Secrets of the Smith Morra Gambit | Grandmaster Repertoire Against Sicilian Defense

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  • @iweirjkdkfmk
    @iweirjkdkfmk Před 3 lety +87

    Why is this video so awesome? Your analysis is hard-headed, you don't waste our time with slow talking nonsense about unimportant lines, you go to the point and that is the reason why I subscribe!

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +12

      Glad it was helpful

    • @adamanonymous6885
      @adamanonymous6885 Před 2 lety +2

      This exactly - this is perfect chess tuition for me. Perfect pace (i.e. FAST!) and not spending 30 minutes on deep analysis of lines of play that will never happen. I wish there were many more like this for my other pet openings :)

  • @ScroogeMcDouble
    @ScroogeMcDouble Před 3 lety +70

    Best video I've ever seen on the Morra, this is my favourite opening. Thank you sir.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the kind words, glad it was helpful

  • @WaffleKnight1
    @WaffleKnight1 Před 18 dny +1

    You could have made this a paid Chessable course, but you made this knowledge, and even a PGN of the repertoire and model games available to us for free. Thank you so much.

    • @Verbux
      @Verbux Před 13 dny +1

      What a goat. I've subbed.

  • @herbivorouscyborg2398
    @herbivorouscyborg2398 Před 3 lety +98

    The one downvote was definitely from a Sicilian player.

  • @legowatto609
    @legowatto609 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video has been incredibly helpful for my smith-morra repertoaire thanks for sharing! Too bad you stopped uploading, but wherever you are in life I hope you're doing well :)

  • @BillRatio
    @BillRatio Před 3 lety +11

    This is amazing. If you did videos of yourself just playing Smith Morra Gambit against people of 1500-2000 rating I'd watch them a million times.

  • @JannesDragon
    @JannesDragon Před rokem +9

    It probably took you a lot of time to prepare this. Thanks for sharing everything of this with us for free! Keep going

  • @iverson7394
    @iverson7394 Před 2 lety +3

    the best Morra video on the internet. thanks Molton

  • @MoltonChess
    @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +16

    Just a correction for The Nh5 Variation 29:14 I had entered in the wrong move order. In the video you can in fact just play e5 on move 10 which is good. Instead I was referring to the move order where we already committed our bishop early to the f4 square: 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O Nf6 8.
    Bf4 e6 9. Qe2 Nh5 10. Be3 Be7 11. Rfd1 Bd7 *
    I hope you guys enjoy the video and find it useful

    • @VladimirPutin-wt5yh
      @VladimirPutin-wt5yh Před 2 lety

      3:37 stockfish says you should take instead of pushing cuz Bxe6-Bxe6-fe-Ng5-Nf6-Nxe6-Qd7-Qe2 it's equal. But I know "equal" for computer is not that simple. How will you rate this position?

    • @kingsgambit
      @kingsgambit Před 2 lety

      When correcting this line with your given sequence, the computer seems to love 17. Qf3 instead of Qe3 after 16. exd5 Bb5. What do you think?

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety +1

      @@kingsgambit Seems fine to me, I think I chose Qe3 because it was easier to see the threats for White

    • @kingsgambit
      @kingsgambit Před 2 lety +1

      @@MoltonChess understandable, the pin on the e file stays up which might induce the king moves. I dont like b4 Qxb4 Nxb5 axb5 though (instead of Qxb5), so I think I'll adapt my variation. Btw thanks a ton! I am learning this repertoire for the past 2 weeks now and I could never do with a big chessable rep, this is so much more to the point and digestable. Thank you so much for your open source work!

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety +2

      @@kingsgambit By all means and you are most welcome!

  • @g7yphztumbleweed280
    @g7yphztumbleweed280 Před rokem +1

    This gm is a great teacher or presenter no extra blah blah like many that I’ve seen in CZcams I will be glad to support this channel

  • @simplysh27
    @simplysh27 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi Molton, I just want to say thank you for making this brilliant video! It's very well expained and you waste no time getting to the point. I must have watched it at least 10 times end to end and I really do feel like I have a good grasp on the opening. I recently played against an opponent which accepted the gambit and after only a few moves I was already in a crushing position and I was able to win without much effort! It's very fun to play!

