Hey Alex, your videos are the most helpful i have found for my rating range. I’ve learned to let the opponent self destruct, much better than throwing loose attacks myself :) Going to start to study caro kann because of you. Thank you for the high value quality content and have a great day!
Wintergatan, I wonder if you could make the different chess moves have different notes? Maybe the Caro should be played in a minor key?? Great explanations, Alex, love watching your games!
Shocked that more people haven't subscribed to this man, his videos are the most comprehensive and not overdressed with unrelated nonsense. Just pure chess with a sense of humour. Hope he never gets disenchanted with this that would be a huge blunder.
Levy has the popularity, Alex has the content. If I want to just watch a fun chess video, I’ll watch Levy. If I’m really trying to learn/refresh my knowledge, it’s a no-brainer watching Alex. Personally I hope he never gets above 60,000 subscribers so that his lessons can pretty much stay secret to the Internet. Realistically, he should have 20M subs
It's just exposure I am quite sure if he did collaborations with the more popular channels he would get heaps of subs . It's amazing how many great channels I never knew existed until recently .
At 7:00 in the video I saw an interesting alternative move (I swear, I didn't use an engine, although later I checked with an engine and it is good). The move is Rxe3 because the pawn is overloaded. If the pawn recaptures, there is actually a forced mate in 10. If it doesn't recapture, you are just up material.
Yes, that screamed at me too. I didn't see a mate in 10, but giving up an exchange for a pawn and a strong attack looked like a no-brainer. There was a slight worry what happens after c5. So I gave it to the fish: Re3 best move -4.89.
This is really bringing me in. It makes me want do dig up my old Smyslov's Best Games to see how he played his favorite opening. Karpov, too. But not before I see ALL your Caro-Kann stuff, because you understand the lower rated players like me, and, just as important, I can understand you. Thank you.
I love ur videos! I asked my dad who’s also an IM if he knew who you were and he complimented you upon watching this video. Ur a great teacher honestly.
Game 1: I get it that the queen must stay on h3 to cut off the king's escape square. Bg2 allows escape but after qxg2/rxg2 black will be up 3 pawns and a minor piece and should prevail. Game 3: 44:00 If you take the hanging pawn on c3 does it not create a spyhole for white to invade? Staying calm when the queen is close enough to shake hands and there's a rook lined up on your king... big kudos. As players like you say, those who think they are clever are particularly annoying to those of us who really are!
Thanks for the video and the detailed explanation. It really helps me to understand ideas. However, as I was watching the game at 7:28 when you moved the queen to d7 I couldn't help but wonder isn't rock takes bishop on e3 winning on the spot? I quickly checked it with the engine and it's indeed -6.3 for black. Being stuck at 1200-1300 makes me feel, hmmm maybe I am getting somewhere slowly.
At 10:24 he can go Nh4. If Rxh4 then Bf3 protected by queen. If Rg4 then Bxg4 forcing Qg4 Then Qf3. You will have to escape Qe7 or Qd8. He would then be able to move kg2 opening up for rook to slide over further defending his king and adding to offensive capabilities on your king.
Noooo not an annoying voice, it's grrreat, and you're a refreshing addition to learning from the best. Yeah long video but then I eat while watching so time isn't an issue. Thanks Alex - keep it up.
7:00. Alex, you missed it. 1.P-g3 appears to frustrate the battery. What is needed here is the disruptor move. You are looking to sac material in order to give new life to the battery. 1.----R×B displaces the guard or wins a bishop. A further hint that the disruptor sac is worth it is that the rook at e1 and the bishop at e2 form the Murphy Wall hemming in the king. Play it out. I see in the comments that I am not the only one to find this.
At 7:25 you missed a brutal tactic: Rxbe3. They can't recapture, since you can then just Qxg3+ which leads to a pretty quick mate. Perfect play: Mate in 10. Second best move for white after that would be Mate in 2, so it's a good trick.
7:24 Bro, an even stronger move here was rook takes e3, sacrificing the rook and if they take the rook, then the queen infiltrates and its mate in a few moves. Found the move while watching the video, plugged in stockfish and saw that it was the right move.
