How I 'Memorized' 100+ Chess Openings EASILY [4 Easy Tips]

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    How do grandmasters learn and memorize numerous chess openings? For many chess players, struggling to recall the opening moves or different variations is a common challenge.
    In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares a 4-step process for learning and studying chess openings effectively. By understanding the rationale behind the moves, you'll never forget the opening again. These principles are applicable to learning and playing ANY chess opening, including gambits and traps.
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    ► Chapters
    00:00 How to learn chess openings easily?
    00:36 4 tips to memorize chess openings
    00:54 Understand the reason behind every move
    03:00 If you can attack, do it
    05:45 How to play gambit openings? [3 Rules]
    06:15 Gambit Rule 1
    07:43 Aim for maximum activity of your pieces
    08:49 Gambit Rule 2
    10:28 Put Pressure on the Pinned Piece
    11:14 Gambit Rule 3
    12:34 4 questions to memorize any chess opening
    13:01 Question-1
    13:56 Question-2
    15:16 Question-3
    15:57 Question-4
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Komentáře • 131

  • @GMIgorSmirnov
    @GMIgorSmirnov  Před 9 dny

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  • @fayskelley
    @fayskelley Před 22 dny +24

    You crack me up Igor. I was hanging on every word and when you said “why do we even play chess?” I burst out laughing. Thank you for the great sense of humor.

  • @Chesswalk570
    @Chesswalk570 Před 23 dny +77

    Sir Please make a video on how to find tactical pattern easily and which endgames are most important

  • @tessa8230
    @tessa8230 Před 22 dny +9

    Yes, please make this a series! I would love to see these questions applied to other openings as well

  • @peacemaker-vw5sz
    @peacemaker-vw5sz Před 21 dnem +5

    Bro literally greatest chess online preacher and teacher of ALL TIMES of this ERA ...THE SAINT OF CHESS....BLESS ALL

  • @GMIgorSmirnov
    @GMIgorSmirnov  Před 23 dny +22

    ► Chapters
    00:00 How to learn chess openings easily?
    00:36 4 tips to memorize chess openings
    00:54 Understand the reason behind every move
    03:00 If you can attack, do it
    05:45 How to play gambit openings? [3 Rules]
    06:15 Gambit Rule 1
    07:43 Aim for maximum activity of your pieces
    08:49 Gambit Rule 2
    10:28 Put Pressure on the Pinned Piece
    11:14 Gambit Rule 3
    12:34 4 questions to memorize any chess opening
    13:01 Question-1
    13:56 Question-2
    15:16 Question-3
    15:57 Question-4

    • @CheckmateSurvivor
      @CheckmateSurvivor Před 22 dny

      I am starting to hate memorizing chess openings. I find them boring and predictable.

    • @JustRightPinedo
      @JustRightPinedo Před 22 dny

      3 gambit rules: develop quickly, break open center, attack the king

  • @SamuelButcher
    @SamuelButcher Před 23 dny +22

    Really like that soft-light background! Looking sharp!

    • @SamuelButcher
      @SamuelButcher Před 22 dny +1

      Obviously, the content was fantastic as well. I just hope that goes without saying!

    • @donsimons9810
      @donsimons9810 Před 22 dny +1

      hot and cool, hip and new age

    • @youbli
      @youbli Před 16 dny

      I would say that the presentation is the most professional of chess videos on YT.

  • @ReflectionOcean
    @ReflectionOcean Před 14 dny +1

    By YouSum Live
    00:01:06 Understanding the logic behind each move is crucial.
    00:03:09 Consider attacking moves to activate pieces effectively.
    00:05:51 Utilize gambits to develop quickly and attack strategically.
    00:12:53 Remember key questions: plans, piece positions, and tactics.
    00:16:01 Common tactics include knight forks and exploiting pins.
    00:16:36 Utilize knight jumps to create threats.
    00:16:49 Capitalize on pins to target opponent's pieces.
    00:17:27 Consider sacrifices to open up the position.
    00:18:00 Understanding these tactics enhances attacking capabilities.
    By YouSum Live

  • @MInd724070
    @MInd724070 Před 23 dny +2

    There are a lot of your videos when "opponent" loses badly just by playing "natural moves", but at the same time you are playing crazy moves, sometimes sacrificing minor pieces and even rook or queen in order to win the game. So I think the question of how to memorize the chess opening was specifically about this. How to remember all the tricks that I can play in the opening and especially how to defend in case opponent is trying to use one of them.

