Winning with Hyper-Aggressive Openings

[@captainsnake8515]

“I went to the Dead Sea, it was the saltiest thing I’ve ever seen” he says as his opponent rage quits

[@captainsnake8515]

yøü gøt rëkt bøïï fixed

[@smokeyxmovez2377]

@@captainsnake8515 thanks lol, I have deleted my original comment

[@edcrSpeedruns]

@@captainsnake8515 oh look a hivemc player

[@gssbruno]

He could have ended with "until now."

[@rachelguido7231]

Nice to know that even at 2300+ there are still babies who throw fits after they blunder

[@PiercingSight]

5:55 - *opponent offers draw* Eric: "Nah... I'm okay with taking a break." *sips coffee and watches the opponent's clock tick down then goes on to talk about saltiness*

[@spoppyboi6427]

Classy

[@sallehhamid6216]

those ppl must have a pyschothic behaviour. narcissitic

[@TheMotogee]

"A week ago I went to the dead sea, I've never seen anything so salty"

[@Zebo12345678]

Reminds me of The Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. _Gets three of four limbs chopped off_ "The black knight always triumphs! Have at you! Come on, then!" _Gets his last limb chopped off_ "Alright... we'll call it a draw."

[@ppieterman]

Hey Eric, i dont know if you'll ever see this, but i believe in positive reinforcement and speaking up when you appreciate something. Your video's are helping me get through some very hard times right now and i wanted to show my appreciation. Please never stop being you

[@engineering7530]

I believe in negative reinforcement,

[@pk-fi1ok]

I believe in neutral reinforcement.

[@dafenz5902]

I believe in reinforcement learning/

[@cndbrn7975]

I believe in reinforcing the reinforcement.

[@1kydes]

I believe in reinforcing all different varieties of reinforcement

[@danielrobertson4490]

Eric Rosen is such a chill dude but he is always playing aggressive. Love it.

[@EButtVor]

beautiful chess

[@Asdayasman]

Have you seen Hoshimatsu Suisei playing Tetris against her friends?

[@adamhedley8924]

always attacking RAWR

[@alexandertyler4744]

141111

[@VincesInHocSigno]

I think the engines have proven that agressive play is the winning methodology.

[@alexjones4937]

32:14 "I'm trying to...uhh...eventually checkmate" Thanks for the heads up on that one

[@tranluan4357]

These ppl who offer draw in a clearly lost position have no shame

[@watchableraven3517]

We have hope!

[@drumetul_dacic]

I always block such people.

[@bar___]

True. I always offer a draw when I predict I can force a draw: the person refuses, then we still draw

[@zizhdizzabagus456]

says guy who try to flag in totally lost position right?)) then offering a draw is exactly same thing - a tool that allows u to get a draw by opponent getting confused. If u know what shame is - resign next time in a lost position even if u have a chance to flag, or dont talk about shame at all

[@tranluan4357]

Flagging is a whole different story. If you cannot manage your time, it's your own fault. *insert butthurt Firouza's fanboy meme*

[@comicsans6138]

Eric: there is a 1 in 7 chance that it is currently Thursday. Me: yes, this is big brain time

[@sebr1val]

BIG BRAINNNN

[@tristanmoller9498]

You a grandmaster yet?

[@joshualee4251]

"Don't mess with the walrus" Had me cracking up, thank you

[@dobbysocks1426]

I am reading this comment on a Thursday, haha

[@YeetMaster-mw9zj]

@@tristanmoller9498 I am when I dream

[@VintonDsouza]

"Black is losing." Black makes a move. "Maybe black is not losing..."

[@lordstinson8095]

"Saltiness is, I think a normal reaction. A few weeks ago, I went to the Dead Sea. I've never seen anything so salty".