In the position at 7:10, would it be worth considering Rxe3? (exchange sacrifice) Since black queen can infiltrate and take both g and h pawns on the next turns it seems completely crushing
i love these positions in the caro because you're exerting a ton of pressure, and if your opponent trades everything down, you just have a winning pawn endgame
maybe this sounds repetitive, but I have watched several different channels from IMs, GMs, etc. and your videos are simply the best for my taste (direct, simple, easy to understand, nice tone, funny but not a clown and not theatrical either...). Keep it up and thanks for the great and funny content! Also, it's incredible how you keep calm under attack ^^ lol. One day I'll maybe get there. Cheers! :)
I already got my first win with the Tartakower variation you explained in the first game. Got almost the same finish as you did it was really helpful totally destroyed my opponent with your tips. Very much appreciated!
7:22 instead of going Qd7 you could’ve gone Rxd6 and later taken the pawn on g3 with check and then the h3 one with tempo. So essentially getting two pawns and a bishop for rook with a very dangerous position for white likely resulting in mate in a few moves.
That was nice. I usually try variations of pirc but I'm going to play about the next 50 games with just this to see how it goes. Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful.
Thanks Alex. Normally I like to play Sicilian Defense when my opponent opens with e4. Caro Kann looks like a derivative of a Sicilian. Will try to play it. Your chess streams are very instructive like GM level. Comparable to Daniel Naroditsky which i also like a lot.
Hello guys! I love this content I'm truly following this man because he knows a lot, however (it's been a while and I haven't done the video yet) in 7:22 position I was shocked that he didn't sac the rook on Rxe3 taking the dark-square bishop and if he takes with the pawn that just leads to a mate, also, if they play the best move which is c5, you just play Qd7 going for that h3 pawn they can't take your rook, but that's what most of the people will do and it might lead to a mate after Qxh3 infiltrating, ideas to take the knight on f3 by bishop on h5, even when they do the best moves, after Qxh3 it might lead into a Queen + Dark-square bishop vs two rooks (I just used the engine and it was what i got with almost +9 for black) hopefully this is instructive, don't be afraid of sacrificing the rook on e3
Dude since I found your channel my win rate with black has gone up by 1% and it's only been a few days. I appreciate how much info you show us in your videos and how instructive you are. Keep up the good work!
At 7:14 Didn't you miss a winning tactic with Rxe3? fxe3 is not possible because of Qg3+ and c5 leads to big problems for white after Qe6 fxe3 Bxg3 or Qxh3.
Oh definitely! I’m just so used to play this when White has Qd2 protecting the bishop, but that was working here for sure! I knew the attack was so good after …Qd7 that I didn’t even look for candidates 😂🙈
on 6:35 when he plays pawn g3, is it a good attacking move to take bishop e3 with rook? the idea being if he takes with pawn your battery is undefended and if he sees that its a free bishop.
You sold me. I'm officially gonna learn & play the karo. Been stubbornly playing the Pirc but I've seen too many of your vids now not to switch. Thank you
Without a doubt Alex is the best teacher of the Caro - Kann opening. I really like this opening as it can be learned quite quickly and I think it is a really powerful weapon against e4 white.
Hey Alex, appreciate your content so much and I have your London course which I love. Wondering if you’re making a Caro Kann course and if so when can I expect it? I only play the London the Caro and the reverse London all because of you. You’re the best man keep it up.
Having caught each and everything you've said I must comment to the contrary; your voice in not annoying at all as it's masterfully expressed with an underling Great since of Fun Hummer!! Thanks Alex ans as Always, Blessings friend from Oregon ! : ) 100%
At 34:38 if he’s trying to do a weird version of the J O B A V A London, wouldn’t the mistake actually be Nf3 Instead of Nc3? since he couldn’t kick that bishop away with f3 then g4 and had to go straight to h3 because he went Nf3?
In the first game, when the opponent played g3, what about Rxe3 to deflect the pawn away from defending g3? Seems maybe better than what Alex played or am I missing something?
Hey Alex, love your videos especially these rating climb ones as they help me a lot to improve my chess... When's the caro kann chessable course coming btw?
@@AlexBanzea Wonderful, I bought your London course, and your Caro course I've been waiting for, for a long time! Cheers to the growth of your channel. You're a dedicated teacher, and a killer tactician when you're A-game is on!! The squeeze of winning the won position, is where I really enjoy your tactical marvels. Good luck to you!