  • @atwill1999
    @atwill1999 Před 3 lety +8

    I have a feeling you will be the next chess content creator to really blow up. Not many go into such great detail with so many different variations

  • @purplesun3792
    @purplesun3792 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for this course! I love this opening. Many Sicilian players regard this as a bad opening without realizing it's actually very good for someone who knows the ideas very well. I think the fact that ppl under estimate its power gives it even more potential

  • @Abdobenz29
    @Abdobenz29 Před 3 lety +8

    Hello Molton,
    This is the most helpful video I have seen about the Smith Morra .
    Thanks a lot .
    Keep up the good work
    Deserve more support 🌼🌼🌼

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for your kind feedback! Glad it was helpful.

  • @sidsouvey3930
    @sidsouvey3930 Před 3 lety +15

    awesome vid, thanks! Definitely for the advanced player... lendermans was simpler but easier to follow for beginners/intermediate players... the 2 together make for a very nice guide

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks I could do more beginner videos in future but for the most part other channels have covered those quite well

  • @tenorhighc1
    @tenorhighc1 Před 2 lety +1

    There a good amount of Morra videos, and this is the BEST. Your detail is perfect and it makes sense the order you're presenting it in. GREAT!!! Thanks

  • @davidstar2362
    @davidstar2362 Před rokem +1

    I got so many Chess Mentors you are now one thank you. Brother.

  • @tuatarian6591
    @tuatarian6591 Před 3 lety +6

    Been playing an amateurish version of this for a while, love to see such an excellent video with the correct moves!

  • @shivamsoni7155
    @shivamsoni7155 Před 3 lety +2

    Wao!!!i never thought this opeaning will be this complicated!!!thx a lot man......waiting for more opeaning cover like this!!

  • @fergs1561
    @fergs1561 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m slowly but surely jotting down these variations in my opening notebook. I’m very low rated so I can’t wait to crush some Sicilian players with this. Fantastic vid, keep up the good work👍

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +1

      Good luck!

    • @polychromaa
      @polychromaa Před 2 lety

      Why not just input it into a flexible lichess study? It is much easier to go through the variations that way and get a PGN

  • @Vishwesh2
    @Vishwesh2 Před rokem

    This video was very helpful. It saved me a lot of time. Thank you very much.
    I've got some video ideas:
    - Gambits tier list
    - Anti Sicilians tier list
    - Your top 5 favorite games

  • @nickburggraaf3977
    @nickburggraaf3977 Před rokem

    The Smith Morra is an endless treasure of beauty!

  • @keluargajulio1321
    @keluargajulio1321 Před rokem

    this is the best explanation, I subscribe this channel. Complete and depth variation. Good job !

  • @stewy0013
    @stewy0013 Před 2 lety

    Just discovered this lovely little Chanel which is, in my opinion, criminality undersubscribed. Very helpful commentary, especially for non-masters level players. Well done!

  • @Androslop
    @Androslop Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this magnificent lesson on the Smith Morra. Yours is a high quality channel indeed.

  • @mikewarner3597
    @mikewarner3597 Před 3 lety

    I'm winning so many games as white vs the sicilian now. These lines come up all the time, thank you!

  • @geraldrigor1374
    @geraldrigor1374 Před rokem

    Thank you for being professional in your analysis.

  • @kevsteramp2065
    @kevsteramp2065 Před 3 lety +2

    This channel is underrated

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @kevsteramp2065
      @kevsteramp2065 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MoltonChess Thanks for making this videos! its very useful and its free!!

  • @jimromero5625
    @jimromero5625 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow this is hands down the BEST smith morra video I've ever seen. I play this gambit and I can tell this video is going to take hours to properly digest :) Thanks so much!!!!

