Opening Defenses: Accelerated Dragon - GM Yasser Seirawan - 2014.02.12

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  • Опубликовано: 9 мар 2014
  • Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan presents a lecture on opening ideas at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

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  • @hickorydragon8114
    @hickorydragon8114 4 года назад +451

    He talks to me like I'm a slow child, and I love it

    • @thebigpicture2455
      @thebigpicture2455 3 года назад +52

      lol. So true. It's like he's teaching the absolute basics of life "So it's not a good idea to put your hand in the fire....it will burn. Yes...and that won't be pleasant." *big smile*

    • @cpgautam172
      @cpgautam172 3 года назад +7

      @@thebigpicture2455 big smile part is so true lol

    • @cpgautam172
      @cpgautam172 3 года назад +4

      @Jonas Jakob no, no1 cares about insta. this is chess video get lost man.

    • @peterevans3310
      @peterevans3310 3 года назад

      He talks to me like I'm slow and a child. I'm no child however.

    • @ryanbraga5666
      @ryanbraga5666 3 года назад +1

      @Jonas Jakob ha, imagine having a girlfriend. Loser

  • @Athos90
    @Athos90 8 лет назад +657

    This guy has got to be the sweetest, cheeriest Grandmaster I've ever seen.

    • @octavianeandracles5868
      @octavianeandracles5868 7 лет назад +38

      until you've got him in front of a chess board ... unless he is gonna cheering you with his soothing voice, while he is demolishing all your defense.

    • @geitekop507
      @geitekop507 7 лет назад +26

      I had him in front of a chess board. He killed me. :D

    • @johnvuillemot4805
      @johnvuillemot4805 5 лет назад +2

      @piggypigpig great concept for a porno movie

    • @SuperYtc1
      @SuperYtc1 5 лет назад +5

      Yeah baby!

    • @kaptkraut
      @kaptkraut 3 года назад +8

      The Bob Ross of chess.

  • @uh6537
    @uh6537 6 лет назад +382

    Yasser = The Bob Ross of Chess

    • @GoldenBoyXCM
      @GoldenBoyXCM 4 года назад +14

      No, Bob Ross the Yasser of painting

    • @jasonshaye3567
      @jasonshaye3567 3 года назад

      @@GoldenBoyXCM and @U H both of you im dying rn

    • @chefhuncho
      @chefhuncho 3 года назад

      When he first said accelerated dragon I had the Bob Ross of Chess Vibes

    • @donsimons9810
      @donsimons9810 Год назад

      he’s the Mr Rogers of Chess.

  • @mistenkt
    @mistenkt 7 лет назад +110

    Love the way he says "I'm a piece up" and rubs his hands while grinning :D

  • @marcezchi8421
    @marcezchi8421 7 лет назад +220

    Yasser is not only a grandmaster. He is an outstanding explaining grandmaster. With his lessons I dramatically improved my strategy. Yasser, a rookie says I love you !

    • @zHqqrdz
      @zHqqrdz 2 года назад

      Where can you find his lessons other than on RUclips ? He's incredible.

    • @flamarjr2000
      @flamarjr2000 2 года назад

      I know! I Know! So true!

    • @yakunhu5595
      @yakunhu5595 2 года назад +3

      Love his simple style of teaching that builds up to a complex point by the end.

  • @quitethevoyeur
    @quitethevoyeur 10 лет назад +186

    By any reckoning, this guy is a terrific communicator.

  • @knivetsil
    @knivetsil 2 года назад +27

    My first reaction upon watching this lecture was that he talked way too slowly and his points were too simple. But then I realize that that is precisely what makes him such a singularly effective chess educator, even for non-beginners. Will definitely be watching more of his lessons!

  • @DamianBehymer
    @DamianBehymer 9 лет назад +266

    Yasser's voice is so soothing.... I really like learning from him.

    • @brickchains1
      @brickchains1 6 лет назад +4

      yoo he's the nicest guy. imagine eating dinner with this guy! it would be nothing but a thoroughly pleasant evening!!!!!!!!!

