Yeah I found it when he released the Ponziani video a little while ago and have watched almost every video since. I used to just play 1.e4 as White and then other random moves but now J know more openings I'm finding chess way more fun
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha, I really do appreciate the kind words.
@randyking9489 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Just found channel. Good easy to follow explanations. Smooth delivery
@earlchristensen4795 Жыл бұрын
What is the most bizarre and unorthodox opening?
@theawesomelogan672911 ай бұрын
the french will always have a place in my heart. it was my main opening for the longest time and im coming back to it and seeing a lot of success
@TheChessGiant11 ай бұрын
That's awesome Logan! Good stuff!
@dkpandey19963 жыл бұрын
Man, your opening videos are great. It's a great way for someone, who has never played these openings, to become acquainted with common ideas and themes.
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Devendra!
@prakasavigraha61043 жыл бұрын
I love your teaching style Solomon. Don't change it for anyone or anything.
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Prakasa! Very nice complement and I appreciate. Don't worry, I am not going anywhere.
@OisforOreo-w2w3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this for a very long time
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! More French Defense videos on the way!
@TomBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Hi Chess Giant. 🎉. The way you go over the moves a second time in the video is very good teaching technique! 😊 Thanks. ❤
@scottjasper54243 жыл бұрын
That is an awesome exchange French line. I have been looking for a different way to play that. Thank you, Solomon 🙏
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
No problem Scott! Ya I find it really fun and most players as white don't suspect it!
@grzegorzrobaczyk52643 жыл бұрын
Yess. Nice one Solomon
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grzegorz! We are excited to be posting some more big openings in the coming weeks and months!
@IanBirch-z2j Жыл бұрын
Love the way you repeat and summarise each line - it really helps get it into my dumb head 😅😅
@Dezmond3856 ай бұрын
This is impressive! How did I miss this all these years?
@TheChessGiant6 ай бұрын
The French Defense is a brick wall. Glad you enjoyed the video brotha!
@malusmundus-9605 Жыл бұрын
Chess giant is the place to learn openings fr
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
Thank you brotha. Much love 🙏
@ldgaming42133 жыл бұрын
OMG ITS HERE! I LOVE YOUR OPENING VIDEOS!!!
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Ayyy thanks man! We love making them! More French Opening videos coming soon!
@mikethomas65663 жыл бұрын
Love the French! I figured you’d go with the Winawer for 3.Nc3 - just awesome dynamic play for both sides. Thanks for sharing!
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Mike!
@DadOnHisOwn3 жыл бұрын
You make great videos - I cant understand why you arent getting more views!
@arshanalam61863 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved the video and the idea that you gave
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Thank you man! Glad you enjoyed it!
@glubes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks good learning
@TheChessGiant2 жыл бұрын
Of course! More on the way!
@skyeruddell31962 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you so much!
@TheChessGiant2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@andrewcarter75033 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I play the French a lot and find that most times opponents at my level - c1650 on lichess - play the exchange variation simply because they don't know any theory and it's the easiest move.
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, I wasn't aware that it was so common! Although I suppose that makes sense, for a long time I wasn't sure what to do with the French so I played the Exchange as well. If you want a couple tools against the Exchange Variation, I'll drop that video below. No pressure at all to watch, but if you do, let me know what you think! French Defense Against Exchange Variation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXqoo4ulfc1lppY
@drraghuveerchoudhary4362 жыл бұрын
Very informative
@TheChessGiant2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Any more French Defense content you'd like to see? (Specific lines/variations?)
Ahhhhhh thx Solomon!! Great defense, my fav defense ! Greeting from France ^^
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Nice Lionel! The French Defense is a great opening, and that's cool you play it as you're from France! Out of curiosity, is it super popular over there? I am from the United States, and we don't have a "American Defense" or anything like that so I was just curious!
@lionelbowhunter4683 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant I solomon, i don't know if it's popular in France but i think. I've chosen this defense, not because of my country but rather because this defnse fits me alot: solid and great counter attaking chances. I am soooo happy that you do videos on this! And i hope one day you will do another about Colle/Zukertort, one of the most underrated opening imho. Thx a lot for your time spends for us, your channel is great!
