Ultra-Aggressive Opening Against the Pirc Defense - TRAPS INCLUDED

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[@mwhite9298]

If you play 3. f3 - avoiding the main line - you may catch some Pirc players off guard, but the downside is they haven't committed their dark-squared Bishop to the fianchetto, so they could shift toward center play with 3...e5 4. d5 Be7. If you keep the main line 3. Nc3 g6, then they've committed g7 for their Bishop. THEN 4. f3 followed by Be3/Qd2/O-O-O is called the "150 Attack." Pirc players may be a bit more prepared for it, but you waited for them to commit to the fianchetto.

[@omnigodguy]

Hey Nelson, could you cover the Rousseau Gambit? It comes out of the Italian Game when Black plays F5 on their third move.

[@prplt]

that's what I play usually, it's like the Vienna in reverse 😂 GothamChess recently made a vid about it (and also Remote Chess Academy did earlier)

[@georgewashington895]

I’ve been playing that opening for ages I’ve won countless games playing. I could probably make a course on it

[@a_ff1138]

Gotham Chess has a video on it

[@0638]

he has, in his every gambit ranked gainst white e4 video

[@nemuonakpoya8592]

I always play this as black against the italian.

[@stephen3293]

I know this is old but I wanted to say thank you for this video. I have been using this after struggling against the pirc defence for so long and I have won a lot of games, so thank you, Nelson

[@kevinmurphy4595]

That was extremely helpful Maestro. Thank you. Im trying to resurrect my game and am rusty and at a tremendous disadvantage in that Im not as versed as many regarding technology. However I got to 2100 with very little tutoring and looking forward to studying the basic laws of chess that failed to learn as a youngster when I chose music over "chess" as a way of life, keeping chess as a hobby....What can I say?!...Ever the practical Lad LOL I am ever so grateful for this KZbin channel, as it wasnt even around when I was playing chess seriously. Thats how "old" I am....But I intend to get my "Experts" title as I believe thats a reasonable goal, having defeated enough Experts and IMs to justify such an ambitious design. What I need is a "Teacher"....Thanks again Cheers. PS. Stay just as you are, the world, especially the "Chess" world has enough prima donnas in it and as a result you Sir stand out rather nicely

[@wesnhisthoughts]

I know this as the 150 attack. As black, soon as I see f3 or Be3, it's a queen side pawn storm for me.

[@MrStoneFishVI]

Vasja Pirc was my grand grand father. my grandpa (his son) is teaching me chess.

[@JettixX]

That's incredible.

[@usibistro]

That's actually insane

[@chessers-m4l]

dang wtf

[@marcusminifee3978]

I really like this wrinkle as an attack weapon for the Pirc. I agree, most Pirc players, almost automatically castle ASAP, if not, they will castle after white plays the Nc3 "waiting move". The 150 Attack is similar but Nc3 comes out before F3.

[@TheRampax]

I play the Pirc quite a bit, someone just played the Lions Jaw against me and it was a nightmare. I now play this against the Pirc in blitz. It all just flows together naturally. Cheers Nelson. Get well soon man.

[@tonynorriss379]

When white goes for that sort of set up, I would probably go for the Czech Pirc, or delay castling kingside, and perhaps castle queenside.

[@s.d.k123.]

whenever I see the pawn go to f3 it's a sign to me they want an agressive opening the 150 attack and I delay castling too and advance a few pawns on the queenside as a warning bcz that is probably where whites planning to castle and my king stays in the center for as long as it's safe

[@OcteractSG]

Pirc is pronounced like “Peerts.” Also, interesting opening. I’ve been playing f4, the Austrian Attack, instead of f3.

[@leagueaddict8357]

That sounds like shit Pirk sounds nice and crispy so therefore you are wrong.

[@Koopatotschkaru]

Lol the austrian attack is the main reason i stopped playing the pirc

[@leagueaddict8357]

@@Koopatotschkaru It's very easily dismissed you castle long and, you have to play the Czech Pirc variation.

[@andrewucla]

Early c5 before castling and Black is fine. But you must know the critical line where white plays Bb5+ and then e5.

[@travischampagne3252]

Man I love attacking the kid pirc players. But I will say some of them can defend like crazy.

[@drscruffylupagus]

Love your videos, Nelson. 🙏

[@eriksteffahn6172]

Some nice attacking ideas, though I think the traps in the byrne variation (Nc3 Bg5) with 5.e5 are more practical.