    • @dragonaura1
      @dragonaura1 6 лет назад +2

      Me I just imagine someone breaking into his house what he would do

    • @ihornester8098
      @ihornester8098 6 лет назад +2

      But he is speaking extremely slowly, building too long and sophisticated phrases. All this video could last around 15 minutes if spoken in normal tempo and much less of unnesessary phrases

    • @ianallen738
      @ianallen738 6 лет назад +2

      This. He speaks sooooo sloooowly I end up just doing chess problems in my mind and losing focus on what he is saying.

    • @hplovecraftmacncheese
      @hplovecraftmacncheese 6 лет назад +3

      Won't you please... be.. my neighbor?

  • @andrewmays3988
    @andrewmays3988 Год назад +7

    Yasser is a true gentleman, chess scholar and saint in a world of fallen angels!! What a pleasure it was to discover him on RUclips!!😇

  • @hghost08
    @hghost08 8 лет назад +92

    i want to sit in a classs like this .. with some coffee and a notebook

  • @stevenx2523
    @stevenx2523 6 лет назад +13

    As a novice player, holy crap did I learn a lot watching this. I'll probably forget 80% of it right away and have to watch again, but still. This stuff is golden.

    • @retard1657
      @retard1657 4 года назад +2

      Take notes or practice it over by playing various variations against yourself atleast that has helped me to remeber gl

  • @bismarckgarcianavarro2693
    @bismarckgarcianavarro2693 2 года назад +5

    What a teacher! His way to teach is out this world, how clearly well explained, how soothing and you can notice how he love sicilian defense

  • @SkateAwayTheDay
    @SkateAwayTheDay 3 месяца назад +1

    He is filled with so much joy to talk about chess. What a wonderful gift to the world

  • @Nawras_Al_Sharq_forAll
    @Nawras_Al_Sharq_forAll 7 лет назад +44

    the best lecture I ever see in my whole life , thank you Yasser god bless you , you have made my life more beautiful

  • @MayurKulkarni
    @MayurKulkarni 5 лет назад +16

    Wow, what an elegant Grandmaster. I can listen to him whole day. He teaches in such a calm and dignified way, beginners will improve in no time.

  • @williamcampbell2001
    @williamcampbell2001 8 лет назад +30

    Best teacher ever don't change your style! Great lecture

  • @giacomoguarnieri2461
    @giacomoguarnieri2461 7 лет назад +10

    Everything is so neat and clean when it is explained by Mr Seirawan! Thanks for all these wonderful videos

  • @abhishektodmal1914
    @abhishektodmal1914 3 дня назад +1

    Deeply appreciative of this lesson; so insightful and kind. God bless! :)

  • @DWeirich76
    @DWeirich76 8 лет назад +66

    At 12:35 I thought Yassir Seirawan was going to fly away.

  • @hannibalbritton2984
    @hannibalbritton2984 7 лет назад +4

    Yasser explains the opening so beautifully. Truly an amazing teacher. Thanks.

  • @roipogi
    @roipogi 3 года назад +2

    It's almost asmr how relaxing sir Yasser's voice is.

  • @obibullett
    @obibullett 5 лет назад +4

    I wanna fall asleep listening to this guy. I've seen his games, I knew his face, but I never heard him speak. Love with his voice and demeanour. What a nice man, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

    • @pdorism
      @pdorism 4 года назад +1

      Ngl this video is making me kinda sleepy

  • @sdecesare
    @sdecesare 2 года назад +3

    Yasser makes me want to become not only a better chess player, but a better person. This guy changes a flat tire in the rain and he's still smiling.

  • @mournblank
    @mournblank 4 года назад +6

    THIS should be in Unintentional ASMR

  • @rattyboy31
    @rattyboy31 8 лет назад +4

    Yasser's got the best lectures. He really does.