  • @Ananya12311
    @Ananya12311 Před 2 lety

    Never seen such smooth analysis thanks first time taking initiative to play attackive

  • @jaehwan123
    @jaehwan123 Před 3 lety +1

    This is an absolutely excellent video. It really is a complete repertoire for White play in the Smith Morra. Thank you so much for making it.

  • @trickyknights2226
    @trickyknights2226 Před 2 lety +1

    Great For Beginner And Amateur Players, Thanks Again Mr Molton!

  • @zyaego7993
    @zyaego7993 Před 3 lety +2

    This was very informative! Am inspired to add this aggressive opening to my repertoire. Thanks 😄👍

  • @stephencindrich6787
    @stephencindrich6787 Před rokem

    Very nice analysis of a terrific gambit for confronting the Sicilian! Thank you. 👍🙏

  • @darylwong4403
    @darylwong4403 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Molton, thanks for always including the lichess study tgt with your video
    It makes learning a new opening alot easier!

  • @thompsonstreet
    @thompsonstreet Před rokem

    this analysis is wonderfully informative! Thanks

  • @Mars-kj8le
    @Mars-kj8le Před 3 lety

    Took a 2 year break from chess Smith morra and danish gambit where my favorite opening. This video really helped me

  • @frankleang755
    @frankleang755 Před rokem

    Such a great analysis, covered mostly all area. You look like Wesley So when her is younger. thanks keep it up 😚

  • @DNVKUMAR
    @DNVKUMAR Před 2 lety

    Best Video I have ever seen!!. Straight forward, Crisp & Clean. Thanks Molton!!

  • @saanvicaringula9411
    @saanvicaringula9411 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much,it's 12 10 am in india,I just completed the course,it was a Rollercoaster ride,wonderful variation,and have to tell u that u have the perfect patience a chess player should have while explaining to someone,tq molton,you've just gained a fan from india

  • @rferstahl
    @rferstahl Před 3 lety

    I've just started playing chess less than a year ago and I'm getting stuck very often in the middlegame playing against the Sicilian. This video is very clear, to the point and easy to follow for a beginner as myself. Thanks!

  • @artemiollena2358
    @artemiollena2358 Před měsícem

    Very educational to new players who desire to improve in chess games more GM

  • @dominiquesteinbach9849
    @dominiquesteinbach9849 Před 3 lety +1

    By far the best video on the smith morra gambit! Thanks! Exactly my solution for the itchy sicilians out there ;-)

  • @a191265
    @a191265 Před 3 lety +1

    This is something i was looking for.... pls keep up and upload more videos on opening along with tricks n traps 😇😇 and how to play of opponents dont follow the principles then how to punish him

  • @stephencindrich6787
    @stephencindrich6787 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much, Molton!
    Simply a terrific video on a super-fun opening! Appreciate
    the comprehensive analysis.
    Keep up the fine work! Best wishes.

  • @Fikrikerenbgt
    @Fikrikerenbgt Před 2 lety

    This is my favourite gambit against Sicilian, thank you for your work man. Gbu!

  • @huddunlap3999
    @huddunlap3999 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the time stamps

  • @nicholas612
    @nicholas612 Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @henkoosterink8744
    @henkoosterink8744 Před rokem

    Great video. Best i have seen yet.

  • @witcher-86
    @witcher-86 Před rokem

    fantastic content man, best youtube on the Morra gambit I've seen!

  • @MrSupernova111
    @MrSupernova111 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing video! This is going to take some time to digest! Thank you!

  • @Mat0m
    @Mat0m Před 3 lety

    Best video Format for an Opening yet. Very good Job sir. Keep doing those on this format, with the Danish maybe or the Viena. Congratulations and Good work sir.

