The Chess Drama is Over

After a tumultuous time in the chess world, the drama has finally come to an end.
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[@basscomputer]

You gotta give Eric credit for having the balls to talk about an issue the chess community wanted to pretend didn't exist.

[@stianaandal1488]

Lmao

[@sab2808]

😂😂😂😂

[@debeastdueeast]

Wise words Andrew

[@mr_mr]

I'm dying...this has been the elephant in the room for too long!!

[@LFSPharaoh]

he's our guy

[@coffeedude]

This drama has been on everyone's mind recently. I'm glad it finally got resolved

[@schwarzcronnok102]

And it got resolved beautifully!

[@sats_nak]

this was not the drama I had in mind from the title. Loved the video and the baiting..

[@spacejhnny]

@@sats_nak This was the main drama on everyone's lips. Apparently something else happened with some Norwegian guy and an American (cant remember their names), but its kinda been overshadowed by this

[@hq3473]

Caruana surely had a butt probe telling him to play the Stafford. The only explanation

[@camden7806]

@@spacejhnny Yes, Heinz Newman and Magnum Carson

[@jakebishop7822]

How to win in the Stafford Gambit: Step 1: Play the Stafford Gambit Step 2: Be 2800 strength

[@davidhoekstra4620]

Somehow that reminds me of the old poker advice. How to become a millionaire playing poker. Step 1: Be a multi-millionaire. Step 2: Play poker.

[@matanl8118]

@@davidhoekstra4620 .

[@mrdibujante]

Step 1: be a 2800 strength Step 2: play poker Step 3: drink Capuchino

[@seanpe8474]

@@davidhoekstra4620 Same energy for formula one: "the fastest way to be come a millionaire in formula one is to be a billionaire first"

[@TernaryM01]

@@mrdibujante Sounds like Magnus Carlsen.

[@ja-k0]

I guilt-tripped one of the best players in the world to play a bad opening. Eric Rosen, circa 2022.

[@thecoconutgum]

Not guilt tripping

[@silverwind3084]

@@thecoconutgum He was quoting what Rosen said at the end of the video.

[@Jayy0360]

@@thecoconutgum those are literally the exact words eric says at the end of the video

[@thecoconutgum]

@@Jayy0360 not sure if you can read or not but someone already told me this

[@jkid1134]

@@thecoconutgum gonna stand your ground here huh 😂

[@mburg33]

I saw this live and I watched this again because it’s so epic. Also I laughed when the music changed from negative to positive, the way you edited this was so clean and so funny. I’m so giddy from this moment in Stafford history, now we have a new idea thanks to Fabi!

[@andylee3114]

I came here to say the same about the music. Best chess moment this whole month.

[@zainquadri1206]

This is part 3 of the trilogy... I've been on my seat's edge...!

[@udohoerhold5337]

Eric has a degree in digital media, he knows what he's doing.

[@debeastdueeast]

Does anyone know the name of that happy song?

[@halfaheartbongobongo]

where did you watch it? did he stream it somewhere? or did someone commentate it? i want to watch a vod if there is one.

[@danielshao434]

So happy to see that there's no more drama in the chess world!

[@joki3556]

Who's gonna tell him?

[@conservativeriot5939]

There's still the vibrating butt plug controversy.

[@UpperChores]

@@joki3556 missed the sarcasm

[@yurmer3008]

@@UpperChores missed the sarcasm

[@argothiel]

@@yurmer3008 - missed the sarcasm

[@simonconroy7610]

Great quote: "I guilt-tripped one of the top players in the world to play a really bad opening, and he fully delivered and won with it"

[@ranlit7717]

Fun fact: Fabi tried playing the Stafford Gambit the whole day (even starting 1.e3 with White so he could reach the same structure with colours reversed), in both Titled Tuesdays. It took him something like 15 games to finally be able to play it. In that TT, he went 9/11 and even finished third!

[@joepschoenmakers8599]

Reminds me of that tragedy

[@vicvega5452]

@@joepschoenmakers8599 fabi had to walk through blood and bones to play this opening

[@readmycomments100]

@@joepschoenmakers8599 do you own a doghouse?

[@leadnitrate2194]

@@vicvega5452 this opening was in Northern Canada

[@JayVicky007]

He proved himself to be an honorable man.

[@johnchessant3012]

Yay, a top chess player made a mistake, acknowledged it, and rectified it a week later; and all is peaceful in the chess world.

[@AbhishekKumar-uu4uj]

If only

[@inthefade]

A top player confessed that he was mistaken and then subsequently gave his full trust to a fellow competitor he had misspoken of. And everything was once again wholesome.

