The best way to beat the French Defense is to go through Belgium.

@johnp.8893

6 жыл бұрын

Nabium twice

@OtterSC2

6 жыл бұрын

It only worked the second time tho

@vertsang5424

6 жыл бұрын

The fault lie with belgium. They flat out refused any serious defense on their border;)

@andreascammin5619

5 жыл бұрын

How do you defend France? Nobody knows, because nobody has ever seriously tried it....

@vuxigeck5281

5 жыл бұрын

@@OtterSC2 It only failed the first time because the opponent _somehow_ managed to play the English opening as well.

no talking

@josketobben

7 жыл бұрын

He should consider living by his own rules.

@JimLink

7 жыл бұрын

Who is the quietest?

@murdockqotsa

7 жыл бұрын

...unless you raise your hand. And don't raise your hand.

@Lolsteringu

6 жыл бұрын

Hayasdan

@ruiliu5622

6 жыл бұрын

Le'Onto P was a way to go to a party for the day and then I would like you guys and you can get together for dinner tonight so I don’t think I will be a little bit late because I’m not going to go out and eat some lunch today and I’m going to go to the movies and watch the game and go to bed I don’t get off work at the house and I’m not going into a relationship and you don’t get it thank goodness you are a wonderful family thank you thank gosh you can thank your parents thank everyone thank you thank you Jason Jason And well we can do the job we will get to go and get the stuff done before the game starts and you get the rest of your mind to get to you can you get a hold of you so you are still going to get to your appointment so I’m not going anywhere you are going over here I will call him and I’ll text her I love to be able to do the things you can get to get you and you are going through the t t the game to play the games are a you are not a fan and it is so。。。。。。。。。i 买9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999099999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999厄尔说😯…我是Rui Liu。我还以为你有多想了一下说😯……………………………………………………………………………………鄂情深的印象是从今天早上的梦想是成为你生活里没有人知道他会觉得有必要这样做是真的好

10:02 "Raise your hand if you want to say something. Don't raise your hand"

@misternuke896

6 жыл бұрын

we have security over here xΔ

@kmarasin

6 жыл бұрын

Best long-form euphemism for "shut up"

@vedanshvedansh844

4 жыл бұрын

Grumpy rol y poly master

@briannairby3080

4 жыл бұрын

Strong play

@santiagolicea3814

4 жыл бұрын

Classic Finegold

"No talking unless you raise your hand. We have security here." That's gold, fine gold.

"Free content from grand masters and all you can do is complain non-stop." Lel

@collinwood999

4 жыл бұрын

He's right though...like STFU and be grateful they are sharing their knowledge to the masses. Why are there so many grandmasters these days? Because they mentor these kids now and all the information is available to the masses. Back in the day, you didn't get to learn from a GM until you were close to a GM in the first place and gained some manner of respect...if you were lucky.

@niemilosz

3 жыл бұрын

he literally said this as I was reading this comment

Ben: asks a question Kids: give answers Ben: NO TALKING!

@pnnaveenkarthikeyan9768

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

i love watching ben finegold yell at little kids, never change

Wow Ben you really held your own against Bobby Fischer despite being -6 years old at the time

@hockeylife141

7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations John Hammer, you have won the 2016 award for Master of the Obvious. Good luck defending this title in 2017, something tells me you will be fine. We're all rooting for you pal.

@yankobzykant5579

7 жыл бұрын

+John Hammer nope it was you, sorry

@mbcal9323

7 жыл бұрын

Edward Bottle i

@JkennGG

5 жыл бұрын

Ben did pretty well considering he was still in the nut sacc

@caletennis5072

4 жыл бұрын

Hockey Life 2020 and Mr. John Hammer still owns the master of the obvious title

"a6" "no talking" "a6 is correct, good talking" 😂😂

@juniorandre379

4 жыл бұрын

"a6" "Good.. no talking" "a6 is correct, good talking"

@blob7135

4 жыл бұрын

I was just about to comment this 😂

@jemand8462

Жыл бұрын

and the continuation: "Raise your hand if you want to say something - don'T raise your hand"

To many, chess seems so boring and mentally exhausting. But GM Ben Finegold turns any chess topic into a pleasure to watch and understand. Heck, he could even talk about the blankness of a paper sheet and I'd still listen to his whole lecture.