  • @fayskelley
    @fayskelley Před 22 dny

    I love love love the Scandinavian. Played it for years. Just now learning Accelerated Dragon.

  • @srf_devotee
    @srf_devotee Před 23 dny +6

    It would be fantastic if you could apply these four questions to other specific openings as well. That would be a huge source of additional content for you. I'm always in search of chess videos that give me *understanding* not just memorization.

  • @Jason-Moon
    @Jason-Moon Před 22 dny +9

    I only play 960 random chess now. No more memorizing lines for me. It's all tactics and creativity.

    • @CheckmateSurvivor
      @CheckmateSurvivor Před 22 dny +1

      You have to try Gaugamela Chess. It is truly great.

    • @Jason-Moon
      @Jason-Moon Před 22 dny

      ​@@CheckmateSurvivor​ I'm checking out your vids of Gaugamela against Stockfish. Pretty wild

    • @CheckmateSurvivor
      @CheckmateSurvivor Před 22 dny

      @@Jason-Moon Thanks.

    • @ilyasadukovskiy
      @ilyasadukovskiy Před 19 dny

      No opponent in 960

    • @Jason-Moon
      @Jason-Moon Před 19 dny

      @@ilyasadukovskiy I've not had trouble finding players to match.

  • @worsethanjoerogan8061
    @worsethanjoerogan8061 Před 22 dny +3

    It's like watching your math professor do calculus. Makes sense when he does it but doing it yourself is much harder

  • @christianmonarchist3393
    @christianmonarchist3393 Před 23 dny +1

    These type of videos are absolute gold.

  • @SchrodingersCoin
    @SchrodingersCoin Před 23 dny +3

    Understanding being superior to blind memorization reminds me of this quote.
    “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”
    - Albert Einstein

  • @marksmit8112
    @marksmit8112 Před 22 dny +1

    Brilliant walk through, has changed my chess

  • @Smurez
    @Smurez Před 22 dny

    Really close to what I was looking for as a beginner, please dive deeper into these topics ✌️

  • @theveryleigitepicgamer480
    @theveryleigitepicgamer480 Před 21 dnem +2

    Bro read my mind. you just gained a subscriber smirnov

  • @amitbh6407
    @amitbh6407 Před 21 dnem +3

    I watched the master class and after that I played according to what I learned and it was amazing I won 4 games in a row. And it also felt more fun to play according to your method. Thank you

  • @jstb6102
    @jstb6102 Před 22 dny +5

    Answering the question "why do I play chess" has been one of the most productive cognitive events of my life. Nevertheless, I still play 😄.

    • @jonshive5482
      @jonshive5482 Před 16 dny +1

      Reminds me of a guy who told me during a tournament that chess was "a waste of time." Said he was going to win all his games before quitting. Dunno if he did that but he sure as heck beat me---and quite soundly too.

  • @dr.deepakgore1079
    @dr.deepakgore1079 Před 23 dny

    Best post for us🎉❤

  • @weird3095
    @weird3095 Před 23 dny +3

    THE BEST chess teacher

  • @Bentrades22
    @Bentrades22 Před 22 dny +1

    This man is the best teacher I never had

  • @pms3944
    @pms3944 Před 9 dny

    Bishop b5+ after black's Knight f6 throws off this defense, which happens to be the second most used move.

  • @eclecticexplorer7828
    @eclecticexplorer7828 Před 22 dny +1

    I am seeing Stockfish recommending 3.Nf3 as the best move, just ahead of 3.d4. It is also associated with a higher win rate for white, both overall and in the Masters only database. So why is d4 nearly four times as popular among GMs?
    Furthermore, after 3.d4, 4.Bg4 is only the 2nd most common (both among GMs and overall) and the 3rd choice from Stockfish, after Qxd5 (1st choice) and Nxd5 (2nd). White's winning percentages after white's move 4 is as follows:
    4.Qxd5 -- 51% for full db, 59% for GMs
    4.Nxd5 -- 50%, 41%
    4.Bg4 -- 43%, 42%
    It seems that Igor's recommendations here are in conflict with both computer analysis and real-world outcomes. Well, at least he gives us reasons for each move. That should help us all to remember the wrong move.

