This pawn structure will boost your Caro-Kann win rate

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
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Komentáře • 150

  • @AlexBanzea
    @AlexBanzea  Před rokem +1

    You can now...check out my Caro course! www.chessable.com/the-caro-kann-simplified/course/171080/

  • @user-zg5ty7rc9j
    @user-zg5ty7rc9j Před rokem +69

    Ive gone from 1150-1350 in the past 7 days because ive used caro kann and been going through your playlist. You are best chess youtuber on god

    • @toothlesstoe
      @toothlesstoe Před rokem +1

      I've been playing for many months and can't make it to 1000

    • @someguyontheinternet7628
      @someguyontheinternet7628 Před rokem +1

      @@toothlesstoe you'll have a breakthrough just keep at it. You must be making fundamental errors in the first 5-10 moves that need cleaned up. If you just play correctly for 5-10 moves you'll be past 1,000 easily. It'll happen.

    • @joshuamodiba853
      @joshuamodiba853 Před rokem

      I jus made 1100 but I knw I can take yu😏

    • @ahmadalyassin7405
      @ahmadalyassin7405 Před rokem

      I've went to 1430

    • @handsome_man69
      @handsome_man69 Před rokem

      He is god

  • @kylezo
    @kylezo Před rokem +44

    Alex: {spends 4:55 on 3rd move of theory}
    Opponent: {spends 35 seconds on really complex middlegame trap}
    Alex: i should report for stalling

    • @kingkillah101
      @kingkillah101 Před rokem

      that's why he's a boss!

    • @zakopower88
      @zakopower88 Před 10 měsíci +1

      No, it doesn't mean he's the boss; it means he's a jerk if "he can," while someone else is reported right away.

    • @kingkillah101
      @kingkillah101 Před 10 měsíci

      @@zakopower88 interesting. Well, I suppose these are the chances we take when we agree to a timed on-line chess game where have NO idea who the opponent really is -- human or no!

  • @antearaya2408
    @antearaya2408 Před rokem +43

    Two days in a row?! Im telling you guys, Alex is a machine!!

  • @renobgm
    @renobgm Před rokem +10

    I asked students in my group the last thing they learned that totally changed their game, and one said this structure exactly. You have good timing

  • @taylorbrown2996
    @taylorbrown2996 Před rokem +13

    Alex: spends 5 mins of all his time explaining moves
    Also Alex after opponent takes 1 min to think of a move: Hmmm let me report for stalling real quick

  • @majanielsen2480
    @majanielsen2480 Před rokem +10

    I'd love it if you could go over what makes an effective pawn break and how/ when to do it. Great video as per usual!

  • @HaraldrHarfragi666
    @HaraldrHarfragi666 Před rokem

    Best explanations i've seen so far among the numerous chess channels that exist down there, thanks for sharing all this with us.

  • @janneoksala6495
    @janneoksala6495 Před rokem +2

    I appriciate the content. I really like the minimal black backround better. Your game and the explaining of your thinking process is really great. In my opinion you don’t need the gimmicks.

  • @perm1730
    @perm1730 Před rokem

    Love the channel! I’ve learned more here than anywhere else. Please keep it going 👍👏

  • @fminc
    @fminc Před rokem

    I have bookmarked this to study properly. I was waiting for your upload on this. Thanks for your work Alex.

  • @watchdominion00
    @watchdominion00 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for all these amazing videos 🙏 I too would really appreciate a video specifically on studying good pawn break strategy

  • @MrGuitarman8000
    @MrGuitarman8000 Před rokem

    I completely love this teaching!!! So much better than the rest!! Awesome.

  • @davidhibschman2390
    @davidhibschman2390 Před rokem +1

    Really enjoy your delivery and cadence and mannerisms .2 thumbs up

  • @evaneugenescott
    @evaneugenescott Před rokem +3

    Another video, love it. You have to cover the line where black sacs on F7 and best response from black.

  • @kevienarizky7628
    @kevienarizky7628 Před rokem

    I've been using kid/kia, london, and caro watching your playlist videos. Next, I'll push my rank using jobava and vienna. Vienna is a bit tricky, too many unknown lines. Thank you Alex for your daily booster for us amateurs. So funny and instructive

  • @lindseymckirdy1830
    @lindseymckirdy1830 Před rokem

    I have been watching your content for a few weeks and decided to start using the Caro-Kann. I would say I’m a relative beginner so theory is challenging but you process of playing simply and using ‘natural squares’ works more often than not it places me in a winning position - whether I convert it is another matter but I’m working on it!
    I’d say I have increased my rating in blitz and rapid by a couple of hundred points in a couple of weeks.
    Your content is excellent and makes me chuckle especially the bit about being a genius to lose the end game…(me)

  • @Pieter_Holland
    @Pieter_Holland Před rokem

    As always I keep learning a lot from you and I love the content. Keep it up!!

