There's a reason Fischer and Kasparov always played this · Road to GM, Game 335

[@jopekpl3986]

Honestly I'm watching these games not for the openings because I don't play d4 or c4 but for the middle game and endgame. I like it when you're explaining everything step by step

[@bigbrewer3375]

I'm watching this video because I love the accent

[@aidanwogan3202]

You missed e5 when it was winning but played e5 to bluff a draw from a lost position. pretty cool.

[@yashkhaleque2095]

I feel proud of finding that e5 move, even if what I saw was much shallower than your explanation. The perspective of a not (yet) master is very helpful for improving on the thinking process.

[@brianmcguirk8416]

This video made me feel much better, thank you. I blundered a similar position that black had in a tournament a couple days ago.

[@brianmcguirk8416]

It ended in a draw as well, I suppose if it happens to a 1900 then it's okay for a 1300 lol.

[@Richardini99]

Bluffing with a [2] [7] hand 😂exciting game!

[@Modiagent]

Hey guys I cheat online and never get banned I use low leval chess engine to fool other player Google low rated chess engine u find it .don't hardcore cheat . Don't play different opening work on only 2 three opening and focus on improving tactics.

[@NoobSharkey]

This is actually the first time ive seen chessbook wow it looks really good

[@Frank_Alias_Frank]

Chess is a game of understanding and knowledge. Once you understand those principles, it is all about not to get confused by your opponents. Chess is also a game of trust or mistrust. Do you understand your opponents ideas? Do you believe in their ideas? Your opponents might have a plan or maybe your opponents plan is just to confuse you. In any case, in a game of chess you should always look for the best move on the board. Do not try to play against your opponent. Play the best move on the board, no matter who your opponent is.

[@camaradaarnaldo6796]

Do you do your own thumbnails? They are always top-notch.

[@vitalylomov4124]

wow, what a drama! Stjepan, you're a good storyteller. Because of your theory videos, and Averbakh endgame manual, I saw Kf5 for the opponent and hoped he wouldn't see it. Whew!

[@Dragoninstar]

Even though you didn't find e5 while it was a winning move, you found it later as a draw-bluff c:

[@tizianomazzola3393]

Hi guys, I wanted to ask for an opinion regarding the openings, for a player who plays the queen's gambit accepted by black, what do you recommend playing as white between d4 and e4, as white and as black against e4, what do you recommend playing

[@bluefin.64]

I like that you're fighting even if it means a bit of gamesmanship. Just don't start kicking your opponents under the table. :-)

[@TBerq]

The e5 move that you missed would have made you win but the pawn on e5 at the end turned a lost game into a draw :)

[@kunallodhi2548]

Amazing game! Really instructional.

[@MyoMyatAung-ku2yc]

Thanks for your patience to give us theory of chess

[@IltonStyleVideos]

Its unfortunate that this channel is not updating more frequent.

[@BobChess]

wow thank you sir. I really have problems with d4 and don't know what to play. They are too solid.

[@BrianStone0]

I would love to see you play a carefree tournament game where in your mind you don't care for that game win or lose and play instinctually and see what happens. I think you're much better than your rating based on many of these analyses

[@yon_chess]

Super interesting game to watch!

[@UrsafandSkyrim1]

Amazing content

[@claytonbenignus4688]

Often, the anatomy of a Draw is the inability of either player to win. Time Pressure can do that to a winning position.

[@irehale2011]

my friend have tournament tomorrow any plans you suggest for him?

[@Jaylooker]

This game reminds me of Praggnanandhaa vs. Rapport Prague Chess Festival (2024)

[@theNfl_Esq]

I’m a beginner but I only play D4 D5 except for the Caro against E4. I need to learn the best blk opening against D4..

[@peterstickland105]

Great example of how to analyse your game. Do you go over it with a coach?

[@brianlara8651]

thank you

[@joycongrip]

Stjepan, why do you play the semi averbakh? Don't you know black can play a good c5?

[@SuperSaniyat]

nice bluff...!

[@kikemizurov3597]

E5 was winning and drawing in the end

[@Anvers-13]

Is it possible to do a video about the hippo defense? It looks a great defense for black against a lot off openings white dan play.

[@ManishSharma-bp7rg]

Yayyy! I did find e5...it seemed natural to me as it closes influence of blacks bishop and now his night on c5 looks stupid and knight on e8 is burried whole I have e4 square for my knight....

[@Dav-chess]

Why did you quit the London system?

[@billagap3213]

Probably because he was too predictable, as everyone knew he played the London. Also he said he wanted to broad his repertoire and learn new pawn structures.

[@tobias2252]

Theres a video where Stjepan explains this. It's in the playlist about the London system.

[@stanaklol]

I must say that this was a very low quality game, but I'm sure you know that haha

[@Frank_Alias_Frank]

Haha in a tournament you want to avoid kids. Why is that? Maybe because those kids tend to destroy you in the game of chess!?

[@curtissleypen9395]

Yes, that's his point

[@harryposner7584]

His point is that young players who play most of the time online and improve very quickly, have lower over the board ratings than their actual strength. I'm 1930 and have lost to young 1600 rated players in open tournaments. They are typically MUCH better than their ratings!

[@cedriccappelle2036]

The reason is that kids are generally speaking underrated, which means they tend to play stronger than the rating they have, which means you tend to lose rating points against kids

[@pseudosmok3088]

Jedi mind tricks xd

[@mustafaharford6393]

avoid kids loool

[@ChessHoodie]

Dude, I know that this comment is gonna bring a lot of hate from your fans, but your analysis of that rook endgame is dreadful! The evaluations are correct ( because engine told you so), but your explanation of ideas is completely off, IMHO

[@DarkEagle01]

I mean I’m not hating, but can you expand on that? What exactly was the spot that made you raise an eyebrow?

[@ChessHoodie]

@@DarkEagle01 there are too many...

[@lilhaxxor]

Dude, thanks for the game. But realistically, do you still think you're going to make GM ? I don't know, it seems like you already hit the critical age. Maybe try to hit CM first. Good luck!