  • @hakemchatbot5401
    @hakemchatbot5401 Před 7 dny

    amazing line !!!

  • @CreativCurry-sb3gb
    @CreativCurry-sb3gb Před 20 dny

    Thanks a lot

  • @SubhadeepDas1847
    @SubhadeepDas1847 Před 23 dny

    Hi Igor, can you make a video on e6, b6 defence?

  • @satanuv
    @satanuv Před 23 dny +2

    Thanks sir!

  • @shashankiyengar8227
    @shashankiyengar8227 Před 14 dny

    Thanks buddy 😊

  • @klizzop1721
    @klizzop1721 Před 22 dny

    I like your videos , simple and helpful❤

  • @TrueBalalaechnik
    @TrueBalalaechnik Před 22 dny

    GREAT VIDEO!

  • @donsimons9810
    @donsimons9810 Před 22 dny

    another great vid

  • @iancunningham2440
    @iancunningham2440 Před 19 dny

    Also helps to learn opening principles/traps from Smithy's Opening Fundamentals on Chessable

  • @ricardopinto2611
    @ricardopinto2611 Před 22 dny +1

    Now we need golden rules or step by step guide to play like nezhmetdinov. Who wants a video about this?

  • @katis999
    @katis999 Před 22 dny

    thank you

  • @peterbago4574
    @peterbago4574 Před 19 dny

    4:12 What do you suggest if opponent plays Be2 instead of f3? Stockfish suggests to trade, isn't it a mistake?

  • @Adam-sm5xr
    @Adam-sm5xr Před 3 dny

    Question? What is wrong with C4 to protect the D5 pawn immediatly after Nf6?

  • @manasg9147
    @manasg9147 Před 19 dny +1

    It would be great if you make a crash course on Nimzo Indian and queens Indian defence

  • @jonshive5482
    @jonshive5482 Před 16 dny

    It's probably fair to say that NMs and above have intrinsically superior memory, visualization and calculation skills compared to the vast majority of other players. As Russian chess trainer Mark Dvoretsky pointed out no matter how hard they play or study most will reach a plateau from which they can never advance but only recede. Basically one needs a certain "chess sense" which enables superior play. A handful of humanity has it, most don't. So don't be frustrated if you can't "get it," that's just the way Mother Nature rolled the dice.There are after all other things besides chess...

  • @nathan2891
    @nathan2891 Před 23 dny +3

    Original title: How I play Scandinavian

  • @Siderite
    @Siderite Před 19 dny

    Nice gambit. Looks a lot like the Gandalf gambit.

  • @joyel5873
    @joyel5873 Před 23 dny

    Can you review the games played in candidates. Cause normal people can't understand the moves played in candidates. And a GM like you explain those moves and ideas played in candidates would be really informative.

  • @user-ek8gs4ij4r
    @user-ek8gs4ij4r Před 22 dny

    Memorizing only helps to a point anyway, as your opponent is sure to throw something bizarre at you a few moves in and you're pretty much on your own, but it still helps to have a good framework to work from.

  • @matlhogonolomojaboswa2262

    Now we need a video of how to remember the four questions

  • @458tha2
    @458tha2 Před 7 dny

    Igor, on 15:00 you say its a common tactic to win the queen but you are absolutely WRONG.
    This doesn't work in this case because the king can move forward and there's no skewer possible on the white diagonal.

  • @farouqbaiti4315
    @farouqbaiti4315 Před 23 dny +2

    I can finally play the Scandinavian Defense safely.😇😎

  • @Aaroncosand
    @Aaroncosand Před 22 dny

    I was just watching one of your videos where you talked about counter attacking after you suggest white might play pf3, I'm like what about bb4+

  • @MasterSergius
    @MasterSergius Před 23 dny +5

    Damn, I forgot 4 rules right after watching this video...

