This rare idea makes the Jobava London unstoppable

[@AlexBanzea]

Waitlist for my upcoming Jobava course: alexbanzea.com

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

Did U say "Barking Party" ? I laffed anyway.

[@bytejuggler]

The calmness with which Alex has 5s on the clock left and his opponent has like 2mins. And then calmly follows several more moves, pensively explained along the way, and suddenly his opponent resigns due to the sudden pressure and blundering a move. Mind blowing.

[@VidiVeritas]

Exactly! With funny and clever observational analogies to go with his repertoire

[@railspony]

People understand the danger of being in time trouble and blundering, but they often overlook that if their opponent is in time trouble and they move fast as a way to take advantage, they're also playing under time pressure and might themselves blunder! If you have an increment and get good at playing on your increment you can save a lot of games this way. And if you have a time advantage... try to make good moves. You op can think on your move, but they're playing a half move behind so your time advantage still works.

[@y-s-]

yes but he's also realistically about a thousand points higher than them

[@mannylokzzz]

A Banzea video. The most anticipated piece of content in the chess KZbin landscape. Get it while it’s hot folks. Btw love the 5 min games, especially for those of us that have been following you for a while, the opening is automatic but i always walk away with new middlegame ideas.. thanks as always

[@johnmahugu]

I concur

[@GeneralBlorp]

Holy Glazerolli, Batman! 😅

[@hamodetahaht]

Absolutely loving the Jobava london, I first discovered your channel by searching for caro kann videos and decided to give the good old Jobava a shot and I'm glad I did because it's easily mty favourite opening, Thanks for the great content man!

[@kpioryboy]

Been loving the introductions with the highlight positions of each game! Makes it much easier to learn from them as it prepares me for the lines to come :) hope to see this continue!

[@timblizzard4226]

Alex, I just found your channel. I'm 1800 on lichess and I play d4 and the caro. This content is perfectly suited to my level. It's really great man, the focus on middle game plans is so, so useful. Most people just focus on theory. I really appreciate the work dude.

[@KenshinMasataka]

I cant wait for your course, in the meantime ive been watching your vids on it and been using James Canty's course to hold me over. I got both your london and Caro course.

[@ChristianSoschner]

😂😂😂😂 one 🐕 starts barking and then all dogs bark in the neighborhood. This is what these 4 pawns are doing right now 😂😂😂 hilarious

[@jayshahphotography]

Alex I not only find your videos instructional, but very enjoyable as well. I really love your style and sense of humor.

[@RilkeForum]

I have wrongly accused this man of playing chess while skiing 😂😂😂

[@pax1913]

"Opponent is from the Luis Suarez' country, he wants to bite me" lmao I also love this one

[@shizzdavis1866]

Love the videos. This and your Caro Kahn videos. Excellent work!

[@kevienarizky7628]

I want to confess that I watch other streamer for a while and then my rating is plummeting. Now I need to rewatching all of your jobava, london, and kid videos to recapture my rating back. Thx for the amazing vid as always

[@slimpwarrior]

The only thing I need is 5 times the length of this video! lol Too good

[@carlkligerman1981]

Been a while since I visited your channel. Your Jobava games are solid gold mate, really instructive. I learned the London from watching you a couple of years ago, but have ventured into e4 territory to widen my repertoire, but I’m back for those cheapos baby!!! (Edit: Holy shit, I didn’t realise how much your channel has grown! Congrats my man, well earned,your work ethic is unbelievable!). 100K soon :)

[@grahamdugan]

I hope you don’t mind that on payday tomorrow I am buying your chessable course for both myself and my son Greyson.. hopefully you honor the buy one and share free with your 4yr old deal. You’re the best teacher on YT!!!

[@shawnhorton2000]

Alex casually lets the clock get down to 3 seconds and then casually destroys the opponent lol

[@tungvu1742]

Waiting for your Jobava London course, I had purchased the Caro-Kann (61% win rate with it), and now just by learning from your videos on the London I have also over (59% win rate with it). Thanks for the great work, cannot wait for the JBVL from Alex!

[@gregg3457]

Thank you for another entertaining video with excellent instructions too!