I realised I wasn’t subscribed to your channel but I righted my wrong. Your channel is very underrated, you deserve like a million followers. Dont know if the people are put off by the accent but I think it is hot, people need to wake up and follow you. Cheers
In the first game after g3, Rxe3 is winning immediately, if they try to take back it’s forced mate, or if you don’t see that far ahead it’s still clearly winning after Qxg3+, Kf1, Qxh3+, Kg1, Qg3+, Kf1, Bg4 threatening mate, seems like a very simple attack and you’re hardly down material for it. Understandable to not go into it without calculating but just something I saw immediately as an option since the f pawn is overloaded after g3
More common sense instruction than some of the big guns. I am learning more of the game now. Thank you for some simple tips in action rather than a lot of gibberish tough talk. This is more informative.
you do not have an annoying voice bruv! I enjoy very much how passionate you are about this game, makes it very entertaining to watch even as a casual chess enjoyer.
Had to come back here and thank you Alex. I thought it was some low level trap like stated in the title, but just used it to milk some free ELO from 1500+ opponent. Thanks papa!
Thanks for all your videos, really helpful. but isn't 15.... Rxe3 a much stronger and crushing move than Qd7 with a mating attack which white can hardly repel.?
i asked my 20 year old son to play chess with me after ages. He is very good...rated around 1400....but left it at that.......i tried the hippo system (erics speed run)...but i got trashed 4-0......last game...i tried the Caro and won by the skin of my teeth...came down to his queen and almost pawn queen next move against my queen n rook.......the caro definitely works and i need to watch more of Alexs videos covering the caro.
I play the Tartakower variation of the Caro a LOT and when I get to a position like the one at 7:02, even if I see mate in like six moves; my opponent LOVES to hit me with Bd3. And I get really tempted to go Bg6 and see if I can get the C U B E. even though it’s performing a queen pin, C U B E is just 2 STRONK
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Hey Alex, your videos are the most helpful i have found for my rating range. I’ve learned to let the opponent self destruct, much better than throwing loose attacks myself :) Going to start to study caro kann because of you. Thank you for the high value quality content and have a great day!
too kind!
Omg marble guy :D
Wintergatan, I wonder if you could make the different chess moves have different notes? Maybe the Caro should be played in a minor key?? Great explanations, Alex, love watching your games!
What are you doing here lmaoo
Didn’t expect to find you here! Still rocking the marble machine X shirt.
Shocked that more people haven't subscribed to this man, his videos are the most comprehensive and not overdressed with unrelated nonsense. Just pure chess with a sense of humour. Hope he never gets disenchanted with this that would be a huge blunder.
Levy has the popularity, Alex has the content. If I want to just watch a fun chess video, I’ll watch Levy. If I’m really trying to learn/refresh my knowledge, it’s a no-brainer watching Alex.
Personally I hope he never gets above 60,000 subscribers so that his lessons can pretty much stay secret to the Internet. Realistically, he should have 20M subs
It's just exposure I am quite sure if he did collaborations with the more popular channels he would get heaps of subs . It's amazing how many great channels I never knew existed until recently .
This guy is underrated , legit helped my caro kann
At 7:00 in the video I saw an interesting alternative move (I swear, I didn't use an engine, although later I checked with an engine and it is good). The move is Rxe3 because the pawn is overloaded. If the pawn recaptures, there is actually a forced mate in 10. If it doesn't recapture, you are just up material.
I noticed that too
I was going to comment that but you beat me to it.
Yes, that screamed at me too. I didn't see a mate in 10, but giving up an exchange for a pawn and a strong attack looked like a no-brainer. There was a slight worry what happens after c5. So I gave it to the fish: Re3 best move -4.89.
Damn, I'm 800 and saw it. Didn't know If it was good or not.
Scrolled down to find this exact comment. Had the same thought.
You probably the only one that i can watch chess vid for 1hr plus without fast-forwarding. Thank you for the great lessons!
Agreed
This is really bringing me in. It makes me want do dig up my old Smyslov's Best Games to see how he played his favorite opening. Karpov, too. But not before I see ALL your Caro-Kann stuff, because you understand the lower rated players like me, and, just as important, I can understand you. Thank you.
I love ur videos! I asked my dad who’s also an IM if he knew who you were and he complimented you upon watching this video. Ur a great teacher honestly.
at 10:51 you can take a pawn on d4 and than if opponent takes a roock you will just mate with bishob to h2. and tanks this video helped me much :)
i see no mate, the bishop is still guarding the h1 so queen can't go there to deliver checkmate...
