You should add this to your Queen's Gambit playlist.

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! So glad you're participating in the channel, thanks!

Thank you! The chess set was a gift from my Grandmother a long time ago. Since so many people are asking about it I'll have to find out what she recalls about it next time I see her :)

Almost 10 years now and still the number 1 introduction to the Slav on KZread

@KebuChess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lukas!! :)

Thank you for the kind words and the suggestion!

I just recently found this channel but really like how he shows/explains the openings / counters and chess in general.

Your videos are so informative. When I play I have a real strategy motivating my moves after watching these. Thank you very much for making them. The explanations format are wonderful.

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

You bet! So glad to hear you and others are finding the videos helpful

Makes sense. Thanks for the videos. Been playing this opening a lot lately, getting nailed with aggressive king side attacks though!

That is an interesting suggestion, noted!

This is great. You're a terrific teacher. I used to play the Slav and this was a fun reminder.

@KebuChess

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Fortunato Thank you! :)

Thanks for the suggestion! :)

@BlackExS: No plans to do so, but I appreciate the suggestion!

Your videos are great because you have a great gift for making things very clear in a concise form. I have compiled all your chess videos in my library. I find it more useful to me than all my chess books.

You are a great teacher, thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I love them.

Thank you!

Thanks for your videos! They are very educational. Keep up the good work.

@pw891 (1/2): This is a great question and shows that you’re thinking strategically. If White plays strategy which involves moving the knight away from the c3 square (such as playing Na2 to kick the bishop) the bishop paradoxically succeeds in fulfilling its aim of assisting in the control of the e4 square since the knight’s movement takes protection away from that square.

Thanks for the question. This maneuver is probably not going to be easy to pull off. For example, if Black simply plays ...Qe7 before Ba3 it will be impossible to achieve (and ...Qe7 is probably a useful move for Back in its own right). Furthermore, Qd2 seems to invite ...Ne4 in many cases! In general this b4-bishop hangs around for some time to come

I'm not sure what you're asking? If you are inquiring about what the various references like "e4" "d4" "knight to c3" refer to, you can read more about chess notation by doing an online search for "algebraic notation" or by purchasing a book which introduces basic chess strategies and includes a section on algebraic notation. -Dereque

Thanks so much for the encouraging remarks, I really appreciate it! -Dereque

I really like how you explain the moves

Wow! That's tremendous to hear :) Thank you for the kind words, I hope the future work continues to be just as valuable to you -Dereque

Hello, Dereque. I started watching your videos yesterday and I'm finding them really useful! I hope you continue uploading more. Great work! Can I suggest the Trompovsky Attack and more about the French Defense? I'm very interested in those. Greatings!

This has been great excellent work

Thank you very much!

So, at 9:35 The Bishop moves to b4. Typically I move Q to B3. If Black moves the threatened bishop QxB7. If Black plays A5 to defend, white plays Ne5. This still seems pretty strong for white, especially in regards to center control.

Thanks also for this excellent one. I can't help but appreciate such interesting studies: as clear as concise. Have lively days, sir!

Very good video, thank you!

Cool video, good explanations

These are the cleanest (professional) and most well done chess vids on youtube :D

Thank you for the kind words! I noted your suggestions :)

I loved watching your videos! can you make another video about the london system? im really into this opening! ^_^

@pw891 (2/2): Therefore the bishop simply retreats to d6 or e7 and White still cannot achieve e3-e4. If the knight returns then Black can consider perpetual with …Bb4 once again or look for something better to do. -Dereque

You're opening videos are the most instructive I've seen, because you're not only showing the moves, but also gives the logic behind them very clearly, so it's easier to remember. The first choice of mine when looking for new opening is your videos. The only downside is that they are too short and don't cover more lines.

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

also the knight across whitesa own back e2 to g6 then looking during middle game to hit or defend the f5 square which is going to be the area of a middle game to end game battle

Thanks for explaining this opening and the principles behind it! Really clear and simple. I'm looking forward to exploring the f2-f3 modern variation you've mentioned. SUBSCRIBED! :-)

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you for subscribing, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

Thank you!!