[@billbuyers8683]

Lord Stinson I had to screenshot that

[@MatsMatsuo]

Eric on this livestream Opponent: 1.e4 Eric: I think i'll just sacc

[@clixxyz2330]

0:14 rosen about to do a king sac but then he realizes the viewers are not ready for his power

[@Gingnose]

actually it gonna explode the whole board cheat code of the lichess

[@malacor17]

Nice to know that even at 2300+ there are still babies who throw fits after they blunder

[@g.h.g.1106]

From my otb experience especially those players are salty af, assuming that 2300 on Lichess refers to the 2100ish elo range. Reason, imo, in that range players must have invested significant amount of time into chess to get there (2100 without any study is kind of tough), but still nowhere close to master level. From my experience those players take losses super hard, and are often salty af. Maybe I just had bad experiences, but there might be something to it

[@tommydashed4205]

@@g.h.g.1106 Nah 2300 blitz is 1900-2000 at BEST on lichess and that depends. Probably even lower classical rating.

[@Japhu]

Tommy Dashed Nah, Eric Rosens Fide is 2390 which is quite close to his lichess rating. I agree there is an rating inflation on lichess but not that much as you assume. Maybe 150~200

[@HenryMcCraken4]

Yeah, otb I once had a rook vs bishop (I had rook) but my opponent had ten seconds with a three second delay. He knew it was a draw so he walked to get the arbiter so he could count out fifty moves, and I just played a move and quietly pressed the clock. He didn't get back in time bc I pretended to still be thinking, and he to this day won't talk to me. I feel bad as I cheated him outta fifty dollars, as this won me second. A draw would've given him second.

[@g.h.g.1106]

@@tommydashed4205 this absolutely depends on people. Some are worse online than otb, while others are 500 rating points up. Being better online is more common though, but I know exceptions

[@Musicrafter12]

That first guy who offers a draw the moment he realizes he screwed it up lol

[@LeggoMyLamb]

Then he rage quits and abandons the game...LOSER!!

[@soupballoon1363]

LeggoMyLamb I mean, who wouldn’t be mad after that mistake?

[@drumetul_dacic]

Always be a gentleman and resign when the position is lost beyond hope and start crying afterwards. Never do something to someone that you don't want someone to do it to you, unless it's checkmate. :)

[@aristodemosii.1980]

Being mad is ok but not rage quitting, always show respect.

[@soupballoon1363]

Daniel Șuteu oh I understand, thanks

[@iconickerem]

I don't know how I watched a man playing chess for 2 hours and how I couldn't watch 2 hours long movie

[@danielchoritz1903]

maybe the movie was made for money and this clip is for chilled entertainment ;)

[@Rajo7777777]

Eric Rosen never change, literally watching you talk to the community, play and teach chess all while sipping your mug is the most comforting thing to watch ❤ you seem very wholesome, you give me Bob Ross vibes

[@Dunsie]

Ignoring a draw request instead of declining it actually seems super smart. Letting his timer run out while he is waiting and hoping. Thanks for the tip

[@TheDannytaz]

6:16 "I mean saltiness is a normal reaction... A few weeks ago I went to the Dead Sea... I've never seen something so salty" Eric is such a savage😂😂

[@FrostyDude-cj2sy]

“Today is Thursday... unless you’re from the future then there’s a 1/7 chance today is Thursday” -Eric Rosen 11 Months Ago... he knows too much

[@gssbruno]

Trying Ke5 on move 1 is really Hyper Aggressive. Take it easy man.

[@corybarton4758]

When was that

[@gssbruno]

@@corybarton4758 00:13

[@ChefffffRP]

😅😅😅

[@AnthonyHernandez-st8co]

15:55 - “Lord Chungus taking off... Goodbye to the Lord” 😂😂😂

[@trevorallen8514]

Man I love watching Eric the way he trolls people so savagely but is also super nice and respectful at the same time is beautiful .

[@cabdirahman9000]

I started playing chess recently with my brother. I really enjoy watching you play. You're incredibly patient, honest, nice and very very humble. Those are VERY rare traits to have. The amount of frustration I get when I plunder a piece by accident is insane but you always keep calm and try to solve the mistake in the best ways possible. You're amazing 👏

[@ciandro5005]

“ it may not be Thursday for the people watching in the future” Very wise words, shoutout to you

[@Malsawma22]

My fav line is - 6:00 “Nah... I’m ok, like just taking a break” with the reluctant laugh. 🤣 Best way to decline a draw so far. 🤣👍🏻

[@spinaLzTVgaming]

"Don't mess with the walrus" Had me cracking up, thank you

[@MiserableMidnight]

Obey the walrus

[@joexpoe]

I've been watching too much Naka.. You have a quiet and easy persona. Things are much more dignified here. Five minute games rock. I can digest so much more.

