With the 100rds and 100rds of places to explore opening systems I now always start out with yours Dereque. High quality and consistency and good advice on how and where to explore further.
This is the most STYLIST presentation of chess (openings or otherwise) that I've seen. The script and the camera work are so well choreographed, that I marvel at the beauty not only of the chess play explained, but the aesthetic value of the video itself. A lot of hard work must have been garnered to get each video up; the colour setup, the little dotted circle indicating pieces movement are works of intricacies; coupled with the window background, that I feel like watching broadcast news.
I've recently picked up the Gruenfeld defense because of its many attacking ideas. Apparently most people I play online eschew the tactical mélée that arises in the classical variation. Dereque's videos are incredibly fluid. This is somewhat intimidating because he seems to understand the ideas behind theses openings, which makes him GM material. Even more intimidating are the super GMs who "see" farther in so many side lines. I think I'll take the safe route and learn more from Dereque's awesome chess videos! :) Thanks Dereque!
With my bad memory, I have to refresh on the basics of openings. Memory so bad, it's deserving of the old saying, "Like a duck who wakes up to a new universe each morning." This speaker puts out a lot of information quickly. Not the only resource, but a solid 1st step.
Dereque thank you for your in depth analysis regarding openings! You are not dry in your theories...your studies are fresh air in helping us who share this same like passion, DEVELOPING our game!! Thanks again brother. Don't stop teaching,Dereque!
I agree with you! However, pure chess also begins on move one in "normal" chess :)) Studying opening theory is a remarkably effecient way to become better at pure chess since we are really just studying chess tactics and strategies that have been historically important...and this is extremely valuable. It's no different from analyzing important court cases to become a lawyer or case studies in business to improve your business thinking. -Dereque
sorry to be off topic but does anyone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can give me!
I like this opening very much because the strategy is so clear for both sides. Thanks for the video, I hadn't thought of the Rb1 pressuring b7 and it's a nice idea
I completely agree! They are in depth and cover legitimate things that actually happen. Also you not only say this is best if this move is made you say why its best and why others are inferior; i am 1340 elo and you are helping me shape my thinking. Thanks
@polilai thank you! the set was a gift from my grandmother many years ago when i was first starting out in chess. I don't know where she purchased it, but I'm glad she did! -Dereque
Eek, ...Bxc3+ would be killer :) Plus, dxc5 is anti-positional so that even if this were not so, the pawn on c5 would be easly recovered by Black (say ...Qxd1+ Kxd1 ...Na6 now or later) and White' s proud center is no more, with a big weakness on c3. Thank you for the question! -Dereque
(1/2) The Grunfeld was the first opening I studied when I first began playing chess. The King's Indian is easier to play (and learn) than the Grunfeld because the themes of the positions tend to remain the same and the King's Indian can be applied universally to all of the major moves except for 1.e4.
@moogwai37 Thank you so much! I haven't decided yet whether to handle general middlegame strategy at some point or not. Usually, I study middlegame strategy by focusing on the openings. I think the openings are filled with strategic ideas that are directly applicable to the middlegame and I think it's a tremendous place for every player to learn strategy. -Dereque
I think it sounds better the way you say it. That's the way that I hear other chess instructors in other videos say it anyway. Also I noticed that you mentioned recently in the comments on another video that you lived in Seattle. I wish it rained down here in Georgia like it does up there. Maybe one day I will get the chance to visit the city and see the Space Needle. :b
I just recently decided to try Grunfeld def, cause I think is very difficult for my level, very aggressive, and since I knew almost nothing about it, I always gotten punched when i was "forced" to play against it. So.. I found this this most helpful video for begginers who don 't knew the basic idea behind it. Of cource I ' ve watch and your other videos, all were more or less helpfull, (some openings I already knew good enough so, some videos might not be soooo helpful but still, nice presentations. So, a big thanks from me Derrek. PS I d like to see this channel to continue making videos, I think you are not uploading for some time. Greedings from Greece, and yet thanks again.
+Vasilie Vitsch Thank you for the kind words and greetings from USA! We are currently working on tutorials (products) for IPhone and Android which go into more detail and help us support the videos. Soon we will also publish some new videos!
