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@isaiahjamberganio7482

2 жыл бұрын

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@isaiahjamberganio7482

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure

@eransuissa6928

2 жыл бұрын

i try it i got crashed in a very easy mode comPuter

@jahlion7078

2 жыл бұрын

What about when Black plays pawn to B5 to attack Bishop? That's always what computer does when I play. against.

@user-gh1ko6cx4q

5 ай бұрын

No 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

1:05 - First variation (black bishop mirrors) 8:45 - Second variation (Queen's Knight) 13:55 - Third variation (King's Knight - most common response)

@haitusmayatus1380

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jlstudiopro2974

2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand how there's only 3? I'm at minute 7.36 and I feel like I saw 3 different variations already bc he cleared the board 3 times. Or was that all still considered 1 variation. Also also is a variation also called a "line"

@AlexadreSalmi

Жыл бұрын

@@jlstudiopro2974 From what I understand, a variation is characterized by the opponent's first responding move after your opening. In this case, white's 1.e4 and 3.Bc5 characterizes the Bishop's Opening. So black's second move is what will define which variation is being played. And for every move you make there will always be some corresponding sequences of moves that would be considered the "best" or more common replies/continuations. These sequences/continuations are called lines. So you could say that there are many possible lines for each variation. I hope I'm not saying bs here. Please someone correct me if I am wrong.

theres just so many ways to deal with different things which makes me forget everything i try to learn haha

@ex0ja

3 жыл бұрын

Problem is you need to practice to memorise, but to practice you rely on your opponent making the right moves you want to practice for, and if they don't you play a whole game before you get another shot at it

@SunnyDays70s

3 жыл бұрын

You’ve described how I feel exactly

@josephsalmonte4995

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you brother.

@rustyflex9735

3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaa me to

@narayanaibarala3356

2 жыл бұрын

Great #sbchesz

I reached 1300 only by knowing the first 3 moves of this opening, and now I will master it completely with your help 😊

I’ve been running this opening for decades and have now picked up a few more tricks. Thank you!

@bggines_1260

2 жыл бұрын

I might give this bishop opening a serious try!

@urmama54

2 жыл бұрын

whats ur elo

@bggines_1260

2 жыл бұрын

@@urmama54 around1600🤭

@lagelk2000

Жыл бұрын

@@bggines_1260 Decades? Wow Edit: This man's playing chess before I started existing

@wrathofgrothendieck

Жыл бұрын

Adding some tricks to the tool bag

Notice that in one variation Qxd4 is wrong as black wins a tempo, but later this tempo isn't anything to worry about. It's wonderful that the rules-of-thumb change depending on what gives you the advantage.

I like your idea brother...i use that Bishop opening all the time but now i see the idea

@GMIgorSmirnov

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck implementing these ideas! :)

What if …e5 doesn’t happen right away?

@johntom2362

19 күн бұрын

Then you're in another opening But you can later transpose to the Bishop's opening depending on your opponent's moves

Thank you! You are a great teacher, I have developed my understanding of chess from your videos, and thanks to you I´m not stuck anymore and chess is fun again :) May God be with you and your fellow countrymen in Ukraine, and may God bless you and bestowe peace upon you. Our hearts are crying

I've watched this video about ten times and just won my first game with this system in 22 moves. I really like it. Thank you very much.

@richardbloodgood8381

3 жыл бұрын

M mm by

@musa071

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao gg

Another thing with the bishop's opening, you can transpose to a reversed Petrov, therefore play also a reversed stafford gambit if you are familiar with Eric Rosen

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

That's one of the good ideas indeed!

► Chapters 00:00 Bishop's Opening 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 01:05 Line-1: Black's symmetrical 2...Bc5 03:04 Do NOT rush the exchange Nxd4 04:57 Play aggressively as White 07:36 Best way to improve at chess 08:34 Line-2: Black plays 2...Nc6 10:51 Be careful of 5.f4 if 4...Bc5 13:55 Line-3: Black plays 2...Nf6 14:11 Urusov Gambit 3.d4 16:06 Mainline: Black plays 3...exd4 17:58 Final line: If Black plays Nf6 correctly 19:39 Cool tactical combination 20:55 Conclusion: Solid & aggressive opening

I did try this Bishops- opening with a friend of mine. He started to play the sicilian defence after my e2-e4 anyway i won. Heres the coordinates: 1. e4 c5 2. Bc4 e6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. O-O a6 5. d4 cxd4 6. Nxd4 Nxd4 7. Qxd4 b5 8. Bd3 Bb7 9. Nd2 Qb8 10. Nf3 Qd6 11. Qe3 Qc5 12. Qf4 f5 13. Be3 Qd6 14. exf5 Nf6 15. fxe6 Qxf4 16. exd7+ Kd8 17. Bxf4 Bxf3 18. gxf3 Bc5 19. Rad1 Bd4 20. c3 Bxc3 21. bxc3 h5 22. Rfe1 b4 23. cxb4 a5 24. Bb5 axb4 25. Re8+ Nxe8 26. dxe8=Q# 1-0

@markstahl1464

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the Bowdler Attack, and it’s pretty bad for White. He must have blundered at some point. I too lost to the Bowdler Attack most recently, so it must be a very sharp, though dubious opening for white.