[@VidiVeritas]

Thanks for the consistently instructive videos AB

[@daryarioux9394]

99.2 % accuracy, meantime Kramnik: this is interesting 😂

[@Checky68]

Pretty sure he already reported him 😉

[@GeneralBlorp]

“ [Report] em all and let God sort em out “ - Ancient American Proverb

[@DanielMartinez-ok1iy]

Looking forward to the course, Alex! Thank you for the amazing quality as usual.

[@Zur1o]

“You downloaded your chess tutorial from Brazzers” 🤣🤣

[@oholdeno]

I'm definitely finding your pawn storm idea the easiest to play so far. I'm still struggling with early bb4 pin and pawns to c5. Hopefully I can get better but all these videos are amazing to watch. Love the late game tactics too.

[@benvanasse3397]

Hi Alex - I laughed out loud at the biting /Suarez/Uruguay reference - well done and great content as well

[@moklitz]

Thank you very much. This opening becomes more and more interesting. Faszinating explanations in this 5 minute games.

[@mattburnz]

You just made my month! Very excited for the new course!

[@bagelmanb]

I love how at 52:20 you talk about if he had played a "better move" Ne8 while on screen the engine is telling us the original move Nf7 was actually the best move

[@iamalden5534]

Just found your video.. You can beat Gotham after this.. i mean on KZbin, on cheesboard you gonna have to prove it.. hehe.. you have the credibility to be the best youtuber chess content creator. Keep it up.

[@TheBluesmon]

@AlexBanzea I've improved from 1100-1600 rapid from watching your videos. Could you show a game with Jobova vs the Grundeld? The pawn on D5 screws up the KID line and I feel like my Jobova Knight is blocking my C pawn. Also how to deal with the immediate pin on your Jobova knight. I didn't know if there are a lot of people playing the Jobova, so people know how to play against it, but it feels like I rarely get the pawn storm or KID, and it just ends up being like a London where my knight is misplaced. Thanks!

[@russelllippai1463]

Alex thanks for the games - i like the " going to the store in flip flops " part. sadly, i remember all your jokes and that is how i know if i am re-watching a video.

[@breaknrun8ball]

Thanks for the course sneak peek while we wait!

[@marendal]

Thank you Alex for all the work you are doing for us!

[@NumberNinjaDave]

My new favorite chess channel. Keep it up 🎉

[@ITWorksSoftware]

Yay!! Another jobava video from my favorite jobava master! 🤸🥳

[@lanepaul1895]

Alex, great videos and instruction! Is your Jobava course going to be on Chessable? Also, how would you say it is going to compare to Canty's Jobava course??

[@alexk.6315]

Best chess content on KZbin.

[@jordonwinss]

Bro the commentary, full comedy, well done lol

[@jestercrusher7743]

Thanks man! I want an Alex Banzea shirt or hat!

[@jamesbrown7991]

at 2:54 (I'm a novice) would knight to e6 not be the best move? pawn takes knight but queen moves in...(like I said...still learning)

[@C137IDR]

Chess makes much fun to learn with your videos. Much love from germany!

[@Cazinmusic]

The Brazzers joke made me laugh my drink through the nose

[@sporegazm]

Another banger of a video. Good stuff. I've transitioned from playing the english to the Jobava exclusively over the last year. I have many thousands of games in the Jobava. I've beat many 2000+ players with it. I like how it makes some very wild and unconventional type of positions. I wish I could chat with you a bit about it. Curious, what do you think about Danya's Jobava course and ideas? I have yet to buy it, so I can't make a full assessment, but it has a few key ideas that differ. For example, in the pawn storm with Bf5, they recommend to get the knight to d5 FIRST before pawn storming. I've attempted this, but find myself less successful(but it could be I'm just gleaming the ideas off videos where he touches on it). I don't typically buy chessable courses anymore, not a fan of the repetitive move trainer(it turns my brain off), but I will almost certainly buy yours if it's loaded with videos. I have two very specific positions I encounter once in awhile in the Jobava, that just wreck me. Wish I could pick your brain about them. I recently experienced it against a WGM and now again today against a random. Anyways, thanks for all the great content and training material :)

[@tomwilliamson8717]

Any pre-order or kickstarter for your course? Just watching (and trying to learn from) your videos has improved my rating by about 200 Elo (from a very low level). I'll definitely buy the course.