@miguebyte

5 жыл бұрын

Shhhhhhhh..!!! No talking

@anneye3999

5 жыл бұрын

"Do you see what's on this piece of paper?!... of course you don't! you're not a grandmaster!"

After watching this as an adult novice, I'm realizing that I should probably watch nothing but chess videos intended for children for at least a few months. It's really helpful when someone talks down to me, I learn more. And I'd rather learn the why than the where.

@hickorydragon8114

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely...basically I'm a 40 year old 8 year old

@richterscales

11 ай бұрын

Also, you get more of his jokes than the kids do.

@letmebefrankUK

Ай бұрын

This video made me realise the same thing!

Who else agrees that this guy's jokes are amazing.

@shcottam

5 жыл бұрын

Some may say its comedy gold, but i say its finegold

@ivosirakov1278

4 жыл бұрын

Yep he is really funny but someeeetimes he is a little narcissistic and arrogant.

@williamsprout925

4 жыл бұрын

Ivo Sirakov yup

@carlosdumbratzen6332

4 жыл бұрын

@@ivosirakov1278 welp this probably comes with being a chess player and grandmaster ._.

@dirtymike3329

3 жыл бұрын

@ Terriible!

I see a drinking game... a shot everytime Ben tells the kids to shut up or be quiet...

@Hornbaek

7 жыл бұрын

lol

@kirko0176

7 жыл бұрын

I'm drunk.

@GlaciusDreams

7 жыл бұрын

Doing this rn omglol. Great one

@mlghardscopeftw419

6 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure that that's a leathal dose

@WalyB01

6 жыл бұрын

He has many, like rarh.

5:56 "You can do whatever you want, okay, TI style, right?" Kid: "What?" "Exactly."

@Johnjohnone

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣😂😜😜😭😭😭🤓🤓

8:50 no talking... A6 is correct.. Good talking lol best call ever

"You didn't get that joke, why are you laughing?" - :D

i love that he engages them in conversation then goes "shh no talking"

10:00 very sharp kid to see that queen kill that fast

@ollie7070

4 жыл бұрын

its been 2 years and yet, i saw it insantly

@12jswilson

4 жыл бұрын

@@ollie7070 I was playing against a 1600 something blitz player on Lichess who fell for that trap, so I asked him if he was new to the French defense. He or she was. 1300 Lichess players fall for it quite often, but a few hundred points later they don't normally give their queen away for nothing before move 10

@duruldavrasl5748

3 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure he didn't calculate that, it is a known trap

@29:50... the Tarrasch Variation was named after Mr Variation

@vasishta1882

5 жыл бұрын

If you don't like that move, you can throw it in the Tarrasch can

@fadilhabibidanufane9593

4 жыл бұрын

@@vasishta1882 or you can play Caro can

I'm not learning much chess Ben, but I am gathering material for my stand-up job...they never let me sit down.

I'm not a kid, but I am stupid, so this was great.

"If you don't like that move, you can throw it in the Tarrasch can. Or you can put it in the Caro-Kann." Pure poetry. 😂💊

@hickorydragon8114

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

I am on a quest to watch all of GM Finegold's videos, as I think he's not only a great player but also an amazing teacher. I have to say, though...throughout these videos, I've heard him reference Eminem, TI, Linda Ronstandt, REM, Chaka Kahn, Bob Seger, Blackstreet and Barney. That's an amazingly eclectic variety of musicians, and my respect continues to grow. Edit: Posted too early, video wasn't over. Also on the list: Common

Everyone talk about Gotham Chess, but I think Ben's explanations are way better

"Don't talk unless you raise your hands.. we do have security here" haha.. intimidating the kids 😀

Fuck... I wanted to watch this, but it's not 2 o'clock

@wowmegoguik

7 жыл бұрын

It's ok Chang. It's 2 o clock somewhere.

@Cowmilker98

7 жыл бұрын

wowmegoguik Very suspicious.

Everytime i watch Ben's lectures i laugh, his quick wit and sarcasm are pretty epic.

Ben Finegold, if you ever read these comments, that presentation was amazing! Informative and hilarious! Thank you!

"Just like Donal..." Wait, what does Donald Sutherland have to do with chess? And why did they edit his name out?

@dusanmijatovic7913

7 жыл бұрын

Donald Trump Knows only one thing and says it over and over again. Got it?

@vktesla

7 жыл бұрын

Not really, I could refute that quickly.

