The TRICKIEST Chess Opening Ever! [Top 3 Traps]

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[@musicboss-x]

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[@jesseterpstra5472]

For the third trap (timestamp 13:24) I think white can mess up this line by playing Bb5+ instead of Bb3 to defend the pawn. If white plays Bb5+ and you block with the pawn it doesn't allow you to play the eventual Qd3++ and if you block with the knight you can't play the fork Nc2+. What do you recommend?

[@charlessmith7277]

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[@matthewpiper6526]

Igor. love your enthusiasm, generosity and bad-ass gambit lines! You’re a highlight of the online chess community! Thank you!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@spodule6000]

I've been playing the Rousseau for years with great success. The other day I checkmated a 2000 rated player on move 11.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Wow

[@kellmerWF52]

who cares

[@sahajsharma9820]

@@kellmerWF52 I care and he cares so shut up and stop being mean

[@Invincible05]

@@kellmerWF52 L comment

[@DamirHadzic-d4q]

​@@sahajsharma9820I played it against 4000 rated player and checkmated him on move 1.

[@Macaron_RL]

I actually play this gambit alot. However it's never bad to refresh your theory. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@musicboss-x]

i play it was well, its like the only think i like to play lol report the bot replying to your post

[@Macaron_RL]

@@musicboss-x should I?

[@musicboss-x]

@@Macaron_RL ofc, its a fake account trying to steal money from people

[@Macaron_RL]

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[@musicboss-x]

@@Macaron_RL cool

[@MercForHire]

I love Gambits, and this is certainly a good Gambit to learn, thanks for the video, very educational and entertaining.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@custodiansnz]

I played the response to white's e4 just as you described and got the checkmate with Qf3 exactly as shown! Totally pumped by that!

[@bangdin2531]

D4

[@jowpinball6917]

I love the Rousseau gambit, i started playing it after the first video when i had Elo 1750 and it brought me a lot of victories. When i reached Elo 1900 i started facing 4.d4 more frequently, and lost a couple of games. I got destroyed on the dark squares. But now in this video you show you can take on e4 and go for a risk/reward set up. I tried it, 3 times, and 3 times i won. Highly satisfying to win with this gambit and i can confirm it works against 2000 elo players. Your videos are the best, i hope you make a lot more

[@varmituofm]

I played in the 1600-1750 range in Scholastic Chess, and I had many victories off of the Danish Gambit for white. Even games that I lost were a lot of fun to play.

[@johnnybgoode109]

And me too 👌🏻...i won so many chess games after i saw this gambit on your channel and thank you for that... 3rd trick is new to me 🤯, and so cool and "gangsta" like you said at the beginning of this video...all the best regards 💪🏻

[@stef.chess_ro]

I literally discovered this on my own one week ago and its amazing!

[@alatusedits]

It's very useful for even advanced players. Thanks

[@anshulpradeep5907]

I have played this gambit since the last video on this gambit, and it's been very useful.

[@harvey_aus_hessen6771]

At 1:05 it is possible to play Nd4 because if you take the knight Queen h5 is possible with +3,6. After Nd4 is the correct move Nf6 with equal play.

[@dafacey]

he also said ng1 the only move in the last video where he showed this trap... i dont know why he always is wrong in this part but im not a gm. if white plays nd4 black got a big problem.. but if we just ignore it no one plays it? ^^ i dont get it. stockfish cant handle the situation if nd4 and nxd4 but who is this stockfish to tell us what is good or bad. as a gm he shouldnt say Forced to go Ng1 because thats just 100% wrong.

[@yamirruizdiaz6346]

I highly recommend the other two videos about this gambit. I love this gambit, it helped me win so many games in beautiful ways

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad it helped!

[@danno1800]

I had never heard of that one - thanks! I have subscribed…

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DAVELAMB-pl2ns]

Gong to have to try this opening!Thanks!

[@milenaantic1580]

Igor you are best chess youtuber

[@metalhead5791]

Finished in 14 with Qxh3#. White tried a Queen defense where a double check forced White to defend with and lose the Queen. Was a lil worried about an early Qh5+ but the wide open fried liver was too tempting for White to pass up. Good stuff!

[@sophalsun5593]

Looks great and efficient for a beginner like me

[@Naborbukv2]

You answered all my previous questions, thank you.

[@nagee76]

This is one of the most fun gambits I have come across in a very long time Thank you as always GM Smirnov.. your videos are always fun to watch and learn from

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Great!

[@truthseeker7474]

Igor you make the best chess videos

[@qwertzui3653]

Thing about chess, if opponent doesn’t play like you expect, your traps don’t work 😅

[@reydemayo8906]

Brilliant counter opening sir... I request for more video, like other advance opening...godbless.

[@Lazerator]

I love this gambit thanks for making more videos of it! keep up the good work!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

🙏

[@pnachtwey]

I have analyzed this using Stockfish. While can take f5 no problem and white holds the pawn.

