Hi Simon!!! First of all, thank you so much for analysing our game and thanks for the kind words as well. I'm still kicking myself for panicking too much to bring home the full point (in time trouble - apparently not showing it :D ). I watched your other video analysis and I'm glad you liked Vienna and of course the local chess world would be delighted to see you back. The next Vienna Open is in three years due to refurbishment of the city hall - I will tell the organisers (I know some of them personally) to invite you again! About the game: I did some analysis myself, especially on the endgame, there are some incredible lines and it was definitely worth playing such an ending, even if I missed the win again... Keep up your good spirit and good work! Cheers to you and your buddies (messrs Arkell, Gormally, (where was he?!),...) best regards, Peter P.S.: next pint's on me, I won some prize money in my category ;-)
Love you Simon, you are one of the best game analyzers on RUclips. It's fascinating to know how a Grandmaster thinks, not only in situations where he is doing great but also in situations where he has very little hope left. Kudos - keep up your great work.
In watching this I realize another of the many reasons there is no GM title in my future. Simon's cold blooded CSI approach to detailing his tournament game brain hiccups is very accurate/educational but very stressful. ..grueling even in proxy position. But it contrasts very well with SW's blitz tra-la-la sac one or more pawns and pitch Harry up the file image. Thx 4 sharing.
semi slav my favorite opening for both colours the botvinick variation for black is my favorite opening of everything, if I knew people would play the botvinick id take black over white every time, always a fun game, thankyou so much for your thoughts in my favorite lines !
I asked the 1.e4 question. In the end all openings can end in sharp game. Tal sometimes played 1.c4. My thought was, that after 1.e4 it might be easier to get open positions.
On your little aside about clock control...I was reminded of a match I played at a lowly level in the Buck's open. My opponent and I had some problem with our clock which we sorted.....and then I saw the two players next to me arguing about their clock........ It settled after some discussion..........Then a short time later my hand went to and hovered over their clock. My opponent and my neighbours all looked at me...... and we all knew the source of the confusion. I never played another tournament....
Hi Simon! Thank you for your great videos. I enjoy them very much! Could you please tell us how you felt playing young Vincent Keymer from Germany in one of your next videos? Could he be the next Magnus Carlsen? Cheers!
20:03 i dont think the knight move works cuz the queen can just take it (rook pins the pawn to the king) but yea then white could try intermezzoing a rook to distract the black rook in the corner from pinning the pawn - but black could just sidestep the king (aka not take the rook with his rook) and then when white takes the rook in the corner (prolly best move cuz the white rook is attacked by the king then) black would take the bishop with the queen
There is a tactical saving grace with Rd8+, sacrificing the rook, but gaining the queen. Thanks for asking; sorry that people just responded without really thinking it through to the end (effects of the internet!).
Sucks when you have to play 2201-rated players shooting for IM norms. With scope for improvement so rapid these days, I'd imagine the governing body needs to do more to protect the sub-2700 GMs (and strong players generally) from the ratings ravages dealt to them by the up-and-comers. Anyway, great game!
well the thing is, you are making a generalization here. I'm the one who played Black in this game, yes my rating was 2201 at the time, but only because I had a really tough personal situation going on for quite some time and this reflected on my chess and my rating. I'm 28 years old, not one of these kids who have a k-factor of 40 and shooting up and down, distorting the rating pool. Usually, I would say I'm around 2300 strength, I'm not a professional nor am I an upcoming superstar kid, I never had a coach and just enjoy playing chess. Of course I'm still ambitious, but it's rather silly what you said about "protecting" sub 2700 GM's against someone like me. I myself hate playing against these underrated kids :P
Hi Simon!!! First of all, thank you so much for analysing our game and thanks for the kind words as well. I'm still kicking myself for panicking too much to bring home the full point (in time trouble - apparently not showing it :D ). I watched your other video analysis and I'm glad you liked Vienna and of course the local chess world would be delighted to see you back. The next Vienna Open is in three years due to refurbishment of the city hall - I will tell the organisers (I know some of them personally) to invite you again!
About the game: I did some analysis myself, especially on the endgame, there are some incredible lines and it was definitely worth playing such an ending, even if I missed the win again...
Keep up your good spirit and good work! Cheers to you and your buddies (messrs Arkell, Gormally, (where was he?!),...)
best regards, Peter
P.S.: next pint's on me, I won some prize money in my category ;-)
What an amazing game, and a fascinating analysis. Are you an IM in 2019?
Love you Simon, you are one of the best game analyzers on RUclips. It's fascinating to know how a Grandmaster thinks, not only in situations where he is doing great but also in situations where he has very little hope left. Kudos - keep up your great work.
Very interesting and educational again! Thanks Simon!
Simon, you provide the best chess analysis on RUclips, there's no single question about that! Thank you so much for your effort!
Wow! That's an epic game!
great as always, simon!