@@renzandrewg.deguzman9666he said bh2
But still there’s no mate
Been watching your vids, I must say it's very instructive theoretically and helps with my games. Keeping it simple and easy
I like your channel quite a bit, it's like a perfect mix of the calmness of rosen, wit of levy, and strategic ideas of agat
Game 1: I get it that the queen must stay on h3 to cut off the king's escape square. Bg2 allows escape but after qxg2/rxg2 black will be up 3 pawns and a minor piece and should prevail. Game 3: 44:00 If you take the hanging pawn on c3 does it not create a spyhole for white to invade? Staying calm when the queen is close enough to shake hands and there's a rook lined up on your king... big kudos. As players like you say, those who think they are clever are particularly annoying to those of us who really are!
Thanks for the video and the detailed explanation. It really helps me to understand ideas. However, as I was watching the game at 7:28 when you moved the queen to d7 I couldn't help but wonder isn't rock takes bishop on e3 winning on the spot? I quickly checked it with the engine and it's indeed -6.3 for black.
Being stuck at 1200-1300 makes me feel, hmmm maybe I am getting somewhere slowly.
Same idea
At 10:24 he can go Nh4.
If Rxh4 then Bf3 protected by queen.
If Rg4 then Bxg4 forcing Qg4
Then Qf3. You will have to escape Qe7 or Qd8. He would then be able to move kg2 opening up for rook to slide over further defending his king and adding to offensive capabilities on your king.
Noooo not an annoying voice, it's grrreat, and you're a refreshing addition to learning from the best. Yeah long video but then I eat while watching so time isn't an issue. Thanks Alex - keep it up.
Sometimes when I'm playing chess I talk to myself in your accent and it actually helps a ton
7:00. Alex, you missed it. 1.P-g3 appears to frustrate the battery. What is needed here is the disruptor move. You are looking to sac material in order to give new life to the battery. 1.----R×B displaces the guard or wins a bishop. A further hint that the disruptor sac is worth it is that the rook at e1 and the bishop at e2 form the Murphy Wall hemming in the king. Play it out.
I see in the comments that I am not the only one to find this.
At 7:25 you missed a brutal tactic: Rxbe3. They can't recapture, since you can then just Qxg3+ which leads to a pretty quick mate. Perfect play: Mate in 10. Second best move for white after that would be Mate in 2, so it's a good trick.
Thanks he plays this move in another video, I was wondering if I was missing somthing.
7:24
Bro, an even stronger move here was rook takes e3, sacrificing the rook and if they take the rook, then the queen infiltrates and its mate in a few moves. Found the move while watching the video, plugged in stockfish and saw that it was the right move.
I saw the same thing
In the position at 7:10, would it be worth considering Rxe3? (exchange sacrifice) Since black queen can infiltrate and take both g and h pawns on the next turns it seems completely crushing
Saw it it actually is mate in 8 engine says so
I find your lessons to be very instructive, thank you
Multumesc pentru toate tutorialele Alex !!!
9:10. Black's queen has the king in the snake hook, a kind of 'king on the block' position.
i love these positions in the caro because you're exerting a ton of pressure, and if your opponent trades everything down, you just have a winning pawn endgame
Alex, what is wrong with an exchange sac with the rook on e3 at about 7:30 in the video? Follow up with Qg3? Great content, as always….
That's the top move with #10
maybe this sounds repetitive, but I have watched several different channels from IMs, GMs, etc. and your videos are simply the best for my taste (direct, simple, easy to understand, nice tone, funny but not a clown and not theatrical either...).
Keep it up and thanks for the great and funny content! Also, it's incredible how you keep calm under attack ^^ lol. One day I'll maybe get there. Cheers! :)
I already got my first win with the Tartakower variation you explained in the first game. Got almost the same finish as you did it was really helpful totally destroyed my opponent with your tips. Very much appreciated!
Imagine getting smoked by a guy who is teaching live with a timer of 5 mins
7:22 instead of going Qd7 you could’ve gone Rxd6 and later taken the pawn on g3 with check and then the h3 one with tempo. So essentially getting two pawns and a bishop for rook with a very dangerous position for white likely resulting in mate in a few moves.
That was nice. I usually try variations of pirc but I'm going to play about the next 50 games with just this to see how it goes. Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful.
Let me know how that goes!
You're a legend and your explanations are crystal clear thank you
8:00
Can we think about taking his bishop on e3 with our rook to weaken the g3 pawn? It would be undefended if he captured the rook
Yep. That’s a clear win
And what to do after pawn c5?
