How to beat 98% players using the Caro-Kann

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
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    00:00 Intro
    01:35 Game 1 Tartakower
    09:49 Game 2 Advance w Bb5
    18:07 Game 3 Tartakower Bc4/Ne2
    27:21 Game 4 Advance w c3/h4
    34:39 Game 5 Advance w c3/Nf3
    44:39 Game 6 Advance w Bb5/0-0
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Komentáře • 177

  • @KhaosShield
    @KhaosShield Před rokem +103

    Love the back and forth banter and jokes between Alex & Gotham! Lets go! Two of the best content creaters in the game.

    • @gjerahlddindji-msimang7874
      @gjerahlddindji-msimang7874 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yeah what's up with that😅😂 is there some bad blood between 'em.
      Good content though from both

    • @mkmasterthreesixfive
      @mkmasterthreesixfive Před 9 měsíci

      @@gjerahlddindji-msimang7874 they both sell the same opening courses

  • @fredgandolfi2356
    @fredgandolfi2356 Před rokem +18

    You convinced me. After decades with the Sicilian, i am preparing the CK for my next tournament. Because of you. I too want to have a relaxed, smug face, and enjoy the game while playing. You are an influencer. And you do this with serious content. Respect.

    • @gegaoli
      @gegaoli Před rokem

      I think i will switch as well

  • @CollinsWorldz
    @CollinsWorldz Před rokem +20

    Thank you Alex! Love these videos. I was around 1100 in rapid and now I boosted myself to 1500-1600. Much love

  • @jonathansampson7450
    @jonathansampson7450 Před rokem +21

    These videos are actually game-changing 🔥🔥

  • @zen67
    @zen67 Před rokem +3

    i have climbed like 300 elo in the last three months by watching your videos and picking up the caro and vienna/london openings as my main opening plans. amazing content, lots of support from finland💪🤙

  • @icerabbit9433
    @icerabbit9433 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much Alex for all your top videos, so instructive 🙏🙌 You gave me passion of chess and the wonderful Caro-Kann is now in my heart ! Can't wait for next games with Caro and the London system 😍

  • @jonathansampson7450
    @jonathansampson7450 Před rokem +7

    One of the main takeaways i always get from your videos is that the difference between an 800 elo player and a GM is that the GM blunders pieces slightly less often 💀

  • @jeanclauderouvrais
    @jeanclauderouvrais Před rokem +2

    Dear Alex , thank's for all your vidéos made on caro and london , i have learned a lot , it look's so easy for you and we see how fun is for you to play all these lines . JC from France

  • @kokecg2096
    @kokecg2096 Před rokem +2

    Alex, just wanted to thank you for your Caro-kann videos. That's the opening I always use against e4, so you're are helping me SO much. Really appreciate it💪💯❤

  • @GoodmanMD
    @GoodmanMD Před rokem +1

    Bro ur content has been a huge help. Started playing last year and just hit 2000 lichess with ur London and caro lines

  • @adamblomquist5581
    @adamblomquist5581 Před rokem +32

    Love the jokes with Levy & Grandpa Hikaru. It's insane how easy you make it look. I'm starting to find the moves when you tell us to pause, feels pretty damn good. Your an Amazing teacher! Thank you!!

  • @andrewwong6500
    @andrewwong6500 Před rokem +3

    Alex, the person who helped me get 400 points in 4 months! 1400-1800 by using only 4 openings: queen’s gambit, London, Trompowsky, and caro kann!

  • @snortingnesquik3470
    @snortingnesquik3470 Před rokem +5

    Best chess teacher on CZcams by far. Can you please do a video focussing on the Caro exchange variation? It's easily the most boring compared to advance and tartakaur. is there a way to make it as interesting as the other variations, as either white or black?

  • @cgm0826
    @cgm0826 Před rokem +1

    I got a 98.3% accuracy win with your Jabova London opening today. I also use the caro-kann because of you. Keep up the awesome content! 👍

    • @amogeanyanwu3126
      @amogeanyanwu3126 Před 10 měsíci

      Cool I also want get to 1000 ELO with those openings.... Wanna play??

