Thanks Ryan . Always helpful

Thank you so much grandmaster

I keep enjoying the new videos so much! These traps and shots, I have to study them in my own board, and try to develop my checkers visualization cause I see that I am really lacking it. I keep getting surprised at how different checkers is from shashki, the same family but two worlds apart. I think that having a deep visualization is harder in checkers. Thanks Ryan, you do a really brilliant work.

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sheila! I really believe repetition and practicing on your own board helps with overall visualization. I've found that if you play something enough times, you will begin to see common patterns. Eventually with enough practice, these sequences will become second nature. Thank you always for your generous and positive feedback!

These traps seem much more useful and dangerous compared to the ones you have shown us in the past, skilled one.

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks -- I like to think all of my basic tactical videos are practical in nature. Of course, others may disagree!

That sequence over the first 2:30 minutes is unreal. I didn't see it at all.

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

It is missed even at the highest levels of play!

👍

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the games the other night!

Time to use these to beat my friends

@aclearpathtofollow8878

Жыл бұрын

except now you need some friends....lol 😂

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Let us know how you do!

Hi my friend! Why is 2-7 out of the question at 6:58? Thank you!

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

Hello! 2-7 will have a similar result! After 2-7, white can play 13-9, then 6x22, 15x6, 1x10, and 24x6. The red piece on 22 doomed, so white will be up a piece with full access to red's king row.

@majomajo2332

Жыл бұрын

Got it, the piece on 2 is to defend this sequence. I had to play that on my own board to see it as my imagination doesn't go that far 😅 only that 3-7 doesn't pan out either. Thanks for explaining!

@majomajo2332

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I had to leave yesterday, otherwise I would have asked you for a game

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

@@majomajo2332 No worries my friend! I'll try to get on next weekend so we can play!

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

@@majomajo2332 It's not easy to see initially! But once you have an understanding of the tactical idea sequence with 13-9 (or 20-24), you will recognize it more often in your games!

these traps are a fun way of demonstrating the complexity of checkers, but how practical do you find them in real games? Especially since the only opening move anyone plays on Playok is 11-15. Do you find yourself using these traps regularly? I rarely see this at high level. But.....these videos are super fun.

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

It's a really good question, and it's one of the constant challenges I face with this channel. And that challenge is: Who is this for? When I first started making videos, my goal was to demonstrate basic strategy, and give the beginner / novice an edge with some rudimentary information (what are some strong positions, openings, etc.). The channel has since evolved, and while I do have a number of videos that advanced players can enjoy, my overall goal is still to help and cultivate an interest in the game for the beginner / casual player. Will advanced players fall into traps? Probably not. Will beginner / casual players, equipped with only basic strategic information and fundamental understanding of the game fall into these traps? Absolutely. They are incredibly practical and natural, and I can say that because I've been done this road before. Just about every player has been at one point. And that's why knowing these traps will set casual players apart when playing others of similar skill. Thanks for you kind words and feedback, always!

@aclearpathtofollow8878

Жыл бұрын

@@azcheckers great reply. Thank you. I'm glad you did not interpret it as any kind of criticism. I love these videos and your channel. I see you have 8k subs now, so I know I'm not alone. I think your audience is looking for a mix of all levels of play, and even if these traps arent practical for the master player, they nonetheless demonstrate the beauty of the game, which I think is what your channel is mostly about. Thank you sir.

@azcheckers

Жыл бұрын

​@@aclearpathtofollow8878 Thank you!! I think you've captured the overall essence perfectly: to show the beauty of this great game. And that is something all players, regardless of skill level, can enjoy. Thank you again for your encouragement!