  • @rupeshtodkari2285
    @rupeshtodkari2285 Před 23 dny

    Can you review game in candidate

  • @eekwibble
    @eekwibble Před 22 dny

    17:08 That pin is so nasty, it's not just the bishop that's going to fall. It's actually impossible for white to save their queen. That position is just an instant resignation for white.

  • @GMIgorSmirnov
    @GMIgorSmirnov  Před 23 dny +6

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  • @passenger1312.
    @passenger1312. Před 22 dny

    when you have already checkmated your opponent before the checkmate i'm trying to find out how you made it after when the game is over. so, i have a lot to learn.

  • @damirfux2265
    @damirfux2265 Před 23 dny

    10:51 As Levy would say, before PP on the PP, you have to sacrifice the RooOooOooK!! 10:10

  • @Zamiroh
    @Zamiroh Před 22 dny

    I find one of the harder things is practicing a new opening. Perhaps I should try some unrated matches or something. Try them against bots but it's almost impossible to get good practice in! Either the bot is like 1000-1200 and is way too easy, or it's like 2100 to 2200, which for me is way too hard!

  • @ilovetrans893
    @ilovetrans893 Před 23 dny

    great:)

  • @Mik1604
    @Mik1604 Před 10 dny

    I believe PP on the PP is Alex Banzea’s thing.

  • @mr.calvinwyche1332
    @mr.calvinwyche1332 Před 21 dnem

    Mentor, I’ve have wrote down and remember 3 of 100. I’ll keep gravitating to saved posts.

  • @josephsalmonte4995
    @josephsalmonte4995 Před 22 dny

    Отлично видно Игорь, спасибо ❤

  • @ernestogarcillan1977
    @ernestogarcillan1977 Před 16 dny

    I learned Scandinavian Defense repertoire by our very own handsome FM Deniel Causo 😍

  • @ZDTF
    @ZDTF Před 22 dny

    I need to ask one thing
    Is 100 openings enough for a grandmaster?
    Or do I need to Learn more
    How many Openings do You know?

  • @Artbooksandboro
    @Artbooksandboro Před 11 dny

    I started playing chess a couple of weeks ago I hadn't played in about 25 years. Im really not very good 😂. I can consistently beat Stockfish lv 2 but i get smashed by level 3 every game and im struggling to progress any further. I only play against computer as i dont have the confidence to play actual people online.

    • @GMIgorSmirnov
      @GMIgorSmirnov  Před 10 dny

      Welcome! Good luck with your chess journey. Here to help.

  • @MrSmoothasf
    @MrSmoothasf Před 21 dnem

    Isn't that very first opening with the queen capture pawn gothem chesses proven tactic?

  • @hunterstokes8577
    @hunterstokes8577 Před 20 dny

    Why can’t you play night C2 at 9:05

  • @chesslover8829
    @chesslover8829 Před 22 dny

    Here is why I don't play the Scandinavian Defense, especially the Portuguese Variation [Analysis by "Stockfish 15.1, Chessis App"]:
    1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Bg4 4. Bb5+ Nbd7 5. Be2 Bxe2 6. Qxe2 Nxd5 7. c4 N5f6 8. Nc3 e6 9. Nf3 Bb4 10. Bd2 O-O 11. O-O White is fine. Or...
    4. Bb5+ c6 5. dxc6 Nxc6 6. Bxc6+ bxc6 7. Nf3 e6 8. O-O Be7 9. h3 Bh5 10. c4 c5 11. dxc5 Bxc5 12. Qe2 O-O White is better. Or...
    4. Bb5+ c6 5. dxc6 Qa5+ 6. Nc3 Nxc6 7. Nf3 Ne4 8. a4 Nxc3 9. bxc3 Qxc3+ 10. Bd2 Bxf3 11. Bxc3 Bxd1 12. d5 Bxc2 13. dxc6 O-O-O 14. O-O Be4 15. cxb7+ Kxb7 16. Ba5 White is better. Or...
    4. Bb5+ c6 5. dxc6 Bxd1? 6. c7+ Nc6 7. cxd8Q+ Rxd8 8. Bxc6+ bxc6 9. Kxd1 Rxd4+ 10. Nd2 White is winning.

