Hey everyone, Tam here (the guy in the video). I've been working with Eric for the last several months and he has been a huge acceleration in my chess growth. I went from 1539 USCF to 1800+ USCF with the combination of my own practice/study and having an awesome teacher like Eric. He has been most helpful with game analysis, middlegame strategy and opening prep, especially since he was the one that inspired me to play the Grand Prix as White. If you have the opportunity, I would highly recommend hiring Eric as a coach, even if it's just for one session. If you can't, then his videos and streams are pretty awesome too. I'm also posting some of our recordings on my channel to promote the beautiful game of chess and make insider knowledge more accessible to everyone. Thank you, Eric, and can't wait to work with you again in 2019. Happy holidays, everyone!
@@DevN9007 My pleasure. Eric is great. I can't recommend him enough. I also love supporting the creators who make whatever I'm learning more enjoyable. So it's a clear win-win.
I learned this line for white pretty early when I first picked up the English. Against an early e4 from black to dislodge the knight, white's engine approved maneuver with that knight is Ng5 first, knight will sit there for a few moves usually unless black insists on poking it. From g5 you go Nh3 intending to land ultimately on f4. There isn't much black can do to prevent this without in turn creating a better square for that knight in the center. White can also play the English in a different style that either avoids the reverse grand prix or gives white better tools to refute it. It's mainly viable against early g3.
Dear Master Eric, you have given a real master class on how to play against the English opening, excellent. I take the opportunity to wish you a merry Christmas, and I wish you a 2019 full of success and satisfaction.
Just coming here to say thanks to Eric for helping me obliterate my opponent in ten moves with this line just yesterday. Game started at 8.20PM and by 8.35PM I was having my post-match beer. Unbelievable!
5:48 played this line in a classical and was getting absolutely cooked as black he played Nf3, Bd6, 0-0, Nf6 and a quick e4 (we both 2000 classical) I squeaked a draw
Very interesting video as I have been playing GPA for several years as White. Couple of comments The mainline suggested by Eric 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 f5 4.Bg2 Nf6 goes pretty much accorgind to GPA theory. However I did not like his suggestion of 5.e3 and d5!? At first hand this line looks interesting and it certainly can work very well in rapid and blixt games but on longer time controls I personally would not use this move. The positions favor white no matter what black does for example Kramnik-Bartel, 2012. Kramnik plays the mosta natural moves and black has hard time to pose any problems. Personally I feel such a game would be rather uncomfortable to play. This is a rather gimmicky way to play and puts trust on tricking your opponent instead of reaching a good solid position. Sure computer claims white has only small advantage but in practise it is much easier to play white and black probably does not have many winning chances if white plays correctly. Personally I would search other lines such as 5...g6 (played by Magnus), 5...d6 and 5...Bb4 (played by Fabiano). Setup with g6 is actually very promising for black and in my opinion much more promising than 5...d5!? Games worth checking out are for example Dimitri Andreikin - Magnus Carlsen, 2012 (5.e3 g6). Magnus got great position but overpushed and lost. Another very good game is Peter Svidler-Magnus Carlsen 2014 (5.d3 Bb4). Svidler plays very suspicious opening and let's Magnus to weaken the pawn structure and basically Magnus overplays Svidler but later on blunders his win to a draw. Both games are very instructive and follow the principles of GPA.
Wow, thanks, very comprehensive. I've been trying to play the English as white, so watched this video to know more about Black's responses. Your comment is also very illuminating.
Hey bro I'm struggling with bishops opening what can I do as black...Please can you make a video on bishops opening and it's remedy...even though it's not so popular nowadays
Hey Eric I really like your channel - this video in particular was very helpful. Do you do online lessons like this for other students or do you know Tam personally? I'm about 1800 over the board and would definitely be interested in your lessons if possible for a cost of course. Please let me know if that would be possible.
Would you also advice this for QGD players? I'm more inclined to play e6 so I can transpose more easy to QGD/Catalan kind of lines. Or do you think e5 is more easy to learn?
Hey everyone, Tam here (the guy in the video). I've been working with Eric for the last several months and he has been a huge acceleration in my chess growth. I went from 1539 USCF to 1800+ USCF with the combination of my own practice/study and having an awesome teacher like Eric. He has been most helpful with game analysis, middlegame strategy and opening prep, especially since he was the one that inspired me to play the Grand Prix as White.
If you have the opportunity, I would highly recommend hiring Eric as a coach, even if it's just for one session. If you can't, then his videos and streams are pretty awesome too. I'm also posting some of our recordings on my channel to promote the beautiful game of chess and make insider knowledge more accessible to everyone.
Thank you, Eric, and can't wait to work with you again in 2019. Happy holidays, everyone!
Thanks a lot for making this video possible
@@DevN9007 My pleasure. Eric is great. I can't recommend him enough. I also love supporting the creators who make whatever I'm learning more enjoyable. So it's a clear win-win.