(1/2) Thank you for the question! I don't know how much theory is too much or what to push for when studying. But when I study, I simply continue studying that thing until I think I have achieved a new level understanding in it. I may even ask myself, "If I now had to play this opening - how confident do I think I would feel?" If I don't feel confident, "what can I took a look at or learn that would make me more confident?"...then proceed until I feel more confident :-)
Chess party in Seattle! What would be even cooler would be to go see the Seahawks play one Sunday up there also. Ever since I was a child I have been in love with the rain and I learned that it rains a lot in Seattle, so ever since then it has been at the top of my list of places I would want to live one day. I remember being the only Seahawks jersey in a sea of Bucs jerseys back home in Tampa Bay. Its amazing my mother didn't get beat up for not knowing enough to buy visitor side tickets. Lol
1/1 Opening theory is a natural and intriguing part of chess. It's like a general studying previous battles and contemplating new strategies or improvements. It gives the game even more depth and personal flavor while allowing us to explore like scientists if we choose. Plus, these theoretical positions tend to be more complex and interesting than I could come up with in a typical game with no knowledge of theory. It raises the learning curve a bit but it's negligible for an amateur.
(2/2) But what about this?: If others are attracted to the King's Indian because it appears to be more manageable, then this also means that your opponents will all have been more likely to play against it several times and developed systems. The slightly more complicated path can often yield more fruits since your opponents may immediately be dumbfounded. This advantage to choosing more intricate openings is often overlooked. But in any case, you can play either!
Hi, Dereque! I have watched almost all of your videos, but I like best when you go deeper in a particular variation rather than showing several ones in a somewhat superficial way. Please, make a video on the Alekhine's Defence! I also would love to see you analyzing some real games just to illustrate the theory you teach in these videos. Thanks, man!
@@qaamansland thanks, i figured it out in the last months 😁 but since you answered im asking you something else if thats not a problem. The thing is: im quite good in e4 games but i really do suffer d4 while playing with black because of the c2 to c4 pawn that can eventually bè pushed to c5 and i find myself kinda stuck. Could you tell an opening to get rid of that pawn pretty soon (Except for the queens gambit accepted straight away)? Or just an aggressive response?
hiii (: i wanted to ask if you if you knew much about an opening im studying called the saragossa it's hard to find much on it because it violates opening principles as the first move for white is c3 to play d4 and white normally fianchettos the kings bishop it looks interesting but kinda unorthodox and your like the best teacher ever so i thought i'd ask you first. (:
i agree. i only learned the opening because i had a mouse slip on a first move haha :D! i never use it :) will you be doing an opening on the sicilian accelerated dragon? ^^
2 Moreover, I find even involved theoretical openings to be a minor problem to learn. Just going through the database and a few key games will impress on me the character of the positions and I will find remembering theory simple. Of course, playing equally well as in my other openings will take longer. However, serious opening study is by no means essential unless your playing level is incredibly high and you can take advantage of small nuances or minuscule advantages in that stage.
I just wanted to say that this video really helped me. I wanted to learn the Queen's Gambit, so I looked at this. Thank you! Please don't stop making these videos ever! :)
@dereque Kelley Dereque im trying to pick an opening for black against d4 and im down to grunfeld or the kings indian defence. A lot of people are telling me you need to be really high rated to play the grunfeld because its so sharp. Is that true?
Thank you! I am familiar with it but it is probably a bit too rare to cover in a video. What is the advantage to playing 1.c3, 2.d4 as opposed to 1.d4 right away? :)
Semi serious question. How much theory is too much? Like people tend to avoid the slav because it does require some understanding. so analyzing games of greats like capablanca tal kasprov etc I look for? Reasoning/insite on certain games or what ever im trying to understand? Thanks for reading
Some lines are wrong :( for example when you say that d5 is impossible, it's fals: after d5 Bxc3+ Bd2 Bxa1 it's impossible because after Qa1 a8 rook and Knight both hunging. So after Bxd2 Qd2 white has a lot of compensation because the Kc6 is forsed back
+Dereque Kelley Since this opening seems to be even more popular today than it was back when you made this video, it would be nice to see an update to this video. Regardless, I still found this video helpful! Thanks a lot!