[@adamhedley8924]

i cant play 5 minute games i need time to think

[@TechSupportDave]

@@adamhedley8924 then play longer games. I play 10 minute games because that usually leaves little time for endgame and I don't really like the endgame so I want it over quickly. but it's not little enough for me to struggle.

[@stuckels]

14:03 Your 1 in 7 chance succeeded, I'm watching this on a Thursday. New years eve!

[@jmerk9556]

47:50, "I''m in second because... regrets" laughing on the outside but crying on the inside.

[@jimromero5625]

@ 5:09 Eric is prepping the cheapo attack on the rook and does it beautifully - he mentions several times d6 is hanging with a very sneaky expression, and then (knowing there is a lag) he finally mentions "oh and I'm also attacking the rook" with perfect timing :)

[@deadinside5631]

“offer a draw, if you feel bad... but I don’t feel bad” merciless Eric😭😭

[@sensorcato]

I really want to see you as a GM, Eric.

[@captainsnake8515]

I believe he is considered one of the strongest IMs right now so I wouldn’t be shocked if it happens at some point

[@fiskmas943]

Captainsnake His FIDE is 2342 and you need 2600 for gm.

[@Mike14Gr]

@@fiskmas943 I think there are GMs who have 2400 elo or less I think it has to do with 26 victories against >2500 elo players

[@fiskmas943]

Mike14Gr The current requirements for becoming a Grandmaster are: An Elo rating of at least 2500 at any point in their career (although they need not maintain this level to obtain or keep the title). ... Two favorable results (called norms) from a total of at least 27 games in tournaments.

[@fiskmas943]

Mike14Gr I got it wrong with the 2600 rating thing, you need 2600 performence in a tournament with 3 gms from different countries, 9 rounds, time control at least 120 min. In addition, an international arbiter must be present to make the rulings during the event.

[@NoodleFlame]

Your videos are really informative, thank you for taking the time to explain the logic behind your moves. Really appreciate it

[@dhilrukshanpradeep7265]

Eric is one of the only people i think who properly shows us the ideas behind the moves.

[@nathanialblower9216]

Rosen is slowly eliminating all count nouns from his vocabulary, turning everything into “some mass noun”

[@jamesparker9068]

Someone watching this in the future has a 1 in 7 chance to watch this on a Thursday. For a second I thought you were a genius

[@gregorytruley7458]

Congrats E...on your well deserved Victory. If you have 10 seconds and your opponent has 30 or so in a close match I’ll take you to win. You have Excellent strategic aggressiveness.

[@jordanxx7288]

Crazy thing is… I’m seeing on a Thursday months later😂

[@mohammadafaneh8595]

I have never played any chess online but for some reason I like watching your videos. Your voice is very calm and you make the game look fun and easy. Keep coming with the vids as never watch twitch.

[@cecilwalsh5089]

That is the perfect line! Something I think like a joker villain would say “this is beginning to look......fun” love it!

[@willlacey7621]

The knight and queen sack MMMMMM. Love to see those plays.

[@ItsnotSaulGoodman710]

Still my favorite channel ❤ most instructive, relaxed and entertaining play. So nice to gave this gambit gallore

[@ejthedhampir507]

9:03 “White’s king side’s structure is in shambles, and the knight’s gonna have to go to a sad place.” Eric Rosen’s comedic timing is flawless.

[@Eliza_Yump]

This whole video is just you playing an almost losing move and then winning because of your amazing skill

[@edgarpoe1734]

Very nicely done sir! Enjoyed watching you crushing the field

[@ChessGeek1]

Eric love the videos as always! Can not wait to watch the other 1 hour 58 minutes

[@salimyasinyazc5263]

You are my fav chess player in the world, all the matches you play are very fun to watch, thank you for creating content!

