John, I have to admit I've been losing interest in playing chess or watching chess content over the past 2 years. But you made this moment in analysis so fun while still being instructive!
That queen D2 move was amazing! I’m always struggling with patients and wanting to go ahead with an immediate fixed to a problem, and that really demonstrates how are waiting move to be so powerful. Thanks for the game, John!
Love your content John, thanks very much! Re: vocal issues, apologies if you've had this suggestion before or looked into it already, but I recently had reflux laryngitis and just wanted to throw that out on the off chance you haven't looked into that before. I was tightening my ab muscles all the time due to stress and it caused me to have voice problems due to reflux, but I never felt any acid so it was mysterious for a long time. Best wishes!
Always watch the analysis! Not watching the analysis is like eating your meal and then saying, "Eh, I think I'll skip this delicious dessert." Hope you're feeling better by now, John.
That Queen d2 move was crazy! It shows how important patience is! Some thing I struggle with all the time, I’m always charging ahead to try to fix the problem immediately. And the board vision at the end of the exchange was exquisite! Thanks, as always for a great game!
Since the queen is attacked and walking into a pin with ...e5 or ...Ne5 doesn't look appealing, we're deciding between ...Qb6 and ...Qa5. I like ...Qa5 because it attacks the undefended a-pawn (on the contrary, ...Qb6 doesn't threaten to capture on b2), and it doesn't block my b-pawn, thereby allowing it to advance. Hope that helps!
Hey John I've been reading a lot about analyzing games without the engine turned on. Thoughts on how long how to review my game with no engine before turning it on to see all of the best moves? I'm playing longer 15+10 games but can't figure out how glean insight from post-game analysis (besides where I made an obvious blunder). A video of how to do analysis for beginners/intermediates would be SWEET! Love your content!
Reminds me of an OTB league game I played couple years ago, where only in the analysis we started to understand the beauty of the final position, in which we agreed to a draw :)
Since you made your little intro we all knew there would be a strong key moment involving pins & alignements (actually I was constantly paying attention to these themes), I would never have figured out the move but with all these hints I don't really get why a higher ranked player than I wouldn't have haha !
11:44 Would anyone be able to go through what steps to calculate after 25. Qc2? I feel like if I were to be in this position I know this is critical, but is unable to systemically calculate line.
Hi John, quality chess content as always. May I ask, in addition to your excellent chess, I have also noticed you have excellent English vocabulary. How can I, as a non native english speaker, expand my vocabulary? Any tools you recommend? I understand your path is different as a native speaker.
For the vocabulary, I would suggest reading difficult books. We have a system for rating the difficulty of books in English (not sure if other languages use it too). Try to find books that have a high "Lexile" rating. Then when you come across a word you don't know, look up the pronunciation and try to start using it. Since you are already proficient in English, your brain will do most of the work for you through mere exposure to the words and the context that they're used in.
Wow yeah that's a move ! Qb2 or the art of delaying the capture. No need to take right away right... It's such a basic principle when you think about it but so hard to spot in that specific position. Cold blooded side step I love it. Thanks for sharing some Twitch content on RUclips. Maybe a title Tuesday soon ? Or even better a remake of your match against Simon ! That would be epic 😏
Is Qb2 really that difficult to find once you have the position on the board? From the initial position it's certainly a hard find, but once you have it on the board it feels findable.
I started thinking more about why I lose games. I find that knights are a big problem for me because they move so weird. Also the long range pieces like queens, bishops, and rooks, which can come at you from across the board. And pawns, which can change everything with a little move you'd never see. I'm ok with the king except I forget it can capture.
Damn. I was wondering why they didn't play b3 instead of b4. Because that would be the common tactical approach. But never in my life would I have seen Qb2.
...Qb2 is one of those computer moves that are very difficult to find, but makes perfect sense when pointed out by the engine. You are not looking for "calm" resources in highly tactical positions. Maybe the world elite do? ...b4 I did suspect was the right move though. After c4 maybe ...Bxc4 Qxc4 Bxd4 Qxd4 Rxd4 Bxd4.
