World Cup 2013: Hansen vs. Malakhov | Mastering the Middlegame - GM Eric Hansen

Grandmaster Eric Hansen shows the second game of his mini-match with GM Vladimir Malakhov in the Chess World Cup 2013. Eric lost the first game and had to win the second in order to stay in the massive knockout tournament.
2016.03.29
Eric Hansen vs Vladimir Malakhov, C65 Ruy Lopez, Berlin defence

[@yamiegg394]

Where is the techno??

[@JamBear]

K.O.!

[@VincentFarrugia]

This was highly enjoyable. I loved his honest and frank analysis of a very instructive game!

[@MrMariogrcic]

Whenever eric hansen analyses his own game there is a increased passion/quality to it. His non-games analysed positions are good but when he does his own thats a whole new level. Would be nice to see erics stuff more in the futtue. rather than *insert random GM* games that had been covered a million times already.

[@calmarcalmar]

+Samsara NoMas Exactamente.

[@fwr9574]

+Samsara NoMas When you sit down at the board and play a game you're fully emotionally and intellectually invested in every single detail of the position. So when you come to presenting an analysis of it, your passion and insight is so much more intense than if you were presenting another player's game. That's what makes it better.

[@marufsarkar2960]

+Samsara NoMas Agree !

[@gregbattis]

+Samsara NoMas Depends on the GM game there are quite a few I really like but him analyzing his own games is something that does increase the quality and passion.

[@ollie7070]

dangit finegold shut up about your 3rd wife and talk about the game!

[@SmoothMike]

Best Eric lecture yet by far IMO. Analyzing his own games probably makes him more enthusiastic. More interactive than normal too. Loved it.

[@TremendousSax]

Completely agree. This was a great lecture

[@hotmodelinbikini]

... every Russian is a chess grandmaster and a nuclear physicist.

[@realniqqa6073]

It's weird to see him talking quietly I was hoping to see him smashing the computer

[@JL-hq4sg]

lol my thoughts too

[@TernaryM01]

He does talk quietly.

[@andreimotinga1826]

I don't know whether it's the game or the way Eric presented it, but the entire time this feels like an awesome thriller that keeps me on the edge of my seat. Add a few well-placed jokes, and this lecture became very entertaining... Well done.

[@charlesdarwin180]

Totally agree with all the previous positive comments. It is the best video lecture I've ever seen because it's instructive in so many ways. This first hand account, shows how Hansen plays the board but also takes his opponent's strengths and weaknesses and his own strengths and weaknesses into the decision making process.

[@tbjohns10]

I really liked this video. fascinating to see someone so highly skilled at something describe a pivotal moment in their career with such detail and passion. I learned quite a few things too!

[@capt-morgan276]

Fantastic lecture, and really enjoyed the story about Kramnik looking at his scoresheet. Cheers!

[@numcrun]

How rude for Kramnik to move his scoresheet when he is concentrating

[@buddygordy3253]

@@numcrun I agree, it's still funny though.

[@jeskaaable]

Great video, it was like listening to a beautiful story about a well-fought war from a warrior's perspective. Personal and fun, hope to see more like this

[@sjhanson1690]

Great way to see how a GM thinks thru the game. Amazing. Thanks brah! :)

[@foraminutethere23]

Very interesting game and great analysis!

[@CyprusAve]

best lecture on here in a while

[@inguh7041]

Amazing video. Great insight into how strong players think!

[@arsenalfanrichi]

I really like Eric's analysis of his positions. He explains the ideas behind every move. Much like Yasser, who is equally thorough with his analysis. Being told the ideas and the thought process behind eliminating many variations during the game is extremely instructive to me and something to aspire to. I also think he played absolutely magnificently in this game.

[@Chris.M]

Eric, this was a really great analysis. Very impressive!

[@gabrielsantosm.3415]

Excelent lecture!!!CHESSBRAH!!! =D Thanks, CCSCSL and GM Eric!!

[@grannywalter]

Amazing game and great analysis

[@jazzyy45]

really deepens my understanding. thx

[@revazbakuradze8338]

Brah, you were so close. Nice analysis!