[@DaveyKanabus]

@@inthefade Hans be like 'how do you do fellow competitors'?

[@joeyoest1105]

Eric’s channel should be called “the joy of chess”. Whenever I put on one of his vids, I just can’t help but smile. He’s the Bob Ross of the chess world; he’s one of those people that inspires others, by his example, to make the world a better place.

[@sumnerhayes3411]

Nah, Eric seems like a nice guy. Bob Ross was a vindictive a-hole who stole his mentor Bill Alexander's entire act (down to “happy little trees”, a hallmark Bill Alexander phrase that Ross ripped off without attribution) and then when getting Alexander's show taken off the air wasn't enough tried to undermine his paint supply business as well. The only thing Eric and him have in common is a bit of a mellow, soothing vocal tone.

[@KF1]

@@sumnerhayes3411 Ahahah demonizing Bob Ross. The internet is such a thing.

[@sumnerhayes3411]

@@KF1 He's got to be one of the people with the biggest gaps between his cultivated on-camera image and his actual persona. Bill even funded the first run of Bob's Joy of Painting, and Bob repaid him by completely stabbing him in the back.

[@KF1]

@@sumnerhayes3411 So who are you, Bill's nephew? Or maybe Bob Ross ran over your dog? Where's the beef?

[@amitgalor]

This was my favorite chess drama, I'm glad it reached a happy conclusion

[@ItsAsparageese]

Same. We needed this wholesome parody vibe rn :)

[@floris1912]

Favorite? Are there multiple chess dramas?

[@TheJoamirhawezi]

The last chess drama i heard about was Magnus Carlsen not defending his world champion title. Dude you are so out of tune with the chess drama, read more around it is what i recommend

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@TheJoamirhawezi Pretty sure everyone here is aware of the latest scandals & just intentionally playing into the humor/escapism of the video (Edit: I'm a sillyhead)

[@TheJoamirhawezi]

@@ItsAsparageese You have basically summed up the intentions of my comment 👍

[@papesldjnsjkfjsn]

caruana is such a chad

[@ConsistentImprovement]

Fabi ❤️

[@ChristianHegele]

I think Fabi had some fascinating ideas here. Slow maneuvering and maximum improvement of the position before launching the attack. The bishop pair and those queenside pawns ended up being so clutch for creating threats against the white king. Just masterful stuff.

[@austinmoore4617]

honestly awesome game. Not how you expect people to handle gambits but he really made the most of the pawn sac and just played really beautiful chess by incorporating everything, even the doubled pawns.

[@drakewilson6913]

My favorite move was Bc8 after Nf4. Of course it makes sense, you want to keep the bishop pair, but being down a pawn I would have a hard time accepting being passive for now and letting white have the centralized knight and pawns. Fabi simply understands the game like only a few people ever will

[@getmilked6216]

reminded me a lot of a berlin endgame but with queens on the board honestly! it is certainly a very dynamic position just like the berlin, I wonder what the appropriate plan is for white here?

[@jam-hu]

No one can troll in such a wholesome way as Eric.

[@MatthewThornhillTheDoctor]

maybe ken m

[@UponthePath]

Trollsome

[@D.U.D.E-]

Shout out to fabi for being a good sport and risking a bit for the content!

[@harnageaa]

There was no risk, he is a millionaire pirate💀

[@mattchstick]

Hikaru would be proud.

[@tommarcoen6758]

I was expecting something completely different but this content was way better than what I was expecting! Go, Stafford gambit!

[@eckhartpedersen3972]

That was a fantastic way to start the video, absolutely love the editing. I really didn't need cheering up, but this still made me feel absolutely wonderful!

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

My first thought was how nice the editing was 👍

[@adfadf32342]

Finally! The biggest recent chess scandal that absolutely shook the chess word is over! Good job, Fabi!

[@ishkolnik]

I couldn't sleep at all this week with the drama persistently in my thoughts. Finally, I can have some peace. Thank you.

[@NaoshikuuAnimations]

"this makes me so happy. I guilt-tripped one of the best players in the world to play a really bad opening" hahaha people draw joy from the randomest things :p

[@ZazooEel57]

Is it really that bad if Fabiano can win with it tho

[@christinecocotte1121]

@@ZazooEel57 Brutal haha

[@spindoctor6385]

That is an extremely pleasing mate at the end too, just a queen and pawn and neither right next to the king.

[@kruksog]

Saw Schrantz' coverage of this and now just absolutely stoked to see yours. Lovely stuff.

