Winning with Hyper-Aggressive Openings

0:05 Black vs Razario (2326) - Don’t mess with the Walrus (1.Nf3 e5)
7:58 Black vs jhonattan564 (1905) - Super Secret Stockfish Novelty (4…h5!!)
10:25: White vs DUENDECILLOH (2091) - Hillbilly Attack vs the Caro Kann
21:14: White vs Aleksa_Sa (2212) - Caro Kann: “Let’s play whatever this”
30:04: White vs pembina (1937) - 2 Knights Attack: “What is this move f5”
36:38: Black vs market (1714) - Kind of spicy Nimzo Indian
39:30: White vs Coche (1978) - I can’t stop myself: BOTEZ GAMBIT
48:10: Black vs hamzeh_Esfandyari (2109) - Accelerated Dragon
53:52: Black vs gorlee2013 (2248) - Happy Halloween Gambit
58:51: White vs megash1983 (2256) - 2 Knights Attack vs French Defense
1:08:37: White vs Prince_0f_Blunder (2056) - Grand Prix Attack
1:16:58: Black vs Starinov (2439) - Accelerated Dragon
1:27:30 Black vs Dull45 (1639) - Delayed Elephant Gambit
1:33:47 White vs scacchi151 (2198) - Squeezing a passive opening
1:37:25 White vs Arrow_00 (2292) - Horwitz Attack vs French Defense
1:45:38 White vs yartarget (2426) - Attacking with the London
1:51:14 Black vs Moyano1 (2136) - Copy Cat Chess
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[@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."

[@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

[@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

[@tranluan4357]

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

[@watchableraven3517]

We have hope!

[@anarcho.pacifist]

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

[@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

[@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

[@johnvuillemot4805]

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

[@VintonDsouza]

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

[@lucasmatsuoca]

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

[@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 ;)

[@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?

[@anarcho.pacifist]

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

[@AnthonyHernandez-st8co]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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😂😂

[@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 👏

[@gssbruno]

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

[@corybarton4758]

When was that

[@gssbruno]

@@corybarton4758 00:13

[@ChefffffRP]

😅😅😅

[@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

[@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.

[@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. 🤣👍🏻

[@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 .

[@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 :)

[@stuckels]

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

[@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.

[@deadinside5631]

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

[@ciandro5005]

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

[@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”

[@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.

[@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

[@ItsnotSaulGoodman710]

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

[@Flippeh]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@willlacey7621]

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

[@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

[@williambrennan1658]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ryanhall5360]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@cecilwalsh5089]

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

[@ethananderson6444]

Watching Eric with hyper aggressive notification clicking

[@NotUntrue]

12:33 I don't play a lot of chess but don't you have mate in 6? king h1, bishop takes g7, king g7, knight e4 attacking queen if he takes with knight check with queen on h7, king moves f6 then knight takes knight on e4 forking the queen. if queen moves take knight on f6, then mate on h7?

[@leadnitrate2194]

Bishop takes knight on e4.

[@Eliza_Yump]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BrantAxt]

"I feel like the spelling bee champ but happier"

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@kylebroussard5952]

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

[@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.

[@devankingsford392]

Does anyone else want this man to read a waffle iron manual to them before bed?

[@scottrichards1495]

Hi scrivvy!

[@retrovibez1176]

scott richards hey!!

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

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

[@luckwins9633]

Watched this on a Thursday xD

[@brois841]

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

[@ReasonMakes]

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

[@xaelee]

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

[@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.

[@PierreLecesne]

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

[@puspraj4687]

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

[@tedCain1]

watching this at 1:18am on a thursday... 3 years after it was posted.

[@pasha-ly4ss]

12:06 on a thursday here

[@maxime9728]

hi scrivy

[@retrovibez1176]

Maxime Vermeersch hi!

[@fox-reacts22]

A year later and I’m watching this on a Thursday at 2am that was weird...

[@christophergolfer]

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

[@pieceofpecanpie]

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

[@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...

[@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!

[@waltgrisly509]

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

[@abhisheksharma-ng1uo]

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

[@ChessGeek1]

6th comment

[@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

[@jordanxx7288]

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

[@iceman3193]

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

[@jpg7616]

0:15 tries to open with his King to the center Hyper aggressive openings? He wasn’t kidding!

[@leandronw1]

hahahahah

[@richardsleep2045]

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

[@skyshatter3452]

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

[@igorf8409]

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

[@mathgeniuszach]

0:14 Ah yes, let's start off the day strong with ke5, the hyper bongcloud

[@krcn00b]

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

[@brothareece5313]

As I was watching and he said it’s 1:28AM, it was literally 1:28AM for me too. What are the odds 😳

[@knightf8648]

1/1440

[@ilknibrhm]

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

[@KF1]

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

[@ronnyboy5091]

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

[@kamakazboom6127]

Bruh... "I guess there's a 1/7 chance for people watching in the future" I'm of that 1/7

[@windsorlandscaping3342]

"These squares look tender "....me holding brownies 😁

[@Perplaxus]

Newbie here, serious question: At 12:03 when black knight takes b3, would it be better to not take the knight back with a pawn and instead just pressure mate with C knight to E4? If black responds with either knight or bishop takes E4, it's mate in 4. I think. 3 for the knight, 4 for the bishop. Am I missing something? I found black queen check at D4 but that seems better for white after unpinning the knight. Thanks in advance for a comment here!

[@Perplaxus]

Update: I missed some things. Actually taking the knight at F6 from E4 unblocks the king, and queen check is way too good.

[@evhwolfgang2003]

Loved the Finegold reference "cry like a grandmaster"

[@mustafavlmsa]

59:30 "Opponent's perplexed, not used to seeing so many knights" lmao that's just me