Moves like Qb2 make me fear for the future of humanity :) I guess an incredibly strong player might make the evaluation that the 2 queenside passed pawns are equal to the bishop but it's a tough call...
I almost lost hope on the Scandinavian. But now that I know it is not inaccurate anymore, go figure why, I will continue studying it. Just joking, lots of those evaluation marks are completely irrelevant at my level.
The Best PiN is your video notification, I never ever be able to unpin without watching 🎉❤
To make it even stronger, I'm PINing your comment! 😁
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When you see a move look for a better move. John is on fire
John, I have to admit I've been losing interest in playing chess or watching chess content over the past 2 years. But you made this moment in analysis so fun while still being instructive!
Watched the game and thought "I don't know if I need to watch the analysis...", but you told me to and I'm very glad I did! well worth it
This was an awesome video, that analysis was mindblowing. Best chess channel!
Glad you enjoyed it!
John, just came to say you come across as such a wholesome, nice guy. Thank you for your content and being a good person and role model.
That queen D2 move was amazing! I’m always struggling with patients and wanting to go ahead with an immediate fixed to a problem, and that really demonstrates how are waiting move to be so powerful. Thanks for the game, John!
Two thumbs up John. Will keep your speedy and hassle free cold recovery in my prayers! Instructive and fun.
Love your content John, thanks very much!
Re: vocal issues, apologies if you've had this suggestion before or looked into it already, but I recently had reflux laryngitis and just wanted to throw that out on the off chance you haven't looked into that before. I was tightening my ab muscles all the time due to stress and it caused me to have voice problems due to reflux, but I never felt any acid so it was mysterious for a long time.
Best wishes!
Always watch the analysis! Not watching the analysis is like eating your meal and then saying, "Eh, I think I'll skip this delicious dessert."
Hope you're feeling better by now, John.
That Queen d2 move was crazy! It shows how important patience is! Some thing I struggle with all the time, I’m always charging ahead to try to fix the problem immediately. And the board vision at the end of the exchange was exquisite! Thanks, as always for a great game!
@9:00 I would have never considered this queen move. I’m very curious to know your thought process here.
Since the queen is attacked and walking into a pin with ...e5 or ...Ne5 doesn't look appealing, we're deciding between ...Qb6 and ...Qa5. I like ...Qa5 because it attacks the undefended a-pawn (on the contrary, ...Qb6 doesn't threaten to capture on b2), and it doesn't block my b-pawn, thereby allowing it to advance. Hope that helps!
@@JohnBartholomewChess beautiful, makes a lot of sense, thanks for replying John!
Hey John I've been reading a lot about analyzing games without the engine turned on. Thoughts on how long how to review my game with no engine before turning it on to see all of the best moves? I'm playing longer 15+10 games but can't figure out how glean insight from post-game analysis (besides where I made an obvious blunder). A video of how to do analysis for beginners/intermediates would be SWEET! Love your content!
Reminds me of an OTB league game I played couple years ago, where only in the analysis we started to understand the beauty of the final position, in which we agreed to a draw :)
Great tactical secuence, very instructive, thanks John!
Get well soon!
i caught whatever’s been going around too, glad you’re well enough to play. Hope you get better soon!
Thanks, you too!
Since you made your little intro we all knew there would be a strong key moment involving pins & alignements (actually I was constantly paying attention to these themes), I would never have figured out the move but with all these hints I don't really get why a higher ranked player than I wouldn't have haha !
Thanks John, you continue to produce quality content. Get well soon. Greetings from Australia.
Qb2 is one of the most coldblooded moves i've seen in a while.
so cold only a robot could find it lol
Get well John. Thx 4 the content
Best analysis....ever!!!
/S Qb2 - saw it from a mile away /s. Calm, cool effort, John!
11:44 Would anyone be able to go through what steps to calculate after 25. Qc2? I feel like if I were to be in this position I know this is critical, but is unable to systemically calculate line.
Hi John, quality chess content as always. May I ask, in addition to your excellent chess, I have also noticed you have excellent English vocabulary. How can I, as a non native english speaker, expand my vocabulary? Any tools you recommend? I understand your path is different as a native speaker.