[@matcrispa6876]

"I hope life is good, I hope wife is good" ~Eric Rosen 2020~

[@olivehernandezaguirre4025]

Where?

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

@@olivehernandezaguirre4025 1:03:07

[@olivehernandezaguirre4025]

Thanks

[@elliottford1096]

Briana Hernandez Aguirre Ll

[@gabrielpichlbauer2414]

it is just so relaxing watching you comfortably crush the oppenents that comfortably crush me. Even time for an in-between Botez-Gambit, amazing.

[@ChessGeek1]

Eric, is it possible you make some stream dedicated to Q and A? So we can ask you questions. Because that could be very helpful to many of us :)

[@retrovibez1176]

ChessGeek that already happened

[@alexwastakenwastaken]

How many of you are there?

[@ChessGeek1]

@@alexwastakenwastaken no, like eric rosen fan

[@ChessGeek1]

@@retrovibez1176 When?

[@chelseaoverton1139]

Hey Eric, i dont know if you'll ever see this, but i believe in positive reinforcement and speaking up when you appreciate something. Your video's are helping me get through some very hard times right now and i wanted to show my appreciation. Please never stop being you

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

the game against eleksa_SA 2212......so instructional for me...deflection idea with the knight.....thanks again eric. you da man.

[@ryanhall5360]

"This is beginning to look... fun" - Eric, the literal anime villain

[@williambrennan1658]

I like these unorthodox openings because they make very unique and interesting games

[@hugokoide4940]

"I'll take here, cus then these pawns make the bishop sad" - elite chat

[@josephmerritt1411]

Nice job. Please keep doing this format. You have interesting comments and observations about chess besides live game comments which I find down to earth.

[@lmmartinez97]

I have always loved chess but I'm an awful player. I hope I can learn by watching you play and then playing on my own. Cheers!

[@shouryagupta6873]

Hey Eric, I absolutely love your videos because you are SUCH a good player... Your videos have taught me so much... Continue being great!

[@ethananderson6444]

Watching Eric with hyper aggressive notification clicking

[@Flippeh]

just wanted to say these cozy chess vids have helped take my mind off some sad things lately. thank u eric =)

[@BrantAxt]

"I feel like the spelling bee champ but happier"

[@slazinger]

Thank u again Eric for another perfectly calm afternoon nap. It's my daily ritual lately, get home from a heavy and sweaty shift in the warehouse, shower, eat, crank up the AC (it's really hot here in southern Spain)and Eric playing on the phone at just the right volume, short nap, and life's good again. And maybe I am subconsciously learning some chess, who knows!

[@joeb4142]

That’s what I’m hoping !

[@gonzalo4658]

25:00 “you’re learning from the legends” HAHAHAHA

[@V8SupersQirreL]

I don't care if you win the tournament. I wanna see your great wins, your tricky openings and your traps. This is full of good stuff!

[@scheimong]

29:43 Now that's a position

[@faizalkhan3042]

Read it in Croc Dundee accent. So pleasant.

[@killerblue]

@@octomancer Still dead position, especially with 10 seconds on the clock.

[@brois841]

Ohh.. that hoodie explains the Dead Sea stories. That's a fun trip, glad you got to go!

[@firippumartinezu1782]

40:35 Wow. I thought he was just going to sack the knight on E6. He's a mad lad.

[@hannesvoites4443]

Yeah, same for 1:12:00.

[@pieceofpecanpie]

I loved watching the first game tilt. Absolute schadenfreude deliciousness.

[@scottrichards1495]

Hi scrivvy!

[@retrovibez1176]

scott richards hey!!

[@xaelee]

hey eric. you're a pretty calming and entertaining person. i really enjoy your videos. keep it up.

[@luckwins9633]

Watched this on a Thursday xD

[@PierreLecesne]

Thank you Eric for posting the whole tournament! Much appreciated :)

[@cimadev]

Is 40:39 considered a botez gambit?

