Understanding Strategic Ideas | Karpov vs. Kamsky 1992 - GM Ben Finegold

Grandmaster Ben Finegold presents a lecture at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis on understanding strategic ideas and small advantages. He looks at a 1992 game between GM Anatoly Karpov and GM Gata Kamsky.
2013.06.20

[@Nic_DM]

I'm pretty sure the Tal Memorial is named after Mr. Memorial.

[@ikinoktace1280]

People discredit Mr. Memorial too much nowadays

[@joeljose182]

Named before*

[@michaellhoover94]

Show the proper respect!! That's Grandmaster Memorial!!!!

[@otakurocklee]

Yes because Mr. Memories was really tall.

[@BrezHurley]

Don't castle into checkmate unless you are playing me. ~Ben Finegld

[@re4072]

"What did Kamsky do to stop mate?" "resign"

[@Nic_DM]

Very suspicious move on his part.

[@dominikernst77]

the truth hurts

[@mortadahasaad530]

Terrible

[@diegogarcia4255]

Cried like a Grandmaster

[@wizardseye]

His lectures are even funnier in person. He tends to give those in the room a hard time which is hilarious when you know everyone he's talking about.

[@orangebetsy]

haha awesome. i can't stop laughing when he breaks the 4th wall with those hilarious looks.

[@herzwatithink9289]

My favourite player, Anatoly Karpov, covered by my favourite analyst, Ben Finegold. Doesn't get any better!

[@user-tc6bx1wy4m]

عتردحس

[@johngreco8498]

This guy is wayyyy funnier than his class gave him credit for. I would have been laughing too hard if I was in the class haha

[@WalyB01]

The knight might go there later.....

[@gregoroque]

"That makes our bishop not happy" - cracked me up

[@joseruiz844]

Totally agree. He is very funny indeed!

[@ronclass1782]

I figured that out in less than a minute

[@msDanielp369]

He's the coolest GM ever!! I dare you name a cooler one

[@mrtampham]

Strategic ideas are soooo good. When he owned the f file and then went back to control the c file. I would have 100% pushed my kingside pawns and sacrifice something to break open the king. This teaches me so much about positioning, preventing opponent's good moves, and patience.

[@jpg6296]

Haha, though I prefer the wizardry of Tal, I agree with you, we must first learn strategy and solid positional play before we can have a basis for other styles.

[@1rauno]

"Mate is good, because then you win!"

[@user-hx4ur5mw9c]

;0 в

[@German1184]

I am taking notes lol

[@buttkrustable]

not only did i learn a lot from this but this guy was funny as hell. i need to see more of him.

[@JamieTransNyc]

You will be lucky in that regard, there is a lot of Ben Finegold to see.... at least 280lbs.

[@EVANGELOSS54]

Finegold is possibly the best chess commentator in the world ... I would love it if he did some A0 vs Stockfish games analysis

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

"When you play Nc2, it is really hard to play Rc2."

[@stopwritingthatreplyjohnat6638]

Just promote the knight idiot. Frankly ridiculous

[@Pain420]

Ben is big brain

[@Kaanfight]

Terrible

[@samsadax230]

Karpov's positional skills are unmatched.

[@spartnstarcraft2]

this class under appreciates his humor so much. Great analysis in tandem with the jokes always make his lectures the easiest to follow and retain the information. Plz more of Ben.

[@mitchellhodgemeyer]

This is my favourite of Ben's lectures (although the Paul Morphy ones are awesome too).

[@rafaelgmota]

Typical Morphy opponent... Terrible! xD

[@stopit405]

His one-liners are so great. I enjoy them every single time.

[@hplovecraftmacncheese]

I keep coming back to these vids for the jokes.

[@boschmidt7824]

Amazing lecture, explaining with humor the ideas behind every move. Simply great.

[@joseluisparreno4999]

One of the best videos by Ben Finegold.

[@iamnahidashrafuday]

These lectures are so helpful. His detailed explanations cooperate to understand middle game better!

[@LexFloyd]

I really felt the pressure to answer at 36:22

[@fisheatsyourhead]

highschool flashbacks of not paying attention and being called for an answer

[@thijsyo]

The Tal Memorial, named after mister Memorial

[@walterparker2641]

The most concise and instructional chess lecture I have encountered on KZbin,

[@Grandcapi]

Very instructive and funny!! Ben is good for young players, he knows how to make them learn and laugh at the same time. It was the first time I watched him on youtube and loved it.

[@toastersman217]

A very instructive video! Thank you!

[@ss9392]

My favourite game by far, Karpov's style really stands out to me

[@ivek7773]

Man this guy just made my day

[@Uerdue]

3:44 Of course we've heard of him! He's a famous f***ing legend!