In watching this I realize another of the many reasons there is no GM title in my future. Simon's cold blooded CSI approach to detailing his tournament game brain hiccups is very accurate/educational but very stressful. ..grueling even in proxy position. But it contrasts very well with SW's blitz tra-la-la sac one or more pawns and pitch Harry up the file image. Thx 4 sharing.
semi slav my favorite opening for both colours the botvinick variation for black is my favorite opening of everything, if I knew people would play the botvinick id take black over white every time, always a fun game, thankyou so much for your thoughts in my favorite lines !
Rather tasty endgame study (if you can call it that) - nice one, Simon!
Great analysis and explanations!
10:03 "because his king is not as happy as larry. Dont ask me who larry is, No idea". LOL
Interesting game, good to see some end game technique which you don't often get in your blitz games.
amazing analysis as usual.
That was really entertaining :)
Hi Simon love these type of vids great for us weaker players and must be good for you as well analyzing your own games
Evil Dead 2 hand. Groovy!
I love you Simon. I dont mean in a gay way (well probably not). Your the best teacher ever!
I asked the 1.e4 question. In the end all openings can end in sharp game. Tal sometimes played 1.c4. My thought was, that after 1.e4 it might be easier to get open positions.
I enjoyed this! Thanks :)
On your little aside about clock control...I was reminded of a match I played at a lowly level in the Buck's open.
My opponent and I had some problem with our clock which we sorted.....and then
I saw the two players next to me arguing about their clock........ It settled after some discussion..........Then a short time later my hand went to and hovered over their clock. My opponent and my neighbours all looked at me...... and we all knew the source of the confusion.
I never played another tournament....
Tell us more about the hillbilly bishop!
Need more of brilliant Simon Williams! :-)
Hi Simon! Thank you for your great videos. I enjoy them very much! Could you please tell us how you felt playing young Vincent Keymer from Germany in one of your next videos? Could he be the next Magnus Carlsen? Cheers!
just got the deeveedee, it's awesome, thx
@27:31 Simon you missed g4! for white, this would still be hard for black to handle given the bishop will be over worked.
20:03 i dont think the knight move works cuz the queen can just take it (rook pins the pawn to the king)
but yea then white could try intermezzoing a rook to distract the black rook in the corner from pinning the pawn - but black could just sidestep the king (aka not take the rook with his rook) and then when white takes the rook in the corner (prolly best move cuz the white rook is attacked by the king then) black would take the bishop with the queen
Love this
Digging the beard mate. Cheers
You made my youtube recently Sir.
I played Sadilek in the Graz Open!
well played game from your side, Daniel, but I have to say, I was quite out of form in the Graz tournament... ;-)
Yeah I noticed. You are obviously stronger than me.
well you're a lot younger and rapidly improving! :-) best of luck for the future!
Hey Simon, thanks for this great analysis. Could you please NOT spoil the result of your games in advance of the analysis in future comments?
At 20:00, can't the queen just take the knight since the pawn is pinned to the king?
Correct.
He's not on top form here.
There is a tactical saving grace with Rd8+, sacrificing the rook, but gaining the queen. Thanks for asking; sorry that people just responded without really thinking it through to the end (effects of the internet!).
If Rd8+ then Kc7 Rxh8 Qxg4
If Rd8+ then Kc7 Rxh8 Qxg4
I assume Ke2 instead of b4, which seems to waste of a crucial move, to get the king over doesn't work ?
Isn't this a classical QGD set up, which is eventually accepted?
its more exciting to watch if you don't say who wins. anyway, nice video as always
i wouldve played king a2 too but i wouldnt have understood the longterm implications 🤪
Hi Simon,i think you have a nice analysis with your opponent by a glas of beer or wine;-)
Who's Larry?
Instead of c6 how about g4?
Why aren't you playing in the Olympiad?
Maybe he will
Maybe your right! Would be cool to see the ginger ninja play some proper chess.
because England has at least 6 stronger players now
Hey
22:45
XD
Sucks when you have to play 2201-rated players shooting for IM norms. With scope for improvement so rapid these days, I'd imagine the governing body needs to do more to protect the sub-2700 GMs (and strong players generally) from the ratings ravages dealt to them by the up-and-comers.
Anyway, great game!
well the thing is, you are making a generalization here. I'm the one who played Black in this game, yes my rating was 2201 at the time, but only because I had a really tough personal situation going on for quite some time and this reflected on my chess and my rating. I'm 28 years old, not one of these kids who have a k-factor of 40 and shooting up and down, distorting the rating pool. Usually, I would say I'm around 2300 strength, I'm not a professional nor am I an upcoming superstar kid, I never had a coach and just enjoy playing chess. Of course I'm still ambitious, but it's rather silly what you said about "protecting" sub 2700 GM's against someone like me. I myself hate playing against these underrated kids :P
Simon, come to the US and you won't have to play for peanuts (i.e. 500 euros).
Did you have to pay for travel and hotel out of your own pocket then? Is a chess player's life that cruel?
Who's the one cad who disliked this video?