 2800s

[@IamThomassive]

In this kind of classic Karpov strategic grind the mistakes aren't always obvious or big. He steadily nurtured a positional plus until culminated in tangible gain. Examining the inaccuracies of Kamsky is less instructive than the genius of Karpov and a topic for another lecture.

[@ivantheterrible4317]

I always thought Karpov is more genius than Kasparov.

[@thomasrebotier1741]

At 35:02, what is wrong with ... Q c3. It forces queen trade

[@louiss2595]

If adjournments didn't exist Karpov would be the greatest chess player of all time and the longest-reigning world champion. Many crucial games that Kasparov won in their WC matches was due to adjournments, Garry running and playing for time to confer with his seconds. It's sad really. Their WC record was 144 draws - 21 wins Kasp 19 wins Karp. MANY of Garrys wins were because of preparation after adjourning games. Even in loosing positions, Kasp would return, magically playing the correct variations after getting outplayed. What an atrocious injustice to Karpov. Karpov said that himself in a post-documentary. That Garry stalled for adjournments. Karpov was 100% better than Kasparov over the board. Kasparov had a better team.

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

This is just awesome

[@RonakBadhe]

Conrad Holt was born in Kansas @23:32

[@johnrainmcmanus6319]

Bh6 immediately (instead of f6) leads to mate, I think.

[@krippp]

Bh6 is much worse, though White retains a bishop for 2 connected passed pawns. After Karpov's 49.f6+, his queen gets to f6 instead of g7, immediately ready to support a Bf3+. And if ..Kxh4, then also ready for Qf4#. It's mate in 9, because in that way Bf3 remains lethal. With 49.Bh6+, after the obvious 49..Kxh6 50.Qf8+ Bg7 51.g5+ Kh5 52.Qxg7, black would play 52..Qd3, and the Black queen blocks the 3rd rank from Kg3. Then, after the eventual Bf3+ with the White queen's support, Black's king can just take the pawn on h4 and avoid mate, having had plenty of time to bring his queen to e3, preventing Qf4#. So White would have to win some other way, and that game's gonna take a long time, giving drawing chances for Black.

[@sleepyeyeguy]

Go Dog Go! XD