Win without calculating thanks to this simple concept

[@juriyuri2592]

48:01 "Get rid of the queens and let him play with himself"-IM Alex Banzea

[@HebbenBeeld]

"This is how you win most of your chess games". No, this is how I lose them.

[@ElderScrollsVINews]

Just wanted to say I appreciate the audio setup. Absolutely top tier production values and I CAN'T wait for your new Jobava Course.

[@greybushMEproductions]

"As much as I love Serbia, I don't know what to say about that move."

[@asztapaszta9]

You should love them even more, obviously.

[@VincentPeer]

You’re one of the best chess teachers I’ve found on KZbin. Thank you!

[@epicgamer_brawlstars]

It's so impressive that you can commentate calmly during a live game! Especially when you have less than 1 min left

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

Him and chess vibes are insane. I would be losing my mind panicking they r like “oh 15 second should be plenty of time to trade 4 more pieces march pawns down get a queen and deliver checkmate” lol

[@kingkillah101]

You must be new! This is Prof. Banzea's peanut butter and jelly!

[@oleksandrsharapov660]

Yeah, don't just jump into the pool-think for a moment. That happened to me, and I lost half a tooth because the pool was too shallow. Great video as always, Alex

[@Raistlin-oh1mf]

Finally another Romanian home security video

[@MM-tt3np]

It's better he records videos for youtube than inhale glue in plastic bags in the Romanian sewers

[@Chris.M]

​@@MM-tt3npeh?

[@VictorDiaz-rt3ve]

@@MM-tt3np Bruce lee lol

[@dafuqmr13]

Romanian live leaks

[@alechendrickson4992]

Always coming in clutch Alex. Thank you for consistent uploads! I always look forward to them. I like how calmly you can assess a position and seek small and simple improvements. It really helps me improve my own chess. I’m even starting to solve your “pause the video challenges” without pausing 😁

[@robertslavica6090]

Haven’t watched Alex for a while, so good to be back! No 1 chesstuber📈💥

[@hillelking]

you really helped me understand caro kann concepts. im a 1600 elo player, jumped from 1300 in like two or three weeks. Its funny, I used to play 10+5 games and i found it extremely more difficult. I dont know if it is because people cheat in this time management more, or they just play better. I moved to 10 minutes games and my elo went so high. You really helped be build my chess thinking. I play the jobava as whtie, which can be so simple and straightforward (not always..) and the caro. when opponent plays 1 d4 and takes his bishop out to f4 i started something intuitive and pretty cool - I go for something that is close to the jobava, but with the black pieces. chasing his bishop away with a pawn storm. it goes pretty well so far, and the bar shows at the beginning not more than 1+ advantage for white, but i think that with good play it really bothers white, not only to find a good strategy to develop and attack, but also mentally, facing a pretty weird opening. Again, many thanks! your content is very good. you put important concepts to your videos and show what should be the mindset of a strong chess player. keep it up!

[@LawrenceEyenduke]

I must say, you're one of the best strategic player I see online, your videos have really helped improve my chess. You're the best.

[@GoodmanMD]

Can we get more caro v panov vids? I ***** hate facing the panov. Is like going to the park and then it starts raining.

[@dhinsch933]

Greetings from Southern California, Alex. You’re so much fun to listen to and learn from. Please keep the excellent content coming! ✌️

[@thunderstrikebs5556]

Out of my entire repertoire caro is my best opening

[@Filippirgos]

Hi from Serbia (actually Germany, but I'm a Serb living and working here), had no idea you love us 😃

[@B3AMan]

Romanian. I sent you some ideas in the chat on the previous video. If you have time to look into it, would be appreciated. Great content btw. The school kids I coach really improved after watching your stuff. Thank you young man. Keep them coming!!

[@DrRodox.]

04:20 a nice play would be knight to E5, if he took with knight, you took with pawn and he would have a hanging pawn on d4. If he moved queen to D2, you would have Queen to D4 threatning bishop B4.

