you know what, Guys, I thought I was watching Seirawan's videos to improve my chess level... bullshit : i watch them for the mere pleasure of the suspense, of the story Mr Seirawan tells us, of the voice, of the smile...
Yasser is the best lecturer! Just love his delivery, so relaxed =) And he actually has meaningful dialogue going on with his audience, really goes out of his way to answer all their questions in-depth, then just returns to his lecture plan. What a cool guy! He's my favourite, but Finegold and Akobian are great too.
That over zealous kid in the audience asks too many questions, I know for sure I'd get irritated if the guy was spouting out barely relevant questions while I was trying to give a lecture - especially for CZcams! Yasser makes the most of a sorry situation by using politeness to mask his questions. I mean, one question is fine. BUT when he asks a question every move and then some - especially as no other audience members are being that annoying - it really gets in the way of the lecture for me. But Yasser did a good job of dealing with it. He certainly has a legendary store of patience!
This is an absolutely wonderful, beautiful lecture. I've watched in many times since it's been posted, and its multi-level depth is matched by its clarity. A rare gem. We're very lucky to have Yasser.
What a wild game! And what a fascinating lecture (as always) by GM Yasser Seirawan! Nice bonus: The anecdote at the beginning about how Seirawan was distracted during the game, and how GM Nunn could not even *comprehend* distraction... John Nunn is a genius by any definition - but Yasser won the game.
Fascinating ! I just finished the game & worked through a few different endgame mating scenarios for the last 10-15 moves, approx., depending on what white chose to continue the game to the end...Seirawan played a beautiful game that day! I really enjoyed it as well as the final question, which he graciously answered with white's inaccutacy, h5, actually allowing black to move the bishop to h7 with tempo, thereby giving black the time needed & altering the outcome !
Is there any place besides youtube where I can get more chess commentaries by Seirawan? He is the best. I bought a collection of his best games from chessbase (highly recommended) I breezed through them.
as a caro kann player this was very instructive. black sometimes has too many development options, and sometimes too few, it's crazy but lots of opportunities to undermine white and plans are always clear for black
he should be the only one to ask questions. if he asks for questions then he can take questions. some of the questions seem to be like “i’m so smart i just want to show i know alternative lines” and distract from the magic storytelling
How do you prevent the mate if you play Ra5 instead of Qa1 ? Even if White do check on a8, after Kc7 there is no more check and it's mate for black with Ra1 !
At the time when Black's B at a3 and Q at c3. Checkmate at... 1. ... Qxb3+ 2. Ka1 Qc3+ If 3. Ka2 then Bxc1 4. Rxc1 Ra5+ 5. Ka2 Ra1# If 3. Kb1 then Rb5+ 4. Ka2 Rb2+ 5. Ka1 Rxc2+ 6. Ka2 Qb3+ 7. Ka1 Qa2#
The story about the Caro and the Soviets is true, except it was a different variation than the one Yaz mentions in this video. It was the two knights. As far as I'm aware, Fischer only played the exchange variation once. It was against Petrosian in the Soviets against the world.
So, what went wrong with White? All of a sudden a lost position? That's our homework from that lecture. Maybe 18. fxe6 instead of 18. Bc4? Or 24. e6 instead of 24. Rh2? And when could Black have done better?
what is the idea behind 4. Nc3 when both the B5 and E5 squares are guarded by blacks pawns, and it invites a pin with ... Bb4 after pawn to e6? Also, does White need to castle queen-side when the only feasible attack from black would surely likely come from the Queenside? I guess you hoping for a stronger attack by White BEFORE Black assembles his pieces
Well, the knight is ready to jump on b5-d6 or sacrifice at d5 (see the game) once the pawn moves from c6. White has problems with his king in this variation no matter where he puts the king
you know what, Guys, I thought I was watching Seirawan's videos to improve my chess level... bullshit : i watch them for the mere pleasure of the suspense, of the story Mr Seirawan tells us, of the voice, of the smile...
Same!!
it all started with a smile... that damned smile
Ha ha, come to think of it, soooo true.
And people say the Caro Kann is boring ! Thanks for the upload and great commentary.
Yasser is the best lecturer! Just love his delivery, so relaxed =) And he actually has meaningful dialogue going on with his audience, really goes out of his way to answer all their questions in-depth, then just returns to his lecture plan. What a cool guy! He's my favourite, but Finegold and Akobian are great too.
Ya, you can tell he just has such a love for talking about chess with other people. Great guy.
Absolutely agree!!! I like Yasser Seirawan's lectures too!!!
grannywalter Seirawan is the only chess commentator I enjoy. The rest seem boring in comparison.
+grannywalter Yep, his enthusiasm for the game is really one of a kind.