@@pierredijon7134 capture pawn g3 with queen
@@micahsencounters I mean you take the bishop with the rook and I play pawn to c5
@@pierredijon7134 tru I like that move a lot I didn’t think about it. Maybe u found the best move
your voice is insanely calm and actually helps me pay attention
Thanks Alex. Normally I like to play Sicilian Defense when my opponent opens with e4. Caro Kann looks like a derivative of a Sicilian. Will try to play it. Your chess streams are very instructive like GM level. Comparable to Daniel Naroditsky which i also like a lot.
Hello guys! I love this content I'm truly following this man because he knows a lot, however (it's been a while and I haven't done the video yet) in 7:22 position I was shocked that he didn't sac the rook on Rxe3 taking the dark-square bishop and if he takes with the pawn that just leads to a mate, also, if they play the best move which is c5, you just play Qd7 going for that h3 pawn they can't take your rook, but that's what most of the people will do and it might lead to a mate after Qxh3 infiltrating, ideas to take the knight on f3 by bishop on h5, even when they do the best moves, after Qxh3 it might lead into a Queen + Dark-square bishop vs two rooks (I just used the engine and it was what i got with almost +9 for black) hopefully this is instructive, don't be afraid of sacrificing the rook on e3
Just adding the fact that I'm not an English Native Speaker, please tell me if I made a mistake at some point
Dude since I found your channel my win rate with black has gone up by 1% and it's only been a few days. I appreciate how much info you show us in your videos and how instructive you are. Keep up the good work!
At 7:14
Didn't you miss a winning tactic with Rxe3? fxe3 is not possible because of Qg3+ and c5 leads to big problems for white after Qe6 fxe3 Bxg3 or Qxh3.
Yea he did, stock fish says its brilliant
Oh definitely! I’m just so used to play this when White has Qd2 protecting the bishop, but that was working here for sure! I knew the attack was so good after …Qd7 that I didn’t even look for candidates 😂🙈
on 6:35 when he plays pawn g3, is it a good attacking move to take bishop e3 with rook? the idea being if he takes with pawn your battery is undefended and if he sees that its a free bishop.
I went from 600 to 1000 in around 2 weeks thanks to these videos. Huge thanks. Your teaching style is so easy to process.
You sold me. I'm officially gonna learn & play the karo. Been stubbornly playing the Pirc but I've seen too many of your vids now not to switch. Thank you
Without a doubt Alex is the best teacher of the Caro - Kann opening. I really like this opening as it can be learned quite quickly and I think it is a really powerful weapon against e4 white.
Hey Alex, appreciate your content so much and I have your London course which I love. Wondering if you’re making a Caro Kann course and if so when can I expect it? I only play the London the Caro and the reverse London all because of you. You’re the best man keep it up.
Amazing work Alex!!! thanks much needed insights here! got urself a new caro kann player here!
Having caught each and everything you've said I must comment to the contrary; your voice in not annoying at all as it's masterfully expressed with an underling Great since of Fun Hummer!! Thanks Alex ans as Always, Blessings friend from Oregon ! : ) 100%
Thank you very much for the instructions and in such a funny manner! You definitely deserve more subs!
7:09 - after g3 why not RxBe3? If they take with the pawn you can soon mate with the Queen and Bishop. You win material otherwise. Right??
At 34:38 if he’s trying to do a weird version of the J O B A V A London, wouldn’t the mistake actually be Nf3 Instead of Nc3? since he couldn’t kick that bishop away with f3 then g4 and had to go straight to h3 because he went Nf3?
Thank you!! Amazing content. Love to see your channel grow!
You are the sole reason I actually improved in chess love your videos
In the first game, when the opponent played g3, what about Rxe3 to deflect the pawn away from defending g3? Seems maybe better than what Alex played or am I missing something?
if pawn takes it would have been mate... ur right
Alex symphonies continue to amaze
Hey Alex, love your videos especially these rating climb ones as they help me a lot to improve my chess... When's the caro kann chessable course coming btw?
April it’s supposed!
@@AlexBanzea Wonderful, I bought your London course, and your Caro course I've been waiting for, for a long time! Cheers to the growth of your channel. You're a dedicated teacher, and a killer tactician when you're A-game is on!! The squeeze of winning the won position, is where I really enjoy your tactical marvels. Good luck to you!
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for introducing me to the Caro-Kann
30:19 is there any reason u didn't go rc1+ forking queen n king thus making a queen while taking his queen out....or just to flex backrank with rook ?
that would have been good too!
7:18 does the rook sac work here? It looks good.
I have a question, at 7:20 couldn’t you have just took dark square bishop with rook and If pawn takes the white queen takes pawn for check
And I think you can mate after that?