  • @simonlundkvist3476
    @simonlundkvist3476 Před rokem +3

    i've been eagerly waiting for your next caro-kann video🌟

  • @antearaya2408
    @antearaya2408 Před rokem +1

    Nice to see you finally go past 50k subs! I hope you tenfold it and then tenfold it again! Alex "The Machine" Banzea!

  • @nooeeel
    @nooeeel Před rokem

    Thank you so much for putting out these great instructional videos for free. Alex the Goat!

  • @niveleur1917
    @niveleur1917 Před rokem

    Loved this video: entertaining, very instructive and beautiful tatics! Thank you Alex!

  • @suninlaw
    @suninlaw Před měsícem

    Love your videos! Please keep making them, especially videos against stronger players. Thanks!

  • @ThoughtfulLemon
    @ThoughtfulLemon Před rokem

    Such a helpful video. Love the caro kann. Keep it up!

  • @20nico00
    @20nico00 Před rokem

    recently found your channel and as a caro player I feel like I found cheat codes. great teaching style, thank you for the videos

  • @save5132
    @save5132 Před rokem

    Can’t wait for you course Alex!

  • @gossedejong9248
    @gossedejong9248 Před rokem

    Thank you very much! After playing Caro, i played the Black Lion for a while....This video is getting me back to base!

  • @lucashenryguitar
    @lucashenryguitar Před rokem

    Thank you Alex!! You've helped me get out of nooby lobbies I love the caro now

  • @Stumpy-mr9rv
    @Stumpy-mr9rv Před 6 měsíci

    Really appreciate the demonstration against higher rated players. Too often videos show FMs, IMs or GMs beating 1000 rated players and saying look how easy this is. This helps show how to really play the opening. Thanks.

  • @Erick-lo7gu
    @Erick-lo7gu Před rokem +1

    I saw all your videos of the Vienna and Caro, you are literally my teacher at this moment 🧑🏼‍🏫

  • @kylesanchez5067
    @kylesanchez5067 Před rokem +1

    I passed 1200 in rapid a couple days ago thanks to your videos and Chessable course!

  • @meathead919
    @meathead919 Před 4 měsíci

    I always love it when the opponents get their hopes up that they will win by flagging. And then they get checkmated.

  • @BenRook
    @BenRook Před rokem

    I definitely will check out your upcoming Caro course.

  • @andrewmays3988
    @andrewmays3988 Před rokem +6

    Pure genius...and so much fun to watch you plan and listen to your commentary. THANK YOU!!!😇

  • @PapaB4947
    @PapaB4947 Před rokem +1

    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)

  • @kaidoChess
    @kaidoChess Před rokem +1

    I am a regular Caro player so I’ll take ALL the Kan videos I can get Alex! 🎉

  • @1987Aequitas
    @1987Aequitas Před 11 měsíci

    Caro-Kann is a fantastic opening. I went from 1300 to 1900 FIDE thanks to that opening! I did play it with Bf5 and I can assure you it works. People seldom know what to do... Some know like 14moves theory and start to do clueless things which not according to the opening plans for white. This causes you to easily take over the game into your direction. Many people play c5 or e5 and themselves as black and know a lot about that. The Scandinavian also works the same way. People often get clueless with white, and you can take over the game.

  • @IlanBJJRoadToBlackBelt

    Very useful big thx from Paris. Because in France we have a lot a course with blitzstream by exemple but not only caro cann and most of the time less level. I'am 1600 so your video is the best for me 👌🙏🙏

  • @salemtv5808
    @salemtv5808 Před rokem

    Hey Alex thank you so much for the incredibly generous and instructive videos…i have a question and a tip..honestly what will the course add to us more than what you already explained in your youtube videos…i mean i’m 1200 and learning how to crush 1700s from your videos what more will i learn from the course and the tip..i guess it’s worth considering managing your time FOR US 😊 you tend to talk freely in the beginning of the game then as a powerful IM you blitz genius moves at the end to convert successfully but by doing so we miss the reasons behind your moves and sometimes the pre moves are hard to even follow lol have you considered a longer time controls like 10 min ?

  • @jtekholm
    @jtekholm Před rokem +1

    Hey Alex, love the videos! One question: sometimes my opponents don't take the Knight on F6 in Tartakower, instead they play something else and the tension is maintained. Am I supposed to capture their Knight on E4 or still keep the tension and keep developing?