[@andrewucla]

I’m a Pirc player myself. When I (as White) face the Pirc, I do exactly what you just said.

[@subhadeepkar9770]

Please make more openings vibes 😊

[@tahashlibek]

This is an amazing video actually. I came here after the engine said the opening was Pirc defense, lions jaw and I was like noway this had a name do I came here to check what's up and I wasn't disappointed! We love you Nel. ❤

[@MessLeadingProgramming]

“This is what they have been programmed to do” 😂 somebod does not like the opening!

[@jadecortez9819]

If you combine the knowledge of the elephant gambit and the lion's jaw opening it gets really though to counter just saying that other opening's can be another opening's back up plan :)

[@dakotathomas2139]

Cool thumbnails on this and the snake/English video! 👍👍

[@mathematicsreadinggroup7288]

I play the Pirc (pronounced like pierce but with tz) and I think you've missed something important, which is 3. f3 Nbd7 and later not Bg7 but Be7. The main setup allows white to initially claim a big center but then plays to undermine it with moves like c6 and a6/b5.

[@mathematicsreadinggroup7288]

Also, what do you mean "I don't like to think in the opening?" I'm playing this BECAUSE I want to think in the opening, to get my opponents out of their mainline Sicillian prep and whatnot.

[@maxkho00]

I don't get your objection. In the position that you're describing, it's just a game of chess ─ White isn't lost, nor is the position particularly difficult to navigate. I don't see how that qualifies as a "miss". Also, Nelson literally admitted this plan is only effective if Black castles, which he also explained that most people statistically do. Have you not watched the video? And finally, the target audience is mostly beginners and intermediates. I'm pretty sure this demographic won't be too heavy on their theory.

[@maxkho00]

@@mathematicsreadinggroup7288 He means that the Pirc is a system opening, and system openings are so-called because in them, you get the same set-up almost every game. And because you get the same set-up every game, your opening moves don't require much thought.

[@mathematicsreadinggroup7288]

I'm saying that this is an entirely different position that arises after 3.f3, and so Nelson's advice for how to play this line should include this move, as I believe it is the best.

[@crystallized1676]

@@mathematicsreadinggroup7288 What's the point though? Pirc is slightly dubious opening no matter how you look at it. Sure black can play in a way you have described but they still get worse position :D There is no point in doing extensive analyses of every possibility on black side if the outcome is the same.

[@sacheinsaravanakumar8848]

Can you use the same idea against the Kings Indian Attack?

[@cascademeridian529]

KZbin question: You've really upped your Thumbnail game! Are you using an AI generator? Which one?

[@andrewucla]

The problem here is that, at 3:31, most well prepared Pirc players are not going to fianchetto the bishop, and are instead going to begin an immediate queenside pawn storm, preparing for White to castle long.

[@andrewucla]

Actually, even one move earlier, it’s arguably not great for Black to push g6. Normally, g6 will have been played already because the similar 150 Attack includes an early Nf3 before f3, giving Black time for g6. Here, with 3. f3, fianchettoing the bishop kinda doesn’t make sense. Black is better off - will have an easier game - playing e6, Be7, and 0-0.

[@andrewucla]

Ah. Just checked the computer. Apparently, at 4:14, Black is more than fine if they take the bishop. Practically, yes it’s a scary attack. The psychology of the position favors White, especially in a rapid/blitz game. But Black can turn the tables with a queenside attack.

[@vinsanity982]

There’s a “problem” with all openings. Depends of your style. In my experience, Pirc players aren’t great attackers, that’s why they play the pirc. So, usually if you can be patient enough, you wait out a pirc player until they have to come out of hiding in the late middle and end games when tactical play will give you the advantage. But that’s boring, it’s a lot more fun to bust them out of the banana hammock early

[@vinsanity982]

I’ve been playing this and it has performed very well. I’ve noticed that most players try to immediately pawn storm on the queen side. I just continue my attack like it was a game of chicken and they usually blink first. My attitude is that I’d rather gamble my safety for their safety. I will not let them sit there cocooned in their banana hammock. We shall die together lol

[@Leonhartz]

nelson could you cover the budapest gambit?

[@prplt]

just won my first game with this today, works like a charm ✨ 👍🏽

[@Mitrinku]

as a pirc player who dont know about lions jaw man it was really scary to play against it but now i can

[@darkfocusta805]

hey chess vibes, a 1000 elo chess player this side. Can you tell me what animation, chess pieces and board do you use? Thank you.

