Maximum Punishment | Speedrun Episode 18

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
  • Beginner to Master Speedrun Playlist: • Beginner to Master Spe...
    In this Beginner to Master Speedrun Series, I try to climb the rating ladder while providing lots of lessons about chess along the way. In this episode, I play 3 instructive chess games that feature some important beginner lessons.
    0:00 what’s your New Year’s Chess Resolution?
    0:28 Fighting the Vienna Gambit
    11:05 Fighting Scandinavian Defense
    21:25 A fun lesson and story
    27:20 Maximum Punishment vs the Center Game
    Previous Vienna Gambit Game: • Interesting | Speedrun...
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Komentáře • 276

  • @tomaustin8866
    @tomaustin8866 Před 5 měsíci +39

    I love that you're always so understanding of your opponents mistakes. You never forgive them though and punish them severely on the board but never verbally. A true gentleman always. Thank you for all your explanations of why moves are suboptimal. I was amazed that you had your game published when you were so young and found such a winning combination against a much higher rated opponent.
    My new years chess resolution is to reach 1000 in rapid play and blunder less (oh no my Queen is mostly not a trap with me). Thank you again for your teaching, it's a key part of my learning for this year

  • @dd-vl1kx
    @dd-vl1kx Před 6 měsíci +159

    The most relaxing person to watch after a long day. Thanks for your videos man.

    • @gravythegreat
      @gravythegreat Před 6 měsíci +6

      So informative and relaxing my favourite series of anything maybe thanks eric

    • @Gamm420
      @Gamm420 Před 5 měsíci +3

      I agree, Eric R. is great!
      If you like watching chess videos to relax, you might also enjoy Chessnetwork.

    • @Zeckellin
      @Zeckellin Před 5 měsíci +2

      I agree. Just started watching Eric and I have been returning.

    • @samsibond4399
      @samsibond4399 Před 2 měsíci

      Fr i watch this and sleep

  • @davidanderson_surrey_bc
    @davidanderson_surrey_bc Před 5 měsíci +38

    That last game was savage. A graphic example of how development can crush material edge.

  • @MrSHAQbballZACH
    @MrSHAQbballZACH Před 5 měsíci +17

    Amazing how he can recall a position and game he played from when he was 12 years old!

  • @dancingowlheadman
    @dancingowlheadman Před 5 měsíci +10

    This has been the most useful series for improving at chess by far. As opposed to being obsessed with trying to nail particular openings and traps I'm playing far more intuitively and responding to my opponents weaknesses. Before I would just mindlessly try and follow a system and eventually become lost when the opponent played something unexpected. Has showed massively and improved about 150 rating points. Aim to reach 1k this year!
    One of my favourite elements of this series is the patience and humility that you show all of your opponents. Even at the lowest level, and silliest moves, you would still try and explain the opponents thinking and play solidly in return instead of just speedily crushing them. Sure you still end up wiping the floor eventually, but you approach each player with the same level of respect with which you might approach a GM, and never underestimate! which is an important chess lesson within itself. Thanks Eric!

  • @Internet_Angel_Yamero
    @Internet_Angel_Yamero Před 5 měsíci +99

    “When your pieces are in good squares, the tactics will come.”
    - Eric Rosen, 2024

  • @Linkfanoftheyear
    @Linkfanoftheyear Před 6 měsíci +49

    My new years resolution is to do my first OTB tournament.
    It's tomorrow so I think I'll get it done.

  • @themagicalyak
    @themagicalyak Před 6 měsíci +70

    Really enjoying this series! (Side note: thank you for making content that can safely be played out loud with kids or their grandparents in the room! haha)

    • @bassmanjr100
      @bassmanjr100 Před 5 měsíci +7

      You can safely put Eric or Naraditsky on CZcams when mixed company is around. That is one of the many reasons they are my two favorite chess YTs. Great edutainment. Sorry, Gotham got to pass.

    • @mangaranwow2543
      @mangaranwow2543 Před 5 měsíci

      @@bassmanjr100 Put it out there to Gotham, i am sure he is willing to listen.