Wonderful explanation. Thanks!

@KebuChess

8 жыл бұрын

+Sandro Massarani Hi! Thanks for the kind words :)

I'm glad!

@wclaeys: Thank you!!

Thank you ! I'm learning a lot with your channel !!

@KebuChess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan I appreciate this! :) Krishna

nice thats a helpful one!

Your videos are absolutely amazing! In fact, your videos are some of the only ones that I can watch to progress my chess education as many, despite being made by proficient players, fail to be clear and examine logically the follow up moves. I have been playing since I was just a kid and would say I am a decent player. But, I don't do too much studying on openings and have a hard time when you toss around "bishop c4 then c6 etc" without directly showing it on the chess map. Maybe you could add some grid things on the side to make it easier to see for those who are less experienced? Other than that, great job and I love your videos! Subscribed D:!

@KebuChess

9 жыл бұрын

TheGameHaa Thank you for the kind words!! I also appreciate the feedback, thank you!

(1/2) Ah, this an interesting plan but it would be quite difficult to pull off. In the first place, it is not clear how White can defend the c3-knight without compromising the plan you're mentioning. For example Qb3 defends the knight but eliminates the possibility of White's playing b2-b3 (Black would likely respond ...a5 to maintain the bishop's position).

this is the very best teacher...he goes at the right pace and clarifies...keep up the good work.

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I super appreciate this!! :)

str8 after the nc3 id usally open the white bishops diagnal looking getting my queen on c2 and then open up on blacks enter peices with the e4 looking to bbrake his front line down the knight on c3 comes in handy then to defend the e4 or pair up with bishop on blacks queen side to flank him depending on how the black is playing the slav just makes more sense for me as i like to grab a hold of the center agaisnt the slav as fast as i can with white and not allow black catching up tempo

Wow, you made this crystal clear.. thanks I now understand alot more

You're videos are great, man!

@KebuChess

9 жыл бұрын

shnrrr And so are you! :)

Thank you so much!!

(1/2) Hmm, I'd be worried about a quick ...e5 at some point. If you are playing 3.c5 I imagine you are looking to build a big space advantage on the queenside. But as you pursue this aim you will also need to develop and Black should not find it difficult to chip away at the pawn front with ...e5 or ...b6.

I've improved so much from your videos! thanks!!! whats your rating? where do you play

This guy is one of the best teachers I have encountered on a chess channel. And my rating has fluctuated 1800-1950, so I'm not exactly a beginner. Kudos to you, sir.

@Gregoryt700

7 жыл бұрын

Ps -- I used to always played KID or Grunfeld against d4, but now I'm beginning to add the Slav. Thank you.

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

Really great! Thank you for sharing this, I really appreciate it! Kudos to you as well for taking up the Slav, what a rich and rewarding opening. Great Fun to play and study! :))

Yup, that would be the "Semi-Slav" indeed. When I think of the Semi-Slav sometimes I think of it as a particular variation of the Slav - a very big variation, and sometimes I think of it as it's own separate opening. Some of the themes mentioned in this video apply to the Semi-Slav, however, such as the importance of Black's ...c6 in controlling the b5-square which in turn leads to situations where Black plays ...dxc4 and later ...b5.

@hobowerdo: Thanks for the subtle pressure! :-) Don’t worry, I was not idling by any means! The next video has arrived, I hope you enjoy. -Dereque

Dereque, at 10:09, after white plays Nh4 and after Bg3, there are lot of similar positions like i told you right now where white/black can get bishop pair that way, but opponent's rook file gets opened. So, does that mean that in those positions is worth taking bishop pair or no?

I'm 2221 (USCF) - I play in Seattle or on the West Coast if you mean tournaments and Chess.com and ICC sometimes if you mean online! Glad to hear you've found the videos helpful!

Glad you liked it :)

Big fan of your videos. Thank you.

@KebuChess

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! :)

(2/2) What's more after more natural play 4.Nc3 e6 5.Nf3 Black even delays the development of his g8-knight with 5...Nd7! thereby avoiding Nh4 as would customarily happen in such positions. Thus 3.e3 allows Black a comfortable development.