[@MrSupernova111]

Its playable but too easy to counter and if black knows how to defend, which isn't hard to learn in this line, and white gave up his advantage for nothing. Maybe this is good for quick games. Would not recommend for OTB classical.

[@napoleonbonaparte7692]

Thank you very much sir

[@TheChessGenie]

10:32 Is taking the e6 pawn not stranger that playing g5? And I know no opponent rated over 500 who would give that pawn away without there being a reason.

[@muralidharanv9634]

Pls make more of these opening videos

[@ki_fer6495]

Can I play this against the modern?

[@scottyoung2601]

I just checkmated my opponent using this line against the Pirc. H4 was an inaccuracy. Lol

[@trentonrothan9724]

I discovered this line by accident right before my lesson for chess club. The kids loved it because the name sounds cool, it works, it has good results, and it's aggressive. Interesting that you found it as well.

[@maxkho00]

It's probably the single most popular approach against most fianchetto systems. It's very unsurprising that Nelson, being a national master, is aware of it.

[@leagueaddict8357]

@@maxkho00 The Pirc is not a fianchetto system you can play the Czech variation no need to fianchetto.

[@maxkho00]

@@leagueaddict8357 Right, but Nelson's approach only works if your opponent fianchettos. Also, the Czech is a sideline. Main-line Pirc is a fianchetto system.

[@leagueaddict8357]

@@maxkho00 Main lines are for normies, and the Czech isn't a sideline it's an entire opening by itself it is so rich in positional play.

[@prplt]

how come he didn't say "take care" in the end as usual 😂

[@gtcapper4785]

day 2 of asking, a great video idea would be that you have to beat martin but he has two kings you have to checkmate. great video very useful!

[@mathematicsreadinggroup7288]

Probably the bot cannot play that, it will return some error that says each side must have one king.

[@НиколайШерстюк-ы7е]

And then he sacrifices THE ROOOOOOOOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulhildmann8392]

I wonder how the Lion's Jaw would work against any other 1...d6 response by black? Like the Karo-Cann...

[@mathematicsreadinggroup7288]

3. f3 in that position is called the Fantasy variation, and it's considered an inferior but aggressive way to play. It will work fine at the club level.

[@bjtheamazing6550]

The Karo is 1. C6 not d6 but if opponent plays f3 in karo it’s called the fantasy variation

[@zeus000.00]

What if they play 3...e6 thought?

[@niravapurv4578]

Claw or jaw, both are sharp. Play sharp, play smart, play the Lions Jaw :)

[@BobChess]

Sometimes the strange move is the hidden killer move.

[@НиколайШерстюк-ы7е]

And then he sacrifices THE QUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TruthMadeHuman]

How do I submit my game? Someone was pissed once XD

[@crimson-lace]

what if I play pirc defense: czech defense?

[@Andrew-xv8zq]

I don't fianchetto the bishop when I play the pirc I play the black lion defense out of the pirc

[@DaydreamVacations]

But how well does 3.f3 if they are playing the Black Lion? e4-d6 d4-Nf6 f3-c6 Be3-e5! Black will not fianchetto

[@baraashf4109]

Your latest thumbnails are on the next level, You must be using AI in very creative way. Keep it up , I love your videos.

[@kwhd559]

I prefer to develop more pieces before attacking.

[@jonathancauley5345]

I feel like I’ve played this with white before.

[@marfra149]

Qg5 is wining move we sacrificed our rook and take black knight

[@efthorpe]

Who comes up with these exotic names for openings?

[@jonathanmarcellinoalansage3208]

I'm always or most do piece defense🤔

[@harrygross77]

Beginners like Ben Feingold?

[@mwhite9298]

All the Pirc players are offended that you pronounced it wrong, and that you said we don't like to think, including me! lol jk. If you're watching this you'll definitely catch a few Pirc players off guard, but be prepared for the lines other lines as well, just in case. Thanks, Nelson, for helping me not fall for this trap. 🙂

[@KolejowySzynszyl901]

Hi 👋👋👋

[@kaitmob3847]

Kewl!

[@Lalleboy]

perc

[@sirMarbas]

i hate king's indian >:(

[@fastgeography1251]

Early gang

[@sasomeden4270]

In honour of GM Vasja Pirc, please pronounce it correctly.