[@rgsliwa8298]

A very good lesson by big Ben Finegold. Health is wealth so you can keep teaching.

[@orlandorodriguez1291]

Watching this in 2018, I find his humor smirkable at most then I remember they're usually kids/teens then I laugh my ass off!

[@orlandorodriguez1291]

Hilarious, not that im insulting you 😂😂

[@petersodhi1762]

Superb analysis and presentation

[@iehudim]

thank you for this precious videos

[@myriadwhims]

I really enjoyed this lecture! Thanks!

[@sleepyeyeguy]

Instructive lecture, thanks a lot!

[@bhuvanc4992]

As entertaining as instructive...awesome video!

[@MyRook]

Great example showing how space advantage gives you all the options(attack and defense).Great piece coordination.

[@tarzanhedgepeth354]

I actually like this game as much as the Fischer-Spassky 1972 game 6. It really revealed a lot about positional playing and also showed the wisdom of both players. Even in championship games, it's not easy to see how the loser was playing very well usually (it always looks so easy watching, though, doesn't it...?)

[@Tobias-fe2hm]

Thank you for uploading

[@joseruiz844]

You make these explanations really enjoyable and vivid. Thanks a lot Ben!

[@oshanmodi]

I am your fan.. Ben Finegold.. very helpful illustrations...

[@JamesJones-oq7hy]

your lectures are awesome

[@dangelobenjamin]

Both, it's awesome. You learn a lot from Ben!

[@Crazeyfor67]

Ben always makes chess fun. I surely missed his coverage at this years U.S. Championship. Yasser did a good job,,but the chemistry of Ben & Jen was superb. Watching their coverage last year made me jump up and drive to St.Louis (from Louisville) to experience the show live. Some of the post game interviews by Maurice Ashley were a bit cheesy and the excitement wasn't there. It all seemed contrived and slightly forced. Ben's coverage is easy and natural. Thanks for the lecture SLT CC

[@xhemalvezi3999]

It's impossibile to get bored with him. I would pay a lot of money just to follow one of his lessons.

[@Chris-if1di]

Took 78 seconds for him to mention Paul Morphy xD I love it!

[@Freddy-xx3uf]

also known as 1min18

[@fireballxl-5748]

Nice catch!

[@TexasSizzle]

Awesome lecture Ben! Also very funny!

[@mathewmgmg]

Excellent lecture sir...watched it twice!! One of the best lecturers here along with Yasser Seirawan

[@dusanmijatovic7913]

Agreed.

[@craig7102]

thanks you gave me some idea's hadn't thought of

[@Samuel-cu9vo]

I love the fact that someone was shocked about the knight going to a8 at 17:40

[@johnhechtlinger9465]

nice lecture....that Karpov game was impressive....

[@johnmichael642]

wow the best chess channel i have ever seen O_O

[@mottian]

5:56 "That's something that we should probably talk about for an hour because I get paid by the hour" :D

[@followingtheroe1952]

+Martino Garonzi Sounds like something a "Finegold" would say.

[@itrofimow]

+Myrdred Deceiver its just what he said

[@tze-weilim1632]

I like GM Finegold. He's really funny here.

[@Dybbouk]

Great game. Great explanation.

[@sleepyeyeguy]

That's a valuable lesson that I learned after being swiftly crushed by a 2200. It's not sufficient to just do what you want to do, but to proactively prevent your opponent's plan. My rating has since improved dramatically!

[@gmcenroe]

really nice lecture and funny at the same time

[@kingcarisma]

Finegolds jokes are very suspicious...but his teaching is not...Cudos..

[@federicogarcia4446]

+kingcarisma oh thats not true, his jokes part from a premise equal or boring and then slowy improve to a better and winning punch line, he's jokes are solid.

[@kingcarisma]

Your`e correct!

[@adatta3046]

His jokes are just terrible.

[@Spiderhip]

Why is his jokes are suspicious? You with the wrong answer.

[@johnkom2339]

His jokes are at your expense. Sarcasm but keeps the pace lively.

[@sleepyeyeguy]

"That's something we should talk about for an hour... because I get paid by the hour... right?" friggin hilarious!

[@fireballxl-5748]

Karpov, a very interesting game. Finegold, a very interesting player & commentator

[@stanleygsf]

Yaay! Fun lecture!

[@tharkanzox1493]

We need ben finegold back

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

This is just awesome

[@anasbouayad6826]

Karpov's gameplay is really magnificent

[@thetransferaccount4586]

nice lecture

[@orangebetsy]

The quote that sums it all up for me: "Karpov likes different things than I do"

[@GymChess]

Nice lecture and nice guy.

