I really like that you don't use any background music and don't try to be funny, or otherwise attempt to beef up what is already an attractive topic. Two concepts per video (piece sacrifice and process of elimination) are plenty!
That's because you're playing blitz. Just my two cents but classical games allow you to fully exploit your calculation skills which then percolates down to shorter time controls.
no they don't....the amount of mistakes made in Blitz are enormous,,, and that is why NO chess player comes close to beating a program....blitz and long-time controls are totally different games@@stevenorth1564
To be fair to the beginners, in the position at 1:58, after Qg6, Nxg6, hxg6, a grandmaster will very easily win the position up a queen and pawn for a rook and knight, but there doesn't seem to be any immediate forced mate, and I can see an amateur being unsure whether Black might not have some counterplay with the passed a-pawn or something.
Honestly? It doesn’t matter. To be fair to the beginners, they’re not seeing Rxg7 Kxg7 Qg5+ Qg6 Nxg6 +-. And if they are, they can convert the position with enough thought. But if somehow a beginner who isn’t strong enough to convert the position sees that, they just need to drill the basics because they have the tactical vision of a player hundreds of points above them.
Even at world championship level, petrosian said of his match with spassky, opening prep was funny because the winner will still be whoever is best at “i go here, he goes there”
I'm glad I found your channel. I became a fan of yours during the American Chess Championship this year. I like how you easily make the content understandable and don't get bogged down in the usual chess notation details. I hit the subscribe button. Looking forward to seeing more of your presentations.
Very-very useful and instructional 10 minutes! I also very much like the normal, calm style of Irina, without shouting, grimaceing and also without silly jokes, opposite to some other chess vloggers! Thank You!
New subscriber here. I enjoyed your teaching style, explanation, and examples in this 1st video that appeared in my feed. I play chess as a hobby pastime, and have played for many years, but I've always struggled with end game strategy and tactics, and the common blunder when the game is close or even. I'm looking forward to watching all your videos for more insight. Thank you, and much respect sensei, Grand Master.
I recently saw a wired piece on you. I checked out your channel, but it didn't stick, but got recommended it again. I would suggest two things: use a close proximity mic and do the same kind of analysis you did in the video. It was deeply compelling.
Really eye opening! I learned more from this video than watching grandmasters for a very long time! Def. deserve so much more subs! But I don't like supporting leather purchases
I am glad I found this amazing channel. I follow nearly all of the chess channels and I can say that you are unique among them. You have amazing skills of teaching and I am pretty sure you'll need to buy lot's of jackets very soon. Please do more of this videos.
First sequence was immediately obvious to me, but I couldn't find the second. I did see all the plans and tactics exactly as you described. But, when I looked at g6, all I saw was losing my bishop and I forgot about the hanging knight. Very instructive. Good video.
I really enjoyed your content in this video. It's rare to find such beautifully logical and comprehensive content on these problems. 'Calculations' are widely neglected on chess channels except during live play.As I watched you break down these problems, something clicked for me It's kind of like reverse engineering or some kind of systematic deconstruction process, like building demolition. I can see that I haven't been paying as much attention to my opponents' motives as I should be. Very insightful for me, thank you!
That was very helpful to follow. What I liked the most was the way you explained and showed each position instead just mentioning "chess positions" like g7, d2 .... Many beginners like me are not fast enough to see fast enough what are each chess positions not unless if they see it.
Another common mistake is: "'When framing a shot, try not to place the object directly in the middle-unless you're as talented as Wes Anderson or shooting a scene inspired by Mr. Robot.' Chess is lovely though!" 🙃
I am a 65 year old chess lover, chess gives me joy like poetry or songs. I want to develop my skills further. Thank you very much for explaining a difficult situation so clearly.
this is great! i’ve been stuck around 900-1000 for awhile now and i’m not like super crazy into analyzing my games and studying or anything like that. more of just a hobby i enjoy but i would say this idea is prob one that holds me back a bunch. i don’t think i’ve sacrificed any piece looking for a tactic in any game ever lol i just don’t have that confidence due to the fact that i’m not spending a whole lot of time studying, i just play a lot.
I think the main reason players below 1500 (I'm 1450 myself) are reluctant to play moves involving sacrifices is because we are able to calculate some lines up to a certain depth but perhaps there could be some lines we were not able to see, and in those lines the opponent actually has a way out and ends up in a winning position. This is my opinion, at least.
This was a very helpful video for me. Thank you so much! The examples were great. I love trying to figure out what the best move is in a position before you go through it so I can see where my lapse in calculation is. I subscribed! I support your leather jacket collection 😂
Fantastic! The examples are powerful because the good moves are mire realistic game scenarios. The good moves aren't forcing, and the opponent has 'free' moves. But the good moves are clearly best.
that makes me glad, im on the right path! i love Bf7/f2 sacrifice tactics that allow me to maintain material and unable the opponent to castle, and i think sometimes i sacrifice pieces too much. very nice video!