Yes, I can only join in the chorus -- thank you so much for this video! As all the previous ones I've watched, it has been extremely informative, but in this case it was particularly instructive to me, because I'm a novice player and the Slav has been my preferred defence to d4. And, of course, I've never realised the vulnerability of b7 :D.

(2/2) And Bd2 defends the knight but eliminates the opportunity to play Ba3 after b2-b3. Qe1 is awkward and even after Qe1 and b3 by White, Black can likely avoid Ba3 by playing ...Qe7.

I would guess ...a5? Then what function does the queen fulfill on b3 - and more importantly, what function might the queen be better suited for?

Amazing analysis brother

@krishnaprem2847

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate this! -Krishna Prem

@Dereque Kelley: I really enjoy your videos and this one was no exception. however, I have to point out that black's move 6. b6 is actually a blunder according to stockfish. It is quite an intricate line though afterwards with 7.e4/dxe4(temporary pawn sacrifice) 8.Ne5/e6 9.Bb5+ and the line continues in various ways, but white is up by quite a margin(+3.6). I stumbled upon this line when analyzing one of my games on lichess, where my opponent played 6.b6 (didn't find it during the game though) But as I said before, I love your content and keep up the great work!

Great Channel!

That helped me since Ive been researching about chess! ;)

It was Carlsen's win yesterday using the (semi) Slav defense that roused my interest in it. I don't usually play d4 but now I will. Thanks for explaining some of the ideas behind this opening.

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Hey Derek, I am enjoying your videos! At 3:59 what if black takes the pawn with knight? (Nxd5) How can white capitalize on black's mistake? I am learning a lot from your videos, keep it up!

(2/2) If the pawn front is dissolved, White also, in theory, loses the tempi (time spent) invested in pushing the pawns and can be significantly behind in development. That is a just a stream of ideas - take it for what it's worth, your idea could have great merit :-)

@pardeep kumar: Thanks, will look into this when the opportunity arises :)

@ani-planet3747

4 жыл бұрын

Dereque Kelley your vids amazing

3...Be6 is dubious and 4.Nc3 seems quite sensible. Black's early ...Be6 and ...h6 spend time on moves which do not assist him in castling and developing his pieces to the appropriate squares. Also, White could immediately gain a strong structural advantage with 5.cxd5 (5.Qb3!? or even 5.e4!?) cxd5 6.Qb3 Qb6 7.Qxb6 axb6 with an advantage to White (again the bishop on e6 is clumsy and currently stuck to the d5-pawn and the weaknesses on b6 and b7 are important)

Would going over the chebaneko slav be difficult to overview? If not that would be interesting.

Dereque I love the term at 6:05 black makes himself more strong. Was thinking should be stronger. But I like your way better brother. Thanks for the vid

(1/2) Good question! This one actually requires some variations: 6...Qd7 7.Ne5! Qc8 (7...Qc7 8.e4!) 8.e4! is the punishment though it's not completely obvious right away how this is so strong. White will simply find that he has sufficient time for Bb5+, Bf4, Rc1, and crushing pressure down the c-file. I would study these variations (generated with the help of the computer Houdini!)...

8:02 you say queen b3 but show the bishop doing a knight move. It's pretty clear what you mean, but I just thought you should know. Thanks for the videos.

Great explanation.

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

:)

Glad you found the video so informative! :) -Dereque

Could you please make a video for the semi-slav

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

I like the suggestion, thank you!

Nice presentation.

@KebuChess

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

:) Thank you!

Can u make a video on QGD

At 9:00, why not play Bg5 before playing e3? That way you get some pressure on the f knight, a pin after e6, and you are finding an active square for the bishop before locking it in with e3.