  • @AlexThib92
    @AlexThib92 Před 2 lety

    Impressive coverage of the smith morra gambit

  • @ALCATRAAAZZ
    @ALCATRAAAZZ Před rokem

    I had Nd7 at move 12. Video 5:13, black is cramped but holds everything together somehow. I took the Knight on g7, he took with the bishop and then I took the pawn on a7. and played Bb6 after Rc8. Won the game eventually but from there the plan was simple for me although it was very hard to unlock the position. By the way thank you for the repertoire! Love this

  • @MutantSatan
    @MutantSatan Před 2 lety

    Beaaaaaaaast, i've been trying smith morra and i always felt so useless but having seen this video, i now know what to look out for! Great video, i subbed :)

  • @hugod3632
    @hugod3632 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you great video ! Little mistake though 15:30 black isn't helpless you can't play rook c3 because your queen is hanging ! The position is equal

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the feedback, mistake noted!

  • @ryanvillamor1042
    @ryanvillamor1042 Před 3 lety

    Best sicilian video! Just like a book course!

  • @jordanpage3846
    @jordanpage3846 Před 3 lety

    A Morra video Esserman would be proud of.

  • @sp-fj6df
    @sp-fj6df Před 3 lety

    All your videos helped me lot to learn. Thank you 😊

  • @cosasverdes
    @cosasverdes Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome content! Subbed.

  • @marnixp.navarro1792
    @marnixp.navarro1792 Před 2 lety +1

    Tnx very much!!.

  • @aratrikmukherjee5195
    @aratrikmukherjee5195 Před 3 lety

    Greatest video ever on this opening

  • @stills821
    @stills821 Před 3 lety

    wow, im a fairly average player and the other day i played against a much stronger opponent otb who decided to employ the smith morra against me, he'd never seen the siberian before. thank you for the lines! i crushed him.

  • @SBelaya
    @SBelaya Před 4 lety +1

    I used to play this gambit, but I've noticed that a lot of my opponents choose to decline it and transpose to the c3 Sicilian. So started just to play c3 all the time. If you play the Morra you have to learn the c3 Sicilian anyway, but if you play the c3 Sicilian directly, you can avoid learning some chunks of theory.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 4 lety

      That's true. Playing just the c3 Sicilian would save learning multiple lines

  • @davidharrison5626
    @davidharrison5626 Před 2 lety

    Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy Holidays

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety

      Happy holidays! To you and everyone else

  • @Andy-ef2sd
    @Andy-ef2sd Před 3 lety

    Searched Smith Morra and found your video. Subscribed immediately when I saw your last name as Ly :) Are you Vietnamese? Love this video, it's going to take me sometime digesting it and implementing it. So many amazing, unthinkable moves!

  • @jrashad
    @jrashad Před 2 lety

    When in doubt, sac a piece on d5. Got it.

  • @franckletank3644
    @franckletank3644 Před 3 lety

    Keep up the good work my guy in a year or two it will pay believe it g ! Great tutorial👏🏽

  • @kevo1441
    @kevo1441 Před 2 lety

    Bro, I love your shit. Keep doing your thing. Best chess channel 🙏

  • @jhonathansanchezlozada1829

    This is a great video . No waste time

  • @penniesshillings
    @penniesshillings Před 3 lety

    Great video! You gained a new subscriber.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety

      Awesome, thank you!

    • @penniesshillings
      @penniesshillings Před 3 lety

      @@MoltonChess At 3:55 on 8. e6 fxe6 9. Ng5. What about Nge5 hitting the bishop on c4? Isn't this equal, given black's stronger pawn center. Black can follow up with d5 as well, solidifying it further. I am not sure what to play here. 10. Bb3 maybe? ...then o-o if black plays d5. Humbly awaiting your recommendation.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +1

      @@penniesshillings You are right it's about equal but it would probably work well in lower rated games. Objectively I think 8.exd6 is better and White can even swap queens there and still hold slightly more favourable game.

  • @sloopysloops1311
    @sloopysloops1311 Před 3 lety

    If you play D4 as your opening move and you opponent responds with C5, would you recommend going into the Smith-Morra and/or what are some other opening ideas against it. Great video very well explained and entertaining to watch!

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +2

      Sure transposing back into a Smith Morra could be a good surprise option. If you want something simple you can also play 2.dxc5 e6 3.Nc3 Bxc5 4.Ne4!? Which is also simple and full of traps. Otherwise you can transpose back to a normal opening line.