@briangerra5236

7 жыл бұрын

Cake I T' S A J O K E

@travisburke1832

6 жыл бұрын

Dragan Mijatovic doesn’t understand sarcasm or humor apparently

@andrewirish7720

4 жыл бұрын

He was gonna say Donald Rumsfeld and they thought that was too political :-)

30:01: Hermoine Granger is in class.

Thank you Mr. Finegold for sharing your vast knowledge and for having a sense of humor.

Trying to go from intermediate to expert, finding new things to learn, re learning old stuff, but then I find you, and this class, I find it very depressing I didn't have a coach as a kid, I could be so much more. Anyways loved the commentary and explanation, keep it up !

Ben is a saint to teach these kids and to such a wonderful job.

ben simon left in "just like dona..." bless you ben simon.

@sinprelic

7 жыл бұрын

ben simon for president. make america great again!

@ministerofleisure

7 жыл бұрын

it's already great, but okay.

@AwesomepianoTURTLES

7 жыл бұрын

Make 1. e4 e5 great again!

@EstEsreil

6 жыл бұрын

AwesomepianoTURTLES Roy Lopez is the most common opening I see.

Very soffisticated review of french defense. I love it!

Cheers to the kid who booed when told to not talk... lol. Jokes aside, I really appreciate Ben Finegold, I really need this.

Ben, great video! Thank you; I'm inspired!

5:48 I lost it lmao “You can do whatever you what, T.I. style!” “What?” “Exactly” How can you not love this guy

@realeyesrealisereallies97

3 жыл бұрын

Loool it's whatever you like but what a reference ahahaha

You’re giving these kids a lesson on the best opening ever❤ 😊

Ben you are such a good chesspalyer and also teacher. Please start to take care of yourself, among other signals of a weakening health is you have to scream when talking because of the lack of space for the diaphragm and lungs. Would be great to be able to see you for many many years to come. Love from Sweden.

@incomingcheeks4

5 жыл бұрын

probably from posture.

You know you've been watching too much Ben Finegold when you wake up with the Chess Club of STL theme music stuck in your head

Excellent and funny editing, Ben Simon!

LMAO . . . Did Ben threaten the lil kids w security ?

@TheBorgioso

6 жыл бұрын

That was the best part

@jengfong7000

6 жыл бұрын

I will threaten the kid with jumper cable.

@pastorofmuppets4552

6 жыл бұрын

It's just a joke, dude.

@Nonkel_Jef

5 жыл бұрын

That's called the Finegold defense. Named after mister Defense.

Thank you Ben

Even if this video was recorded during a class given to kids, GM Finegold is able to explain also something interesting to those who already play the French. For example the Alekhine push of h4. Great teacher!

Or... if it is you at home King to d7. Lol, lol, lol.

@slideon

7 жыл бұрын

The only sensible move

@atreorey

7 жыл бұрын

Of course they resing, getting the control of A8 in the opening is a huge andvantage, theres good and there´s no good, King to d7 is good.

amazing content....th kids r lucky to get him to teach.......

Holy shit thats the most interruptions in your videos ever. Eh, at least they're interested in chess.

No talking unless you raise your hand -- And don''t raise your hand. LOL

I dont even play chess, its just relaxing to watch this videos

Oh my god more finegold. must be my birthday. :)

@peterundle938

6 жыл бұрын

Jonatha

@Ripthatshitsfr

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Marin that what his coke dealer says too

you're the greatest Ben

I love this guy.

“I was in this position once, yes, in 1982 against bob. It was a beautiful sunny summer day.” -Every chess teacher ever

Great. Thanks a lot for sharing.🙏🏼

"If you do t like that you can throw it in the kerocan" "It's kero KAHN" "But that's not funny"

That one kid will not shut up.

@prolibertate3499

3 жыл бұрын

I know, throw him out. For all of his bluster Ben is actually too nice.

We want an hour lecture

"raise your hand if you want to say something. Don't raise your hand." i love this guy

11:50 Wow, saved it at the last minute Ben Simon, GJ! Now I'm just imagining Ben doing this in every lecture just to give you some work to do, lol.

@Majora1988

7 жыл бұрын

25:50 You tried, and you failed miserably. The Lesson? Never try.