  • @dnickaroo3574
    @dnickaroo3574 7 лет назад +2

    Great lecturer. Sense of humour combined with very useful information explaining why moves are made clearly without excessive complications.

  • @myriadwhims
    @myriadwhims 10 лет назад +5

    Thank you so much for putting up these videos!! Yasser is my favorite!!

  • @flamarjr2000
    @flamarjr2000 2 года назад +1

    Excellent teaching! I’m sold on Yasser! Well done sir!

  • @rossmarshall4297
    @rossmarshall4297 3 года назад +2

    I just learned an opening called "the accelerated dragon" from the Mr. Rodgers of chess. It's a great day in the neighborhood.

  • @2birdbrained4u
    @2birdbrained4u 10 лет назад +8

    Wow, this was really deep and great analysis! Thank you Yasser!

  • @renaissancerachnavali3287
    @renaissancerachnavali3287 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Yassir for enhancing my understanding and analytical skills regarding positions especially in the combative sicilians!!!!

  • @onepiecelover9062
    @onepiecelover9062 4 года назад +2

    This guy put a lot of smile on my face. 😁

  • @ostadkourosh1
    @ostadkourosh1 7 лет назад +5

    what a beautiful lecture truly an eloquent and highly effective teacher also very fun to listen to! thx!!:)

  • @ss9392
    @ss9392 3 года назад +1

    Always enjoy GM Seirawan's lecture what an excellent teacher!

  • @mdashaduzzamanandfamily3412
    @mdashaduzzamanandfamily3412 6 лет назад +3

    Yassser-Best chess lecturer I have ever seen

  • @boomjonggol5757
    @boomjonggol5757 4 года назад +4

    I've heard that the Sicilian is a very combative opening but as a positional player I believe I can still make these positions work! Thanks Yasser!

  • @DarkSideChess
    @DarkSideChess Год назад

    I'm getting into the hyper dragon and this is gold. Every move is explained slowly. So good.

  • @BasicPawn
    @BasicPawn 10 лет назад +4

    Excellent lecture.

  • @Bongdog420
    @Bongdog420 3 года назад +1

    this guy calms me down.

  • @majornabeel598
    @majornabeel598 8 лет назад +3

    Never felt like he was taking a class in another place in a different point of time!

  • @grantsiedle4107
    @grantsiedle4107 Год назад

    A wonderful teaching style and so much knowledge

  • @Mr_Lampione
    @Mr_Lampione 4 года назад +2

    Love when he say "This SPECIFIC position"

  • @sergifernandezmiranda1311
    @sergifernandezmiranda1311 4 года назад

    Yasser Seirawan is without doubt one of the greatest. he did did not win any world championship, but he always competed with the best of every generation. we are very lucky to have his classes, such good quality content.

  • @Bijanc9
    @Bijanc9 Год назад +1

    Man the intro/outro music is great.

  • @cornerstonefencecompanyser8680
    @cornerstonefencecompanyser8680 7 лет назад +2

    I like how he explains everthing.

  • @youraveragemat
    @youraveragemat 2 года назад

    this guys voice is so sophisticated. this is what i imagine a chess player should be like .

  • @gaulindidier5995
    @gaulindidier5995 4 года назад +1

    Great educator, doesn't leave any thing hanging in your mind. Wish I had this stuff when i was a little younger! Came from a poor background, never had the chance to play agains't anyone at chess (in the early 90s). Rediscovered chess during the pandemic. I'm glad I did.

  • @cjtuccio
    @cjtuccio 6 месяцев назад

    This man is amazing at explaining chess. This lecture is gold.

  • @mettataurr
    @mettataurr 9 лет назад +28

    36:34 yay

  • @briandwi2504
    @briandwi2504 5 лет назад +2

    Great lesson, learned loads. Thanks!😁

  • @gregjennings9442
    @gregjennings9442 3 года назад

    Great lecturer. Reminds me of one of my favorite math teachers.

  • @DansChessLounge
    @DansChessLounge 5 лет назад

    I love Yasser's lectures!

