Whenever I wanna learn a new opening this is the first place I use to learn the basics of the opening. Simple and direct. Great video.

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear! Thank you for the kind words!! :)

@MrDeathyness

5 жыл бұрын

He also doesn’t get lost in endless variations. He does a good job explaining the ideas behind the common moves and trusts you to figure out the rest

@snickle1980

2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I want to learn a new opening, I usually go through the first 10-20 results. You get a nice mix of edu-tainment along with some of the more straight forward, dryer content. This week, I'm binging on the Scotch.

@snickle1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDeathyness True. With many of the Scotch videos I've watched, the teacher will list 5 other variations...By the time the video ends, I'm already confusing the variations with each other. OTHER times, in an attempt to explain the principles behind the opening, they'll continue to play the game to the very finish, when I'm only interested in the opening itself. 😂 This vid works. It does the thing, and it does it well.

was that the sound of a piece of scotch tape being pulled there in the intro? if so, that's wonderful

@KebuChess

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, I am not sure, wonderful!! :) :)

8 years on, this is still the best intro to this opening that I can find. Bravo.

@allenw3658

3 жыл бұрын

i play this almost 100% as white, not a lot of information out there for it

@lavatrex6736

3 жыл бұрын

@@allenw3658 same

Just started learning chess and I know this vid is 3 years old but I loved loved loved how simple and easy you make this opening sound! You got a new sub!

I reckon this dude could teach rocket science to kindergarten kids and they would understand the material. He has a way of explaining things so you understand them without much effort. Great teacher/ coach

Another great video Dereque, I've been learning a lot with you in the past 6 months. I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you very much.

Dereque, your videos are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of openings!

Excellent video! I also enjoyed FM James Canty III doing a video on the Scotch Gambit.

One of the most professinal and informative chesschannels on KZread👍

I have come back to channel many times over the years and have learn so much. Thank you

@KebuChess

6 жыл бұрын

Very excellent to hear! Such a surprise and really great! Awesome! Sincerely, Dereque.. :) ... :)

I did not investigate this question closely, but what I like is that you're scrutinizing things carefully. This habit of close scrutiny and making sure that things make sense to you is, perhaps, the very activity of mastering chess, and probably turns out to be more valuable than the actual details of any particular position. Thus - I'm glad you're vexing yourself and posing questions!

Thanks for the suggestion. Glad to hear you've found the videos useful!

Thanks for the kind words! I'm working on a major project that should help with some general chess theory lessons though it will still be rooted in opening studies. Otherwise for now I'm happy to stick with these openings lessons but I am open to shifting course sooner or later. Thanks again!

Glad you are finding the videos helpful! :) -Dereque

I have just discovered your vids. They are great, I like how you show the advantages and downsides in the opening from both sides, whites and blacks. Thank you!. greetings from Argentina

Best video for scotch opening! The ideas and plans are laid compared to other opening videos

The only KZread channel I watch to learn about chess. Thank you!

Thank you for the encouragement, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)

(3/3) An excellent challenge is to really find out for yourself what you think about a particular move or position. You can investigate for yourself the merits of 3...d6, or ...d5 vs. ...qg6 for example! If you have a liking for these moves or questions about them, they are excellent areas for study and enjoyment -Dereque

@sacabola: Thank you! I’m really glad to hear you enjoy the videos. I really like that suggestion - noted! -Dereque

Thank you for the suggestion - glad you like the video!

This is good feedback. Every time I've gone to add information such as the players who have used the line, I feel that I'm taking away precious words from describing the strategic content of the position. But this is worth mulling over... Glad to hear you enjoy the videos! -Dereque

great video. I like this series quite a bit

Always love your easily understood explanations. Good job.

@KebuChess

6 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! :)

Love the whole series of opening videos you have. This one has been my favorite so far!!! Any chance you might do the 3.Qd6 Scandinavian?

Thanks for the response. Your videos are great I'm learning so much of them.

Nicely done presentation and analysis!

@KebuChess

9 жыл бұрын

woodstoney gracias!

There are a lot of directions about Scotch Opening. However, in my opinion, your video is the most helpful and useful for us. Shortly but Clearly!!! Thanks a lots!