  • @RedGaming23
    @RedGaming23 Před 2 lety

    Love this opening so much thanks to your video. One line not covered in the video or the study that I face a lot is 6.Bb4 7.0-0 7.Bxc3 and after this I struggle to apply many of the ideas from the video. Could you perhaps make a part 2 video on smith morra or add this line to the study?

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing! I can talk about this in another video perhaps

    • @strategygames1026
      @strategygames1026 Před 2 lety

      The Pin Defense is actually one of the lines that causes the most headaches, but Bxc3 is weak. Just play bxc3, followed by Ba3 and you'll retain a strong position.

  • @altonbanda5980
    @altonbanda5980 Před 3 lety +1

    You are a great techer. I also want a video on the dutch game, I will highly appreciate

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks I will work on a Dutch video later

    • @altonbanda5980
      @altonbanda5980 Před 3 lety

      @@MoltonChess ok I will be waiting. Thanks in advance

    • @mossps8884
      @mossps8884 Před 3 lety

      @@MoltonChess which type of dutch?

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety

      @@mossps8884 Probably the Leningrad Dutch but sometimes it might transpose to a Classical or Stonewall too

  • @joefawcett7166
    @joefawcett7166 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for some brilliant content, very in-depth and exactly what I was looking for... Have you read Marc Essermans book Mayhem in the Morra?

  • @T1J
    @T1J Před rokem

    i cant believe this is free

  • @TheMotionBboy
    @TheMotionBboy Před 2 lety

    Amazing!!!!!!! Wow.

  • @philipp17802
    @philipp17802 Před 3 lety

    Great work. Thank you sir for your effort helping chess noobs like me

  • @jbennett1618
    @jbennett1618 Před 2 lety

    43:00 is interesting : rember that after 3...dxc3 4. Nxc3 delaying the developement of each of the knights and playing e6and b6 there will eventually spell complete downfall for the Smith Morra Gambit!

  • @williamh694
    @williamh694 Před 2 lety +1

    Smith-Morra shouldn't be a problem for a Sicilian player. 1 e4 c5 2 d4 cxd4 3 c3 dxc3 4 Nxc3 Nc6 5 Nf3 e6 6 Bc4 a6 7 0-0 b5 Bb3 Bb7. Black is fine.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety

      Yes Black has lines to equalise but it's and fun and easy Gambit for people to start out playing especially at club level :)

    • @chrislevy42069
      @chrislevy42069 Před měsícem +1

      You clearly haven't read the book haha, you're not even halfway through the line yet my friend

    • @WaffleKnight1
      @WaffleKnight1 Před 18 dny

      Hikaru won a game against Fabi with it, so I think it might be ok.

  • @furiousangel8960
    @furiousangel8960 Před 3 lety

    beyond awesome,tnx,big hug..

  • @atomv1872
    @atomv1872 Před 3 lety +1

    You should do a Milner Barry video

  • @mochengladbachgee3093
    @mochengladbachgee3093 Před 2 lety

    In the opening strategy it looks like you are playing against the Pirc Defense, is that correct? Enjoyed your video! 🌏

  • @wilestrella7202
    @wilestrella7202 Před rokem

    Thankyou❤💪

  • @satyajitmohapatra2943
    @satyajitmohapatra2943 Před 2 lety

    Thanks. Great video!!
    How to play against early Bb4 by black to exchange the Bishop for the Knight

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety

      Thanks!

