In this multi-purpose lesson we learn that creating and utilizing passed pawns is a certified winning method in endgames. But that's not the whole story. Mastering this method also helps us to create a viable middlegame plans. This could be difficult to grasp, if presented in too complicated and abstract a way. However, there's not even a hint of that risk here. One can only admire Dr. Can's ability to make difficult themes easier to understand.
Presumably Anand played b4 axb4 cxb4 getting a soon-to-be strong passed b pawn that can disturb the queenside pieces and prevent black from just bulldozing us on the kingside with f5, etc
I especially appreciate your pawn content. Can't get enough. Would consider a course on this theme. In position 4, h4 is a minor revelation. I think possibly because it creates tension between the two pawns on each side (f5 g5, g4 h4).
A monumental chess endgame teaching. Much appreciated. Sir, can you make more videos analyzing the pattern-links between opening and endgame via middlegame. In other words, the choice of an opening could be guided by a specific endgame schema. Thank you.
My pleasure! Panov Botvinnik attack in the Caro Kann higlighted your point in this video. But I will produce more in the future - that definitely needs more preparation :) You can also check my video on how to understand our openings. I talk about Tartakower Variation of the Caro Kann there.
Great video Dr. Can, thank you! Re Homework: Based on patterns learned in this video, I am going to go with the "magic move" that Agadmator always talks about on his channel: b4 - it should guarantee a passed pawn is created and there are enough white pieces supporting the pawn to keep black in a headache the rest of the game.
If you gave me these positions (especially the last ones) without context I’m sure I wouldn’t have found the answers. But the way you present the lesson makes them so clear by the time you introduce them 👏👏👏
Great examples, great lesson! At first these these pawn moves (in pawn majority positions) seem to be very hard. But by repeating I am already getting better with these concepts. Keep it simple! My brain came up with a little something at position 2: 4:53 Black doesn't need to take the h6 pawn immediately, right? If that tempo is saved by Black and he/she would play Knight to f6 instead, it would be a blunder for white to push the a pawn to a5. So instead of ...Kxh6 it would be like: ...Nf6 a6 Ne4+ (Fork!) Kf3 Nxc5 I think I need more calculating to evaluate this position, but to me it looks like Black is winning. Of course, White could be smart by not moving that a pawn mindlessly forward. Winning positions still need calculation 😀
Love it Mark! Yes, we need calculation to finish off that position. ...Kxh6 was not forced, but White is winning. We can play it out on Sunday simul game!
Fascinating. Thanks for that deep lesson. Homework. We want to push b and c pawns. 1 b3 then move the knight and get the f rook behind the c pawn and start pushing.
Very In depth lesson but also very well put together, you certainly have a way of making what look like complex positions have some clarity, loved this lesson. Homework, I'm seeing in effect a passed pawn oppertunity on the queen side, but rather tham pussing b4 I believe I would prepare the move by way of Qe2 f5, Rb1 Qd7, b4 I'm guessing we could just push b4 but it looks as though we have this option as and when we want, so improve the pieces that arnt active first I think is the way I'd play
I thought with it being the homework position b4 was too obvious and you'd set a sneaky trap for us somewhere! Guilty of over thinking again, hopefully your fundamental calculation course will set me straight 😊
In homework position (being lazy and only looking for 2 seconds), I would say that b4 looks pretty nice! Just creates a passed pawn on the b-file no matter what
Hi Dr Can - I'm a big fan of your chessable courses and recently got the Art of Multipurpose moves (with video) - my question was how you think a student should study the course? Should I try to all the excercises in a chapter first myself, and then watch your explanation? Should I watch your explanation after each excercise? Or should I start with the videos and solve it live with you? Thank you!
So honored to hear that, thanks! That is a challenging course - so it also depends on your level. If you are comfortable, you can pick the first option. But my recommendation would be option 2 as it blends both approaches, like productive failure :) If the positions become too challenging, you can choose option 3 and use my prompts in the video while solving them. Just like in my YT videos :) Stay active and ask questions! I am very active there!
Homework: this one is more difficult than the examples in the video because the pawn structure looks different, but you can push b4, it's supported enough times
I would go with b4. The opponent will go with axb4. We would then go cxb4. If he continues to trade off, we win the trades. Otherwise, we can push our new b4 pawn to b5. We can also load a rook onto b1. Not a short term advantage. But a passed pawn supported by a rook behind it is a dangerous long term pain.