That over zealous kid in the audience asks too many questions, I know for sure I'd get irritated if the guy was spouting out barely relevant questions while I was trying to give a lecture - especially for CZcams! Yasser makes the most of a sorry situation by using politeness to mask his questions. I mean, one question is fine. BUT when he asks a question every move and then some - especially as no other audience members are being that annoying - it really gets in the way of the lecture for me. But Yasser did a good job of dealing with it. He certainly has a legendary store of patience!
I might be wrong, but I feel like this game may be Yasser's Immortal - it's soo incredible.
This doesn't technically meet the definition of an "immortal game". Nonetheless, this is probably the best chess lecture in history.
Not immortal, but a masterpiece!
i could say that this is without a doubt one the great games of yasser seirawan
Chess lecturers in this channel should be like seirrawan. Very detailed and very instructive. Really, the trademark of a grandmaster.
This is an absolutely wonderful, beautiful lecture. I've watched in many times since it's been posted, and its multi-level depth is matched by its clarity. A rare gem. We're very lucky to have Yasser.
What a wild game! And what a fascinating lecture (as always) by GM Yasser Seirawan! Nice bonus: The anecdote at the beginning about how Seirawan was distracted during the game, and how GM Nunn could not even *comprehend* distraction... John Nunn is a genius by any definition - but Yasser won the game.
Wonderful game, wonderful lecture!
And I like the "Yasser?" "Yes, Sir!" What a gentleman! ;O)
+Stefan Holbek How good is/was Seirawan, really?
+SteveRunciman Think he was top 10 in the world in the late 90'es. He's around 2620 by now.
+Stefan Holbek He was top 14,in 1987. Elo 2669 aproximadamente.
+SteveRunciman Fourteen in the world!!!
+Stefan Holbek He was worldchampion junior!!!!
This was like watching a thriller movie! Entertaining and instructive, this game is a real gem. And what a great teacher Mr. Seirawan is!
wow! what a game. I liked it so much. And Yasser's explanations are excellent as usual. Highly recommended
Great tutor, his sense of humor makes it all more interesting to listen and watch, fantastic game.
Mister Seirawan! Thanks you for your talent like very big GM, but also your pedagogical talent! Good health for you!
It's nice and a little funny to watch him now - knowing that I played against him in a simultan back around 1979/80 when we both were very young.
Intense game and easily one of the most interesting game by you Yasser!
Richard Bandler would be proud of you Yasser! Thanks for making this extraordinary instructive video public.
Fantastic stuff. Thank you.
GM Seirawan's lessons are always a treasure.
Thank you so much for posting these!
that 1 move h5 costed him the game!!! Incredible!!!
I don't think it costed him, may be only cost him ;)
Yet another great game and great lecture from mister Seirawan. His lectures are very informative and very enjoyable at the same time!
Excellent ! Yasser, you are great !
Thank you very very much !
A very interesting & exciting analysis by Seirawan; I enjoy his concise style of analysis--he makes the candidates seem quite natural.
Maybe Yasser is more "in the future" than we think! There's a super-cool Space Invaders chess set I found (Google space invaders chess set)
Holy hell!
amazing stuff, Seirawan is the best teacher I have come across online so far
Awesome, thank you!
yasser seirawan-"Yes sir! Sir I won!"
Love Yasser Seirawan. Amazing Grand Master ideas were shown here. He explained very clearly the nuances.
Fascinating ! I just finished the game & worked through a few different endgame mating scenarios for the last 10-15 moves, approx., depending on what white chose to continue the game to the end...Seirawan played a beautiful game that day! I really enjoyed it as well as the final question, which he graciously answered with white's inaccutacy, h5, actually allowing black to move the bishop to h7 with tempo, thereby giving black the time needed & altering the outcome !
This was the most adorable lecture in any context that I've ever seen.
great game yasser, thanks for an awesome and fun lecture.
Awesome awesome video! Exciting game and Yasser is great as always :)
Great Game! Really enjoyed... thanks
Fantastic performance over the board and at the teaching podium!!
UFB game! VeryVERY-good lecture(s). Thank you.
Super cour Merci monsieur Yasser .
Is there any place besides youtube where I can get more chess commentaries by Seirawan? He is the best. I bought a collection of his best games from chessbase (highly recommended) I breezed through them.
Simply the best teacher ever
One of the craziest games ive seen. Definately worth my time.
Great Lecture!
I gotta say this is Yasser’s greatest lead-in story. I’ve watched this one like five times.
Yasser seems a lovely guy, very articulate and knowledgable.
Great video, despite the ridiculous number of adverts.
these video's really help me! I hope maybe I can get a gm as myself with time!
