Finally someone explains how to play properly against the Fantasy, most authors just recomends the e6 variation but it's super passive and it can become a struggle, this is more direct. Also, I don't think it is complicated at all, you can just remember that after e5 Nf3 you just pin the knight and follows up with Nd7 to avoid the tricks on f7, only knowing that you can have a good game in this variation, so it's super usefull video.
Thank you ! The fantasy is one of the variations I currently don't like seeing, as black playing the Caro. Maybe with some of these ideas that might change. Your explanation is excellent.
I just started playing chess again and i love how in-depth your guide is. I see other youtuber just making one video for Caro-Kann defense but you are explaining step by step so even as a 800 elo i can follow.
thank you so much man! I am not a high rated player but i like to play caro cann and my friend (much higher rated than me) always plays this against me and i dont know what the hell to do, this helped me so much
Yo I have a tournament soon and I wanted to play the Caro, but I didn't know what to do against this, I've been looking in the interenet for a while and this video explains it all! Thank you!!!
@@stevenwriteswebsiteclosest I have is nimzo Indian at the moment haha. But I’m really glad you enjoyed this, and I plan to make more videos in the near future.
@@ChessGeek1 Great! You're by far my favourite RUclipsr for opening theory since you know just how to explain the idea behind each more rather than just rattling off lines and their engine evaluations. I'm diving into your Nimzo series at the minute.
Overhead someone I'm playing in two weeks saying he has some great ideas for the fantasy variation if someone plays 1....c6. So thought it best I take a quick look into it. All the advice seems sound, all it needs is me to remember it and not blunder f7 haha
Thank you! As a Caro-Kann player myself, I absolutely hate playing against this variation. At the same time, it's my main move against the Caro-Kann if I'm playing with white pieces. So I hate and love it at the same time lmao
OUTSTANDING! LOVE THE HOST DEMEANOR AS WELL. Your sure giving it your All. Very Instructive and pleasant to learn from. Much Thanks warm Regards, .. Mike
I don’t okay the Caro but I love watching your videos just to see the opponents ideas. Excited for the two knights vid since that my usual response. Interested to see what lines you have! Some be2 pet lines for the usual bg4 development has been trendy in 2knights players in particular, I’m curious to see what ideas there are. Cheers! Amazing content as always!
I'm guessing you haven't encountered it often, but after 3.f3 de4 you should probably mention 4.Nc3, which transposes directly into the Blackmar-Diemer gambit. The same applies with 3.Nc3 de4 4.Bc4! followed by f3. Since the BDG is quite dangerous, especially for the unprepared, I think this is one of the more important side variations that black needs to be aware of.
I know this is very late, but if your castled (Like he says to do in the vid) after Bxf7 you respond with h7, which is trading the bishop for the knight, while also gaining a tempo on the bishop and an open h file for your rook.
What do you think about an early e5 (without exchanging pawns on e4) to remove white's pawn from the b6--g1 diagonal and then placing Bc5 and Qb6 to dominate said diagonal?
A very playable variation is 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 Qb6 Then you aim to play e5, Be6, and Ne7 as relatively simple developing moves. The knight on g8 can go to e6 and then to g6 to target the pawn on e5.
Indeed, this is very possible, and a good option. I saw recently some top level games were played in this variation (and I also believe some great courses on the caro - Like ChessGoals' course recommends this option!!)
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Finally someone explains how to play properly against the Fantasy, most authors just recomends the e6 variation but it's super passive and it can become a struggle, this is more direct. Also, I don't think it is complicated at all, you can just remember that after e5 Nf3 you just pin the knight and follows up with Nd7 to avoid the tricks on f7, only knowing that you can have a good game in this variation, so it's super usefull video.
Yeah, I always felts e6 was too passive, and this fights for equality.
Yes. E6 is like French and banzea e5 is risky after nc3...this is good line😊😊
Thank you ! The fantasy is one of the variations I currently don't like seeing, as black playing the Caro. Maybe with some of these ideas that might change. Your explanation is excellent.
Indeed, thats the idea!!
I just started playing chess again and i love how in-depth your guide is. I see other youtuber just making one video for Caro-Kann defense but you are explaining step by step so even as a 800 elo i can follow.
Great to hear! I also have shorter guides, but yes, for masterclasses I go in deep :)
Thank You Very Much I'll Study this Chapter ,
I love this playlist and although it's missing some vatiations it's the best one out there
So you're the guy who says to me (no one asked)
@artwithanant4618 not you again. I roasted you about a year ago
Vandaka Forever 😂😂😂
I love how you have an in depth video for each variation, you deserve more subs tbh
Excellent study! Thanks for the resources 🙌
My pleasure
Best caro kann fantasy video BY FAR!!! Would like to also see content on Bd3 lines.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this video
thank you so much man! I am not a high rated player but i like to play caro cann and my friend (much higher rated than me) always plays this against me and i dont know what the hell to do, this helped me so much
Yeah, the fantasy is very tricky, good luck against your friend!