Keep them coming. Great work!!!!

I always play scotch and I learned it exactly how you showed so this is the real stuff,great video

Really liked your easy to understand explanations and illustrations in this video Dereque. Keep up the good work!

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Clear introduction and explanations to the Scotch.

Thanks for the suggestion!

5 videos so far all are great thank you so much

@KebuChess

8 жыл бұрын

+Wals J Thank you! :)

Dereque - i really dig your vids! Is the scotch a good choice for someone returning to the game after years away? I've been told I tend to play defensively (one friend used the term "positional chess"), and I feel weaker playing white over black. Thanks again for great chess vids!

@Derrick I've been using the London a lot and had success. I would also like to see a video on the London too. It's hard to find good information on the opening.

your tutorials gave me an edge over a neighbor I play with. Thank you!

ALRIGHT! Thank you for hearing our request Master Dereque! We expect more fantastic videos in the future.

This video is very good. Please make videos on all possible variations in most important 10 to 15 openings. This will help a lot of chess lovers. Keep up the good work. I love this channel and your style of explanation.

@KebuChess

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion and the kind words :)

Love your Videos Master Kelley, is it possible for you to take u through the Traxler Counter attack?

very clear and nice exposition, subscribed!

Thank you, I'm glad to hear!

Fantastic video. Very simple and clear

hi dereque, i'm a big fans of your video, keep up the good work, it has really help me improve. can you please do a video on scoth gambit.

(2/3) It is often very demanding to begin with a stylistic preference ("I am an attacking player", "I am a sharp player") and then try to choose variations around that. Even in choosing openings people immediately run into problems when they take this approach.

great video! very comfortable for studying and very aesthetic as well.

The Scotch highlights the importance of the d4 brake in whites opening. Awesome lines that you go over. You leave me always wanting more. Your videos are simply flawless. How are you so Awesome?:-)

Waiting for 2 weeks for your new video was worth it! xD

Great videos!

Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the videos :) -Dereque

Good question! I believe this possibility you're referring to is mentioned a bit later in the video :-)

Glad you enjoyed the video! No slides as of yet -Dereque

Thank you for the suggestion, and good luck in your next Scotch Game!

Very perceptive! I hoped to make clear later in the video that the real issue is that the d4-knight is not as stable as in, say, the Open Sicilian or Philidor. When White retreats or exchanges off this knight that will relinquish any time gained by the knight and this often occurs. Yet the wording at 3:50 is confused!

Good explanation. I play online and when my rating goes up i find very often opponents using Scotch opening and i find it difficult to adjust. This video is very usefull.

8 years later and it's still a great video

Well done! Coherent and concise. Not one of my favorite openings as white, but the variations are a "must know" in general. Cheers!

@KebuChess

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, I super appreciate it!! :)

Thnx for the iformative video. Plz tell, after Qg6, when black queen attacks on e4 pawn and g2 pawn, then can white play Bf3?

(1/2) A great question. These positions typically have a great deal of tactics involved. From e2 the bishop is actually better suited in a number of variations since it can reach h5 (harassing the queen who will soon move to g6) or f3 to help defend g2. One important variation that Black has access to after 8.Bb3!? is 8...Qg6 9.O-O d5! when the d5-pawn is immune to capture because of 10.exd5? Bh3! -+ Black may already have equality after 9...d5!

(1/2) Great question! In this way, Black would be trying to equalize the central situation right away. However, Black's d5-pawn is only protected by the Queen which means that it is a little underprotected and Black may have to expose his queen in recapturing.

(2/2) Also, White is a little ahead in development (his knight gained a free tempo to centralize itself) This is reflected in the following variations 5.Nxc6 (5.Bb5 += is also good) bxc6 6.exd5 Qxd5 (6...cxd5? 7.Bb5+ Bd7 8.Qxd5 +/-) 7.Bd3 and White is slightly better! (There is no 7...Qxg2? 8.Qe2+ with the idea of Be4-c6 +/-)

great video, very professional.

Well done sir. I consider your videos and teaching to be wonderful primers. Keep up the good work. GOD Bless. YES Love...STUDY!!!