  • @dogspaghetti7118
    @dogspaghetti7118 Před 6 měsíci +105

    My New Year’s chess resolution is to not quit chess, cause I have so much work to do outside of chess :(

    • @davidanderson_surrey_bc
      @davidanderson_surrey_bc Před 5 měsíci +28

      I once felt your pain. Fortunately, I turned 67 and retired. From work, that is. Now I enjoy life's true pursuit on the 64-square pasture.

    • @thelocalsage
      @thelocalsage Před 5 měsíci +7

      mine is to not quit chess cuz i have so much work to do AND cuz i suck LOL

    • @MrDanielfff777
      @MrDanielfff777 Před 5 měsíci

      Mine is to get to 1900; currently, I am 1650
      I also want to do 15 minutes of puzzles a day. I hate puzzles

    • @charliedarin8349
      @charliedarin8349 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@MrDanielfff777what’s your puzzle rating?

    • @MrDanielfff777
      @MrDanielfff777 Před 5 měsíci

      2200, yours?@@charliedarin8349

  • @dnthymamai
    @dnthymamai Před 4 měsíci +2

    @26:10 !! Wow!!!!! Well done young Eric!
    Also, I love this speedrun series

  • @mxochimera
    @mxochimera Před 5 měsíci +5

    My new years' chess resolution is playing games against actual humans, instead of just puzzles and bots.

  • @templink
    @templink Před 5 měsíci +6

    This is by far the best video series on chess having a grandmaster working his way up and explaining each decision and seeing all kind of trap on going, Well done this is great stuff

    • @johnkooistra2991
      @johnkooistra2991 Před 5 měsíci

      There are some other very good ones as well by Daniel Naroditzky and John Bartholomew, for example.

    • @KF1
      @KF1 Před 5 měsíci +1

      If you want something a little more direct, check out Chess-Network's long tutorial "Stop Before You Chop"

  • @pharumnelson7108
    @pharumnelson7108 Před 6 měsíci +16

    My chess resolution is to write all the notation for my casual games I play in person ever week and actually learn the coordinates by heart and analyze my games

  • @WildlifeEthics
    @WildlifeEthics Před měsícem

    You are the best Eric: There is more to chess than winning. You exemplify personal maturity and kindness...along with chess brilliance. Wish the world had more of you.

  • @Brandon-hd4vg
    @Brandon-hd4vg Před 5 měsíci +5

    love the content Eric! I love hearing your thoughts on attacking strategies in the middle game as that is where I suffer the most. Would love to see a season 2!

  • @neurathal0n534
    @neurathal0n534 Před 5 měsíci +11

    My New Year's resolution for chess is to be less competitive. I want to just enjoy the game and not worry about winning or losing so much

    • @zndrb10
      @zndrb10 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Man, I feel this way too much. I'm not great at Chess, I'm only playing for the enjoyment of the game, but I am such a poor loser. It's hard to break the habit of responding like that. I'm gonna give it my best shot though.

    • @neurathal0n534
      @neurathal0n534 Před 4 měsíci

      @@zndrb10 nice! Keep at it and you'll only get better at losing gracefully

    • @timm439
      @timm439 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@zndrb10 You can try pretending that you're playing a teacher, and if/when you lose, take it as the lesson / learning opportunity. One thing I like is I can't get frustrated at a "teammate" for making a mistake.. it's always something I myself can learn to do better.

  • @afancypirate7754
    @afancypirate7754 Před 6 měsíci +12

    The best chess speedrun ever made!

  • @mrfish270
    @mrfish270 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Eric, your long explanations are a treasure. TY.

  • @kezzaguy
    @kezzaguy Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Eric; I'm making sure to like and comment on every video in this series to say thanks for this content! Learning a lot.

  • @user-or2sv2uf7t
    @user-or2sv2uf7t Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awsome! Eric, you're the best chess teacher on youtube. Solid, slow, steady explaining everything while playing. Incredible.

  • @watchesandburgers
    @watchesandburgers Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love your calm demeanor. Looking forward to epi 19 and more!

  • @tomdc4172
    @tomdc4172 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love these series, thank you Eric!

  • @jonathanharris9261
    @jonathanharris9261 Před 6 měsíci

    Love your content Eric. Thank you for sharing your life and passion with us.

  • @popelin15
    @popelin15 Před 5 měsíci

    Happy New Year, Eric. Thank you for amazing content.