[@peterbrown6224]

I like the way that you demonstrate that the response to a threat is multiple threats back. There's almost always, at my very low level, an emotional reaction to the N fork on c2. Thank you for showing me how I can exploit this.

[@jeffkaplan9486]

Your enthusiasm, Your abilities, You are such a GREAT !!! GREAT Teacher !!! Thanks GM Smirnov !!!

[@kiaralawrence0717]

GM Igor, this is really a deadly opening as Black can be brutal. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-wo1gh1mx2y]

Love your work Igor! This is my favourite gambit it rocks!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@ricardogomes7699]

I definitely have to play this Rousseau Gambit and try this traps, so much fun! Cheers,

[@mevansm01]

the fact you said gangster while talking about chess made my entire Monday, thank you, your videos are very helpful for low rated players like me.

[@tomcat321]

I absolutely love playing the Rousseau Gambit. I have scored numerous victories, and I finally ended a losing streak against one of my friends who is an avid chess player. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@choudharyrahul722]

I actually played this opening in a tournament. At time stamp 1:13 instead of playing Ng1 my opponent actually played Nd4 after thinking for a long time. I happily took his N with my N which landed me in a worse position. I'm waiting for the third part of Rousseau Gambit in which you cover the line where white sacs N on d4....

[@peterchaplin4757]

5...Nf6 and if 6. Nxc6 then 6...dxc6 followed by Bxf5

[@ingogoldbeck2886]

To the situation at 4:45 i come often when i start with the bush gass gambit. Its great, so i can play stafford or rousseau. Also for white i prefer bishops opening, that leads to various cool lines.

[@jumpatarun]

Igor.. you are a star! - Thanks for sharing.

[@pierregodeau4286]

Just got into chess. Will be studying all your videos....slowly lol. Thanks for the content.

[@rickyvinay]

Igor - you are awesome in what you do ! Your energy makes these learning videos interesting and that much more fun !!! Heartfelt thanks on behalf of all the kids who are learning from your videos

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Happy to hear that!

[@DonSuttonLBCA]

I have beaten many higher ranked players based on this gambit you had in a previous video. it works. thanks!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Nice work!

[@sinanprof7264]

I was doing Dura's Gambit that transformed to this very trick. The opponent maintained the H file with his rook. I never thought of the idea to re-route my knight and force him leave the G-File. We ended up killing each other's rook. However, I won the game due to him not getting the chance to castle and save his king. I also admire your idea of first capturing the white's Bishop before forking the king and the rook. Thanks mate.

[@ingogoldbeck2886]

This is my fav of your Rousseau vids. Thx igor!

[@Relief4Headaches]

Thank you, Igor. I love this opening as it gives several different possibilities. I appreciate learning from you.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad to hear that!

[@grandmasterrickrichi]

One of the best Chess pages on KZbin.

[@alanhowe]

Playing this in 2/1 games all the time and so much fun, thanks Igor!!

[@panneerselvam7490]

Really good ,these traps are so effective and cunning ,please explain BxN

[@elasticharmony]

I am going to pick this up right away, these kinds are perfect for blitz games

[@rats0155]

7:24 also if your opponent tries Ke2 you promote to a freakin Knight! either winning the queen or mating white.

[@chess_guru_011]

Now ,338k people know this Gambit 😅

[@sahajsharma9820]

Lol now its 554k

[@singh5050210]

It's now 585k

[@vlademierkhyle]

its 608k now💀

[@nachiketpaithankar7534]

615k*

[@gangaganga943]

Hi sir

[@ankur1104448]

Many of your recommendations are great. But, they do not cover all the scenarios and I have noted people in my rank zone (~1200-1300) are able to counter these moves at times with scenarios not covered by you. But, can't deny your videos are very helpful :) Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@jadleetumbelaka7190]

Thank you Coach🙏 please make video like this about vienna gambit,all lines 😁

[@soulfulhand]

I love to see your clips. Thank you very much.

[@cikonianiggra1415]

Mr. GM Smirnov, it seems that I understand after three month of listening and watching your videos better your perfect English. Maybe after a year I will shine between the chess players who beat me now.

[@Jason-Moon]

My favorite opening! I'm a gambit head, and my 2nd favorite after this one is the Englund gambit: Hartlaud-Charlick variation.

[@4jacobm]

Igor is always a breath of fresh air

[@gabrielknight553]

btw, i am glad that you've speak about the d4 reply

[@noshlie2954]

A huge thank you Sir Igor, Rosseau Gambit really helped me climb up ratings ❤

[@SuperRoss33]

Super cool brainstorming ideas. Love it Thanks 🙏

[@sahajsharma9820]

Counter to the counter of the rousseau gambit(OP)

[@shrikantmama52]

Oh... superb Gambit...and nicely explained... thee cheers

[@welshdude4291]

Very well explained as always great job

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you liked it!

