The Unreal Ulvestad

We dive into one of the most fascinating variations of the Two Knight's Defense, 1. e4 e5 2. nf3 nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 5. Nd4!?/5...b5!?. After I show one of my favorite forcing variations in all of chess (you definitely want to see this one), I then conclude that 5...Na5 is the slightly better move at the highest level. The student however should have some grasp of both variations to experience the full flavor of the Two Knight's Defense.
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[@themisfitgal]

Of course, Mr. Esserman is insane. But only half. Other half is the cool and calm, pure genius. And a generous coach. Thank you for your knowledge, Maestro.

[@JimmyBoosterCrate]

One half is cool and calm. The other half is insane and pure genius

[@DimebagDerekS]

I've said this a few times, but undoubtedly the biggest chess hidden gem on the planet.

[@scrumpymanjack]

Great video. How is it that you only have 5.9k subs???

[@ParisDorn159]

Did you see Ntirlis's tweet on the Ulvestad? Black's best move 6...Nxd5!? apparently gives Black a totally acceptable position that is superior to the old mainline with ...Nd4

[@rahul19031]

“Bishop f1 is a developing move” 🤩

[@bobsuper2]

3:18 Where is that photo?

[@tacticaltal]

My lands, Marc, why aren’t you a super GM? Your tactics are amazing.!

[@reacher74]

Banned

[@tacticaltal]

Marc, Ng5 is not the Fried Liver. Nxf7 after black plays Nxd5 is the FL.