Thank you! Also ive heard that some variations in the grunfeld just lead to a dead draw if white wants is this true as well if white knows his theory well enough?
Thank you, I will take this as a suggestion! We have many and I'm not sure if I will be able to get back to it, but I highly value it so thank you! ...
You're welcome. The King's Indian also has such lines as well as many reputable openings, including sharp ones. But how often has any opponent whipped out a bunch of moves and drawn with you? :-) If I have played 30,000 chess games, I think I can remember maybe 4 or 5 instances where this happened, so I don't take this seriously when preparing the openings. Just my perspective however!
yeah i' am a noob and it seems interesting why white should give up 4 pawns... it would be cool if you explain even rare openings... beside your one of the best on youtube ( sorry for bad English )
(2/2) Be careful about the assumption inherent in many chess questions: that there is a certain known way to go about things. For example, in asking "how much theory is too much?" you suggest that there is a certain amount of theory which should be known. It's a wonderful question but it's also goofy!
Hello, first of all thank you for all of your very usefull videos ! =) i have a question about this one : at 6:18 , why do you bring the A rook on D file ? the fact is that the C file is opened, so what's wrong with the fact to bring the A rook on C file, and the F rook on D file ? thanks :)
3 Chess960 takes away from chess's universality and elegance. In the normal chess position after 1. e4 and 2. d4, the pieces have maximum scope and a myriad of plans. Chess960 positions are awkward and nonsensical - such as with a bishop on h1 where only one development plan exists. It adds to the learning curve and makes the games less relevant to us since we're unlikely to reach any similar positions. I'd rather play something totally different like Capablanca chess than switch to Chess960.
With the 100rds and 100rds of places to explore opening systems I now always start out with yours Dereque. High quality and consistency and good advice on how and where to explore further.
Kris Klausen Great to hear!!
This is the most STYLIST presentation of chess (openings or otherwise) that I've seen. The script and the camera work are so well choreographed, that I marvel at the beauty not only of the chess play explained, but the aesthetic value of the video itself. A lot of hard work must have been garnered to get each video up; the colour setup, the little dotted circle indicating pieces movement are works of intricacies; coupled with the window background, that I feel like watching broadcast news.
I've recently picked up the Gruenfeld defense because of its many attacking ideas. Apparently most people I play online eschew the tactical mélée that arises in the classical variation. Dereque's videos are incredibly fluid. This is somewhat intimidating because he seems to understand the ideas behind theses openings, which makes him GM material. Even more intimidating are the super GMs who "see" farther in so many side lines. I think I'll take the safe route and learn more from Dereque's awesome chess videos! :) Thanks Dereque!
Petionvilloi :) :) You bet!
Thank you Dereque for all those clear explanations. Your chess videos are the best I've seen so far !
With my bad memory, I have to refresh on the basics of openings. Memory so bad, it's deserving of the old saying,
"Like a duck who wakes up to a new universe each morning." This speaker puts out a lot of information quickly.
Not the only resource, but a solid 1st step.
Dereque thank you for your in depth analysis regarding openings! You are not dry in your theories...your studies are fresh air in helping us who share this same like passion, DEVELOPING our game!! Thanks again brother. Don't stop teaching,Dereque!
I agree with you! However, pure chess also begins on move one in "normal" chess :)) Studying opening theory is a remarkably effecient way to become better at pure chess since we are really just studying chess tactics and strategies that have been historically important...and this is extremely valuable. It's no different from analyzing important court cases to become a lawyer or case studies in business to improve your business thinking. -Dereque
sorry to be off topic but does anyone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can give me!
I like your new name! Still watching your videos all these years later…
I like this opening very much because the strategy is so clear for both sides. Thanks for the video, I hadn't thought of the Rb1 pressuring b7 and it's a nice idea
Thank you for the kind words and suggestion!
I completely agree! They are in depth and cover legitimate things that actually happen. Also you not only say this is best if this move is made you say why its best and why others are inferior; i am 1340 elo and you are helping me shape my thinking. Thanks
Tapes are very informative, you simplify it, also you put yourself into it and you put your personality into it.
Thank you so much!! It's really wonderful to hear such things about my creative work! :) I'm very glad that you're enjoying it :)
I agree with peristilo. Examining strategies further into the mid and end game scenarios would be fascinating. Great job on the videos!