  • @pankajnegi2397
    @pankajnegi2397 7 лет назад +1

    My favourite opening greatly explained

  • @ibex1451
    @ibex1451 3 года назад

    Love Yasser’s lectures

  • @birendrakumarsingh2148
    @birendrakumarsingh2148 2 года назад

    I am deeply benefited from it
    Thanks to you sir

  • @ElNightmareYT
    @ElNightmareYT 6 лет назад

    I needed it to be more deep... He's the best teacher.

  • @candyshop84106
    @candyshop84106 6 лет назад

    Awesome Instructor!

  • @ismailqonish7766
    @ismailqonish7766 2 года назад +1

    استاذ ياسر طريقه شرحه جميلة جدا هادية وممتعة

  • @juanw6996
    @juanw6996 Год назад +1

    Love this guy

  • @mikejohn1978
    @mikejohn1978 10 лет назад +5

    Yaz you the best!

  • @omarz2145
    @omarz2145 Год назад

    Very informative lecture, especially the point about dismantling white's position after the move f3 with pawn to d5. Previously I would find myself stumped when facing this move since whites center appears so solid.

  • @resegom8148
    @resegom8148 Год назад

    Thank you for this.

  • @jeffkaplan9486
    @jeffkaplan9486 8 лет назад

    Great Video !!! Thanks very much !!!

  • @volodymyrzuev2909
    @volodymyrzuev2909 3 года назад

    making tough things look easy! Thank you

  • @penguinszhucahc1356
    @penguinszhucahc1356 3 года назад

    I like how he deliver

  • @abkarahmed9180
    @abkarahmed9180 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much .

  • @undencem
    @undencem Год назад

    Not every GM at his level shares hints . Yasser is one of the best

  • @earlytuber9416
    @earlytuber9416 Год назад

    Brilliant!

  • @pgoedde
    @pgoedde 10 лет назад +2

    so far i played the classic dragon.. i ended up trying the accel.. dragon :D thx yasser

  • @onceapawnatime4121
    @onceapawnatime4121 3 года назад +1

    I don't understand why he didn't talk about getting the light square bishop out sooner for white !?! so you can go for that quick kingside castle for white..

  • @Vanessa-xl5jy
    @Vanessa-xl5jy 3 года назад +2

    1.25 speed is just perfect on any GM Yasser videos lol

  • @57sapke
    @57sapke 6 лет назад +1

    Great video! I'm still struggling when black plays d5 with white bishop on b3. After exd5 what should black play?

  • @jsmith1899
    @jsmith1899 8 лет назад +9

    great lecture...too bad a lot of it is off screen and not visible

  • @YawehthedragondogofEL
    @YawehthedragondogofEL 7 лет назад +8

    great lecture if you put the speed on 1.25.

  • @emregeylani
    @emregeylani 3 года назад +1

    Sweet Uncle Yass

  • @zelandakhniteblade5436
    @zelandakhniteblade5436 5 месяцев назад

    The video ended too soon unfortunately. The critical line after 9...d5 is the one we missed: 10. Bxd5 Nxd5; 11. ed Nb4; 12. Nde2, although black has been scoring fairly well in this lately after 12...e6.

  • @calvinlawrence7292
    @calvinlawrence7292 8 месяцев назад

    This guy is an incredible teacher, I'd love to attend one of his lessons if he is still teaching chess.

  • @hplovecraftmacncheese
    @hplovecraftmacncheese 4 года назад +1

    I would like to see the adult class lecture on this same topic.

  • @user-ot9gs2di8d
    @user-ot9gs2di8d 5 лет назад

    i love this guy

  • @ruffianeo3418
    @ruffianeo3418 Год назад +1

    Is there a second part to it? It kind of ended at a surprising moment.