I am really glad i found your channel Irina. That was very well explained. Plain, simple and direct. Thank you. Just subscribed and yes I do like leather jackets as well.
This was super great - I’m around 1200, and on the second position I pretty quickly saw Qb4 and was quite happy with it - totally missing hxg7 because I only considered h7. It’s easy with a computer to see what you missed, but seeing why you missed something is much harder.
Thank you for this video! I really appreciate how you go deeper into thought process of a chess player. This is what I really miss in much of other chess content.
Wow, I totally missed both the rook sac and then the idea of checking if the knight moves to pressure pawn. I feel like I find it much easier to be imaginative in attacking positions than I am in defensive positions. My mind is much weaker to dismiss ideas when trying to prevent something than when its trying to create.
I am so glad to have discovered your channel (and you!) so early on. Thank you Irina, your content is a goldmine! Would you consider also doing playlists of content, including openings for both colors, middlegame strategies and ELO targeted series? I look forward to your new videos! Lots of love.
Irina, you have always been one of my favorite players, and now you can be a favorite coach (well, sort of! 🙂 ), great video, got my subscription, keep 'em comin'!
To me, the problem with seeing the first tactic is that it isn't forced and when you come to the rook lift, you are giving your opponent the chance to play any move and you have to be certain that some expected move does not equalize the position when your opponent is material up.
In the first position, I found Rxg7+, followed by Qxf6, but instead of Rc3, I went with Rd1 with the idea of going Rd7 on the next turn. I realized after I tried to play it that if Black responds with Rd8, it kills the plan. In playing it out against the computer, I wound up with nothing better than a perpetual check draw.
Fantastic video I watch all of them the minute there published. Would love to see more content have you thought about starting a Patreon program? Thanks much.
It's the hardest thing to do in Chess, being open to the possibility of taking a step back to take two steps forward 😂 I am risk averse to this approach, hence why i play more rapid. This approach works best and is essential in blitz
!! Big thanks. You know, I am in the habit of looking for checks, captures n attacks for me but I hadn' t thought to do it for my opponent! Derr🤦. (good) 'onya. 🤩
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I really like that you don't use any background music and don't try to be funny, or otherwise attempt to beef up what is already an attractive topic. Two concepts per video (piece sacrifice and process of elimination) are plenty!
that's the Classic RUclips, that's the origine so that's what we missed on RUclips in this days.
Agreed. I’ve just found this channel and it is very refreshing to see someone seeking to be, rather pointedly, informative and concise.
Read some books instead of rotting your life here@@lwazir-17Should've had a better "origine" than this one.
Indeed! @@lwazir-17
I am rated around 2100 blitz and found this instructive as I often often overlook aggressive moves such as Rc8 and Rxf8 in your second example! Thanks
That's because you're playing blitz. Just my two cents but classical games allow you to fully exploit your calculation skills which then percolates down to shorter time controls.
no they don't....the amount of mistakes made in Blitz are enormous,,, and that is why NO chess player comes close to beating a program....blitz and long-time controls are totally different games@@stevenorth1564
This is so true! I often find myself doing better when I open up my mind to be willing to lose material in order to gain some advantage
Another great video Irina. Your students are very fortunate to have you as a coach.
To be fair to the beginners, in the position at 1:58, after Qg6, Nxg6, hxg6, a grandmaster will very easily win the position up a queen and pawn for a rook and knight, but there doesn't seem to be any immediate forced mate, and I can see an amateur being unsure whether Black might not have some counterplay with the passed a-pawn or something.
Honestly? It doesn’t matter. To be fair to the beginners, they’re not seeing Rxg7 Kxg7 Qg5+ Qg6 Nxg6 +-. And if they are, they can convert the position with enough thought. But if somehow a beginner who isn’t strong enough to convert the position sees that, they just need to drill the basics because they have the tactical vision of a player hundreds of points above them.
Even at world championship level, petrosian said of his match with spassky, opening prep was funny because the winner will still be whoever is best at “i go here, he goes there”
I'm glad I found your channel. I became a fan of yours during the American Chess Championship this year. I like how you easily make the content understandable and don't get bogged down in the usual chess notation details. I hit the subscribe button. Looking forward to seeing more of your presentations.
That a typo?
@@Speedster___ eep, yes, that was a bad one. Thank you for pointing it out
Very-very useful and instructional 10 minutes! I also very much like the normal, calm style of Irina, without shouting, grimaceing and also without silly jokes, opposite to some other chess vloggers! Thank You!