@polilai thank you! the set was a gift from my grandmother many years ago when i was first starting out in chess. I don't know where she purchased it, but I'm glad she did! -Dereque
Beautiful chess set and pieces
Eek, ...Bxc3+ would be killer :) Plus, dxc5 is anti-positional so that even if this were not so, the pawn on c5 would be easly recovered by Black (say ...Qxd1+ Kxd1 ...Na6 now or later) and White' s proud center is no more, with a big weakness on c3. Thank you for the question! -Dereque
(1/2) The Grunfeld was the first opening I studied when I first began playing chess. The King's Indian is easier to play (and learn) than the Grunfeld because the themes of the positions tend to remain the same and the King's Indian can be applied universally to all of the major moves except for 1.e4.
@moogwai37 Thank you so much! I haven't decided yet whether to handle general middlegame strategy at some point or not. Usually, I study middlegame strategy by focusing on the openings. I think the openings are filled with strategic ideas that are directly applicable to the middlegame and I think it's a tremendous place for every player to learn strategy. -Dereque
I think it sounds better the way you say it. That's the way that I hear other chess instructors in other videos say it anyway. Also I noticed that you mentioned recently in the comments on another video that you lived in Seattle. I wish it rained down here in Georgia like it does up there. Maybe one day I will get the chance to visit the city and see the Space Needle. :b
Thank you for the suggestion! That line seems quite rare, I've never heard of it!
I just recently decided to try Grunfeld def, cause I think is very difficult for my level, very aggressive, and since I knew almost nothing about it, I always gotten punched when i was "forced" to play against it. So.. I found this this most helpful video for begginers who don 't knew the basic idea behind it.
Of cource I ' ve watch and your other videos, all were more or less helpfull, (some openings I already knew good enough so, some videos might not be soooo helpful but still, nice presentations. So, a big thanks from me Derrek.
PS I d like to see this channel to continue making videos, I think you are not uploading for some time.
Greedings from Greece, and yet thanks again.
+Vasilie Vitsch Thank you for the kind words and greetings from USA! We are currently working on tutorials (products) for IPhone and Android which go into more detail and help us support the videos. Soon we will also publish some new videos!
(1/2) Thank you for the question! I don't know how much theory is too much or what to push for when studying. But when I study, I simply continue studying that thing until I think I have achieved a new level understanding in it. I may even ask myself, "If I now had to play this opening - how confident do I think I would feel?" If I don't feel confident, "what can I took a look at or learn that would make me more confident?"...then proceed until I feel more confident :-)
Chess party in Seattle! What would be even cooler would be to go see the Seahawks play one Sunday up there also. Ever since I was a child I have been in love with the rain and I learned that it rains a lot in Seattle, so ever since then it has been at the top of my list of places I would want to live one day. I remember being the only Seahawks jersey in a sea of Bucs jerseys back home in Tampa Bay. Its amazing my mother didn't get beat up for not knowing enough to buy visitor side tickets. Lol
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Opening theory is a natural and intriguing part of chess. It's like a general studying previous battles and contemplating new strategies or improvements. It gives the game even more depth and personal flavor while allowing us to explore like scientists if we choose. Plus, these theoretical positions tend to be more complex and interesting than I could come up with in a typical game with no knowledge of theory. It raises the learning curve a bit but it's negligible for an amateur.
(2/2) But what about this?: If others are attracted to the King's Indian because it appears to be more manageable, then this also means that your opponents will all have been more likely to play against it several times and developed systems. The slightly more complicated path can often yield more fruits since your opponents may immediately be dumbfounded. This advantage to choosing more intricate openings is often overlooked. But in any case, you can play either!
A very clear and simple explanation. Excellent video my friend.
Thank you!
"Let's take a look!"
To me it seems obvious that white can shore up his pawns weakness by putting his bishop on b2. It also frees up the rook for later development.
Hi, Dereque! I have watched almost all of your videos, but I like best when you go deeper in a particular variation rather than showing several ones in a somewhat superficial way. Please, make a video on the Alekhine's Defence! I also would love to see you analyzing some real games just to illustrate the theory you teach in these videos.