[@JhenMohran1]

huh? knight to e5 is illegal because its pinned. if you mean Ne4 -> thats loosing a pawn (most likely 2)

[@VillaMonz]

The energy @ the beginning of the vid is insane 🔥 gona binge on this one tonight with my ears wide open

[@seancooper5007]

No. 1 chess streamer right here

[@soulyah144k]

The fact that you can play and talk at the same time on such short time control is pretty amazing, last game I played the Caro I was +4 up and lost on time on a 60 minute classic , how can improve my speed i be loosing on time a lot!

[@D_Elchapo]

bro am a 700 elo and i play always 15mins games I pretty much don't lose on time you have to play 15mins instead of 60 play solid don't over think it lookinkg for fancy tactics, people under 1500 do blunder every game so you wait for that and exploit it just make sure to not blunder you and play solid moves follow chess principle develop night before bishopes learn two openings one for white and one for black and stick to them. Trade pieces if your are up materials put the rooks on the open files, I mean its impossible to loose if you play solid moves not blundering against under 1500 elo chess players. watch chessVibes nelson channel climb rates he shares his thought while playing in live I really felt an improvement in my playing style and tactics thanks to him. stay sharp, play smart and take care

[@davidusa22]

I look forward to all your videos, keep them coming, Alex!!

[@shawnhorton2000]

Alex your skill and fluidity of thought is masterful. We want to see you playing and destroying in tournaments. A GM title is definitely in reach!

[@AlexBanzea]

Thank you! Maybe in a year or two 😝 I will still learn in the meantime

[@7percentSolution]

Great job, Alex; this was very instructional!

[@nicholask2829]

He snuck in a joke at the last second. Epic. 😂😂

[@gregg3457]

Nice concepts, Good moves and Excellent jokes! Thanks so much!

[@walterbrownstone8017]

I just started watching and I can't wait to see if you play both sides for this lesson!

[@mannylokzzz]

I think it’s poor taste to criticize Alex’s opponents in the comments, but man that first dude played like hot shit for a 1900, gxf3 is a move I make when someone’s banging on the bathroom door cuz I’ve been playing chess for two hours

[@rpralica]

He is a typical attacker and plays tricks. His goal was to open the g line but Alex is too strong for him so he could not use that g line.

[@anotherpromotor]

I think at 20:37, instead of moving the bishop, you could play queen b6, and after the opponent takes your bishop, you take with back with knight and threaten checkmate

[@Wookie74]

buffet at McDonalds on a black friday 😂

[@Benjamin-ku1qx]

The fixing theme was interesting. Thanks for all this high quality material !

[@PabloGnesutta]

2:16 when you say they took with the pawn "without any reason". Isn't it a "valid" reason that if he would taken with the queen they will lose the pawn on d4?

[@AlexBanzea]

I mentioned that in the editing at 2:18

[@kylezo]

I had to double check the date of the video when i heard that cryptobro joke.

[@alonzojullian7132]

great video!!! Hoping to see you stream titled Tuesday

[@angelicwisteria]

I can´t stop binge watching your videos!

[@treyrichardson3162]

You've inspired me to release a Joe Biden London course. However, I have no material and wouldn't even know how to get started which makes the course complete and perfect. Thank you.

[@kramermccabe8601]

Its frowned upon to sniff your opponents hair in chess

[@donaldwilliams3247]

More panov please. This variation gives us a lot of trouble. Thanks for the great teachings.

[@Nightwalk444]

Thank you Dracula, very cool

[@Milla_mayne]

Another perfectly timed video drop. Thanks Alex!

[@davet88]

Pls try to get the Jobava London course out soon.

[@uthoshantm]

I love your videos, personality, humor and most importantly I learn a lot

[@blunderghostchess]

LMAO, I love your jokes!

[@gregwh2000]

In the 2nd game at 22:45 my gut liked 12....Bg6, with the idea of trapping the R on f1. If 13. Bc2 protecting then 13...d4 shutting in the B and fixing d3. If 13. Qe3 (Stockfish) then again 13....d4 fixing d3 as a weakness. 14. Nxd4 Nxd4 15. Qxd4 Qxd4 16. cxd4 Bxd3 with slight advantage to Black. 12...b5 seems a little better. 12...h6 is best allegedly.