  • @lewisvansplunteren9788
    @lewisvansplunteren9788 Před 8 měsíci

    this content should have a million views at least, caro-kann for life!

  • @ee-jie
    @ee-jie Před rokem +7

    when is your caro-kann course coming out?

  • @neeru7298
    @neeru7298 Před rokem +1

    The attacking sequence in the second game was really beautiful

  • @arthurestunperroquet3682

    Finally a new vid! Feelsgoodman

  • @magdynabilmorsy8348
    @magdynabilmorsy8348 Před rokem

    Thanks for your Effort

  • @kgizzla
    @kgizzla Před rokem

    Thank you Alex! How would you deal with the Hilbilly Variation? I come across it alot in my 800s.

  • @roylowry4798
    @roylowry4798 Před rokem

    Thank you !!! very instructional !!!!

  • @jefftaylor1186
    @jefftaylor1186 Před rokem

    In my games, the Botvinnik line of the advance IS the main line.
    Whether I’m playing with or against the Caro. It’s the only one I see.
    Of course, after watching your Jobava London videos, I haven’t seen the Caro-Kann in about 100 games as white

  • @GeorgeSmyth
    @GeorgeSmyth Před rokem

    Just thought that I would mention that I appreciate your telling us to pause the video at times. I have gotten the correct move in each instance, but that is not to say that I would have found the move when actually playing the game. It just goes to show that there can be hidden tactics that club players may not see as easily.

  • @JerrySuneagle
    @JerrySuneagle Před rokem

    "If you play good, that just makes their rating irrelevant," wins my "Doh!" quote of the year.

  • @siddharthjain2799
    @siddharthjain2799 Před rokem

    Great waiting for more such videos..

  • @Joecharbo1
    @Joecharbo1 Před rokem

    Thank's Alex for all your vidéos. Your the best. ;o)

  • @kimcostantino1051
    @kimcostantino1051 Před 8 měsíci

    great video! thank you

  • @Fuddy3000
    @Fuddy3000 Před rokem

    Love your videos, do you also still stream on twitch or youtube videos only?

  • @javiersaturno9689
    @javiersaturno9689 Před 7 měsíci

    Alex, where can I find a couple of games where white plays the exchange variation and then c4? Thanks

  • @coconutchess69
    @coconutchess69 Před rokem

    Can I play Caro-Kaan on every opnening white plays or should I avoid Caro-Kaan on some white openings?

  • @abelmundakakulath9555

    Sir can we also play the tartakower in classical fide rated OTB games?

  • @m42orion12
    @m42orion12 Před rokem

    Alex,it must be time for that caro course...Next few weeks i reckon.

  • @markwesley9346
    @markwesley9346 Před 8 měsíci

    In the tartokower, what is the best move (No.7) for black when white has a bishop on c4 and white gives Qe2 check? (Black hasn't castled yet.)

  • @LatteEsportsLeague
    @LatteEsportsLeague Před rokem

    Alex. When can we get the caro kann chessablecourse? I’m ready to shift to these lines after 6 months of using the KIS lines

  • @Guitarpaul666
    @Guitarpaul666 Před 10 měsíci

    After QD6 Why can't the white pawn on F2 move to F4 and block the queen attack?

  • @boredsandman2233
    @boredsandman2233 Před rokem

    Alex, will you make a course against 1 d4 or 1 c4 day? I love your products on Chessable.

  • @readyplayerJesse
    @readyplayerJesse Před 4 měsíci

    @54:53 after move 5( bishop B5) can you not go QA5 check winning the bishop before he castles?

  • @AhmadMuslim-cx9zb
    @AhmadMuslim-cx9zb Před rokem +1

    Great video

  • @aezair
    @aezair Před rokem

    Thank you very much

  • @charmingfox2603
    @charmingfox2603 Před rokem

    Hey ik you don't have a course on this, but can you make a fun video using the hippo setup?

  • @joshuakinsman5787
    @joshuakinsman5787 Před rokem

    I love the caro-content ❤

  • @LuthienLalaith
    @LuthienLalaith Před rokem +1

    Your opponents....*deep thinking* dignity 😂
    thank you for content. Love from Hungary

  • @bernddreilich7100
    @bernddreilich7100 Před rokem

    Can u do the Caro Kann against the very strong Goldmann Variation? ..3. Qf3
    Haven’t seen u play against it. Thx

  • @walterbrownstone8017
    @walterbrownstone8017 Před rokem

    Botvinnik-Carls is really good to play because you're practicing against the London at the same time.