[@TheSLK66]

That Qb3 move is actually the one I always play when a similar variation takes place in the Ponziani opening: 1.- e4 e5 2.- Nf3 Nc6 3.- c3 Nf6 4.- d4 exd4 5.- e5 Nd5 6,- Qb3 Nb6 This is one of the variation that arise from the Ponziani opening when black takes the d pawn instead of taking the e pawn with the knight, I've studied this variation with the help of a chess engine and Qb3 is the strongest move.

[@maxdemontbron9720]

Amazing Game thanks Eric!

[@misterman5316]

great work

[@dirtlint8311]

very deep and details analysis

[@V8SupersQirreL]

hOW BIG is this - to have a winning position and don't win - and show it to an audience? So Instructive, and we all know th situations where we thought we were winning and suddenly- oops - it's a draw. Or worse...

[@DablesG]

Too many times we've all lost winning positions lmao

[@TheSpikeCanada]

That's some massive spoilers

[@100nacional100]

what a thriller!

[@jazzerkid]

Which tool is being used for those analysis at SLCC?

[@syyhkyrotta]

THANKS ERIC! :D

[@eldoreschess2428]

Amazing defense from Mahlakhov. Those pawn moves in time trouble, insane in the membrane.

[@vadimbel7201]

I really enjoyed this! Thank you. I smiled 40:30

[@Mdgunlock]

This guys really entertaining! He should make a youtube channel!

[@joshuahunter7972]

Eric, you have evolved behind the camera.

[@hao2000ki]

5:58 he is still asking that question to this day

[@feizalmoolla1946]

25:00 + - Is this a missed win when instead of playing queen to C3 playing knight to G5 checking queen on E6 and checkmate with queen x H7?

[@JamBear]

My boy Eric!

[@p1nesap]

Dang Eric, seemed you had it in the bag until traded queens. Was that necessary?

[@draevonmay7704]

He was under time pressure (10 minutes on the clock). It wasn't necessary, as he could have played Nf3 and kept the pressure and tension.

[@xanbex8324]

very humble guy...nice commentary///

[@adflicto1]

CHESSBRAH!

[@razorrook218]

Hansen, you're such a baller

[@thescoutabout]

He plays d4 right away.... my heart broke

[@rbxyz8839]

goo d job from the canuck I understood everything!

[@JaggerG]

At 44:37 is Nh6+ a good option?

[@sebbe2506]

Qxh6

[@calendar9136]

dude did he just wake up from a 2 hour sleep

[@fakeaccount5827]

Why not rook to e8 instead at 33:32? That was Eric's original plan, after all. Both of black's bishops are pinned, black's rook is stuck on the back rank, black's king is stuck defending the f8 bishop, and black's queen is stuck defending the g7 pawn. Am I missing something?

[@bryanleafguy5092]

Fake Account Maybe bishop takes on h3?

[@eldoreschess2428]

Bishop h3 . Rook takes the dark square bishop witch check and the queen h3 . Very unclear but prob very pleasant for white.

[@shidqi1435]

nice

[@stefanholbek2449]

Nice to see Mr. Hansen as an instructor! I'm sure the "robot-music" on his channel keeps him on his toes, but I simply can't take it ... Nice to hear him share his thoughts WITHOUT the "bleep-bop-zero-and-one" type of noise ...

[@robertcordier175]

no clock?

[@pakchu2]

44:23 why not Bxf4?

[@abdulrahmanjahari]

Btw what software did he use?

[@kryhard]

Lucas Chess maybe

[@hakan1085]

But when black plays d6 in minute 6:43 cant white just push and win the exchange ?

[@studiosbonsoir]

the window that pops up every time he moves a piece is annoying

[@razvanpetrisor2883]

At 6:13 if d6 after d5 don t you lose the exchange?

[@razvanpetrisor2883]

Also at 51:12 if you put the king on a dark sqare not take on e8 with check but nd7 winning the queen or maybe i am wrong

[@launders]

big eric

[@arvinsarsazi8988]

Great analysis it’s a shame he is not ibto classical chess anymore. thankfully we’ve got the chessbrah instead

[@willudallmusic]

this is a lot easier to follow than bullet :)

[@darth_wager]

When your opponent played Bishop D7 at 34:05 , instead why couldn't he just take on H3 with the bishop?