    • @satyajitmohapatra2943
      @satyajitmohapatra2943 Před 2 lety

      How to play against early Bb4 by black to pin and exchange the Bishop for the Knight

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety

      @@satyajitmohapatra2943 You can check my Update for that @ czcams.com/video/wZUoLFBfV-I/video.html and also czcams.com/video/xXnh1GLpJv8/video.html

  • @sunantocoolman6337
    @sunantocoolman6337 Před 2 lety

    Tanks you.😍🙏🙏

  • @derekwang8848
    @derekwang8848 Před 2 lety

    At 3:50 Black can play Nge5. After Nxe6 Qa5 Bxe6 Bxe6 Qa6 there's not too much of an edge.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety +1

      Probably White can just play Bb3 after Nge5 followed by Bf4 and 0-0. I agree Black is objectively fine there but it seems easier for White to play and especially at a club level with the initiative I think

  • @proprinters
    @proprinters Před rokem

    in your first "trap" Lichess says bishop take pawn on e6. Lichess actually suggest that black moves its knight to g4 which you say is a serious mistake. Not sure if you ran all the moves through the engine.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před rokem +1

      Even though the engine might say its even after Ng4 it shouldn't matter. Since that's considering Black plays perfectly and also his position is very uncomfortable to play.

  • @Thunderboy-2000
    @Thunderboy-2000 Před 3 lety

    This is the best video ever!!

  • @danielcarpenter5250
    @danielcarpenter5250 Před 7 měsíci

    thanks

  • @zBrain0
    @zBrain0 Před rokem

    How is this video 2 years old and I'm only discovering it now?

  • @Sr.Bulgari
    @Sr.Bulgari Před 2 lety

    Thanks

  • @leonasilo
    @leonasilo Před rokem

    I think at 26.01 instead of white 0-0, and interesting line is e5 with an interesting game for white

  • @kwhd559
    @kwhd559 Před 3 lety

    Hi Molton,
    Everytime I re-watch your excellent video I learn something new. I saw that you mentioned that you wanted to avoid the variation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Bc4 a6 7.0-0 b5 8.Bb3 Na5! by retreating the Bishop to 8.Bd3 instead. But what if Black tries to be clever and goes 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nc3 e6 5.Nf3 a6 6.Bc4 b5 7.Bb3 and only now 7...Nc6 intending 8.0-0 Na5 transposing to what we are trying to avoid, does this mean we should avoid 6.Bc4 altogether in this move-order, and if so so what should we choose instead.
    Thanks again for your wonderful content.

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety

      I think it's still fine. If you think he will follow up with 7...Bb7 then Bb3 is a good option. If you think he will follow up with 7...Nc6 then Bd3 is a good option: You can follow up with either the a4 and Nd5 plan or Bf4 depending on what they choose.

    • @kwhd559
      @kwhd559 Před 3 lety

      @@MoltonChess Thanks Molton, I will give it a shot :-)

  • @bartvandomselaar6653
    @bartvandomselaar6653 Před 2 lety

    @50:33 why wouldn't black just trade the bishop and capture the center pawn? Bxg5, Nxg5, Nxe5/Qxe5. It feels like black gets initiative in the center and is up material

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 2 lety +2

      Both are met by a nice tactic involving Nxg5 Qxe5, Qxe5 Nxe5, Bxd5 exd5 then Re1 followed by f4 wins the knight. Same goes for Nxe5 then Bxd5 and f4

  • @makentosh956
    @makentosh956 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much

  • @mizochess7344
    @mizochess7344 Před 3 lety

    Thank you sir

  • @EustaceMullins4
    @EustaceMullins4 Před měsícem +1

    Your first variation is not complete and not bad for black: 5…Nf6 6.e5 Ng4 7.e6 fxe6 8.Ng5 Nge5 9.Nxe6 Qa5 10.Bb3 Bxe6 11.Bxe6 Qa6 and black seems ok or a bit better 12.Nd5 Nd3 13.Kd2 Kd8 unclear

  • @michaelrgenau
    @michaelrgenau Před 3 lety

    @Molton thanks so much for this concise and powerful video, many helpful lines. Wondering what you recommend against Scheveningan structures? Had a recent game against it where white went for a6 and Nf6. Any of the thematic knight or bishop sacks work here?

    • @MoltonChess
      @MoltonChess  Před 3 lety +1

      Sometimes Nd5 sac works when they have the queen on c7. Otherwise you could play the normal setup and try attacking on the queenside of going for f4 ideas

  • @husamalrimawi879
    @husamalrimawi879 Před 3 lety

    Great video