  • @jefftaylor1186
    @jefftaylor1186 Před rokem

    27:35
    >opponent goes 4.c3 against the Caro-Kann botvinnik advance
    “…And with that, I think we can move on to the following game”

  • @RyanHandby
    @RyanHandby Před rokem

    Love your videos Alex. Every time I watch them I learn something knew and then go and play 50 games against my 700 rated opponents that play so incorrectly they ruin theory instantly :( HAHAHAHA

  • @adammundy8589
    @adammundy8589 Před rokem

    Release date of caro kann chessable?

  • @why6th
    @why6th Před 11 měsíci

    when i watch these videos it makes sense but when i go to play them, i get faced with some random shit and i dont know what to do lmao

  • @rickthomas6348
    @rickthomas6348 Před rokem

    This guy casually steamrolls the top % chess players while explaining & cracking jokes... This is crazy 🤣

  • @gegaoli
    @gegaoli Před rokem

    Excellent.

  • @uwedegenhardt
    @uwedegenhardt Před rokem

    30:10 "He takes the bite..." was correct! :-)

  • @glubes
    @glubes Před rokem

    You are a beast man

  • @abder5332
    @abder5332 Před rokem +1

    I'd watch a 4h long caro video anyday just sayin

  • @jefftaylor1186
    @jefftaylor1186 Před rokem

    24:09 what’s wrong with c5 here? I’m really asking.

  • @Solutionsurfers
    @Solutionsurfers Před 10 měsíci

    Love your videos - Thanks!! But in Game two you could have checkmate him in move 19. Why didn't you do it?? Or missed I something? (Simply Qeen g2)

  • @magdynabilmorsy8348
    @magdynabilmorsy8348 Před rokem

    I have been at Cluj-Napoca on 2017

  • @ItsKyleMang
    @ItsKyleMang Před rokem +1

    I've gotten really good playing black using the Caro Kann. Way better than when I play white! What should I use for White? I've tried the London and the Sicilian and I'm having trouble using them effectively. Maybe they need more time or maybe there is a better option?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Před rokem +2

      Jobava London!

    • @ItsKyleMang
      @ItsKyleMang Před rokem

      @@AlexBanzea Thank you! I haven't watched your video on that one, so, perfect. You're the man, cool guy! Keep up the good work.

  • @ChessMateTheBestChessChannel

    like the London system course, you may provide 50/100 model+reference games. by studying these games along with repertoire, anyone can reach 2000 Elo in a month

  • @amoryblaine2123
    @amoryblaine2123 Před rokem

    I watched these games so often but in my case the always play such weird things like d4 and then e4 and not protecting with the knight so I can’t do the tartakov.
    Or they play d4, c4 and then later c5 and I never get the open file for the rook.
    When they play normal I have such a high win rate but whenever they play any different then in Alex video I loose and get angry 😞

  • @Duzzy4
    @Duzzy4 Před rokem +1

    Was anyone else's favorite part of the video the photo of the body builder at 0:27? 🤣

  • @alexandrumihai1096
    @alexandrumihai1096 Před rokem

    stuck in the washing machine =)) bro what movies are you watching ? :D

  • @dylloz6735
    @dylloz6735 Před rokem

    I've been playing chess seriously for over half a year now and I started with the Caro-Kann and your video's. Right now I think I am pretty decent at the Caro-Kann with over 2500 games played. I really wanted to grind out 1 opening and get good at it but I feel like it's time to add another opening to my repertoire since I play a friend often and it can get quite boring playing only the same opening as black haha.. I also want to try something new so I was wondering, what is another good opening to play as a beginner against e5? :)

    • @Sandfox07
      @Sandfox07 Před rokem

      maybe french?