Dude, this is golden.
Great to hear!
Yo I have a tournament soon and I wanted to play the Caro, but I didn't know what to do against this, I've been looking in the interenet for a while and this video explains it all! Thank you!!!
Great to hear, good luck in the tournies!!
Great video! Clearly explained and well paced for my level, extremely helpful. Thanks!
Glad to hear it.
Great video, have wanted to learn this for a while, thanks man!
My pleasure
Thank you for your great explanation. Big fan 29 th July is my tournament and this caro cann masterclass will help me a lot
Amazing!! Good luck
You are so good at this, man. I hope you come back to opening videos at some point.
Queen's Indian masterclass, perhaps? Love your work.
@@stevenwriteswebsiteclosest I have is nimzo Indian at the moment haha. But I’m really glad you enjoyed this, and I plan to make more videos in the near future.
@@ChessGeek1 Great! You're by far my favourite RUclipsr for opening theory since you know just how to explain the idea behind each more rather than just rattling off lines and their engine evaluations. I'm diving into your Nimzo series at the minute.
@@stevenwriteswebsite I try to outline the main ideas - they are easier to remember! Enjoy the nimzo!
That was amazing vid. One of the very best I have ever watched - THANK YOU :)
So happy to hear 🙏
Excellent Material, mate! Excellent! I always had problems playing against this variation. Thanks!
Overhead someone I'm playing in two weeks saying he has some great ideas for the fantasy variation if someone plays 1....c6. So thought it best I take a quick look into it. All the advice seems sound, all it needs is me to remember it and not blunder f7 haha
Thank you! As a Caro-Kann player myself, I absolutely hate playing against this variation. At the same time, it's my main move against the Caro-Kann if I'm playing with white pieces.
So I hate and love it at the same time lmao
OUTSTANDING! LOVE THE HOST DEMEANOR AS WELL. Your sure giving it your All. Very Instructive and pleasant to learn from. Much Thanks warm Regards, .. Mike
Thank you so much :)
this video actually helped me in a game. good job. 😁👍
good to hear!
Thanks so much, a good vdeo for a scary variation.
a deep thank to you young man.u taught me lot.
Thank you for this video. I personnally play the Caro-Kann defense. I do prefer to play it positionally as much as possible. 😀😀
Glad to hear! I hope you like my recommendation
I don’t okay the Caro but I love watching your videos just to see the opponents ideas. Excited for the two knights vid since that my usual response. Interested to see what lines you have! Some be2 pet lines for the usual bg4 development has been trendy in 2knights players in particular, I’m curious to see what ideas there are.
Cheers! Amazing content as always!
Don’t **play
Yeah, probably will also be helpful to see the opponents ideas! Hopefully it will help you!
I'm guessing you haven't encountered it often, but after 3.f3 de4 you should probably mention 4.Nc3, which transposes directly into the Blackmar-Diemer gambit. The same applies with 3.Nc3 de4 4.Bc4! followed by f3. Since the BDG is quite dangerous, especially for the unprepared, I think this is one of the more important side variations that black needs to be aware of.
Useful note, thank you.
I just got my ass beat cause I wasn't familiar with the fantasy so now I'm here
@@Leadbraw welcome :) it’s a tricky like for sure
But what if they first take with the bishop and then take our bishop with the knight? 8:16
You don't take the bishop iguess
I know this is very late, but if your castled (Like he says to do in the vid) after Bxf7 you respond with h7, which is trading the bishop for the knight, while also gaining a tempo on the bishop and an open h file for your rook.
this is the only channel that you need to be a better player
8.23 what if bishop take first??
Thanks Sir
My pleasure
Thx dude
Thank you
What do you think about an early e5 (without exchanging pawns on e4) to remove white's pawn from the b6--g1 diagonal and then placing Bc5 and Qb6 to dominate said diagonal?
Do you still have the Art of Attack course somewhere where I could view it?
A very playable variation is 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3 Qb6
Then you aim to play e5, Be6, and Ne7 as relatively simple developing moves. The knight on g8 can go to e6 and then to g6 to target the pawn on e5.
Indeed, this is very possible, and a good option. I saw recently some top level games were played in this variation (and I also believe some great courses on the caro - Like ChessGoals' course recommends this option!!)
Don’t crush my fantasies! 🤣
Hhahah
Mr Geek, I'm missing copy-paste button for your PGN on your website
8:22 is a problem he can take with Bishop and then fork with knight
Same doubt
5:28 lol msg JAJA
Very interesting. Also, the Semi-Slav is very similar. As a Caro player, have you ever tried the Semi-Slav?
They are similar, never tried it, but maybe sometime
6:09 what happens if
Bxf7+ Kxf7
Ng5+ winning back the bishop?
You can play Qxg5. Notice your bishop is attacking their queen, so after Bxg5 Bxd1 Kxd1, black remains up a piece!
Arigato
15:10
Nobody can crush the fantasy. Its OP. Just resign. You're done!
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