Also you want to play with an active king! Very very important! Weakness creation and fixing those also become important. Targeting them becomes very important too. Zugzwang becomes crucial too!
Oh, I love me some secret sauce! :) Btw, I forgot to mention, much better production now you've got away from the clapping. If your content is good enough, you don't need it and I see your subscriber numbers going up so you must be doing something right. Keep up the great, innovative content.
Thanks very much.
Perhaps, one of THE *most instructive* lessons in endgames.
If only I had known this twenty years ago.
So humbled by your feedback 🙏 Doing my best.
@@Dr.CansClinic Keep up the great work Sir. Sometimes it's the simplest plans that are the most effective, especially in chess. (In my opinion.)
Thanks!
I am so humbled by your generous support, thank you so much ❤️
In this multi-purpose lesson we learn that creating and utilizing passed pawns is a certified winning method in endgames. But that's not the whole story. Mastering this method also helps us to create a viable middlegame plans. This could be difficult to grasp, if presented in too complicated and abstract a way. However, there's not even a hint of that risk here. One can only admire Dr. Can's ability to make difficult themes easier to understand.
Extremely kind words, thank you! We always learn better with those connections - hope I did not overwhelm you.
@@Dr.CansClinic Not at all! Those connections are the crux of learning.
Presumably Anand played b4 axb4 cxb4 getting a soon-to-be strong passed b pawn that can disturb the queenside pieces and prevent black from just bulldozing us on the kingside with f5, etc
He did that!
I especially appreciate your pawn content. Can't get enough. Would consider a course on this theme. In position 4, h4 is a minor revelation. I think possibly because it creates tension between the two pawns on each side (f5 g5, g4 h4).
Love your comment. In the long run, I may create a course on finding winning endgame plans. h4! was cute indeed!
I also think that would make a great course!!
A monumental chess endgame teaching. Much appreciated.
Sir, can you make more videos analyzing the pattern-links between opening and endgame via middlegame. In other words, the choice of an opening could be guided by a specific endgame schema. Thank you.
My pleasure! Panov Botvinnik attack in the Caro Kann higlighted your point in this video. But I will produce more in the future - that definitely needs more preparation :) You can also check my video on how to understand our openings. I talk about Tartakower Variation of the Caro Kann there.
You are simply the best! You explain all the concepts so nicely! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Great video Dr. Can, thank you!
Re Homework:
Based on patterns learned in this video, I am going to go with the "magic move" that Agadmator always talks about on his channel: b4 - it should guarantee a passed pawn is created and there are enough white pieces supporting the pawn to keep black in a headache the rest of the game.
Thank you so much! b4! is the move played by Anand! :)
Another instructive video. Great teacher, much appreciated 👏
So motivating to hear your kind words.
If you gave me these positions (especially the last ones) without context I’m sure I wouldn’t have found the answers. But the way you present the lesson makes them so clear by the time you introduce them 👏👏👏
So motivating, thank you so much. I am doing my best to offer good scaffold to faciliate learning.
Excellent, as always.
Dr. Can, I admire your teaching style!
So nice of you. Really motivating!
his insights are priceless sometimes i gotta feeling i don't deserve them , thanks Doc
You DESERVE it! Thank you for your continuous support and interactions on the comments section. I really appreciate it.
Really great video 🎉 endgame always looking simple but,complex💯👏 highly enjoyable
Much appreciated!
One more awesome video I really appreciate your content 👏👏👏
My pleasure, glad it was helpful! :)
Wowww… Mesmerising content on Endgame..!!! Thank you..!!!
Thank you :)
Great examples, great lesson! At first these these pawn moves (in pawn majority positions) seem to be very hard. But by repeating I am already getting better with these concepts. Keep it simple!
My brain came up with a little something at position 2:
4:53 Black doesn't need to take the h6 pawn immediately, right? If that tempo is saved by Black and he/she would play Knight to f6 instead, it would be a blunder for white to push the a pawn to a5. So instead of ...Kxh6 it would be like:
...Nf6
a6 Ne4+ (Fork!)
Kf3 Nxc5
I think I need more calculating to evaluate this position, but to me it looks like Black is winning.
Of course, White could be smart by not moving that a pawn mindlessly forward. Winning positions still need calculation 😀
Love it Mark! Yes, we need calculation to finish off that position. ...Kxh6 was not forced, but White is winning. We can play it out on Sunday simul game!