You're a really good teacher
You are a natural chess coach, chess is simpler when you explain it. See you at Marshall's.
concise, clear chess education! great video, something i could revisit every so often to get the calculation motor tuned up. thanks Irina!
Nothing is more important and more difficult than developing calculation skills.
Loving the amount of content you're putting out at the mo.
New subscriber here. I enjoyed your teaching style, explanation, and examples in this 1st video that appeared in my feed. I play chess as a hobby pastime, and have played for many years, but I've always struggled with end game strategy and tactics, and the common blunder when the game is close or even. I'm looking forward to watching all your videos for more insight. Thank you, and much respect sensei, Grand Master.
I recently saw a wired piece on you. I checked out your channel, but it didn't stick, but got recommended it again. I would suggest two things: use a close proximity mic and do the same kind of analysis you did in the video. It was deeply compelling.
I never knew Irina did RUclips but man these videos are so good :) immediately subscribed!
Really eye opening! I learned more from this video than watching grandmasters for a very long time! Def. deserve so much more subs! But I don't like supporting leather purchases
I'm definitely on board with the "leather jacket" project. Count me in. Subscribed! 🙂
I am glad I found this amazing channel. I follow nearly all of the chess channels and I can say that you are unique among them. You have amazing skills of teaching and I am pretty sure you'll need to buy lot's of jackets very soon. Please do more of this videos.
First sequence was immediately obvious to me, but I couldn't find the second. I did see all the plans and tactics exactly as you described. But, when I looked at g6, all I saw was losing my bishop and I forgot about the hanging knight. Very instructive. Good video.
very very instructive. ty.
I really enjoyed your content in this video. It's rare to find such beautifully logical and comprehensive content on these problems. 'Calculations' are widely neglected on chess channels except during live play.As I watched you break down these problems, something clicked for me It's kind of like reverse engineering or some kind of systematic deconstruction process, like building demolition.
I can see that I haven't been paying as much attention to my opponents' motives as I should be. Very insightful for me, thank you!
I really like your content. I can walk away thinking about it and connect it with my game.
That was very helpful to follow. What I liked the most was the way you explained and showed each position instead just mentioning "chess positions" like g7, d2 .... Many beginners like me are not fast enough to see fast enough what are each chess positions not unless if they see it.
The first one was easy for a 1200 or above. The second one was amazing. I did not get it. Love it Irina and you look amazing in anything. ❤
You have an incredible way of explaining things!
Another common mistake is: "'When framing a shot, try not to place the object directly in the middle-unless you're as talented as Wes Anderson or shooting a scene inspired by Mr. Robot.' Chess is lovely though!" 🙃
You’re right it’s the next step learning how to trade your pieces are for a better position to win
I am a 65 year old chess lover, chess gives me joy like poetry or songs. I want to develop my skills further. Thank you very much for explaining a difficult situation so clearly.
I appreciate your channel very much. You don't make me feel stupid or like giving up chess. Straight-up good content with no BS.
I have an opposite problem. For some reason, I'm always looking for sacrifices when there is no need for it. Thanks for the tip!
this is great! i’ve been stuck around 900-1000 for awhile now and i’m not like super crazy into analyzing my games and studying or anything like that. more of just a hobby i enjoy but i would say this idea is prob one that holds me back a bunch. i don’t think i’ve sacrificed any piece looking for a tactic in any game ever lol i just don’t have that confidence due to the fact that i’m not spending a whole lot of time studying, i just play a lot.
I think the main reason players below 1500 (I'm 1450 myself) are reluctant to play moves involving sacrifices is because we are able to calculate some lines up to a certain depth but perhaps there could be some lines we were not able to see, and in those lines the opponent actually has a way out and ends up in a winning position. This is my opinion, at least.
Woah, what a hidden gem this youtube channel is. Awesome stuff
This was a very helpful video for me. Thank you so much! The examples were great. I love trying to figure out what the best move is in a position before you go through it so I can see where my lapse in calculation is. I subscribed! I support your leather jacket collection 😂
Fantastic! The examples are powerful because the good moves are mire realistic game scenarios. The good moves aren't forcing, and the opponent has 'free' moves. But the good moves are clearly best.
that makes me glad, im on the right path! i love Bf7/f2 sacrifice tactics that allow me to maintain material and unable the opponent to castle, and i think sometimes i sacrifice pieces too much. very nice video!
I am really glad i found your channel Irina. That was very well explained. Plain, simple and direct. Thank you. Just subscribed and yes I do like leather jackets as well.
Thanks Irina, great stuff! I am about 1730 Elo, and I found this instructive. Great attacking and defensive examples. Perfect level for me. 🥰😇😀
One tip I recommend for dealing with mistakes in my calculations is to trash my hotel room. Two of the best calculators have used this proven method.