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
@@lionelbowhunter468 Totally. Ya it's a really solid chess opening that is hard to find weaknesses against. I personally used to be a much more aggressive player in the sense that I would gambit and play crazy stuff to try to win the game fast... however now I see a real value in chess openings like the French. It is an opening of low risk and high reward... I'll make sure to get working on the Colle and Zukertort as well! I totally agree with you saying that they are underrated. Thanks for the support!
@lionelbowhunter4683 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant I thank you again for your empathy, it's pleasure to discuss with you, i am happy^^. So m uch to say about the French defnse and i'll wait for your Zuke video ( i dare to advice you a book about it "Zuke 'Em" from Dave Rudeel. this book sits on ma bed table :)) Sorry for my poor english
@RedSword69 Жыл бұрын
Hi Solomon, I'd like to hear you on the Chigorin variation of the French Defense (I cannot find any video of it on your channel (there is the Chigorin defense though). It is statistically very good (@ Lichess).
@craighaines9652 жыл бұрын
Great video! Maybe a video if White plays King’s Indian Attack?
@TheChessGiant2 жыл бұрын
I like this idea!
@fanoflanguages72783 жыл бұрын
The Blackburne defense is very useful because it is easy to play and very solid. I have heard the Fort Knox variation is also very solid. Do you plan to make a video on that variation?
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
That's a good variation! I should make a video on that thanks for the recommendation!
@erikpeterson18703 жыл бұрын
Great video - I love the French. If anyone wants to go deeper, 1960 world chess championship, Botvinnik versus Tal, with Tal playing the Winnawer variation as black. Good stuff - v sharp
@erikpeterson18703 жыл бұрын
*game 1
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric! I'm glad you enjoyed it and ya the French is great. Thanks for the game I'll have to check it out.
@suspiciousnerdwithligma68553 жыл бұрын
To be honest, this video is quite long. It is such an exotic opening.
@seanerer3 жыл бұрын
I know you have bookmarks in the description, but you should consider adding markers to the video timeline. Thanks
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
I should!
@-j63611 ай бұрын
Make french defence Playlist idol
@REKKnives3 жыл бұрын
@10:38 if you castle, the g7 pawn is pinned so white can play bxh6 creating a very dangerous situation it would seem ... Am I incorrect on this?
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! First off do you make knives? My dad is a collector! Also, yes it may seem so, but right after that in the video we cover why Bh6 is a mistake! Let me know if it helps
@REKKnives3 жыл бұрын
Ahh I ended up seeing that, my bad! 🤦🏻♂️Keep up the great videos! Yes I sure do make knives! Fixed and folding 👍
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Just subscribed!
@diptanuchakraborty23973 жыл бұрын
U can make play list and explain the variations more briefly
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
We will do so with each variation! We usually cover the entire opening as a whole, and then go super in depth on each part!
@Kommaer10 ай бұрын
It is nice to prepare the French against d4 players :)
@Mastersnest5 күн бұрын
Yeah man that is reality the serious and most accurate chess coach i saw on youtube is not even having 100 k subs, i liked your videos, that is why i am giving you a advice that you should make your content entertaining bcz more than 95% people are coming to learn chess for some elo and do not have the focus on improving thier chess and have less attention span, that is the sad reality of this sport today.
@porygon-z4873 ай бұрын
14:43 king's side*
@srimannlive31103 жыл бұрын
For the attacking exchange variation setup, my engine says that it is a plus 1.4 for white
@edmundespina70433 жыл бұрын
The draw opening dude,..
@makakosthebossbaby482 Жыл бұрын
Bro whites pawn was hanging half the game but good guide pverall😂
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
Which one? The pawn on d4? (It's bad if we take it, if this is the one you are speaking on.) Hope this helps!
@RayaanVivaan Жыл бұрын
8:07 What if white plays c4?
@srimannlive31103 жыл бұрын
Can you do a depth on exchange variation and how we can play a aggressive chess in a drawish game?
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That is coming out in the next couple weeks!
@srimannlive31103 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant no way the chess giant himself also my opponent sometimes instead of the d4 plays the knight and other stuff what do I do
@srimannlive31103 жыл бұрын
THanx for replying
@billi92303 жыл бұрын
Are there Gambits?
@ldgaming42133 жыл бұрын
I think so.
@TheChessGiant3 жыл бұрын
For white? Yep! We will cover how to play against those with the French as well. A couple I can think of currently is the Orthoschnapp Gambit and Reti Gambit