  • @kelljohnson8334
    @kelljohnson8334 Před 6 měsíci

    love the videos, learn something everytime. plz keep up the good work!

  • @nd5797
    @nd5797 Před 5 měsíci

    Happy new year Eric, you absolute king. Love your streams

  • @phoenixinthetrees1446
    @phoenixinthetrees1446 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I can't believe it's already episode 18 of this series.
    My resolution is to keep watching Eric!
    Perhaps we'll see a Ponziani opening soon...

  • @user-qk5pe5ic6l
    @user-qk5pe5ic6l Před 5 měsíci

    I love your videos dude, they are very instructive and offer many useful tips. the way you speak is too relaxing though, I always fall asleep when I watch you haha

  • @OregonMikeH
    @OregonMikeH Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely Love it!

  • @htt2566
    @htt2566 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you, great teaching, as always.

  • @darrenlove2625
    @darrenlove2625 Před 6 měsíci +28

    Trying to get to 1000 rating this year. Had a huge drop from 730 to the 600s, so it’s a slog at the moment.

    • @Kcrude
      @Kcrude Před 5 měsíci +2

      Have that same problem. Currently at 950ish and somehow manage to drop to 800.. lol. Fighting well right now though.

    • @meitnabhikhaasnahi1470
      @meitnabhikhaasnahi1470 Před 5 měsíci +1

      this year? you can do it under a week surely

    • @MrDanielfff777
      @MrDanielfff777 Před 5 měsíci

      I can coach u for free

    • @fawazahmed4978
      @fawazahmed4978 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@Kcrude wait this is exactly me, from 950 to 800. im fighting for my life rn and the wins dont even feel satisying, my last few wins were dudes just blundering queens, not me doing anything cool lmao

  • @edforbes1563
    @edforbes1563 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Yes eric, nice one. Love your videos.

  • @tehaaronjelly5473
    @tehaaronjelly5473 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I plugged that last game into an engine out of curiosity, and that was a clean 100 accuracy. Good lesson for people new to chess: high accuracy does not always indicate cheating, especially if the win was very quick and the opponent’s accuracy was very low.

  • @jamesgriffin7046
    @jamesgriffin7046 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you! Great content as usual, Eric! -- Your comment “When your pieces are in good squares, the tactics will come" reminds me of Shane Parrish who says that "To the person who is well-positioned, every option looks like a good option. To the person who is poorly positioned, every option looks like a bad option." Positioning in both Chess and life is crucial. Thanks for reinforcing great life lessons.

  • @solomontruthlover5308
    @solomontruthlover5308 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the video as always

  • @rafawerkauser
    @rafawerkauser Před 5 měsíci

    Happy new year Eric! 🎉

  • @EvilDogProductions
    @EvilDogProductions Před 4 měsíci

    31:40 is definitely a WOAH moment....savage triple fork!

  • @the_luggage
    @the_luggage Před 4 měsíci

    I've been playing chess for 5 days after stumbling across Anna Cramling's channel. I'm failing at Blitz terribly, but I passed 800 on Rapid today, which I'm very happy with, and it's almost exclusively down to this Speedrun series, thank you!

  • @flpsnk4848
    @flpsnk4848 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I played only about 30 games last year but watched and studied chess for many many hours. So I wish to have the courage to play more.

  • @AlanTwoRings
    @AlanTwoRings Před 6 měsíci

    That was a fun story, thanks Eric!

  • @l.massart9013
    @l.massart9013 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Happy new year!

  • @quazzydiscman
    @quazzydiscman Před 5 měsíci +6

    I just looked up Eric's 2003 Niles opponent (from the newspaper clipping 26:15) on fide, Mark Marovitch. 25:42, The way Eric was talking about him i thought he'd be 90 years old. Dude was born in '61! Means he was either 41 or 42 when Eric played him! Sure that's still pretty old compared to an 11 year old, but dude! Eric made it sound like he was playing someone from a nursing home!