[@tasmaneric1887]

I’ve been playing this gambit non stop for the past year. Bout time it deserves some love. Also works in the Ruy Lopez game.

[@elton99gomes65]

nice tricks for bullet game, i've always loved your content

[@johanispangala9503]

Thank you Igor, I have tried your tricks and it wonderful.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Great job!

[@Kenik777]

в конце вариант из перевернутого венского) .. как это часто бывает идеи при схожем построении перекликаются (1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.f4 d5 4.fe Ne4 5.d3!? Qh5 6.g3 Ng3 7.Nf3 Qh4 8.Nd5 Na6 9.Nf4! Qh6 10.Ne2 +- )

[@barryporter6993]

something interesting to learn :) Thanks..is this noted somewhere so I can repeat if to memory?

[@mrnelgin]

I love Igor's phrasing. "Totally destroys write", "totally losing", "white might as well resign now", "Now the Queen is trapped and you just win!", "Punish a bad move" lol. Love them all.

[@bowxfire5275]

I always play this gambit. I've watched you other video like 10 times from start to end.

[@raziakhatoon4801]

I learned this gambit from your videos and I always play it with high success rate. This opening just bewilders the opponent.

[@thorsteinnlavoque3147]

Great lesson Igor thank you

[@AndyDavisTechnicalDiving]

I love this Gambit, along with the Luccini and the similar Jaenish against the Ruy Lopez, for blitz and bullet. Especially as I play the Vienna as white. I feel that the very sharp lines improve my tactical development and piece coordination. I always played the Caro before, but now that's just for slower time controls.

[@366ppanchal]

Thank you so much, my teacher 😊

[@ganeshpillai7545]

The knight moved anticlockwise. I loved it. I defe

[@TerryPackham]

Hi Igor, what advice would you give if after f5-d3 , Bc5-Kc3??

[@robertmcqueen5122]

I really enjoy your opening tricks and ploys

[@schwebor]

Thank you very much. I really love to play the rousseau..

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Enjoy

[@teoduloabantejr5416]

❤ I've total like this video, and I TOTAL learned a lot of good move moves I've experienced.

[@TheMadisonHang]

@9:20 they are more likely to move knight to take rook, because its also a check worth thinking through scenarios like this though

[@GambitGil]

Have you ever thought about making a video on the ponziani counter gambit?

[@saadkhan1641]

Good I learn a lot in this video thanks sir for guiding

[@billtully1873]

Thanks for the great chess lessons, Igor!

[@paulhughes8057]

This looks like the Gambit I'd want to try whenever possible. I kept getting confused mid game with rat formation. But this is pretty clear what the lures and counters are.

[@remycruz5935]

WoW Ang galing naman 🤣 salamat po

[@Mike-mm4mx]

great opening but needs strong nerves! It appeals to me as it leads to many complications. I play a lot of blitz chess and so you dont have a lot of time to think so this opening might be worth a try. Thanks for your excellent exposition.

[@TheMooninvader]

with you, Chess seems so beautiful and wining so easy

[@dhruvsharma1057]

Guys, just note one thing. In the Ng5 line, white can draw the game by playing the move c3 with a three fold repetition by playing Qa4.

[@hoofhearted1102]

I love it and have to remember these steps to give it a go 😁💪👍

[@NotAshamedOfficial]

LOVE this, it is a better version of the Latvian gambit, which I love to play!

[@colinw2104]

Every time I have pushed f5 for the “Rousseau gambit”, I lose my knight to bxg8. I’m still not convinced f5 is a smart move if they snatch your knight instead.

[@ronhux1742]

I like the way you teach, I've learned a lot

[@amxit]

This was so helpful thanks igor

[@Lazerator]

can you show what to do in the line that you let them fork you but instead of blocking checkmate threat with pawn or castling, they protect the pawn with their queen.

[@miros6731]

I love your videos, they are very interesting, educative and entertaining. Please continue.

[@chesskingsamyak5553]

Sir which category does you select in the category option of video in yt studio

[@speedysbarbershop]

Thank you for your videos I really learn alot and have been winning more since using what I learned

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

👍

[@StoshGalumpke]

This is really good stuff !

[@isdiraharja4017]

I thank you so much for the gambit line. Anyway, if there's another solid line of gambits,... well..

[@bissobepi]

9:14 what happene if white takes Knight h8 ? Please anyone tell me 😢

[@franktaggart-qs5ff]

Great idea thank you

[@sunilchristian3430]

Thank you!

[@haithamebrahim3403]

Knights site back maneuvers is sick 😮

[@bnewman2544]

After 4 d4 fxe4 5 Nxe5 d5 instead of 6 Bb3 I think a stronger move might be 6 Bb5 and 6...Qd6 may save Black with accurate play.