Yasser 🌸 u make my day 😀
Wonderful game & analysis
Amazing lesson. thanks a zillion, you gained a fan :)
lol julian is the behind the scene superstar in most of these videos
Thank you.
Oh man, every Caro-Kann player should watch this video.
Seirawan has just the best demeanor ... what a guy
Very entertaining lecture. Well done
Deep understanding of the game, like it
This was awesome
Great lecture, most facing an end of opening sac, didn't see a happy ending!
Let KOMODO play the Caro kann and you will be surprised how strategic and tactical this opening is.
BRILLIANT...!
Yasser is the best chess coach!
I'm under the impression, that I saw this game in Chess Informant many years ago. A real virtuoso game!
One hell of a game!
Fascinating!
Bravo!
Wow: h5 (?) Never thought that this was the main issue. Great stuff!
What an amazing game!!!
as a caro kann player this was very instructive. black sometimes has too many development options, and sometimes too few, it's crazy but lots of opportunities to undermine white and plans are always clear for black
he should be the only one to ask questions. if he asks for questions then he can take questions. some of the questions seem to be like “i’m so smart i just want to show i know alternative lines” and distract from the magic storytelling
Beautiful game
Great game against the genius Nunn
Genius level stuff.
50:50 Qb3+ is actually forced mate. I calculated it before verifying with the engine. Good calculation exercise.
The lines:
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Qxb3+ Ka1 Qc3+ Kb1 (Ka2 Bxc1! Rxc1 (Qxd5 Qb2#) Ra5+ Kb1 Qb4#) Rb5+ (there's a faster mate according to stockfish with Qb4+ but Rb5+ is more simple imo) Ka2 Rb2+! Ka1 (Bxb2 Qxb2#) Rxc2+ Kb1 Qb3+ Ka1 (Bb2 Qxb2#) Qa2#
How do you prevent the mate if you play Ra5 instead of Qa1 ? Even if White do check on a8, after Kc7 there is no more check and it's mate for black with Ra1 !
What a game!
He's a funny and entertaining character... and by all means: Great chess!
brilliant
can someone tell me why at 10:15 whites e pawn isnt hanging???
Now I understand why I'll never go beyond 2000 elo.
Amazing game!!!! Wow
Interesting game; I'm at 28:25 , but I get the sense Seirawan either beat or drew against Nunn, which of course is huge
That's right guys, this game is magic!
What a game...
I like that kid thats talking like he knows whats going on
Some students : Yesser
Yesser : Yes sir!
😂 so wholesome
Love watching Yasser but too too many ads in this one
bravo michael
At the time when Black's B at a3 and Q at c3. Checkmate at...
1. ... Qxb3+ 2. Ka1 Qc3+
If 3. Ka2 then Bxc1 4. Rxc1 Ra5+ 5. Ka2 Ra1#
If 3. Kb1 then Rb5+ 4. Ka2 Rb2+ 5. Ka1 Rxc2+ 6. Ka2 Qb3+ 7. Ka1 Qa2#
Space Invaders??? WOW! Come back to the future, Yasser!
great game
Remember he is describing how he *was* feeling back in 1983, though. Space Invaders was all the rage then.
thank you rex i had the same question lol
The story about the Caro and the Soviets is true, except it was a different variation than the one Yaz mentions in this video. It was the two knights. As far as I'm aware, Fischer only played the exchange variation once. It was against Petrosian in the Soviets against the world.
I heard something about this. Can I get the gist? I didn't hear what GM Yasser said
Why wasn't 15.Ndc3 discussed?
The position on 11:00: why does black not simply play Nb4 and win the c2 pawn (which is also attacked by the h7 bishop)?
He would play Na4 followed by the other night to Nc3 with the threat of taking the black c pawn
I think this would be the play
So, what went wrong with White? All of a sudden a lost position? That's our homework from that lecture. Maybe 18. fxe6 instead of 18. Bc4? Or 24. e6 instead of 24. Rh2? And when could Black have done better?
He says what went wrong in the end of the video. Except if you mean sth else that I am not getting :)
C4 is explosive!
It's interesting as the Caro often leads to some properly boring games. But not this one!
what is the idea behind 4. Nc3 when both the B5 and E5 squares are guarded by blacks pawns, and it invites a pin with ... Bb4 after pawn to e6? Also, does White need to castle queen-side when the only feasible attack from black would surely likely come from the Queenside? I guess you hoping for a stronger attack by White BEFORE Black assembles his pieces
Well, the knight is ready to jump on b5-d6 or sacrifice at d5 (see the game) once the pawn moves from c6. White has problems with his king in this variation no matter where he puts the king
Chess is a mystery, also H5
@chungt alright, you're right
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38:15 he could go Bg1 and next move exchange bishops