  • @apealeal3973
    @apealeal3973 3 года назад +2

    I like when he shows the students why their moves are bad and doesnt mock them .. I had a coach that made me feel so dumb for being wrong

    • @thetddfather7876
      @thetddfather7876 3 года назад

      It's really important to go through the motions to show them the possibilities without discouraging engagement. I agree completely, that if he did mock them then no one would give suggestions (I know I wouldn't)

  • @brettmorrison6192
    @brettmorrison6192 3 года назад

    The voice of an angel

  • @tylereaton4066
    @tylereaton4066 4 года назад

    Although I play the classical Sicilian I just need to watch this yassers to great.

  • @jacobmejer5082
    @jacobmejer5082 4 года назад +4

    45:30 deep doodoo 😆 Never heard that

  • @imtoonie7319
    @imtoonie7319 2 года назад +1

    I would pay stupid money to have audio books from him

  • @hippios
    @hippios 8 лет назад +20

    His voice is so soothing lol

  • @antrikshsingh9147
    @antrikshsingh9147 4 года назад

    can someone tell me what happens when after qa5+ and kf2 is played by white, so we cant win the pawn as the queen coudl protect it next?

  • @metalsabatico
    @metalsabatico 3 года назад

    this is some top tier before bed content

  • @virgilebonnaud5525
    @virgilebonnaud5525 4 года назад

    Bruh, I just did puzzle, so my brain is already tired. This lecture is just melting it.

  • @pettPette
    @pettPette 3 года назад

    good video

  • @liamclancy9955
    @liamclancy9955 3 года назад

    i was playing chess and i played some random opening moves and it said hyperaccelerated dragon pterodactyle something and i just had to find out what i had just done.

  • @insakolby
    @insakolby 6 лет назад

    I love his smile

  • @vagga2u14
    @vagga2u14 4 года назад

    22:54 what is the best move to play against pawn e5 to e6? It looks intimidating, especially with the white rook opposite your queen.

    • @achessplayer6288
      @achessplayer6288 3 года назад

      you just play d5, a move that you were dreaming of. You threat e6, and you get a dream position.

  • @pankajnegi5030
    @pankajnegi5030 7 лет назад

    Nice and sweet

  • @leonswaak2435
    @leonswaak2435 3 года назад

    I just have a question, what if when the white has their 2 knights developed and you got the bishop on the diagnol whites next move is to try and trade blacks knight with their white bishop, how do you respond, do you allow the trade or is there a trick... He doesnt mention it so i think its a bad idea but it still catches me off guard in a lot of games

  • @khudoyorrakhmatov7530
    @khudoyorrakhmatov7530 3 года назад

    Guys, I didn't understand one part: when you push the black pawn to a4 to harass the bishop, can bishop just take it and stay protected by knight in c3? Am I missing something? 🙄

  • @jimmyalderson1639
    @jimmyalderson1639 6 лет назад

    What happens if after black plays d5, white responds with exd5?

  • @pwnedd11
    @pwnedd11 4 года назад +2

    Warning: At 34:28, You can't follow that move up with a4... because then it goes Nxc6, bxc6, Nxb6... and then anything black does is trouble. You have to go Nxd5 asap instead of a4 to stop the eventual Nxb6 protected by the discovered protection of the e3 bishop. IMPORTANT: I am not posting to this to sound like I know much about chess. I don't, and Yasser is my hero. I would kill to get one of my Winning Chess books signed by him. I just happened to have lichess open alongside this video and this inaccuracy reared its ugly head. It doesn't change the value of this video, though. As always, Yasser is teaching us principles and chess thinking. He's sooooo awesome!!!! I just figured I'd make a note of this for anyone watching.

    • @Am_Ende
      @Am_Ende 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for pointing this out

    • @pwnedd11
      @pwnedd11 3 года назад +1

      @@Am_Ende Don't mention it! I'm glad it was useful!!

  • @pranavkeshav20
    @pranavkeshav20 4 года назад

    Coming back again to check why my game did not go as smoothly as Yasser explained here XD

  • @sergejsky8665
    @sergejsky8665 5 лет назад

    Control-Flip - I feel you, bro