  • @gundarsmiks4889
    @gundarsmiks4889 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Maximum punishment sounds so good coming from Eric :)

  • @billybrian3791
    @billybrian3791 Před 5 měsíci

    great video Eric! My new years resolution is to play my first over the board tournament :)

  • @rhoddryice5412
    @rhoddryice5412 Před 5 měsíci +3

    25:54 Eric has shared this game in a lecture for kids at Saint Louis Chess Club. “9 Year-Old Eric Rosen vs. The Scary Old Guys”

  • @salvador0893
    @salvador0893 Před 6 měsíci

    This is the Perfect Video to end a Beautiful day. Eric youre Great, im really looking up to you :)

  • @WingChun108
    @WingChun108 Před 5 měsíci

    I really liked the video. Thank you.👍

  • @ma271
    @ma271 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi Eric! Often, since you´re such a strong player, you win right at the opening. This doesn´t give us the chance to enjoy your explanation of typical strategies and moves of certain openings. Maybe, when certain game winning tactics arise, it would be interesting to point them out, but then not play them and continue in the spirit of the opening (at least early in the speedrun). I think that would be the best of both worlds! I´d be curious to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you for all that you do!

  • @CrouchingCrab
    @CrouchingCrab Před 5 měsíci +1

    If anyone is interested in the b4 move of the Scandinavian (mentioned in 11:05 game), it's called the Leonhardt Gambit and was Eric's first instructional video on YT! It's a really interesting line and I think it would be great for all players, especially around this rating where the Scandi is common, to have in their back pocket for some fun wins.

  • @uwuawoo3987
    @uwuawoo3987 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Happy New Years Eric!! My chess new years resolution is to get 2000 elo! And maybe get an autograph from you at an event in stl Two big goals!

  • @laurynnoborio6045
    @laurynnoborio6045 Před 5 měsíci

    I'd really love to break 1100 and meet 1300 this year, though I'm not quite sure how to do so. I'm finding it quite difficult to improve, even with puzzles and game analysis. But I'm still enjoying chess, especially watching your videos :) Happy New Year!!

  • @ridegreen78
    @ridegreen78 Před 6 měsíci

    This is my favorite series

  • @__charles
    @__charles Před 5 měsíci

    this series is awesome! i hope you do many more! my NYR for chess is to get my Blitz to 2200!

  • @vikasgpgmail
    @vikasgpgmail Před 5 měsíci

    My resolution is to be better than 50% of the active Rapid players on Lichess (~ rating 1600). I'm currently around 1300 and your calm videos are the main reason why I'm slowly and steadily improving!

  • @Zyrexia
    @Zyrexia Před 5 měsíci

    I recommend adding opening name to the title. Because this is an instructive speedrun, it will be helpful for the new players and us to find these videos by opening for reference in future

  • @douvilleg
    @douvilleg Před 5 měsíci +1

    @21:29 Bxf3 is afaik the mainline Scandinavian, best move evaluated at +0.9 (2nd best is +1.6). After exchanging the bishop, you eventually play e6 to get a light squares pawn complex.

  • @barderptek8593
    @barderptek8593 Před 5 měsíci

    Happy new year

  • @becomeunreasonable7508
    @becomeunreasonable7508 Před 6 měsíci +4

    My new years resolution is to quit chess I hate the way it makes me feel, and I'm addicted - but I'll never stop watching you Eric!

    • @spartanthe300ththermopylae4
      @spartanthe300ththermopylae4 Před 5 měsíci

      @becomeunreasonable7508 well, I can see you've already made a first step down that path (by choosing that user name). 😜

    • @baseket2ball12
      @baseket2ball12 Před 5 měsíci

      Honestly I kind of agree...some days I just lose like 5-10 games straight, many from completely winning positions, and I tilt so bad I want to cry. Seriously infuriating

    • @afancypirate7754
      @afancypirate7754 Před 5 měsíci

      @@baseket2ball12 take a break, and don't play so many games in a row

    • @George_Bland
      @George_Bland Před 5 měsíci

      oh dear

    • @assholepopf
      @assholepopf Před 5 měsíci

      I understand :/

  • @HackysackTrav
    @HackysackTrav Před 5 měsíci

    Love you Eric ❤

  • @moreheatthanlight
    @moreheatthanlight Před 5 měsíci

    My new year's resolution is to play more Rapid and hope I end up on one of these speedrun videos.

  • @MrOffTrail
    @MrOffTrail Před 5 měsíci +2

    That last one was beautiful in its brutality. It needs a narration from either David Attenborough, or better yet Werner Herzog.