    • @chessophiler
      @chessophiler Před 18 dny +1

      Thanks much for this analysis! I'm hoping my opponent doesn't play like Stockfish!

    • @chesslover8829
      @chesslover8829 Před 18 dny

      @chessophiler I hope so, too. Sooner or later, though, your opponents will find better replies to your opening prep.

  • @aileenlusterio6809
    @aileenlusterio6809 Před 18 dny

    What if bishop will protect the queen instead of pone?

  • @user-qc9cd5iz3l
    @user-qc9cd5iz3l Před 21 dnem

    That ICBM variation of the Tennison Gambit is very bad it just ruined my accuracy, stockfish didnt give me a book move instead it gave me a mistake, after e4 d5 Nf3? I would've had had perfect accuracy if it wasnt for that move

  • @berndkonemann5049
    @berndkonemann5049 Před 17 dny

    I love this way of understanding this opening ! Thank you.

  • @johnsstudies4335
    @johnsstudies4335 Před 22 dny

    Nice thumbnail mate

  • @thetransferaccount4586

    nice intro to icelandic

  • @xtra9996
    @xtra9996 Před 20 dny

    If I'd have the choice between understanding and memorizing I'd go for memorizing. ;)

  • @tjrichardson8756
    @tjrichardson8756 Před 22 dny

    What if after you move bishop to g4 they move their bishop to b5?

  • @MGKing-888
    @MGKing-888 Před 20 dny

    How is one supposed to remember all the lines of all the variations of each opening? There have to be 10,000 at least

  • @honza572
    @honza572 Před 21 dnem

    5:24 MORE HUMAN MOVE?!? dude me see bishop me attack bishop

  • @PipikaTV
    @PipikaTV Před 22 dny

    What if they play d4->d5 instead of taking on f7?

  • @iTzBato
    @iTzBato Před 22 dny

    2:48 the way bro said white is fighting for equality 😂😂😂

  • @abdush3268
    @abdush3268 Před 22 dny

    10:53 im dead💀

  • @miguelfurtado3086
    @miguelfurtado3086 Před 19 dny

    why is it the best move d4 on the beggining of the video and not some minorr piece development? i am superr low elo learrner btw

    • @miguelfurtado3086
      @miguelfurtado3086 Před 19 dny

      just because 2x pawns are usually bad and it doenst atack the knight if he takes

  • @yavorarumenova1397
    @yavorarumenova1397 Před 23 dny +1

    Now, how do we remember the four questions? :D

    • @u2b84
      @u2b84 Před 23 dny +2

      1. Plans 2. Posts 3. Pawns 4. Plays

  • @gabrielfernandezmendiguchi5768

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @paultharp4626
    @paultharp4626 Před 16 dny

    'It doesn't really work against beginners because they don't make the right moves' haha, true

  • @slad3yt
    @slad3yt Před 22 dny

    Memorizing openings is good until your opponent goes off the script

    • @Kyle-ys3cv
      @Kyle-ys3cv Před 20 dny

      If they’ve strayed from theory, they’ve played an inferior move- that’s a good thing.

  • @MoonGameDev
    @MoonGameDev Před 19 dny +1

    How do you even make money from your courses when you keep uploading gold like this?

  • @edmel144
    @edmel144 Před 18 dny

    Just use Anki

  • @utredutredson1686
    @utredutredson1686 Před 22 dny

    I lose all respect for my opponent when they play the Sacandinavian

  • @ariekorf4897
    @ariekorf4897 Před 11 dny

    Hahahahaha! "Why do we even play chess"? ... because adulting isn't hard enough

  • @chanchchanchellor1545
    @chanchchanchellor1545 Před 23 dny

    i miss your cat

  • @BeautyProducts001
    @BeautyProducts001 Před 20 dny

    I am going to hit 2000

  • @BobChess
    @BobChess Před 22 dny

    I don't really remember opening. I just play what feels the best

  • @poopybutthole4947
    @poopybutthole4947 Před 20 dny

    How to understand openings❎
    How to play the portuguese gambit✅