Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Bishop’s Opening!

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[@HongwareeChannel]

I used to play this when I started chess. Very good weapon to start. Hey, I want to suggest something for next content. See, I recently learned about the Chameleon Variation of the Slav Defense. Now, it would be brilliant to have a Chess Openings Video about this, but more importantly, add the history facts about it, cause I haven't been able to find anything useful that expain the origin of the name, why is it called like that and who discovered it or made it popular, you know all that stuff. I love the history behind every opening. Tons of love to you, me mate.

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey brotha. Just looked up the Chamelon Variation and it looks really solid. And ya totally. In fact even a series just explaining names could be a lot of fun!! Thanks for the ideas man.

[@HongwareeChannel]

@@TheChessGiant Thank you for listening. You are the best.

[@TheChessGiant]

@@HongwareeChannel Thanks and of course man. My favorite part of having a channel is getting to talk chess with people.

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

Perfect teaching method: pace, fluency, method, strategy, communication with viewers are all five star⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you brotha!! Appreciate you a ton.

[@dennisharrell2236]

Thank you so much for this video. The Bishop's Opening has recently become my go-to opening as white, replacing my beloved g3 Vienna. There are so many opportunities for transposition to openings like the Vienna Gambit and the Scotch Gambit. There are at least three KZbin chess creators who have done multiple videos on the tricks and gambits in this opening, and it has revolutionized my play making me a swashbuckling gambiteer. The weak square f7 is such a juicy target. Yes, I would love to see a video on the Urosov Gambit, and perhaps a video on how to punish the Calabrese Countergambit where black plays 2. ... f5. Keep up the great work, Solomon!

[@TheChessGiant]

You got it Dennis! Glad you liked it, and that's cool to hear you've been playing the Bishop's Opening. Hopefully I can keep making some opening videos around these e4/e4/Bc4 type positions.

[@scalygoose5577]

This channel has to be one of the most instructive on KZbin - tutorial was fantastic, I think I'm going to have to start using this opening!

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you!! Humbled by your kind words. And nice, let me know how the Bishop's Opening is going. On top of that, always feel free to send me any questions or any other chess openings you'd want to see on the channel. Here to help!

[@dmr288]

I love the Bishops opening!

[@TheChessGiant]

Sweet! Hope you enjoy the video!

[@cwhawes]

The Reverse Stafford is the Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit.

[@TheChessGiant]

Good to know! You just taught me something!

[@stephencindrich6787]

Just love your channel!

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you a ton! Glad you are enjoying the videos, more on the way!

[@lionelbowhunter468]

Hi Solomon, another very usefull video, love your content= Thx a lot Bro! Greetings from France ^^

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey Lionel, thanks my man. Greetings from Cali.

[@HelloWestA]

This was just super convenient considering I started to learn it.

[@TheChessGiant]

Ayy nice timing! That's cool you've been learning it. Simple but effective choice.

[@skyeruddell3196]

Let's go! Thanks Chess Giant

[@TheChessGiant]

You're welcome! Do you like the Bishop's Opening? What is your current opening repertoire?

[@tomte6846]

love your videos! keep them comin :)

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you brotha! Appreciate the encouragement. More chess opening vids on the way!

[@dbonechis]

Thank you, this is a very concise and easy-to-understand tutorial.

[@TheChessGiant]

You got it! Glad you enjoyed it my guy and thanks for the kind words. More KZbin chess opening videos on the way!

[@ricardomorattelrandriamiha6391]

Great video as usual😉

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you brotha! Glad you liked it.

[@Zywl]

1:59 instead of moving the queen Nf3 is a lot trickier, if the opponent goes d6 we just play Qd5+, they will be tempted to play Be6 and we can destroy black with Ng5+

[@TheChessGiant]

Could you send me a timestamp to show me exactly where you're talking about? Thanks!!

[@Zywl]

@@TheChessGiant Sure, around 2:05

[@elperro3683]

At the 3:56 mark, white plays Nd/f3. A killer move for black is Nc/e5. White has to play Nf/xe5, right? Otherwise, black captures whites bishop with Ne/xc4. The computer seems to think both sides are even, but black will own the center of the board.

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey! This is a great question. I had to go over to chess.com to look it over. There's a line that may be of interest to you. ...Ne5 and then we actually continue by capturing that knight but then playing Qh5, double attacking f7 and e5, and once we see Ng6 - we have f4 and white with some interesting attacking chances. What do you think of this position? Let me know! Thanks, Solomon

[@elperro3683]

The queen move is a great idea! The computer seems to have a slight preference for Bg5 prior to f4. Lots of pressure on Black!@@TheChessGiant

[@kentbriangalleros6659]

Waiting for urusov gambit I think is a fireworks opening for white

[@TheChessGiant]

Yessir! Ya I haven't studied it in depth a ton but seems dangerous. I'll look into it soon!

[@raiedfadhil6248]

Very good video as usual, I have a Q , what to do if black starts dubious attack on the bishop ( queen side) . It happens a lot ! Thank you

[@TheChessGiant]

Do you mean pawn to b5 or something else which tries to attack the bishop?

[@raiedfadhil6248]

@@TheChessGiant exactly.

[@worldofchessandvariants]

Very nice video. 12:04 I agree that 3. d3 is totally playable, but it's also easier for black to fight for the initiative after 3. ... c6 and 4. ... d5. I prefer switching to Vienna game with 3. Nc3.

[@TheChessGiant]

For sure! Ya Nc3 fights for the center much faster than d3. And thanks man glad you enjoyed it.

[@cwhawes]

Yeah, I'd like to see the Greco Gambit.

[@TheChessGiant]

Sweet!

[@yvonnef6587]

Do you think you can do a video on the Four Knights game? I would to know the possibilities of this versatile game Edit - It be cool to see the three knights game in addition in case it doesn’t lead to the four knights

[@TheChessGiant]

Thanks for sending this in!

[@les3singes633]

2........d5 !! Is very playable

[@TheChessGiant]

Looks fun! Just looked and apparently it's called the Khan Gambit. Don't think it's sound as white is about +1.3 but definetely playable. Would you be interested in seeing a video on this gambit?

[@les3singes633]

Thank You .....yes it s look like éléphant gambit very fun to play. ....and it surprise the White player. ....Jensen, Purser and Pape are spécialistes of this opening

[@TheChessGiant]

@@les3singes633 Sweet, and thanks good to know.