[@darth_wager]

It's darth wager BTW 😆

[@BreakfastItem]

omniscient queen takes bishop

[@damonm3]

And all the kids are gonna subscribe to his channel and see him throwing chairs and raging/cussing 😂😂. Gonna turn all the chess kids into little monsters... Jk, Eric’s awesome and it’s really great to see how many close friends he has that play at a high level and some that suck too😂😂😂🍻🍻

[@johnk3841]

Ruy lopez players please stand up

[@jonaskjrberg1866]

34:31 he missed a tactic with rook takes on E7. After queen takes bishop H6 and you have won a queen or mate in 1

[@rahmicemreunal6122]

There is f6 after Bh6. Funny that you really thought 2 GM can miss that in a classical game.

[@wooshbait36]

You are trying to act smart when in reality you just embarrass yourself, that happens when 1200 rated players try to educate two super-strong grandmaster that analyzed that position for 40 minutes. Think before you speak.

[@TONAL03]

Is this theory?

[@bernard9823]

Drew not bad

[@lllllllllllllllllIll]

Good job with the editing. Hansen needs some editing out since he gives some redundant explanations/lines.

[@livelyosprey]

Coming from a guy whos not good at chess in the slightest, shouldnt eric have played Re8 at 33:55 pinning both bishops?

[@boyboy6123]

What’s the point? Bb7 just protects the rook

[@fredericlapierre5127]

@@boyboy6123 at that point Qxa5 win a pawn with a tempo on the bishop, although there must be something which worsen white position with Re8, I don't think Bb7 is the right answer for black.

[@nasipkismet2436]

I don't think any human could see Rxd5 at 50:28.

[@rootsofdisunity3414]

Except for Garry Kasparov and Vishy Anand

[@damonm3]

I think 2 moves ahead at most😂. GMs analyze All the pieces and the outcome of 5 moves or more. It hurts my brain...

[@wkwkkw7830]

Hi this is grandmaster eric and i would like to show u how to not throw your chair when u lose consequetive times

[@blablatruc2307]

Wtf i dont feel eric without the psy trance shit

[@Abc-tx4zr]

No dancing?

[@feduva1]

I still wanna see akobian and yassar back, serious GM's with successful experiences, gg tho.

[@fwr9574]

+Fred Uva You'd prefer to see two guys who know that they're past their peak? I'd prefer a young impassioned GM with everything to prove

[@shanikhan00]

Hansen is on their level.

[@Snitor]

+Fred Uva What? How is Hansen not a serious player? Or are you saying he is not on a GM level? We can clearly see how emotional he is about this and there is not doubt he is on par or better than Akobian or Yasser. They are all great teachers, btw.

[@draevonmay7704]

Sure, Hansen doesn't have the experience that they do, but he is in his prime (early 20s) and an accomplished GM. He's in the top five Canadian players, and top 40 North American players. He's also extremely active online, and has held several records in terms of ratings online.

[@___717.]

serious GMs with successful experiences? Do you think Eric Hansen is a 2600+ rated player because he's not serious and doesn't have "successful experiences? " Fred Uva you're a total clown

[@hypa4066]

Im grandmaster eric hansen and your not

[@Electronite1978]

Eric might know some theory here and there but in bullet and blitz is just way too slow. No mouse skills :)

[@stefanholbek2449]

+Electronite1337 Lol! ;O) Bartholomew going berserk in 1 minute games is absolutely crazy ... Hansen going berserk in 30 seconds games is ... Einstein MUST come back and do his work on general relativity all over!

[@peristiloperis7789]

+Electronite1337 , ha ha. That is true. It's weird that he can beat Nakamura sometimes in bullet.

[@harsh3608]

He is SLOW???Have you even seen his bullet and blitz games?Pathetic

[@zekitucker82]

Aint he rated like 2900 in bullet

[@herrschnupke4044]

Oh boy, spanish massaging can really suck. Better option imo. , espacially in shorter time controls. Just play 2.f4 , demolish black in 15 moves and avoid the whole spanish crap, lol.