  • @lgaynor1
    @lgaynor1 Před rokem +1

    Yet another brilliant video Alex. Love the crazy rook trick. You make playing chess so much more fun. Thanks and keep the videos coming!

  • @ovomurky
    @ovomurky Před rokem +1

    alex! this is why i keep coming back to your videos! your teaching+ skills are so impeccable i love it ! plz keep up the good work!

  • @harryoscar588
    @harryoscar588 Před rokem

    Dude just wanted to say your videos are amazing. Love the format and your sense of humour.

  • @lukeowens3999
    @lukeowens3999 Před rokem

    Alex Banzea is a fucking legend. Watched almost all of his vids and about to sign up for the courses as well. His humor in these chess videos also makes for a much more enjoyable experience. His roast on trolls talking shit about the background was hilarious. “Screw this”😂

  • @ProdYoshi101
    @ProdYoshi101 Před rokem

    I absolutly love how he says every chance he gets "you suck because you suck" nothing else. And yes thats true, very true.

  • @briandwi2504
    @briandwi2504 Před rokem

    Very enjoyable, thanks!

  • @mrZillion
    @mrZillion Před rokem

    More videos pleaseeeee :))) Keep up the good work with Vienna and Caro-Kann!!

  • @PuddleLake1
    @PuddleLake1 Před rokem +1

    I’ve been watching your caro kann videos for a while now and floating around 1400 blitz and suddenly climbed up to 1700, 100% because of these videos

  • @ThisIsTBChannel
    @ThisIsTBChannel Před rokem +4

    When the caro course will be out on Chessable? Can’t wait

  • @shlomolaufer
    @shlomolaufer Před rokem

    Thanks a lot Alex. your videos are great.!!!!!!!

  • @Uchiha_boy57
    @Uchiha_boy57 Před rokem

    Love how you explain things.

  • @matthewwyjad
    @matthewwyjad Před rokem +3

    I had a game yesterday where i ended up alone against a king and queen. My opponent backed me into a corner and then paused for a long think... then messaged me.... "how do i win this?... hard position" fortunately, they found the queen mate while i was writing the move down... but yes people in the 1000 range often don't know how to mate with a king and queen.

  • @Chris.M
    @Chris.M Před rokem

    It's so helpful! 🎉❤😊 You are freaking hilarious. 😂

  • @cameronmckenna6939
    @cameronmckenna6939 Před rokem +1

    I only play 1 game a day but I won 10 in a row. At 1060 now. I meant to say because of your teaching

  • @MansterBear
    @MansterBear Před rokem

    That stalling tip helps. Had someone do that the other day and had to sit there for like 4 min just waiting

  • @alvarosimon6373
    @alvarosimon6373 Před rokem

    Thank you for your videos. Gained an extra hundred rating points within a week watching you.

  • @inconsteveable91
    @inconsteveable91 Před rokem

    I've watched probably 40 videos. and you getting the time down to ~1 min before u are out of the opening always stresses me out. IK u got it under control but i cant help but fee like I PERSONALLY am playing and in time trouble. Thanks for your videos.

  • @fminc
    @fminc Před rokem

    Excellent content, as usual.

  • @Nostalgiator
    @Nostalgiator Před rokem

    thank you ma man

  • @declanglynn6045
    @declanglynn6045 Před rokem

    I am from Caspiar, an Island in the Caspian Sea. It sunk. Great content!

  • @jefftinney3131
    @jefftinney3131 Před rokem

    Karo Kan has been good to me. What's better is Alex reaction to opponents moves. No stress helps make the right move and avoid a blunder. How about a little theory, like protecting you pieces?

  • @arthurwieczorek4894
    @arthurwieczorek4894 Před rokem

    "After you are developed start looking for pawn breaks." Especially on the side opposite your king.

  • @loubest37
    @loubest37 Před 5 měsíci

    Pawns on h3 and a3 (or h6 and a6), especially in the opening, are called "little horns" in Russian, or so I've read.

  • @naq6613
    @naq6613 Před rokem

    Went from 550 to 900 just by playing the London with white and caro - Kann with black using the information and set
    Ups / tactics in your videos. Hopefully 1000 soon!!!

  • @earntheweekend3731
    @earntheweekend3731 Před rokem +1

    Wonder what percentage of us viewers have terrible anxiety when the 20 second warning sound goes off and Alex is still casually making jokes ha ha I know I do 😂

  • @G4zzzzz
    @G4zzzzz Před rokem

    Great lessons..Still working on my speed though.