Eric and Levy made my rating skyrocket to, as a beginner a few months ago i was 300 now i am 1350 lol still not amazing but good for now
Where can I sign up with Eric? What are rates or website?
By far the best video on how to play against the english that I could find. Thanks a lot, Eric!
thanks for making this public tam
You got it! Anything to promote the beautiful game of chess.
@@tamphamchess Where is this study?
@@tamphamchess Could you link the study?
I learned this line for white pretty early when I first picked up the English. Against an early e4 from black to dislodge the knight, white's engine approved maneuver with that knight is Ng5 first, knight will sit there for a few moves usually unless black insists on poking it. From g5 you go Nh3 intending to land ultimately on f4. There isn't much black can do to prevent this without in turn creating a better square for that knight in the center. White can also play the English in a different style that either avoids the reverse grand prix or gives white better tools to refute it. It's mainly viable against early g3.
white also 2:10 instead of e3 or d3 can play a3 after follow by e3 Nge2 white has a good game
Your videos are you really very instructive. I am learning so much from you
Dear Master Eric, you have given a real master class on how to play against the English opening, excellent.
I take the opportunity to wish you a merry Christmas, and I wish you a 2019 full of success and satisfaction.
Dope lesson. Solid advice at 18:23
Just coming here to say thanks to Eric for helping me obliterate my opponent in ten moves with this line just yesterday. Game started at 8.20PM and by 8.35PM I was having my post-match beer. Unbelievable!
very nice
Great video my friend! As I learned the London from you I really appreciate the defence knowledge 👍
Loving these videos man keep up the good work lad
You’re wonderful Eric.
Merry Christmas And happy New year
Same to you...and a happy new year
5:48 played this line in a classical and was getting absolutely cooked as black he played Nf3, Bd6, 0-0, Nf6 and a quick e4 (we both 2000 classical) I squeaked a draw
Thanks for your Video now I have good preporation for my game
Great Video! 😃👍💯
Great lesson. Is fun and interesting to learn and is profound. Also the questions and comments of the student were great. 👍👍🏆🏆🔝🔝💯💯
Very interesting video as I have been playing GPA for several years as White.
Couple of comments
The mainline suggested by Eric 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 f5 4.Bg2 Nf6 goes pretty much accorgind to GPA theory.
However I did not like his suggestion of 5.e3 and d5!? At first hand this line looks interesting and it certainly can work very well in rapid and blixt games but on longer time controls I personally would not use this move. The positions favor white no matter what black does for example Kramnik-Bartel, 2012. Kramnik plays the mosta natural moves and black has hard time to pose any problems. Personally I feel such a game would be rather uncomfortable to play. This is a rather gimmicky way to play and puts trust on tricking your opponent instead of reaching a good solid position. Sure computer claims white has only small advantage but in practise it is much easier to play white and black probably does not have many winning chances if white plays correctly.
Personally I would search other lines such as 5...g6 (played by Magnus), 5...d6 and 5...Bb4 (played by Fabiano). Setup with g6 is actually very promising for black and in my opinion much more promising than 5...d5!?
Games worth checking out are for example Dimitri Andreikin - Magnus Carlsen, 2012 (5.e3 g6). Magnus got great position but overpushed and lost. Another very good game is Peter Svidler-Magnus Carlsen 2014 (5.d3 Bb4). Svidler plays very suspicious opening and let's Magnus to weaken the pawn structure and basically Magnus overplays Svidler but later on blunders his win to a draw.
Both games are very instructive and follow the principles of GPA.
Wow, thanks, very comprehensive. I've been trying to play the English as white, so watched this video to know more about Black's responses. Your comment is also very illuminating.
Keep making these videos!
good job , Eric
I really learn from your videos
pls make a video about the king's Gambit
Hello eric you are a natural chess teacher when can i get you online i have lots to ask
Karpov bongcloud?
Hey bro I'm struggling with bishops opening what can I do as black...Please can you make a video on bishops opening and it's remedy...even though it's not so popular nowadays
Hey Eric I really like your channel - this video in particular was very helpful. Do you do online lessons like this for other students or do you know Tam personally? I'm about 1800 over the board and would definitely be interested in your lessons if possible for a cost of course. Please let me know if that would be possible.
Would you also advice this for QGD players? I'm more inclined to play e6 so I can transpose more easy to QGD/Catalan kind of lines. Or do you think e5 is more easy to learn?
If you're more comfortable with a QGD set-up, then id recommend you play 1. c4 Nf3 2. .....e6. It's better to play set-ups that fits your style.
What if opponent plays a quick a3 before aour Bb4?
When white plays an early a3, it’s typical for black to develop the bishop with g6 and Bg7
Thanks 👍
Are your lessons free?
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It is a defense created by Devil!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Strange interface
You mean lichess? Or just the presentation with the webcams. Cause lichess is one of the most used and most liked online chess sites...
@@MjrLeegInfidel i mean the presentation.
mm hmm