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@49558201

5 жыл бұрын

I studied in the 70's,, and i have to study even more now...that im old and rusty......

i love this opening!

Wonderful explanation

If you're referring to the position I think you are, the move ...dxc4 unveils the c8-bishop on the g4-square. Therefore Qg4 can be met by ...Bxg4! (or ...Qxf2+!)

thank you for great lessons!

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! Very kind of you! :)

Guys what other openings like the scotch for white do you recommend for tactical battle but also sound? Thanks in advance

After facing this a few times in my games I decided I needed to do better than what I came up with OTB. King out! Mind blowing! I can't believe how obvious and direct it is once shown, but hard to find yourself.

@krishnaprem2847

4 жыл бұрын

Very nice! - Swami Krishna Prem, former known as Dereque Kelley :) Thank you for sharing this!

instead of white knight taking the d pawn I like the aggressive Bc4 move, temporarily going down a pawn, but putting pressure on the black king bishop pawn....thoughts ayone?

great video!!! many thanks..

(1/2) Not blundered, sacrificed! And this has been done by many very strong players! If you have the time and inclination, I suggest you prove your point by trying this position with Black (and White too if possible) against a friend or chess engine. When I encounter a position that challenges my sensibilities I have found this very useful.

Dereque, this video was great. I used this opening many times. But I wanted to learn the scotch gambit. So can you tell me the key moves or post a video on it? I have a tournament on 5th May so please send it fast. I am very thankful to you...

@KebuChess

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, Advait, I offer private teaching sessions for many questions like these. I would want to know what specifically you want to know and tailor a program to that. But whatever your question is, brainstorm options for free also! There are many free databases online and if you frame your questions properly you can probably make good use of these databases. Thank you for writing and joining in the discussion on our page here! -Dereque :)

wow this guy is really great, he has the gift of teaching, i understand very well. thanks

Thank you!

Very aggressive like - It's what I play every time! :D After exd4, Bc4, if black plays Bc5 it will transpose into a giuoco piano, Bb5+ just loses for black even though it looks good (ask me if you want details), and Nf3, e5 d5 goes into the main line.

Do you have a video on the scotch gambit?

Mr. Kelley love it. I just lost to the Scotch. Will be prepare next time. Can you do a video on the London system.

Thank you! I'm glad you find the vids helpful :-)

great video! i enjoyed it

Now THAT is what i call an answer to that question! The "master" couldn't answer it. Excellent explanation, thanks!

Thanks for showing it helped me a lot

Dereque your videos are great. I really like them very much. I suggest you put a video on nimzowitsch defense. Actually, I wanted to tell you a line I wanted to learn. That is e4 nc6 d4 and e4 Nc6 Nf3. Again thank you for your awesome videos.

@KebuChess

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by, leaving a comment and for the suggestion

i love this opening

very straight forward explanation ,thank you

Dereque Kelly isn't playing d5 later in the game or right after 6) Bd3 a good chance for damaging white's center for black? Also black has the half open b file which will probably be way more useful than white's half open d file. (I really liked your video you won a new subscriber!)

Very interesting

Hi I really enjoy the video. Just a bit of constructive criticism; I would like to hear a little bit of the history about the openings and who are the players who have used it... I'm new at chess and I find your videos very educational. Thank you. Greetings from Argentina.

Excellent camera work.

Thank you!!

first great Vid. but in the last position isn't there a clear advantage for black since white cannot protect both pawns?

Glad you enjoyed the video!

Thanks god I found this wonderful channel

Kebuchess can u plzz make a video on the scoth gambit??

10:59 For white O-O is the best move because after that Qxe4 is a blunder: Nb5 - Qc6; Bxc5 - Qxc5; Qd4 - Qxd4; cxd4 with 2 simultanous threats: dxe5 and Nc7 forking the king and the rook.

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :)

Glad you enjoyed the video :) -Dereque

phenomenal

@KebuChess

4 жыл бұрын

:) Yess!!

Great suggestions! :)

i ve never had any of those variations played against me! is it for super advanced player?

Hi Dereque - Do you have any advice if I'm trying to play the Scotch but black plays d6 or d5 instead of kc6. Thanks - Nick