[@PalmPier]

NEW VIDEOOO!!! LET'S GOOOO!!!

[@ezequielnazario6544]

Good opening. Has worked a couple of times for me. However, all of hes winning comes from tactical awareness. That game 3 tactics with the 2 knights was nasty

[@lunardudex7576]

Alex i had my coach says that jobava London is not that of a great opening cuz knight on c3 with bishop on F5 isn't great ,it makes me start to not wanting to play jobava London but I really like this opening 😭

[@kuzhii8416]

Been waiting for a new jobava video, mostly for the jokes but if I can learn some chess that’s a plus😘

[@knight1fox253]

i swear Alex is one of the funniest guys on KZbin lol

[@fedeangel22]

Alex, you're awesome! Thank you for your precious content

[@astronemir]

The course was supposed to be ready last June :D anyway still looking forward to it!

[@AndreFernandesMovies]

Thanks for another great lesson. Overall which one do you think is stronger? jobava london or vienna? I have been playing a lot of vienna games and its incredible how far ahead you get if the oponent takes the gambit in the begining.

[@wrathofpunjabi]

Ready to purchase!!! One of the best videos u have made!!!! Next, do a French course but not the Fort Knox! Thanks

[@wojciechkusmierski]

love those videos. So much positive energy

[@tungvu1742]

@alexBanzea when will you launch your chessable course of JBL? looking forward to it!

[@СтаниславХаджиев-щ6т]

Alex can you make more videos on facing the Kings or Queens Indian when we start with the Jobava London Setup? Recently I feel like I'm facing them more and more.

[@CezarG-nd8fk]

Hey, thanks for great video, You have viewers from all over the world, greetings from Poland !

[@kraxhaug2279]

need this for the 700 elo too !

[@thunderstrikebs5556]

The jobava london has been my mainly opening for the passed 2 months now

[@MrYounis26]

2 months is crazy glaze

[@shubhamkumarmajhi8943]

I have been playing for 9 months😁

[@1Baza22]

great instructions, thanks Alex :)

[@jaybingham3711]

58:58 Lfg Smeagol!! Yes...develops your precious piecesses! 🤗

[@MartsMcfly]

Format and production always leveling up. Bossman Banzea ❤ Additional realtime edit for the barking party 😂🐩

[@mitchelltj1]

Well, I'm usually panicking for you when you're down to 7 seconds mid-game, but you certainly have it all under control.

[@BoomaOhDet]

Great stuff as usual and looking forward to your Jobava course. I'm wondering if you could do a video on the 4....Bd6 line where Nxd6 gives white the bishop pair (the usual recommendation). I see this more than any other response by black and find it difficult to come up with a concrete plan despite having the 2 bishops. Thanks!

[@AlexBanzea]

Game 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5vVg2yIrqaaoM0si=US2SUqA7OFupJyLQ

[@BoomaOhDet]

@@AlexBanzea Yes, I've watched that game. Just doesn't seem that a lot of players play that against you. Maybe we'll see a few more examples of the Bd4 line in future videos. Thanks again!

[@AlexBanzea]

@@BoomaOhDet I mainly go 4.e3 vs lower rated guys

[@BoomaOhDet]

@@AlexBanzea When I do that, they always play Bb3 pinning and then taking the Knight which I also find annoying...lol

[@AlexBanzea]

@@BoomaOhDet I know, but it's not a proble, and also you cant avoid it if they start 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 e6 3.Bf4 Bb4, so you must know 4.e3 wether you like it or not :D

[@grahamdugan]

Thank you for this video!! I’m teaching my 4 year your Jobava system and we have been waiting for another video!!! Any suggestions for chess parents from your experience would be awesome content as well! Thank you for all your content and God Bless!!

[@zainmalik7214]

Jobava, Caro and Alex forever 😍

[@iuliannalomaeva7796]

*the opponent is from Luis Suarez country* 😂😂😂

[@andregardner7185]

"Hey babe, Alex Banzea just dropped a new video in the Jobava Londan... you know, the opening I played 3 nights ago and you wanted me to come to bed. But, I reviewed with you instead, and got so stoked because I won in dominating fashion." "Ok" "Yeah, it's an hour long, Alex my boy." *has a big smile* Actual conversation, I think she likes you too Alex. Pin.