  • @PapaB4947
    @PapaB4947 Před rokem

    When is your Caro course coming out?????? I check everyday for it. Lol Also, we need a Vienna course as well. All your videos are golden. Thoroughly enjoy your thought process through out your videos. Really helps to understand concepts better. Thank you!!! ( I'm going to copy and paste this comment to all your videos until your course gets released. Hahaha)

  • @The7up
    @The7up Před rokem

    «You watch this channel too much instead of doing puzzles» is pure facts 😂😂😂

  • @kylezo
    @kylezo Před rokem

    "this guy must have downloaded his chess tutorials from Brazzers" LMAOOO WHAT BRO WHAT DID YOU SAY

  • @john-ze7eu
    @john-ze7eu Před rokem +2

    Everything you said is how i feel when i play white London and my opponents play chigorin or bring their queen out to attack b2.. Just messes me up. I find playing caro much easier

  • @BMWE-hm7uz
    @BMWE-hm7uz Před rokem

    Pretty sure you can get into the same positions from the petroff. A move longer to reach the same position in the Caro Exchange variation.
    I've always said opening theory is fun, but learning pawn structures practically is a lot lot lot better. An opening is essnetially to get a particular structure

  • @TheBarlowable
    @TheBarlowable Před rokem

    Love your content

  • @brianjackson6167
    @brianjackson6167 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

  • @roylowry4798
    @roylowry4798 Před rokem

    I love your content!!!!!

  • @robertisuto7469
    @robertisuto7469 Před rokem

    Within a week, I’ve watched 10 hours of your content

  • @sirkann3810
    @sirkann3810 Před rokem

    I don't know why I found "your opponent drank water from the dog" so funny. Gonna use that one

  • @LeHaxerino
    @LeHaxerino Před rokem

    Great content to consume!

  • @ChristianSoschner
    @ChristianSoschner Před 10 měsíci

    As usual excellent content

  • @Alpacastan21m
    @Alpacastan21m Před rokem

    The edits are just getting better with each video.

  • @a1-h8
    @a1-h8 Před rokem

    So excited to boost my Caro-Kann win rate to 20%

  • @ruslanbedoev9264
    @ruslanbedoev9264 Před rokem

    Love your comments when you are surprised 👍😁

  • @jtekholm
    @jtekholm Před rokem

    What the heck, two videos in one day??? Are we blessed or what!!!

  • @peterthegreat996
    @peterthegreat996 Před rokem

    Those pawns on h3 and a3 can be called the - dog ears

  • @872587
    @872587 Před rokem

    Crazy rook is such a funny idea!

  • @furanic8935
    @furanic8935 Před rokem +1

    When the white bishop takes the pinned knight on C6, when are you supposed to take with Queen and when with the pawn? In post analysis I tend to take with the wrong piece.

  • @chew2178
    @chew2178 Před rokem

    “The taekwondo” 😂

  • @johnkarjalainen8003
    @johnkarjalainen8003 Před 2 měsíci

    French Defense is not a bad opening for Black! Having French Defense as a background knowledge in your chess mind enhances the understanding of many of the Caro-Kann positions!

  • @walterbrownstone8017
    @walterbrownstone8017 Před rokem

    Good queen trade offer in game 2.

  • @thenathanrox
    @thenathanrox Před rokem +1

    People demolish me in bullet when I play caro but In blitz and rapid it works wonders. I guess it’s kind of a slow build up due to the delayed king side development

  • @jimmymcmanamon
    @jimmymcmanamon Před rokem

    Found this channel today, great videos! Any recommendations for what to watch at 1100 rating

  • @krul1138
    @krul1138 Před rokem

    hello can you do a vid on what if they didn’t take the pawn in d5? thankyouu

  • @CyVinci
    @CyVinci Před rokem

    What is your opinion on the Catalan opening? I’ve noticed that you haven’t uploaded any videos on it

  • @kaidoChess
    @kaidoChess Před rokem +1

    0:23 only people saying this are triple digits 😅😅😅

  • @jtekholm
    @jtekholm Před rokem

    5:00 hahahaha

  • @ErichStaufferVlog
    @ErichStaufferVlog Před rokem

    Came for the chess. Stayed for the philosophy on life.

  • @ianmcdonald8524
    @ianmcdonald8524 Před rokem

    At the end of the second game you might've had en passant mate with the f7 pawn?