"Free content from GMs, there's nothing you can do but complain all the time" Trueee

I used to play sicilian a lot. Untill i study some French. Its hard to pick a opening for e4 if you are not interessed in drawing. Also, thanks Ben Simon for Donald this Hillary-ous editing. lol

@loganodinson4661

5 жыл бұрын

João Luís I'm a Scandinavian defense man

"we do have secuirity here" 11:54

"Free Grandmaster content" ENtertaining grandmaster content"

@stijnservaes

5 жыл бұрын

1 1 r

Loving It!

Best teacher for me. Very funny and usefull classes.

@jcsk8

6 жыл бұрын

Oh and I used the Telex a lot while was a apprentice in a bank around 91, 92.

The main reason I started using and continued to use the French defense is because of my low rating Players my rating love to always try the form of checkmate 80% of the time. The blockade of the f7-e6 Pawn chain prevents the light square bishop Bishop which is usually placed on the Queen Side from helping the Queen in the quick checkmate tactics The second reason I like playing it is it further amplifies the first reason is it kills the Fried Liver attacks which are such a drag to defend.

This guy is genius 😂😂... He has literally said "no talking" a hundred times in this video without getting intimidated at those naughty and shrewd Kids hahaha.. BTW very nice video of chess

What a nice explanation of 'dogma'.

As a simple chess amateur I never knew there were chess schools with kids learning the game, this is one of the most adorable thing I've ever seen!

Finegold Kraai 2003 was a great game! I liked how you tried to sac your rook for stalemate! You tried!

He always says that people just complain but every time I glance at the comments it's always like "OMG Finegold is back ... my life is complete!!"

"Or if its the 1 o clock class you can attack the pawn (with the bishop)" hahahaha that was gold

FINEGOLD!!!!!!!!! Pure Finegold!

20:45 Ben Feingold's #1 rule to hack learning Openings and crush it like a GM - cheers Ben!

you gotta adore ben finegold

28:37 This Variation which one I need. Thanks a lots!

No talking. Unless you raise your hand. Don't raise your hand. This may be the funniest chess video I\ve ever seen.

Wow Ben, you have the patience of a saint with those kids. Congratulation Sir, your 'crowd control' skills are (in the parlance of today's youth I'm lead to understand) 'on point!'

Ben's the best with the children. these children in particular were annoying. please kick them out so that they dont upset our dear ben, causing him undue stress and god forbid lead to us not getting more finegold vids

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 and I'm thinking White would be interested to play f4. (King's Indian Defense, Petrosian variation similarity). Any thoughts?

Gf: Why white played a3 Ben: I gave her a good explanation cuz I'm a grandmaster 👍👍

Another Ben Finegold lecture? I thought Christmas is in like 2 months....

I love how Ben asks a question, the kids try to answer and he tells them “**No talking!**”.

an early b3 is a nice gambit idea as well

Fact check: The French defense was indeed recognized as such in a correspondence game, but it was in 1834, not quite 100 years before the development of the very first Telex networks. Even telegraph was in the infantile stages then.

is there a specific reason white rarely plays e5 after black plays e6 other than lack of development? Or is it because it would just transpose to advanced french?

10:32 Ben underestimated his kids class :D The kid was saying that after black goes bd7, white can take the bishop with tempo before grabbing the queen....

"Alright. Very good. Okay, who's the quietest?"

Prepared for a French with the obvious opening: the queens gambit declined Chigorin variation right?

@tomsmith4452

7 жыл бұрын

um what?

@tomekduresov706

7 жыл бұрын

LOL

@sergi-13

7 жыл бұрын

Ben said that in a lecture XDD

@JimLink

7 жыл бұрын

Or as Mike Kummer would call it e4 e5.

1:50 This should take about half an hour cuz this is half an hour class. And then you’ll edit it down to like five minutes video length: 32:23

Hahaha! Your videos always enlighten me :) Huge fan Ben! Editing isnt that good Ben Simon, we heard that ;)

"You can do whatever you want, T.I. style." Bens references are so fucking on point, like damn!

I seem to remember someone saying the video would be edited from 30 minutes to 5 minutes

Only edit Ben Finegold when he tells us not to complain about the editing.

What happens when after e6, white just pushes to e5?

Awesome

Finegold! yeah!

I love Mike Myers new chess playing character "Ben Finegold" . (i say this into the void)

When I first started watching these videos, it felt like it was going in one ear and out there other. Then I realized I only had in one ear bud...