Thanks, man!
Can i play the grunfeld with white? How should i start the setup?
The "White" Grunfeld is the Catalan Opening
@@qaamansland thanks, i figured it out in the last months 😁 but since you answered im asking you something else if thats not a problem. The thing is: im quite good in e4 games but i really do suffer d4 while playing with black because of the c2 to c4 pawn that can eventually bè pushed to c5 and i find myself kinda stuck. Could you tell an opening to get rid of that pawn pretty soon (Except for the queens gambit accepted straight away)? Or just an aggressive response?
hiii (: i wanted to ask if you if you knew much about an opening im studying called the saragossa it's hard to find much on it because it violates opening principles as the first move for white is c3 to play d4 and white normally fianchettos the kings bishop it looks interesting but kinda unorthodox and your like the best teacher ever so i thought i'd ask you first. (:
Very nice.Quality videos Chess openings Rocks
Big smile refreshing instead of always looking at the board.
Camera angle is very nice.
i agree. i only learned the opening because i had a mouse slip on a first move haha :D! i never use it :) will you be doing an opening on the sicilian accelerated dragon? ^^
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Moreover, I find even involved theoretical openings to be a minor problem to learn. Just going through the database and a few key games will impress on me the character of the positions and I will find remembering theory simple. Of course, playing equally well as in my other openings will take longer. However, serious opening study is by no means essential unless your playing level is incredibly high and you can take advantage of small nuances or minuscule advantages in that stage.
I just wanted to say that this video really helped me. I wanted to learn the Queen's Gambit, so I looked at this. Thank you! Please don't stop making these videos ever! :)
Charlie Mlcek :) :)
@chester911cross Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed! -Dereque
The “Game of the Century “ had Bobby Fischer using the Grunfeld against Donald Byrne.
@dereque Kelley Dereque im trying to pick an opening for black against d4 and im down to grunfeld or the kings indian defence. A lot of people are telling me you need to be really high rated to play the grunfeld because its so sharp. Is that true?
My goodness you're right. I probably won't manage to remember this all the time but we'll see what I can do. Poke me again if I do it again! -Dereque
Well done again. Love the setup for the instructional videos! Keep it up!
very instructive, thanks.
We'll have to throw a big chess event in Seattle so that you have a most excellent reason to come! I'll have to ponder which way I'd like to say it
Thank you! I am familiar with it but it is probably a bit too rare to cover in a video. What is the advantage to playing 1.c3, 2.d4 as opposed to 1.d4 right away? :)
Semi serious question. How much theory is too much? Like people tend to avoid the slav because it does require some understanding. so analyzing games of greats like capablanca tal kasprov etc I look for? Reasoning/insite on certain games or what ever im trying to understand? Thanks for reading
Some lines are wrong :( for example when you say that d5 is impossible, it's fals: after d5 Bxc3+ Bd2 Bxa1 it's impossible because after Qa1 a8 rook and Knight both hunging. So after Bxd2 Qd2 white has a lot of compensation because the Kc6 is forsed back
+MegaRoyal Hmm...I'll have to take a look, thank you!
+Dereque Kelley Since this opening seems to be even more popular today than it was back when you made this video, it would be nice to see an update to this video. Regardless, I still found this video helpful! Thanks a lot!
The best chess lecturer on youtube!
Thank you so much!! :)
Thank you for the suggestions!
Thank you! Also ive heard that some variations in the grunfeld just lead to a dead draw if white wants is this true as well if white knows his theory well enough?
Please do a video on the Skolsky variation of the Grunfeld.
Thank you, I will take this as a suggestion! We have many and I'm not sure if I will be able to get back to it, but I highly value it so thank you! ...
You're welcome. The King's Indian also has such lines as well as many reputable openings, including sharp ones. But how often has any opponent whipped out a bunch of moves and drawn with you? :-) If I have played 30,000 chess games, I think I can remember maybe 4 or 5 instances where this happened, so I don't take this seriously when preparing the openings. Just my perspective however!
finally a non boring chess videos
Thanks for the foothold, Dereque. Every little bit helps.