[@Frieswithbruh]

after watching this video, I played a rapid game and game review said I played like a 2200 even though I am only a 1400

[@salvadorsempere1701]

Sometimes life decisions are easy. I see a Karo Can video, then I push the like and make a comment. And then I push play.

[@maxfn6893]

Can you make a video on the Tal variation of the caro kan??

[@ajays5698]

I just hope my opponents doesn't watch this and use it against me😂..thanks alex for ur lessons 👍🏻

[@stevesidare2493]

I want to know how to handle 2.b4 in the Caro.

[@splenzid]

Dude you are the funniest chess youtuber of all time LOL ...and lessons are good as well. BETTER THAN LEVY AND HIKARU hands down!!!

[@jacovanburen4908]

Sir, again, with the working on sunday. I like it, it makes my week, but seriously... Take a day off. Ok, I really love it. Thank you!!!😁 Oh, and regarding your remark one time use (approx. 11:19), I deny such behavior. Seriously.... Just because I blitz during rapid, is no reason to make me think...🥺

[@mutdd3954]

0:41 W Alex banzea 🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸

[@BosleyPandaTFT-qf1em]

How can I get lessons

[@FructuredEchoes]

Awesome video as usual :) If possible, show us a panov attack with early c5 vs a >2000 player in one of your next videos :)

[@asztapaszta9]

49:08 Oh no! Stockfish thinks Alex made a blunder! :)

[@kaidoChess]

Dads back

[@kwanxin9506]

Alex, do u have any games with white playing 4. Bd3? I got ur course on chessable but only played this variation once and it didn't end well. 😅

[@divy1211]

43:38 "This pawn structure is as fragile as the ego of an avg league of legends player" 😂😂😂😂

[@sabbirhussain4677]

In the first game, instead of taking the pawn with the rook maybe taking with the bishop should have won the Queen right? Or am I missing something?

[@ellessar03]

Do you mean at 13:19? His king could just side step the check to B2 rather than the queen being forced to take the bishop :)

[@sabbirhussain4677]

@@ellessar03 ohh I get it now, Thanks a lot..

[@K_wazi69]

Alex has helped turn me from a 4'20 little boy to 6'9 big boy🔥🔥🔥

[@FloydMaxwell]

11:51 - surprised you didn't take the f pawn

[@AlexBanzea]

I didn't like that it allowed Qe5 double attack...but anything wins there with precise play. I try to minimize the risks as much as possible instead of winning more material in general.

[@benji7661]

@@AlexBanzea castle ?

[@youtubefarzan8045]

In game 3, what should we do if opponent palys c5?

[@nb-eq6rw]

Literally as I'm taking a shot watching this video "or at least become an alcoholic"

[@nicholask2829]

Love your videos❤ Quick question - what opening should we play if we can't use the jobava london or caro kann? Any tips would be helpful. Thank you!!

[@elasmojones]

I keep hearing about a crystal...all I can think of is cerveza cristal

[@123string4]

You're really making me want to start playing the Caro with all these videos. I would love if you made a video on beating the Caro since I face it all the time (and that's probably your fault with the popularity of these videos :P)

[@AlexBanzea]

I'd play Advance as white (with h4 Tal variation)

[@JSJ1978]

The last guy must have really wondered who the heck he was playing against with all those accurate tricks 😂 if he doesn’t know you already that is.

[@wecameasinkas]

How do the 1900 that you play start the game with that opening from game 2

[@wecameasinkas]

I wrote that before I heard you say what you said my bad

[@banjoandbass]

Not surprised by the hillbilly attack. I am surprised nobody retreats the bishop to b3 and gambits the e4 pawn. It still isn't good, but it is fun to play as white.

[@Lukeicht19]

Bro woke up and choose 2000 elo players for his breakfast 😂😂😂

[@shoneyt4316]

❤ from Serbia!

[@Barry-p8u]

At 12:29 why not first play re8

[@darn0k1]

Is Caro Kann middle game course on the table?

[@planezero]

Its on chessable..

[@darn0k1]

@@planezero Caro Kann middle game by Alex?......

[@bdb4358]

6:20 why didn’t he trap the bishop?

[@pranavkolekar2427]

He can take knight

[@bdb4358]

@@pranavkolekar2427 I know but i would take back with the bischop. I think that would be a better position.