Wonderful lesson! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for breaking down something complex in a way that is easy to understand.
Loved the video Irina, your are just amazing, these videos are best , your talking style straight to the point, short and simple, is amazing loved it
I realy did NOT find that rook move. Thanks for the lesson!
Great perspective on being open to sacrifice.
I’m at 1200 and this is where I struggle…thanks good helpful video
Good lesson to think about options and strategies beyond most beginners comfort zone. That is your last name? Awesome.
This was super great - I’m around 1200, and on the second position I pretty quickly saw Qb4 and was quite happy with it - totally missing hxg7 because I only considered h7. It’s easy with a computer to see what you missed, but seeing why you missed something is much harder.
Thank you for this video! I really appreciate how you go deeper into thought process of a chess player. This is what I really miss in much of other chess content.
Would love to see more videos on how to calculate better!
Good modeling of her thinking process.
that's a great video
So beautiful, and brilliant...
The second example was wonderful, g6 is not the first move that comes to mind! And I don't think this is only for beginners and U1500...
Thanks Irina! for sharing. Very instructive for me. I am a 1500 rated player.
R+ good luck with your collection
Awesome and thank you...🙏🙌😛🎵🎶🎵
Fantastic video. Great advice!
An educational video by GM Irina Krush?? I'm here for it!
Wow, I totally missed both the rook sac and then the idea of checking if the knight moves to pressure pawn. I feel like I find it much easier to be imaginative in attacking positions than I am in defensive positions. My mind is much weaker to dismiss ideas when trying to prevent something than when its trying to create.
I am so glad to have discovered your channel (and you!) so early on. Thank you Irina, your content is a goldmine!
Would you consider also doing playlists of content, including openings for both colors, middlegame strategies and ELO targeted series?
I look forward to your new videos! Lots of love.
Helpful
THIS is very helpful! Please do a LOT more of these, just for me (Lol).
Very instructive examples. Thanks a lot!
Irina, you have always been one of my favorite players, and now you can be a favorite coach (well, sort of! 🙂 ), great video, got my subscription, keep 'em comin'!
To me, the problem with seeing the first tactic is that it isn't forced and when you come to the rook lift, you are giving your opponent the chance to play any move and you have to be certain that some expected move does not equalize the position when your opponent is material up.
Thank you so much. It is very instructive. @9:54 there is a sudden drop in background noise. Would love to have it throughout the video.
Please make more videos like this!! I needed to hear this
Your videos are always super helpful. Never stop uploading. Thanks
GM Irina Krush claiming leather jackets as compensation, I admit that's an idea I'd not considered but the position appears to be favorable ❤️
I didn't know that you had a channel.
Don't change anything.
appreciate the look at levelling up tactically, great video. i'll hope for more!
You have a gift for teaching. Please start streaming too.
Excellent example and explanation
Very nice video!
Great lesson! Also 9:54 your mic corrected the slight echo in that room. Much better.
In the first position, I found Rxg7+, followed by Qxf6, but instead of Rc3, I went with Rd1 with the idea of going Rd7 on the next turn. I realized after I tried to play it that if Black responds with Rd8, it kills the plan. In playing it out against the computer, I wound up with nothing better than a perpetual check draw.
Fantastic video I watch all of them the minute there published. Would love to see more content have you thought about starting a Patreon program? Thanks much.
It's the hardest thing to do in Chess, being open to the possibility of taking a step back to take two steps forward 😂 I am risk averse to this approach, hence why i play more rapid. This approach works best and is essential in blitz
Excellent video of more advanced tactics!😊 Thanks!❤
Great content, thanks!
This was awesome. Thank you
What is the theme you use for chessboard and pieces it is really nice to look at ? Could please share 🙏
felicitaciones por su canal le deseo muhca suerte en en su ya exito canal ahora tambien observado en suramerica.
Nice complex position. Dvoretski would have loved it.
Dear Irina, I’ve got already Krush on you.❤
Thank you for your help
amazing! im 2100 lichess and this was plenty helpful
what an instructive mini-lecture ❤
Thank you! I’m rated below 1500 on chess apps and this is helpful for me! 🖤
Irina is great!!
Quite instructive for me
!! Big thanks. You know, I am in the habit of looking for checks, captures n attacks for me but I hadn' t thought to do it for my opponent! Derr🤦.
(good) 'onya. 🤩
Instructive enough for me to hit the subscribe button. Thank you.
Thank you beautiful. Excellent video ❤
This was super useful!
Terrific presentation
You stopped to soon. Would like you to complete the game as there are more options to evaluated. Thank you Ben
I will buy a leather jacket when I reach 2000 Elo 😉, Thank you for your useful video.
Great content, thank you for your video!