Thank you!! :) :) :) Great to hear that you have found this helpful! :)
Not sure what you mean by the 4 pawns gambit?
yeah i' am a noob and it seems interesting why white should give up 4 pawns... it would be cool if you explain even rare openings... beside your one of the best on youtube ( sorry for bad English )
Would love to see u talk about center game
Excellent suggestion, thank yiou!! :)
Thanks for the video!! This helps me understand the Grunfeld more
Chess coach David Luscomb :) Glad to hear!
+Vasilie Vistch, if you want in depth videos on the Grunfeld by GM Svidler's video series on the Grunfeld.
No Dereque is the best!!!!
@wilsonwangvuisoon Thank you! It's really encouraging that someone noticed all of the little details :) Thanks again! -Dereque
(2/2) Be careful about the assumption inherent in many chess questions: that there is a certain known way to go about things. For example, in asking "how much theory is too much?" you suggest that there is a certain amount of theory which should be known. It's a wonderful question but it's also goofy!
[23] Bishop's Opening Four Pawns' Gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. b4 Bxb4 4. f4 exf4 5. Nf3 Be7 6. d4 Bh4+ 7. g3 fxg3 8. O-O gxh2+ 9. Kh1
nice video is the the queen side black majority desisive? looking for other than benko, benoni this grunfeld looks good
+Macey Rickard Glad you like the video! I'm not quite sure where you're referring to a black majority :)
+Dereque Kelley yes im looking to play it as black it looks like itis easy endings than what i play
Very good videos. Thank you
Thank you :)
Wow, thank you for the kind remark!
can you please make a video about 4 pawns gambit
Great video, thanks!
@MrEmanuel1223 Thank you! -Dereque
Wow thankyou amazing explanation
When are you going to teach us about middle games
Hello, first of all thank you for all of your very usefull videos ! =)
i have a question about this one : at 6:18 , why do you bring the A rook on D file ? the fact is that the C file is opened, so what's wrong with the fact to bring the A rook on C file, and the F rook on D file ?
thanks :)
I guess the idea is that you might want to push your f-pawn at some stage. I'm no expert whatsoever though.
Text appearing on the screen hide the chess board which is very frustating. With such a GREAT voice you dont need to display the text on screen.
Dereque Kelly you are so goooood
Thank you!!! :)
Great video.
Gracias! :)
Where do you play online?
Thank you!
great stuff thanx
Top of the class....kudos to you...Thanks....
thanks, you helped my improve
Sivapathasundaram Kangasundaram Excellent :)
Thank you!!
Venomous REPLY!
i like it!
Very good!!
Thank you so much!! :) Sent with love...Dereque :)
Lol!:P I'll have to see what I can do, thank you for the suggestion!
Thanks
You bet!
Actually both pronunciations have been accepted at this point
Thank you very much! I appreciate it. :-)
You voice and English are big plus.
Am I the only person that pronounces Dereque's name as "Dah-Wreck-K" or "Dairy-K." I wonder which it is?
It's pronounced like Derek or Derrick, but I go by Krishna now! -Swami Krishna Prem :) :D
Hi Dereque! This is Vishy Anand
Hello Vishy Anand! :) Excellent!!!
Your videos are very instructive and well done. Hope you make a new video soon!
I agree
Chessboard is beatiful
;-) I hadn't thought of that!
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Chess960 takes away from chess's universality and elegance. In the normal chess position after 1. e4 and 2. d4, the pieces have maximum scope and a myriad of plans. Chess960 positions are awkward and nonsensical - such as with a bishop on h1 where only one development plan exists. It adds to the learning curve and makes the games less relevant to us since we're unlikely to reach any similar positions. I'd rather play something totally different like Capablanca chess than switch to Chess960.
Ah!
At 5:07 why can't white just take that pawn on c5?
After dxc5, Fxc3+ and black win the rook a1 :)
What Eddy is saying is correct :) ...Bxc3+
You are the best
Thanks so much!! :) I super appreciate this
-Cough- :-) Thank you!
That is a beautiful set.. I'm jealous!
Stop saying pawn to d5 if you say d5 we understand
Can I play it with black?
what do i do when both me and my opponent are idiots?
Haha!! You join the club!!?? :) :) :)
Well the votes are piling up :)
chesscube is the best :)