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

Interesting.... Bg5 is a bit slow in recovering the c4-pawn and there are some ways Black can create favorable complications thanks to this Bg5 sortie. I think one of the most convincing is 6...Ne4!? since if 7.Nxe4 Bxe4 Black has access to ...Qd5 to assist in holding the c4-pawn and also threatens to reply to 8.e3? with 8...Bxf3! followed by ...Qa5+ and ...Qxg5! After 6...Ne4 7.e3 is a better reaction but after 7...Qa5 8.Bxc4 Nxc3 9.bxc3 Qxc3+ 10.Nd2 e6, Black retains an extra pawn. There are other ways for Black to provoke White thanks to the somewhat inefficient 6.Bg5!? but I think this one is plenty of food for thought! Hope this helps

Wonderful lesson :) I wonder what pieces are those? They do look quite elegant.

@KebuChess

8 жыл бұрын

+TheKDKamath I'm not sure, I've had this set for a while :)

It is an old gift from my grandmother many years ago. I do not know how to get one now but since many have asked perhaps I will find out soon enough.:-\

thanks for this video :) ive been trying to learn more openings for black. how do you feel about owen's defense?

I play Nc3! But I wouldn't go so far as to call it far superior, or even superior at all. Both moves seem quite sensible to me. What makes Nc3 stand out for you?

Thanks for your excellent videos! I've had a lot of success with this defence at my club. Just one question: If after e4 b5, White then seeks to dislodge the knight with e5, what would be the best way for Black to proceed?

(1/2) Great question. The answer is subtle. After 3...Bf5! (remember this is often one of Black's big dreams in the Slav) White does not have the normal idea of playing 4.cxd5 cxd5 5.Qb3 attacking both b7 and d5 because in this particular position 5...Qc7! threatens to capture on c1, allowing Black enough time to cover he d5-pawn after 6.Nc3 e6.

Wish I knew! Perhaps wiki?

:-) Glad you enjoyed the video!

I am currently studying the Taimanov Sicilian, and there's not alot to be found on youtube about it. If you would ever be interested in making a video, that would be very much appreciated! (although I understand you have plenty of requests to handle ;))

I guess you could say I play "the queens gambit" but I first make sure my Q pawns 1,2,are lined up properly. then if black "accepts the c3 pawn I recapture with b2 pawn. they usually do not and I end up with a diagonal from f2 to c5. The a3 pawn prevents blacks QK from entering. my turf. I really enjoy your videos , thanx Marc :)

@KebuChess

9 жыл бұрын

Marc Stutzel Thanks Marc! :)

Could you consider doing a descriptive training on the QG?? I love the QG, play it often. Love the richeness of its options. I sometimes get the Slav Defense, and came to see your informative video about how the Slav D can be responded with some of the QG... but I'd like to see more in depth training on the various QG options on countering responses black can make. Especially when Black responds with Nf6, which i see a lot... d4... Nf6... c4... e6... Nc3 (is what I usually do when white). I've won some, lost some. Like to see my wins increase. Also see some of the QG:D, mostly QG:A. Thanks, in advance.

@peppermints666

8 жыл бұрын

+Derek Phelps increase your wins? read middlegame strategy :D

I learned something from this, bc I never play the Slav, but may just give it a try.

yeah I realize that the #s are a bit whack, but I didn't know what to put for the numbers. what I am asking is that if black parks a bishop on b4, can't white dislodge it by organizing more defense for the c3 knight, then playing b3 and Ba3?

Can you do a video on the Queen's gambit decline????

Does this work with the Slav Squat as well?

@_awsome_sauce_2031

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. For this to truly work you need 1. Slav squat 2. Vodka 3. Warm/kompote 4. Adidas track suit

@krishnaprem2847

4 жыл бұрын

LOL :)

@vikramkrishnan6414

3 жыл бұрын

Feet facing sky, western spy. Feet on ground, slav around

would you please make more about the slav (variations) it's good for some matches i played

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

Will take this suggestion into account, thank you!

excellent

@KebuChess

10 жыл бұрын

:-)

I like how pedagogical your videos are. Thanks a lot (Julien from France)

@KebuChess

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian! I appreciate this! :)

@NowhereMan7

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Julien from France, I just wanted to tell you noone except a Sith would ever really say the word pedagogical in casual dialogue

@tahinijayasuriya

3 ай бұрын

C7 to c6

when playing as black after the move pawn to C-6 the reply I allways get is N-C3