[@timt8027]

Good video. I still wonder tho... what concept were you talking about? Because you just showed games and didnt talk about any concept at all

[@AlexBanzea]

did you skip the intro?

[@ImNotHereToArgueFacts]

​@@AlexBanzeaI'm at the end of game 1 and plenty calculating was done already. So, title has me confused also...far. Really enjoying the Caro/Jobova repertoire videos as an almost 60 year old who never got past 1300 via postal chess

[@ImprovePath]

That first 1900 guy was so shameful ! guy did not resign ! 😡

[@Hassy171717]

Hey Alex (or anyone out there in comments land that can help!)... I'm looking for games/instruction in the advanced variation when they take on c5 immediately: 1 e4, c6. 2 d4, d5. 3 e5, c5. 4 dxc5, Nc6.

[@AlexBanzea]

I have many games in the caro kann playlist…just need to spend a minute to select what you need

[@calvinsebastian8902]

Nice video alex, btw i want to give my opinion on pawn move in 5:15. If we move our pawn to g6, im scared that my bozos opponent might play bishop h6, blocking us to castle. Also if he push the f pawn to f5, and we take with g pawn, then our opponent can play rook to g1, creating big attack threat to our left king side.

[@MatsMatsuo]

Bh6 you can calmly play Bf8, if takes, king takes and the king seats comfortably on g7 If he goes back to g5, fianchetto with Bg7 and eventually castle, theres no way for white to exploit the pin on the knight. Also there is no big attack if F5 gxf5, because there is nothing to attack there, you didn’t castle yet, the king stays pretty safe on the center with all the pawns surrounding it. You can’t be scared to play without castling, it is very normal and very good in many cases to just leave the king in the center, castling is not mandatory. The way to see these things is that either tou just brute force calculate everything, but with experience you should be able to make these considerations almost instantly. The white activity is temporary, and by principle, black didn’t make anything wrong to be in trouble

[@calvinsebastian8902]

​@@MatsMatsuo Thanks mate, love your explanation. I'm only a 1200 rated chess player, so I still have a long way to go.

[@ashleyharris4114]

On Chess Vibes I learn how to cook rice. Here I become an alcoholic. Chess is complicated! 😅

[@thetransferaccount4586]

for caro kann.. anything

[@rpralica]

The player in the first game is a typical blitz or bullet player who plays without much thought and then defeat is logical.

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

New banzea vid lfg

[@JoseMartinez-iq3xq]

You are always calculating, strange if you take into account the title of the video.

[@etwowjack]

I don't drink so I choose better chess player. You always make me laugh alex.

[@pablomata7098]

First! I wait the entire week for that: “and with that being said i think we can move onto…………😉 thy fallowin geim”

[@louiscypher6919]

Better chess player or alcoholic? That's a win win for me. 😁

[@aleksandrsprudnikovics4454]

I am always watching your veos and noticed that I dont have a weapon against English opening.

[@AlexBanzea]

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[@trevorbrzycki6628]

I didn't see that gang bang story coming just like how your girlfriend told you it happened before you broke up.

[@darn0k1]

Love it 🎉

[@MM-tt3np]

Nice, you just won a wooden spoon :P

[@zzzzzzzaxc]

ye pretty hard to beat 1900 44:41 *cries in biltz 1400*

[@axhraf7712]

are you serbia gang or albania gang?

[@chuckhightower2730]

I’m 1000 rated and just played an 1800 performance with 95.8% accuracy

[@psy9199]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@FloydMaxwell]

41:35 - !!

[@sadmansakibmugdho4134]

The last time an IM that teaches the Caro Kann said something about Indonesian players he got absolutely cancelled for life in Indonesia. Just saying Indonesia has no sense of humor lol.

[@AffinityCola]

A comment for the algo

[@amirismail7153]

❤

[@Luis_1605]

Do you actually like Serbia? As a croatian, you probably know how I feel about them. You do understand that they attacked our country in the 90s and killed our people, right? Members of my family died because of them, so you "loving serbia" makes me not want to watch you anymore. Would you please clarify what you meant?

[@Flipneed]

6th comment

[@calvinsebastian8902]

Second!