[@maelstrom57]

more from Ben!

[@daveanthony3880]

FINEGOLD IS A CHESS GOD

[@joshuahunter7972]

Is that a new touch screen? Bens stepping up in the world.

[@manictiger]

Did you know this isn't even Karpov's final form? Later on, he fuses with IBM's 'Deep Blue' to become Deep Karpov, during the second 1997 match against Kasparov.

[@arsenalfanrichi]

I swear Karpov was a computer.

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

jesus christ, deep blue was as much of an anti-karpov as possible.

[@hiwibaba22]

Awesome!!!

[@sooooooooDark]

43:43 man id be really curious what the thought process is behind pushing (/sacrificing) the pawns the specific way white does there very hard for non titled players to understand 😢

[@logansoileau8238]

The St. Louis chess club is found is in the city of Club.

[@BizuteriaMoxie]

I like his videos

[@BravingTheOutDoors]

what an incredible game

[@Crazeyfor67]

Actually I haven't watched it all yet. But I will keep your remark about Kamsky's mistakes in mind while viewing.

[@suleimanshaaban6586]

Very nice

[@illmaculatechess]

i watched this lecture super blazed laughed my ass off

[@tims7174]

That picture in the beginning though....

[@TheConcentrationmoon]

i dont understand why some portions are edited. Its suspicious!!

[@ThePawn-xi3zb]

14:08 He glued the pieces into the board.

[@iMannyLP]

34:47 why not qf3+ with followed checkmate qg3 or qh3??

[@stateofmontanapal.2506]

Great!

[@SuperBono07]

Hi, what is ''strategic position'' means?.

[@RonakBadhe]

Conrad Holt was born in Kansas @23:32

[@thorn35]

Conrad Holt is a grandmaster born in Witchita Kansas.

[@youngadultsuis]

Ben Finegold for president!!!!

[@nfltrrrqwsa7512]

To me, Qc4 Rd4 is a much stronger move than bxc5 Rdd3, assuming the Krejcik Gambit holds in parallel with a subdivision 6.5 strategy in the end game scenario.

[@davidburkhardt4044]

Put speed at 75 percent and Ben sounds like the town drunk teaching chess lol

[@thomasrebotier1741]

At 35:02, what is wrong with ... Q c3. It forces queen trade

[@blessedbethelord4835]

isn't pawn h4-h6 at 33:29 mate? why did karpov check with the bishop? is their something im missing?

[@DoomRater]

Blessed betheLord h6 is illegal, because that pawn has already moved, notice how it's on h4 not h2. he'd have to play h5 first which is risky because after black takes, his King can run forward.

[@DoomRater]

Well actually h5 loses the Queen outright because there's no check stopping black from capturing it

[@gregtaylor6146]

Whoa there Ben.... you're a veggie? that's awesome man, good for you!!!

[@Ty-yy7zr]

You have the C file? I want the C file.

[@betuscb5707]

buenas combinaciones estrategicas de ajedrez

[@copypacer7464]

16:00 i dont understand why closing up the position when you have the bishop pair

[@palmarius104]

Well Karpov uses bishops to control counterplay rather than as attacking pieces most of the time.

[@BabooVII]

Great lecture. This guy is funny

[@skillywilly187]

i see old man karpov still playing..whats his fide rating nowadays? also what was his best year rating? was he up in the mid 2800s ?

[@arsenalfanrichi]

Late 2700's afaik

[@palmarius104]

If you adjust for rating inflation then actually he was late 2800s

[@nubiankenpo]

The "Don Rickles" of chess. A dry humor savant.

[@sebastianquilt]

Rickles was more jovial than this guy, whose attention span for humor is about 3 seconds, and who ought to partake in Impractical Jokers, finally, as Joe's fatter, smarter brother :) Great teacher, too.

[@josephschenkel8956]

What is the difference between a 'tactic' and a 'strategy' both in general and in the context of chess?

[@daims8728]

Joseph Schenkel to my level of understanding when we talk about tactics it’s short terms move strategy is more about mid-long term move

[@josephschenkel8956]

@@daims8728 Thanks!

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

@@josephschenkel8956 tactics are 3-6 move shorts that are kind of forced and calculated, usually to win pieces or to get to a different state in the board (short term but very precise). Strategy is your overall vague ideas about what you want to do in the board long term (long term but very vague)

[@gowri75]

nice!!

[@mottian]

6:30 "So, you go to the store and you buy chicken. Right Ben?"

[@azi7783]

What exactly did those people dislike about this video?! Very suspecious!