  • @Sunyatasattva
    @Sunyatasattva Před rokem +11

    I have been following your videos for a while, so I'm a fan. But I have two pieces of constructive feedback:
    1. It's not the first time I've seen you report for stalling someone who is genuinely just thinking about their next move. Considering that many times you take a lot of time in the early game chatting about the first moves (which is sorta annoying for the opponent to wait for), I think it's a bit unfair to report people for thinking a bit later on in the game.
    2. I think these videos could perhaps benefit from a longer time control. I love your chat, jokes and banter, but many times, 80% of the game time goes away during the opening, and then you're left with like 20s for the rest of the game. And while I don't panic for you anymore as I know you're going to be able to convert, I still think the moves become less instructive because you are playing them so fast and without explanation. And mid-late game is often where I get lost the most in finding good moves and good reasoning.
    Anyways, still a fan of your content!

  • @davidoj4326
    @davidoj4326 Před rokem

    Alex who was that weirdo in 0:27 😭😭😭

  • @kebichlact6677
    @kebichlact6677 Před rokem +1

    could you play more competitive games? Didn’t get to see a lot of the concepts of these structures.

  • @vezquex
    @vezquex Před rokem

    Mad rook. Classic

  • @itsaboutdance898
    @itsaboutdance898 Před 6 měsíci

    We want Queen's gambit speedrun 🔥✊🏽

  • @jamesleach9444
    @jamesleach9444 Před rokem

    I think the H & A pawns are called bunny ears?

  • @coconutchess69
    @coconutchess69 Před rokem

    Can I play caro-kaan no matter what white is opening with or should I avoid caro-kaan for some white openings?

  • @cookiemonster-nk3xb
    @cookiemonster-nk3xb Před rokem

    Alex will beat the crap out of all of you!

  • @luukhoogma905
    @luukhoogma905 Před rokem

    Hahahah alex is too funny

  • @a1-h8
    @a1-h8 Před rokem

    " ... he plays h3 thinking that he is some kind of hundred IQ genius"
    Nice one Alex

  • @jongler9775
    @jongler9775 Před rokem

    Double my Caro Kann win rate, you say ? Where do I sign up ?!

  • @462rob
    @462rob Před rokem

    "Tae Kwon Do Bishops" is a movie that is begging....BEGGING to be made...

  • @pixelatedparcel
    @pixelatedparcel Před rokem

    Guess that makes me a cactus...

  • @chrisl3193
    @chrisl3193 Před rokem

    I think Alex only makes these videos to shame us for being single

  • @kingkillah101
    @kingkillah101 Před rokem

    IM Banzea during a blitz clock: cracking jokes and waxing philosophical about why D4 loses, goes on to win. ME during a blitz clock: panic, sweat and then flag. I don't get it. This guy literally bends time itself.

  • @stefanoantognoli9883
    @stefanoantognoli9883 Před rokem

    I took all thei pieces made so many queens I stealmated 😂👍

  • @MythicDawn
    @MythicDawn Před rokem

    Gonna tell my son this is Bobby fischer

  • @Nightwalk444
    @Nightwalk444 Před rokem

    Caro-god himself

  • @l_chiesa
    @l_chiesa Před rokem

    PREMATURE ATTACKULATION 🤣🤣🤣 Me=💀

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Před rokem

      🤣🤣🤣glad I made you smile bro

  • @Destiny-hm3fy
    @Destiny-hm3fy Před 11 měsíci

    24:40 😂😂😂

  • @SevenTheJester
    @SevenTheJester Před rokem

    Here's the thing: if you're playing the Caro-Kann and your opponent doesn't know the theory, that's a *good* thing.
    If your opponent plays random, non-theory moves, you should win every game. If you're losing to people who don't know the theory, that simply means that *you* don't understand the theory, either, and you need to study it some more.
    The theory tells you how to win against people playing the best moves, so it should be easy to convert into a win if they're playing bad moves. If you can't win those games, don't blame the opening or the theory; you simply need to work on playing those winning positions better.

  • @rolo2415
    @rolo2415 Před rokem +1

    I'm getting so many inches this week.

  • @stevenfreshy1211
    @stevenfreshy1211 Před rokem

    Eifle tower in backround and not playing the french smh

  • @shawnmathis3843
    @shawnmathis3843 Před rokem

    I feel like I see more fantasy and advanced as I progress. Creeping closer to 1k day by day. And the occasional hillbilly attack. 😂

    • @shawnmathis3843
      @shawnmathis3843 Před rokem

      My black win rate has improved so much bc your videos and honestly I’m at this stage where I’m actually more excited to play black. I think I’m getting a little burnt out on the jobava London. 😅 everyone seems to play it pretty safe, so gonna start trying out the Vienna. Just need to study up some.

  • @nballweg5404
    @nballweg5404 Před rokem

    I would enjoy to see you playing against stronger opponents, around 2000 range. I still take away something from these videos, but still. Maybe in the future. Thanks!

  • @gijo9
    @gijo9 Před rokem

    can you do ponziani opening

    • @chrisl3193
      @chrisl3193 Před rokem +1

      "can you copy everything gothamchess teaches"