[@numbskulldiecastracing]

Pure pro.

[@taher8077]

Alex Banzea cultured for recognising the Luis Suarez Country

[@auraabyss2912]

For the Jobava Course, can you also include of how to play against the Shaviliuk Gambit (d5 &e5).

[@AlexBanzea]

it will have everything.

[@auraabyss2912]

@@AlexBanzea looking forward to it 🥰

[@adamoliv4640]

When you are ready for the next paycheck, release the course!

[@WeinsEarp]

Hello, It would be nice to have a game plan. If I am white than I always play Jobava and it does not matter what the response is. And if I am black than e4-c6 Caro-Kann and d4- e5 slav defense. Am I right so far?

[@RENo707ff]

Loving the stach homie

[@Zillionaireclubb]

Banzai Goatwork 🥶🥶

[@chizuru1999]

Today I have a chess tournament. Watching your videos again without any practice is so funny and informative! 🤭😂

[@angosalvo5734]

Our dose of analogies is up.

[@driedgloss]

How do you deal with them rushing with bb4 by move 4??

[@AlexBanzea]

e3-Bd3 with Nf3 generally

[@irjake]

I was really hoping the BIG NEWS was going to be that the course was out today 😅

[@axhraf7712]

I lost a tournament game against bishop b4, after bishop takes knight (bxc3) it ruins the whole queen side structure. So no where to castle. Can you address this line in a video?

[@AlexBanzea]

Bd3-Nf3-Short castle, followed by c4 (I showed it a few times already)

[@axhraf7712]

More specifically this line: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bf4 d5 3. Nc3 Bf5 4. f3 e6 5. g4 Bg6 6. h4 h6 7. e3 Bb4 8. Bd3 Bxc3+ 9. bxc3 Bxd3 10. Qxd3

[@samattwood6748]

“With that being said, I think we will move on to ze…. next game” 😂

[@JackEstacio]

what if after f3, opponent h5 right away preventing g4?

[@jasonmartin4925]

"Downloaded your chess tutorial from Brazers"... lololol I wonder that has a different meaning in Romania?? lolol.... I always come for the chess lessons and stay for the laughs.. Love your content brother

[@bizikimiz6003]

I would really like to see something like a c4 f5, Nb3 Nf6, but for you that never comes up, and that is all I get. I am not sure Jobava works for this opening because it is superior or just because players with this kind of defense are special.

[@thunderstrikebs5556]

Could you maybe consider making a course on the benko gambit, please?

[@gegaoli]

Awesome as usual.

[@tactic45]

chief, will you be at the euros in germany?

[@FPL_Habesha]

" You probably downloaded your tutorial from Brothers" 😂😂

[@ititi3106]

Good job, thank you !

[@RilkeForum]

Jobava London ❤️ 4ever 🥳🥳🥳

[@Charles-Windham]

Love Jobava. Like Alex. 🙂

[@bxnxjmin]

25:56 hahah

[@brett4756]

Love the knightmare in game 3! ❤

[@test-vd6ho]

Man you are the best

[@tianrunzhang6557]

Hi Alex! Would you like to teach us some endgame theories in the future?

[@lenigaussgauss2428]

Hey Alex ! Do you speak french?

[@theNfl_Esq]

I’m 600 sometimes and run into the Kings Indian about30% of the time so this is very instructional

[@mikes7045]

this guy making puns in a non native language. Brilliant

[@msf2126]

This has become my favorite opening. But i still mess up the middle game too much. Leaving me with a 50-50 win lose rate. But. I shall get there

[@gratitud143]

as a KID and Caro-Kann player with black I just get into the Carlsbad structure against the Jobava London. Avoiding that crazy positions

[@johnmahugu]

i l0v3 it mmmhhmm yesyesyes ido. thank you very much Alex. you never let us down, everyday feels like christmas 😁

[@theNfl_Esq]

99? That’s sick! I am so happy to get 75+ the only 90% I get are the 15 moves or less