[@user-qj9en1kp1m]

Eric Rosen must be the kindest, sweetest person.

[@bobon123]

Honestly I do not know whom to decide between him and Fabio, so much wholesomeness!

[@jeroenradboudvanemmerik]

Eric you are a Genious Master😘

[@jadiellima8922]

How could you know he’s sweet? You didn’t lick him

[@TheMNZOO]

@@jadiellima8922 yet...

[@bobon123]

@@jadiellima8922 how do you know?

[@marvin501]

I cannot help but admire the progress you have made in editing your videos. Super fun to watch!

[@rmendeljacobs2832]

Lol Eric you're such a troll. But in the most wholesome way haha

[@sycariummoonshine7134]

The Way Eric sounds like he struggles to forgive, but barely manages it trough the heartbreak and seething rage..

[@panupentikainen953]

Editing and music was perfect. :) And Fabiano's ideas were also out of this world. It looked so easy!

[@trustdnb]

With all the back and forth that had been going on in the media between these two great players, i am glad to finally see the drama come to a definitive resolution.

[@Motivic167]

The editing in the open is amazing, felt like a high production movie

[@NathanHarrison7]

Congrats bud! You worked hard at promoting that strategy. I’ve never seen it played against Queen’s side castling in your videos or elsewhere. It’s nice to see it continues to be the versatile line you suggest.

[@bernadino23]

Stafford officially proven effective at high level of play 😎

[@orlock20]

It's only refuted by computers. Humans have no chance against it.

[@12jswilson]

@@orlock20 Schrantz drew against stockfish with it

[@Lady-V]

This is what I'd call wholesome clickbait, and I love every bit of it.

[@Thor22396]

Thank you for being so quick with this I heard the game was played and have been awaiting this video sense

[@Marceloruiz]

This editing was so good! Nice way to start the video!

[@davidmoore8415]

Lots of love for you brother. This made me so happy to see. Such a win for you.

[@DrXtoph]

This is wonderful! Made my day, Eric. And good on you, Fabiano, for the follow-through.

[@Ethicon03051996]

This video made me smile :) Love your content Eric. Stafford gambit ftw!

[@CheapShotFail]

I love happy endings! Props to Fabi for admitting his mistake and correcting it, and giving us a wonderful game.

[@RaycoRedFox]

This was the nicest and most wholesome clickbait ever. Worth every minute, thank you for that :D

[@Noneusertaken]

I am so happy to see he delivered on his promise ad to see Eric so happy, nice game too.

[@tjedelen]

So good. You’re videos always make me smile a bring some brief happiness to this Stanford gambit world.

[@SC-gn6bc]

If anyone’s curious, b6 is the top engine move in that position. I checked. Cool

[@cosmiclightning4723]

Do you mean b6? or are you actually talking about b3

[@SC-gn6bc]

@@cosmiclightning4723 I did mean B6 sorry

[@jangrokortenhaus3036]

I'm glad it's finally over! nice editing btw :D

[@ziwuri]

Respect, Fabiano, respect. In no other sport will a top 10 player interact with youtubers just for fun.

[@OIP_1]

awesome editing. and fabi made it look so easy as well, what a delicious mate

[@nkemjikabrian8548]

I can't imagine myself not commenting on this. Kudos to Fabi for proving himself as a responsible friend. I love the pawn storming on both sides of the board. I can only imagine the effort he has put into to prepare for this game. There is great tendency of bringing in new lines into the Stafford. Lines that even the engines won't be able to comprehend but will find good moves later on

[@-Benedict]

Super. I'm glad there's no other drama going on in the chess world at the moment.

[@jeanbon6710]

Great video ! Not too long, just perfect

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

omg this is the perfect ending to an amazing Stafford long arc of yours! Ahahaha congratulations!

[@madhattersmachete]

The soundtrack to this is spectacular Eric 😅 ...Fangduster coming through with a clutch comment to make it all the funnier. Ace work here.

[@mehome4163]

Crazy to see this from Fabiano! But amazing how he made it work.

[@the.thinking.failure]

Honestly, it is actually really nice to see something like this happen in the chess community amidst all else that is going on. Great job, Fabi!

[@geckoman1011]

That was great. You guys paired up for a great drama.

[@stevenbrule5285]

This is one instance where I fully approve of a video’s very clickbaity title. Very wholesome stuff!

[@stevenbrule5285]

Not that you or anyone else need some random dude on the Internet to approve of your video titles

[@TheRazeryan]

What a fantastic set of videos. Eric, big props for your style to come up with these. 🤣🤣 What a riot. The real question is now, what is Fabiano's commentary on this game. What did he think of the lines and the positions.