Awesome, I have learn so much from your videos. You are the only one I care to follow bc of how you explain easy and in a calm manner. Kudos.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

🙏

I am a recreational chess player and a beginner, I mostly play to spend time with friends in a tough competition who will pay for a beer (several of them) when we play together in a local "war". 2 months ago I started playing on the internet and using these tips I got a few games from opponents who are rated much higher than me, and with stronger players I bothered them a lot in the opening..I remember it was said that Capablanca intentionally lost from fishermen and used such a trap in the attack on the title. It's good that we have You tube we don't have to go fishing Remote Chess Academy Remote Chess Academy for tips and tricks.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the story!

This is the most important video to watch. And probably the best I have watched online. Hats off. After all he is GM

Simply a lovely chess opening Sir Igor! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊✌️

What are the best ideas after the most popular reply 1 e4 e5 2 Bc4 Nc6 3 Nc3 Nf6 4 d3 Na5?

Awesome tutorial, thank you for the moves 👍👍👍

Hello GM Igor Smirnov - Thank you for the videos. Your teaching style is at the right pace and rhythm .Thanks for slowing down for others.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you. This was an incredible lesson. Please create more videos like this explaining other openings in the same way.

Thank you! Loved this!!

Awesome video, just like all of them - my biggest problem is to remember everything 😂

I'm watching and practicing everything in this video until I master all varioations shown here, amazing.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Keep it up

Thanks for all of your chess-lessons. With your help I managed to improve my Lichess-rating up to 2000. Sincerely GdN

Nice,been using this opening for a while now,this will help thanks

I normally bring out my bishop like this although I recognize that the bishop is more useful to me near the end game since they are fewer pieces on the board. I like having my bishops available for long diagonals rather than relying on my knights short hopping coverage of the board. It’s a compromise for me based on my opponent’s response . Interesting analysis. Thanks

@josephsalmonte4995

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, snipers are good for quick tactics but they're killer in an endgame. Especially if you have the pair 👍

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you've found it helpful!

Thank you Igor. I used to play a lot just over 20 years ago. But life got in the way. I want to get back into the game. Funny how I used to know these lines and how I have forgotten them. Thank you for the refresher 😎👍

@GMIgorSmirnov

11 ай бұрын

Welcome back!

Fantastic explanation. Thanks for sharing.

Great video! Thanks

Thank you so much!!! I love this!!!

Thank you very much for an excellent explanation of the traps in the Bishop's opening

@GMIgorSmirnov

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hello GM Igor Smirnov. Recently found your channel and I’m really enjoying all content, thanks sir for your enlightenment! Could you please share link to your other video referenced here, the one about how for white (or black) to properly defend against the bishop pins in general (or on his black g5 knight as in this review)? Thanks in advance as I just couldn’t locate after quick search, you have sooo many videos felt like finding “needle in the haystack” lol. Cheers!

Fantastic analyses! Thanks! 😀👍♟

That Last variation is venomous...Can't wish that on my worst enemy

congrats in a good if not great video..once again very well explained...thank you very much so much....

Nice to see someone who actualy knows what is he talking about

This looks interesting. I will try this. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing these marvelous ideas in Chess to gain advantages and ultimately win games. I LIKE THEM!!!

Thanks man, these tactics work so well and are easy to learn.

Thank you very much, I love this Opening/ your suggestion so much.

@GMIgorSmirnov

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it

Hi Igor, at 6:36 mark, you should also consider black moving the b pawn to attack white bishop

@joeyschumans

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. Did you find anything?

I like the way you teach us how to play chess. Very simple and easy to understand... Thanks brother

I see this opening in every game and I learned how to counter it kinda well. Just castle queen side and push knight to pins and I’ve been winning lots of games that way. Btw I’m 1500 elo so pretty intermediate level

@humungous09

Жыл бұрын

how long did you take to reach 1500 from ground up? like 6 months, 1 year, 2 years? Thanks for your reply..

@alanlicitra

Жыл бұрын

@@humungous09 8 months for me to reach 1600

Great job, as always.

Excellent video, thanks

Thank you for sharing great opening moves

Thank you Igor! I have been trying out this opening and I am gettingn great results! :)

@GMIgorSmirnov

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

You are an excellent player and teacher, thank you, Igor!

Thanks really tricky and helpful thanks for the video again

just great! Thank you!

Thank you so much for these video.. i'm on my 2nd week of learning chess and i can see there are improvement because sometimes i won the game..

Wonderful video! Thank you for posting.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

A lot of interesting points I guess it took you awhile to learn all these helpful pointers it’s definitely an advantage to have this kind of knowledge than try to rely on own instincts Thanks

Excelentt! Thank you so much! Instructional!