    • @lmabacus404
      @lmabacus404 Před 4 měsíci

      "It's unfinished development; it's still prehistorical. The only thing that is lacking is the dinosaurs here. It's like a curse weighing on the entire white position. We have to become humble in front of this overwhelming savageness, this overwhelming domination, these overwhelming knights, and overwhelming lack of mercy. Even the arrows up here in the board look like a mess. There's no harmony in the white pieces. We have to get acquainted to this idea that there's no real harmony as we conceived it. But when I say this I say this all full of admiration for the position. It is not that I hate it; I love it, I love it very much. But I love it against my better judgment."

  • @vukb723
    @vukb723 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Chess New Year resolution: reaching 1800 FIDE. Right now I'm 1650. I've just started playing classical tournaments and I've discovered a completely new side of chess, and I love it. It's a totally different game from 10 minute chess.

  • @tannerlee1317
    @tannerlee1317 Před 5 měsíci

    I love your content. I think my chess goal is to be more mindful with the games and moves i make, rather than tilting or playing mindlessly. Also, play some more scrabble please!

  • @GaryTheGray
    @GaryTheGray Před 5 měsíci

    My chess New Year resolution is to play less OTB and start playing online. Nice seeing that clipping from the newspaper!

  • @kevinwelshons6399
    @kevinwelshons6399 Před 5 měsíci

    Really enjoying the series helping me play more calm. Currently 1080 in rapid would like to be over 1100. However my resolution is to be improve my responses to my opponent during opening. I play London and struggle to find (remember) strong development for each response

  • @Agrantar
    @Agrantar Před 5 měsíci +1

    Chess New Year Resolution - meet in person with all of my friends that play chess and play a game over the board :)

  • @wagle008
    @wagle008 Před 5 měsíci

    speedrun series is the best

  • @jamesduggan7200
    @jamesduggan7200 Před 6 měsíci

    In the second game the move 6. h3 was fortuitous but to my mind that's sloppy thinking bc after opposite-side castles instead of putting the question to the notorious problem bishop it creates a hook. ofc maybe it's caveman style to play b4 and a4 while Black plays g5 and h5 but games sometimes do go that way. Thx very much for the illustrations today. I enjoyed them. : )

  • @dimitrisnikas7388
    @dimitrisnikas7388 Před 5 měsíci

    I know that everyone is asking it, but please make some longer vids. They are amazing :)

  • @josephvojtech8713
    @josephvojtech8713 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That last game was BRUTAL

  • @trevo5857
    @trevo5857 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Isnt it incorrect at 17:02 when you said "I'm not actually attacking g5", as then you would just use the Queen sack into double bishop mate you mentioned earlier.

  • @anto9
    @anto9 Před 5 měsíci

    I started playing 3 months ago, currently at 1040 elo and 1750 in puzzles, my resolution is 1500 this year and 2200 in puzzles. Thank you for the instructive and calming content

    • @anto9
      @anto9 Před 5 měsíci

      ah and I forgot my other goal: take part in at least 4 OTB local tournaments

  • @nacerlazrak4310
    @nacerlazrak4310 Před 5 měsíci

    thank you eric

  • @asenkochanov1877
    @asenkochanov1877 Před 5 měsíci

    This speedrun motivates me to improve and gain rating so I can outrun it.

  • @ShrugNine
    @ShrugNine Před 5 měsíci

    To think I hadn't had the bell on the subscribe button selected all this time. Oh no my notifications!

  • @edorofish
    @edorofish Před 5 měsíci

    That 3d game was brutal!

  • @robinsandquist
    @robinsandquist Před 6 měsíci

    Planning to start playing more regurarly again.

  • @pourygin9496
    @pourygin9496 Před 4 měsíci

    1:27 I go with Nc6 because of the intermezzo Nd4 after Nxe4.

  • @ZedExGaming
    @ZedExGaming Před 6 měsíci +2

    My new years chess resolution is to learn the Stafford so you can be proud of me

  • @nathanfin
    @nathanfin Před 6 měsíci +1

    So that's the story that made eric like traps so much!

  • @Conte3
    @Conte3 Před 5 měsíci

    My goal this year is to reach 1900! Thanks for asking. I am teaching some kids so your course is being really helpful!