I realised I wasn’t subscribed to your channel but I righted my wrong. Your channel is very underrated, you deserve like a million followers. Dont know if the people are put off by the accent but I think it is hot, people need to wake up and follow you. Cheers
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Absolutely love this channel 🙌🙌🙌
Very nice vid. Why is the Caro Kanin better than the Scandinavian defense in your opinion? I’m new
Awesome, I watch your videos and improve. Thank you
In the first game after g3, Rxe3 is winning immediately, if they try to take back it’s forced mate, or if you don’t see that far ahead it’s still clearly winning after Qxg3+, Kf1, Qxh3+, Kg1, Qg3+, Kf1, Bg4 threatening mate, seems like a very simple attack and you’re hardly down material for it. Understandable to not go into it without calculating but just something I saw immediately as an option since the f pawn is overloaded after g3
Looking forward to your Caro Kann course!
i fucking love this guy
7:20 what about exchanging the rook RxE3?
7:06 should have sacked the roooooooook. He takes back and with the f3 pawn that’s guarding g3 from the battery u get in there
More common sense instruction than some of the big guns. I am learning more of the game now. Thank you for some simple tips in action rather than a lot of gibberish tough talk. This is more informative.
you do not have an annoying voice bruv! I enjoy very much how passionate you are about this game, makes it very entertaining to watch even as a casual chess enjoyer.
I wonder what should I do if all players in my rating range watching your video. Best instructive chess videos at least for me
Great video, 41:00 was inspiring!
SUP Alex! I love to play the bird now, dutch opening, is just so solid and beginners don't pretty much anything about it so u just crush them easily
you are the best, do more caro-kann videos also for 1600+
When you have a day off from work and Alex uploads an hour of Caro content, you know it's gonna be a good day.
Too kind sir! Thanks 🙏
You improved my chess more than any other content creator! Gained 200 elo in around a month. Thanks Alex!
23:56 brief banzea disassociation
10:00 what would happen if rook crushed blacks bishop on e3?
Had to come back here and thank you Alex. I thought it was some low level trap like stated in the title, but just used it to milk some free ELO from 1500+ opponent. Thanks papa!
Dude the thing I like about your presenting style is you literally always look like you're about to laugh lol
Been waiting for latest video this is going to be a banger 🔥
Great video, thanks Alex!
I watched a lot of chess trainer but you are one of the best, chill, fun and never forgeting we are pretty noob :D
Love your videos and sense of humor!
7:27 go rock takes bishop on e5. the pawn takes then qeen is free to take g5.. ?
07:15 How about black rook takes bishop on e3?
your videos are just FANTASTIC,
Bro u teach is such detail love it bro i love your content
I love your lessons. Greetings from Cluj-N. 🙂
What about Rxe3 fxe3 Qxg3+? Instead of bringing the Queen to d7?
I saw that too but I think he wanted to stay instructive
7:10 Sacrifice the rook Rc3. If pawn takes, you can carry-on with the battery, otherwise you gained a bishop for free…
11:59 hilbilly attack XD we have all been there havnt we
In 7:11 Queen to g3 can be a option after rook to E3?
at 7:15 taking the dark squared bishop with the rook looks beautiful why not do that?
Thanks for all your videos, really helpful.
but isn't 15.... Rxe3 a much stronger and crushing move than Qd7 with a mating attack which white can hardly repel.?
i asked my 20 year old son to play chess with me after ages. He is very good...rated around 1400....but left it at that.......i tried the hippo system (erics speed run)...but i got trashed 4-0......last game...i tried the Caro and won by the skin of my teeth...came down to his queen and almost pawn queen next move against my queen n rook.......the caro definitely works and i need to watch more of Alexs videos covering the caro.
I play the Tartakower variation of the Caro a LOT and when I get to a position like the one at 7:02, even if I see mate in like six moves; my opponent LOVES to hit me with Bd3. And I get really tempted to go Bg6 and see if I can get the C U B E.
even though it’s performing a queen pin, C U B E is just 2 STRONK
Instructive easy to follow information. Much better channel than the clickbait one with a million subs won’t mention his name.
7:24 Why not simply play Rxe3! to win right at the spot?
Literally just won a checkmate in 12 moves after watching this video.
The first game, move 15 or 16 should be Rxe6 for black and is - +. Really do like to watch your stuff.
Great content yet again. I love your videos
Your videos are really helpful, thanks