[@lulerogaming1694]

This made my day, thank you Fabiano

[@Greedman456]

Fabiano is such an interesting player to watch. So much depth in his prep, it's like if he puts the enemy into his tempo the other player can't ever escape. Really beautiful chess

[@mattriarchal]

Was waiting for this video! I saw fabi's twitter statement with photo

[@MI7DJT]

This was so good on so many levels!

[@JohnSmith-ly2yq]

This was a much needed breath of fresh air

[@weetabixharry]

I don't want to be friends with people that have repeatedly broken promises in the past, because I don't know what they are capable of doing in the future.

[@business_time2610]

After all 'real chess drama' this is fantastic and really entertaining :)

[@edwardcisabella]

I'm glad that Fabi went all in on his redemption arc. A true modern hero

[@felixbold678]

This is heartwarming

[@-parrrate]

Fabi baited Eric for an extra free prep video

[@Blitnock]

And Eric is an IM; that makes Fabi an international master baiter!

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@Blitnock 😮😆😂

[@synthdrive]

Fabiano spent the entire early Titled Tuesday event trying to get the Stafford, it was so entertaining!

[@KierenLefevre]

Absolutely amazing video bahaha made me smile to see how excited Eric is

[@ItsAsparageese]

I'm glad you caused me to become aware of this podcast! I subbed to them on my podcatcher, & enjoyed your interview & the next episode :D Looking forward to more! Has anyone yet invented the Staffie gambit? Idk what it should be, I just really want to see this variation invented for doggo pun reasons XD

[@rosiefay7283]

Is it like the Collie system?

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@rosiefay7283 Ahahaha nice. I'm newb enough that I had to google to be sure I got that one lol. Yeah, now we definitely need to also come up with a particular Colle line that involves a herding theme or something! My border collie mix approves this recognition 😆

[@astronemir]

That was actually a really interesting line. Very solid somehow with the doubled pawns.

[@mattfletcher4426]

This has been troubling me so much the past wee while - glad to see that justice is not dead in 2022.

[@asboxerb]

Just what we all needed!

[@Raydan116]

Beautiful game

[@oraz.]

That was the most expertful stafford

[@sauceLegs]

I'm smiling to ear from ear with you at the end here Eric.

[@sdavidleigh6642]

That is funny as hell. Thank you guys.

[@wesleywarren3246]

This brought me so much joy.

[@maxdg6504]

Good job Fabiano and Eric. That was a fun video

[@johnnyklasing4002]

I'm crying. The beginning is so emotional 😭 😭 they should make this into a pixar movie

[@JunctionWatcherUK]

This is the wholesome content we need. Thank you.

[@gardenhead5832]

dude the editing in the beginning is actually hilarious lmao

[@lennyuniverse]

What a beautiful game. So many interesting yet logical moves by Fabi

[@coolcat23]

Drama over indeed! Top job, Fabi!

[@ruthxk7844]

Lol CONGRATS! Really interesting to see how everybody plays it differently... this it would be very interesting, a tournament of gambits superGM level, each round a different one!!

[@LeBigPanda]

So wholesome, love it

[@k3rvyn]

I love every single second in this video

[@kimcostantino1051]

I loved this, Eric❤😂

[@cathrineholm]

aah... what a perfect ending to all the drama, Fabi winning with the Stafford Gambit :)

[@constructioncat4184]

Your sense of humor has never failed to get me 🤣🤣

[@bobotonto3643]

this is awesome, some peace of mind.

[@wilhelmdavel309]

The like button alone doesn't do justice to this level of content quality.

[@chrisl4999]

Eric - your channel is easily the best in chess. thanks for keeping it fun.

[@bahrss]

Yaaaay! It happened! Props to Fabi for playing Stafford!

[@u2traevious]

Love the content

[@VikingOlberg-NymoenOfNorway]

Great video Eric and Fabi

[@jamesd1586]

Now this is the chess drama I've been waiting dor

[@eoinfun9033]

Absolutely love this 👌🏻😂

[@FlorisVerbeij]

“This makes me so happy, I guilt tripped one of the top players in the world to play a really bad opening.” 😂😂😂

[@EdwardBinanay]

Man, I am glad this drama is over. It has been on my mind forever. Thanks FC.

[@Bobsbigbuoy]

This is awesome!!

[@harukano9930]

Wholesome. Fabi is such a great guy, the chess world is lucky to have him.