Brilliant!! As usual
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Fascinating. Thanks for that deep lesson.
Homework. We want to push b and c pawns.
1 b3 then move the knight and get the f rook behind the c pawn and start pushing.
Thank you so much! Anand played b4! directly in that position and created a passed pawn.
Another great and super useful lesson!! Love your lessons!
Very In depth lesson but also very well put together, you certainly have a way of making what look like complex positions have some clarity, loved this lesson.
Homework, I'm seeing in effect a passed pawn oppertunity on the queen side, but rather tham pussing b4 I believe I would prepare the move by way of Qe2 f5, Rb1 Qd7, b4 I'm guessing we could just push b4 but it looks as though we have this option as and when we want, so improve the pieces that arnt active first I think is the way I'd play
Much appreciated! Anand played b4! indeed.
I thought with it being the homework position b4 was too obvious and you'd set a sneaky trap for us somewhere! Guilty of over thinking again, hopefully your fundamental calculation course will set me straight 😊
Thank you!
Welcome!
As Naroditsky says passed pawns are the hard currency of the endgames. Another great video. Thanks
Like that phrase! Thank you Sertac!
Thank you teacher
Any time
Good lesson sir❤
My pleasure!
In homework position (being lazy and only looking for 2 seconds), I would say that b4 looks pretty nice! Just creates a passed pawn on the b-file no matter what
Good intuition :)
Homework: white move pawn to B4 this is another great video to help us cement out best pawn moves for winning advantages!
Thank you so much! b4! is correct.
Hi Dr Can - I'm a big fan of your chessable courses and recently got the Art of Multipurpose moves (with video) - my question was how you think a student should study the course? Should I try to all the excercises in a chapter first myself, and then watch your explanation? Should I watch your explanation after each excercise? Or should I start with the videos and solve it live with you? Thank you!
So honored to hear that, thanks! That is a challenging course - so it also depends on your level. If you are comfortable, you can pick the first option. But my recommendation would be option 2 as it blends both approaches, like productive failure :) If the positions become too challenging, you can choose option 3 and use my prompts in the video while solving them. Just like in my YT videos :) Stay active and ask questions! I am very active there!
Homework: this one is more difficult than the examples in the video because the pawn structure looks different, but you can push b4, it's supported enough times
Absolutely! Anand played it too.
I would go with b4. The opponent will go with axb4. We would then go cxb4. If he continues to trade off, we win the trades. Otherwise, we can push our new b4 pawn to b5. We can also load a rook onto b1. Not a short term advantage. But a passed pawn supported by a rook behind it is a dangerous long term pain.
Thank you Dan! Anand also played b4!
@Dr.CansClinic is it safe to say that in endgames you play A for passed pawns or B when its not possible, create weak pawns for your opponent?
Also you want to play with an active king! Very very important! Weakness creation and fixing those also become important. Targeting them becomes very important too. Zugzwang becomes crucial too!
@@Dr.CansClinic as always thanks for your reply. You sharing your passion for chess is a valuable tool for us club players, keep up the good work
8:10 "a completely winning position"...for you😉 For under 1600, I don't think so 😅
😅 Completely winning position for Botvinnik I should have said.
I found most of the moves, but I'm still not a great player. Fortunately for me, the Chess Elevator for Christmas is just what the Doctor ordered.
You will soon become one if you execute Doctor's recipe :) Thanks for studying that course!
@@Dr.CansClinic I don't have it yet, but I definitely am getting it. It's been on my wishlist for some time now. :)
Good Night all, great video...as always he gives us GEMS 💎...
Thank you soo much!
Oh, I love me some secret sauce! :) Btw, I forgot to mention, much better production now you've got away from the clapping. If your content is good enough, you don't need it and I see your subscriber numbers going up so you must be doing something right. Keep up the great, innovative content.
Thank you! :=) Yes, I stopped clapping - I have no idea whether that correlated with growth though :) Probably.
I just made another investment in your MY Opponents Move...thank you so much...
I am honored, thank you so much! Hope your investment will bring dividends by raising your chess floor!
White moves Pawn to B4? Yes?
Indeed!
b4 looking at the suggestion in this video.
Correct!
"It´s almost like cheating" . Ok, but I prefer real cheating
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