You are a brilliant teacher Sir.

Great information!

Lovely analysis i enjoyed

Just a wonderful, fresh new idea in the ancient game of chess! Thank you so much Mr. Smirnov!

Thank you for making this video and teaching the bishops opening my opponents were all shocked seeing my moves and started thinking in the first two moves

@lohitakshanavneeth135

4 ай бұрын

Edit- Won against many high rated opponents using the bishops opening

I have followed other instructors but I find yours the best. Thank you.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

For sure best chess chanel of all time he shows most of the best moves and tries to show all the moves that could happen even though he doesn't do all of them it's fine because he tries his best great job man I love your vids!! (Even though I'm new lol)

Thank you Mr. Smirnov.

It's a really powerful opening indeed ! I tried it recently in a couple of rapid games for the first time and it worked. I won both of them, even if I had to sacrifice some pieces. Very interesting and helpful ! Thank you, Igor for this Video chess class !

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Well done! Keep it up!

4:41 black could play d5, a discoved attack on the queen, winning the bishop

Watching ir for the third time in a matter pf teo weeks. I must say, it’s pretty substantial and worth it. Great job Smyslov

@GMIgorSmirnov

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.d3 It seems to me that Na5 getting the 2 bishops gives black an easy game. What do you recommend against this "spoiler" line?

Love your content! Thank you so much!

@GMIgorSmirnov

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You are an INCREDIBLE teacher! Thank you for wonderful lessons!

@GMIgorSmirnov

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

I'm 1100 and for the first time I've beaten a 1200 player thankfully to this video. I really appreciate!

@edwardmoczydlowski3666

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 900ish player who regularly beats 1200's. I don't care if I win, just exercising my mind. I've been using the Bishops Opening for years, when allowed. The only response to e4 that blocks this opening is d5. It gives black the lead immediately. White will start opening with d4 instead of e4 after a few setbacks from the same player.

@nashoo2968

Жыл бұрын

@@edwardmoczydlowski3666 d5 doesnt give black the lead at all

@jacobmcdorman5552

Жыл бұрын

at 1100 you just need to know how to move the pieces, this video wont help you beat anyone who isn't a beginner as the strategies for black are terrible.

@jacobmcdorman5552

Жыл бұрын

@@nashoo2968 I hope you're joking. I taught for 2 years. My students would have destroyed this guys

@nashoo2968

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobmcdorman5552 they're 1200s,it doesn't mean their position is better

I get charged up after watching these videos and loose miserably while playing 🤣🤣

@derrickt5617

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@antoniomontana5778

2 жыл бұрын

No way you can loose in chess. You can lose, however.

@dexterlawliet8521

2 жыл бұрын

@@antoniomontana5778 wow best move

@christopheroneill7498

7 ай бұрын

Me tpo 😂

@tark966

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

This my favorite move, Now I understand even further how it works this is very helpfull

Igor, Your free lectures are unbeatable! You are more articulate than the best English speakers in chess. I will vote for you for president.

every time I watch this, I learn. What a wonderful gift. Thank you

I am so grateful for your style of teaching the best slow and very indepth

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Great video! Just subscribed, I applied this opening, and earned me some wins :)

Wonderful video Igor! In the line 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d3. How will you handle 4....Na5 hitting the c4 B? Thanks.

7:23 when there's no pawn in a file , I usually become keen to start my attack using that file and line up pieces along that file or look for discovered attacks . Finding these two things appear do able to me.

great video igor!

Hey thanks I play really well I stopped playing this years ago because I wanted to learn other opens this reminded me of the true power of the c4 bishop

Awesome videos thanks

Thanks really enjoyed the video powerful move

This is good to know. Thank you

Wauw, this is all so logica but I would Nederland think of all that. Truly amazingly explainded

Interesting👍 thanks

I like your speed and systematic approach to teaching chess unlike other masters

Thank you for this lesson. I really appreciate your teaching style!

9:33. My favorite opening setup as white; Bishop's Opening: Berlin, Vienna Hybrid Variation is on the board 💪💪.

Thanks!

Best Chesschanel ever. Thx.

Excellent content. Thanks for sharing 🎉

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks very useful moves

Very helpful

Thank you 👍

Amazing breakdown

Thanks so much. It's really interesting and fun at the same time. I learned a lot, I have replayed this video so many times hahaha God bless. I'm Subscriber and fan from the Philippines.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow; I know I wouldn't last long against you Grandmaster! Thank you for posting.

Good stuff!

I've used this for several games now. At first, I was losing badly then i started winning. 6 in a row with one opponent resigning as he lost his queen in 6 moves... :) cool! I even used it even if im the black.

@abdualziz9

3 жыл бұрын

Did he played 2.Qg5 ?

@Jimmy911ism

2 жыл бұрын

You used it as black? That makes no sense.

@GMIgorSmirnov

Жыл бұрын

You rock! 💪

Guess it'll be very usefull for me, I realized that I play a lot this opening, hope my game improve with those advices.