For the vocabulary, I would suggest reading difficult books. We have a system for rating the difficulty of books in English (not sure if other languages use it too). Try to find books that have a high "Lexile" rating. Then when you come across a word you don't know, look up the pronunciation and try to start using it. Since you are already proficient in English, your brain will do most of the work for you through mere exposure to the words and the context that they're used in.
@@tongpoo8985 aha, thanks.
Excited to watch!
Wow yeah that's a move ! Qb2 or the art of delaying the capture. No need to take right away right... It's such a basic principle when you think about it but so hard to spot in that specific position. Cold blooded side step I love it. Thanks for sharing some Twitch content on RUclips. Maybe a title Tuesday soon ? Or even better a remake of your match against Simon ! That would be epic 😏
Qb2 is insane, great game instructive as always.
"let me know what you charge for lessons" 🤣🤣🤣
Instructive also because of how easily the rook+pawn endgame was converted.
Thanks John. Sorry you feel bad but can't wait for you to be able to get back to regular content.
shout-out to john for playing with 97% accuracy.
Thanks! It helps when lichess doesn't count 1...d5 as an inaccuracy 😅
@@JohnBartholomewChess fr, d5 just makes sense there.
You effectively converted me to the Scandinavian but what is it you don't like about 2. NF6?
I was actually joking to myself in that position on move 24, that the computer is probably going to say play h6 haha. Feel better brotha!
John, im stuck at 1400 sinds forever, whats the way out?
Love the 10min + games John
Is Qb2 really that difficult to find once you have the position on the board?
From the initial position it's certainly a hard find, but once you have it on the board it feels findable.
Just a heads-up: There's a high-pitch noise (potentially; I'm still a few moves in) throughout the video.
I started thinking more about why I lose games. I find that knights are a big problem for me because they move so weird. Also the long range pieces like queens, bishops, and rooks, which can come at you from across the board. And pawns, which can change everything with a little move you'd never see. I'm ok with the king except I forget it can capture.
We need t-shirts with Qb2!!
Qb2 wow. Really instructive game, thanks
Damn. I was wondering why they didn't play b3 instead of b4. Because that would be the common tactical approach.
But never in my life would I have seen Qb2.
Qb2 is the type of move where your stomach drops. Would have been quite the scare if your opponent found it.
Absolutely 😅
...Qb2 is one of those computer moves that are very difficult to find, but makes perfect sense when pointed out by the engine. You are not looking for "calm" resources in highly tactical positions. Maybe the world elite do?
...b4 I did suspect was the right move though. After c4 maybe ...Bxc4 Qxc4 Bxd4 Qxd4 Rxd4 Bxd4.
Great! Thanks
Was this rapid arena? I played in this if it was I remember seeing you lol
Yes!
John, that is why chess engines have changed the chess landscape, who would ever have come up with Q to b2 instead of just taking the Bishop
Thanks for another instructive video! Hope you get your voice some rest. Cheers!
Amazing!
Thanks!
I totally saw Qb2. Honest 😇
Good guy John
Moves like Qb2 make me fear for the future of humanity :) I guess an incredibly strong player might make the evaluation that the 2 queenside passed pawns are equal to the bishop but it's a tough call...
Qb2. Nah, I'm calling the cops anyway. The computer is cheating.
Only Magnus would see @27:00
Hey John, this is guys!
I almost lost hope on the Scandinavian. But now that I know it is not inaccurate anymore, go figure why, I will continue studying it. Just joking, lots of those evaluation marks are completely irrelevant at my level.
John, how does your face change like that 😂? Now you look like how you looked during the climbing rating ladder series 😂
😅 I hope that's a good thing!
I never heard the saying, A sick man wants only one thing, but it sounds like a logical fallacy to me.
seems like you are always under the wx
RIP to @OmarChess’s pet goldfish.
i think seeing qb2 while its on the board is not that suss. seeing the whole line and qb2 at the end is kind of suss.
Yea Qb2 is cool and all but Kf8 was savage
Qb2 is ridiculous. Go home computer. You're drunk.