  • @muchograndeyolatengo
    @muchograndeyolatengo Před 5 měsíci

    Eric talking about mating a 2000 thousand opponent at the age of 12 with so much excitement makes my soul happy.

    • @allanshpeley4284
      @allanshpeley4284 Před 5 měsíci

      That was a helluva mate too. Very impressive finish.

  • @ezequielnazario6544
    @ezequielnazario6544 Před 5 měsíci

    Happy new year! This year resolution is not to rage quit when I loose 😅

  • @planezero
    @planezero Před 5 měsíci +1

    That last game was such a brutal slaughter..
    This video should have a V2 content rating..
    V2 - Strongly violent or disturbing

  • @erentanyolac7351
    @erentanyolac7351 Před 5 měsíci

    At 24.55 there was boden mate with Queen sacrifes. Qxc6

  • @zacharygrouwinkel1534
    @zacharygrouwinkel1534 Před 6 měsíci

    11:30 hey Eric, I would’ve liked to have seen the b4 line you mentioned. Wish you covered it after the game.

  • @HungryScribbler
    @HungryScribbler Před 5 měsíci

    You taught the b4 Scandy in one of your first teaching videos. I've used it - but seemed to find little success with it. LOL

  • @eclecticexplorer7828
    @eclecticexplorer7828 Před 5 měsíci

    My chess goal is to get a rating so I can see where I stand. I am 63 years old and played chess in my childhood and teen years but then walked away when my friends stopped playing. I had been school chess champion at my junior high school and had been in just one non-school tournament, but it was not a rating tournament, so I never got a rating of any kind. I have just recently returned to the game after all this time and am brushing up on my openings and playing against Stockfish. I have realized that traps don't work against Stockfish, so I am looking at giving Maia a try. I have also ordered some widely-recommended books to help me prepare to jump back in, one on openings and one on mating patterns.
    BTW, thanks for the look back at your 2003 game. It was a nice trap, very elegant!

    • @minoz55
      @minoz55 Před 3 měsíci

      Go for it! Great to have ambitious goals at 63. (I'm 69 😊)

  • @user-ev8fp7xy1k
    @user-ev8fp7xy1k Před 3 měsíci

    Before I ask my question, I'd love to thank you for this amazing series. My question is in your first game, when you played pawn f5, if your opponent had taken en passant would you have taken with the queen or with the pawn? Because if you take with the pawn your opponent might check you with the queen on h5 right?

  • @Cardsandstoagies
    @Cardsandstoagies Před 5 měsíci

    First game I saw sacing the knight to open up the king. Maybe not sound but it didn’t look bad.

  • @pizzaplepie4093
    @pizzaplepie4093 Před 6 měsíci +1

    gg wellplayed

  • @TusixGaming
    @TusixGaming Před 4 měsíci +1

    In 17:00 I think you can still take the pawn on g5 then if queen takes the knight, you then go for the queen sac and bodens mate right?

  • @sbain844
    @sbain844 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Lol, nice thumbnail - that's the most f'd up position I've ever seen!

  • @collinbrand3298
    @collinbrand3298 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you elaborate on what you mean by good squares in your next video?

  • @lordnarwhal
    @lordnarwhal Před 5 měsíci +2

    my resolution is simply to get good enough at chess that i'm not making very basic errors in my games. i will be happy if i'm simply bad at tactics but not making one move blunders of pieces.

  • @arkivuo5284
    @arkivuo5284 Před 5 měsíci

    I played my first online game this year :D

  • @simeonklompmaker4691
    @simeonklompmaker4691 Před 5 měsíci

    In the game FightingScandinavianDefense why not deflect the black g-pawn with the h-pawn to clear the bisshop-diagonal for a quicker win?

  • @callumgrant6036
    @callumgrant6036 Před 5 měsíci

    My new years resolution is 2000 rated in Bullet, Blitz and Rapid on Lichess!

  • @zooblestyx
    @zooblestyx Před 3 měsíci

    If I'm playing someone that wants to go on early adventures with the queen, I usually feel more relaxed.

  • @seanstuchbery
    @seanstuchbery Před 3 měsíci

    @5:13 broke my little australian heart 😭