[@Wutz_]

It was an intentional sac so no :p

[@DeBert]

@@Wutz_ But it is a queen sac for zero compensation, so yes?! ;-)

[@RulezAPower]

Naah.. it's considered "What the hell are you doing" gambit

[@cimadev]

@@RulezAPower Well, I was close.

[@kylebroussard5952]

You nailed the 1/7 chance, watching it on a Thursday 😂

[@puspraj4687]

Eric, you can stream on both twitch and youtube at same time. Try that sometime use Restream

[@noworries864]

Thanks for the shout out. I'm watching from the future.

[@ReasonMakes]

Eric I would love to see you do a Minecraft stream 👀

[@richardsleep2045]

A friend had a float in the Dead Sea, sounds quite an experience. Too funny your mad openings, stunning play thanks.

[@juhonieminen4219]

I love your videos, but I must say this. You have the skill set to become a GM, but if you ever want to achieve that, you must focus on openings that are solid. You are playing wild against weaker players for entertainment value, and I appreciate that for great youtube content. I know that norms and titles really do not matter in life, but you only play London System, and all else is gambits and crazy stuff. I would love to see you focus on some other "real openings" with the goal of beating stronger players with solid lines. Personally I would be extremely motivated to see you play lines that are not just "tricks for kids" as Ben puts it. You could make a series of "The Bitter Medicine" for the ambitious players who want to grind for better ELO with terribly sound theories. That could be the next wild thing in youtube: The Sane Players Guide to Chess.

[@coleschemistrychannel4172]

Completely agree

[@ChessJourneyman]

I think he mentally falls apart when facing great players. In short he goes on a tilt due to being nervous and focusing on how good his opponents are rather than playing the game from his point of view...

[@skyshatter3452]

I'm from the future. It's a Monday. Thanks for the shout out.

[@maxime9728]

hi scrivy

[@retrovibez1176]

Maxime Vermeersch hi!

[@abhisheksharma-ng1uo]

Hi Eric, I like your chess Ideas, Opening all of which you are telling in videos it's very useful for everyone

[@christophergolfer]

Can you play against Stockfish again? I enjoy the schadenfreude of watching you get punished 😁

[@ilknibrhm]

You are like Bob Ross of chess. After hard day at work it is a relief to watch your videos

[@waltgrisly509]

omg I hate stallers (Nonafryers for Jerry fans ) so much. Is it so hard to admit a loss ?

[@iceman3193]

41:39 "I'm preventing the king from running away this way" king moves "of course the king runs away the other way"

[@ChessGeek1]

6th comment

[@isaachull1646]

Watching in the future, on a Thursday, feeling special

[@ronnyboy5091]

Just new to your channel and I love it dude. So smooth, so calm and so good. Keep the good work man!!

[@igorignaz5319]

it's thursday :D ty for the shoutout! props to your chess

[@stefanholbek2449]

Of course I know the expression in the title, but you could actually say that you SHOULD try this at home before you play like that! Eric, as always: You are an inspiration!

[@igorf8409]

"oh its smaller than my hand. I don't have banana for a scale" - i see you too are the man of culture :)

[@stavrosk815]

"....and cry like a grandmaster" god damn!

[@davidjames4428]

Eric, the end of this was absolutely beautiful.

[@martynq7212]

5:57, coldest response to a draw offer I've ever witnessed. Love it

[@Ken-on6lr]

Yeah a two knight attack video would be great. I don't know what to play against the French and therefore can't play e4 in my (low level) tournament games. But on the other hand your London course was great and I'm getting good position with it. Thanks

[@KF1]

6:15 onwards was hilarious. Also letting your opponent cry like a Grandmaster, lol.

[@Gondwe1224]

As a future YTube person, this was awesome.!

[@Skimeric]

Hi scrivvy, you've made your mark in history

[@GreggV]

I'm watching on a Friday, thanks for the shoutout. Subbed.

[@artisorak]

Hey, I am watching from the future! Thanks for the shout out. It's Tuesday though.

[@MohamedSuliman96.6]

What a genius, you're really brilliant

[@krcn00b]

So black is losing now -Oh that's a tricky move - maybe black is not losing I love this haha