    • @tonpariston5093
      @tonpariston5093 Před rokem

      play pirc if u want a setup based opening but it can be hard for beginners because you're sacrificing center space in the pirc

  • @edwardbloom6999
    @edwardbloom6999 Před rokem

    This might be a dumb question, but I’ve been staring at the screen and can’t figure out for the life of me why at 15:41 taking the pawn on b2 with the queen on the next move wouldn’t be mate. Is it a missed mate in 1 or what am I missing? I’m still kinda new to chess so I’m still learning a lot.
    Either way, your vids help a ton. As other have said, I play black with the Caro better than anything with white.

    • @4N0NVM0U5
      @4N0NVM0U5 Před rokem

      I think you mean the pawn on g2, and that would be mate if white didn't defend this with queen to e4, but he did.

  • @luisdelvalle4862
    @luisdelvalle4862 Před rokem

    This is a great video, worthy of more views. Alex has to work his biceps though.

  • @PaulD-ej8in
    @PaulD-ej8in Před rokem

    Hey Alex - you always say to Bxf3 in the Advance Variation, but in the last game you played 12. h3 Bh5. What was the reason behind this? Under what circumstances does Black not trade the light-squared Bishop for the Knight on f3?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Před rokem

      Taking was also perfectly fine, when white has nbd2 you can slide it back (guess I was too focus on the analogy) haha

    • @PaulD-ej8in
      @PaulD-ej8in Před rokem

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @joecrabshack5409
    @joecrabshack5409 Před rokem +1

    Could you do a video exactly like this except on the London, this was super helpful to learn from

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Před rokem +1

      I already have a bunch in case you are new, but yes I can!

    • @nononononono1580
      @nononononono1580 Před rokem

      @@AlexBanzea more london and caro kann vids

  • @CarlosMorales-er3rj
    @CarlosMorales-er3rj Před 7 měsíci

    What about 4.f3?!

  • @oskarbejma6584
    @oskarbejma6584 Před rokem

    Damnnn i think i willl watch all ur playlist about caro kann

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Před rokem

      Can’t hurt!

    • @oskarbejma6584
      @oskarbejma6584 Před rokem

      @@AlexBanzea thanks to your video, I think I'll start using caro-kann more often instead of scandinavian defense

  • @billagap3213
    @billagap3213 Před rokem

    In the second game i would be so frustrated if my opponent didn't resign. I mean if he won he would be proud of such game? I wouldn't want to win if i was down so much material.
    Great video as usually though 😊

  • @NdyRoo
    @NdyRoo Před rokem

    Alex, thanks to you I blow away 1.e4 with ease. It’s not even hard.
    What do I do against 1.d4? What response is as easy to play and forgiving of mistakes?

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/aD1DKQkLvHQ/video.html

  • @jasonbarrett3650
    @jasonbarrett3650 Před rokem

    Horatio and Marcus approve of this video.

  • @moroi01
    @moroi01 Před rokem

    Alex la 39;47 de ce nu ai luat intai cu nebunul, ca apoi sa iei cu calul si să rămână furca rege/dama si castigai si o damă

  • @squibbyslays
    @squibbyslays Před rokem

    title mislead me to believe we were crushing people who were playing the caro kann lol

  • @kobiepember5525
    @kobiepember5525 Před měsícem

    How do I do your courses..

    • @AlexBanzea
      @AlexBanzea  Před měsícem

      here's the Caro-Kann course: www.chessable.com/the-caro-kann-simplified/course/171080/
      (cheap version is book format + move trainer aka repeat with the computer, and expensive also has video format)

  • @wikiwing348
    @wikiwing348 Před rokem

    I have been playing pirc but i want to try caro kahn

  • @Hensley_Jb
    @Hensley_Jb Před 20 dny

    6:11 so glad i got it

  • @salvadorsempere1701
    @salvadorsempere1701 Před rokem

    Played a Tartakower after stopping the video at 17:50. 95% accuracy. I´m a 1450 rapid ´but the engine says that I have played as a 2250.
    Time to watch the rest of the video.
    I don´t know exactly why, but if I put the game or a link to it, the comment it´s removed

  • @mohammad1906
    @mohammad1906 Před rokem

    What openings do you recommend for 1200elo players?

    • @Jefferson-ly5qe
      @Jefferson-ly5qe Před rokem

      He usually recommends Barne's opening followed up with 2. g4 to apply some pressure on the kingside

    • @mohammad1906
      @mohammad1906 Před rokem

      ​@@Jefferson-ly5qe you made me giggle