There are a lot of choices for your streaming chess lessons. I choose GM Finegold because of his warmth and humanity, his offbeat humor and historical references, and the sheer power of his physical attractiveness.
26:45 For those who are confused by Ben saying "Sjugirov" when the caption says black is Simon Williams, I looked up the game. The caption is wrong and black is Sanan Sjugirov. (Williams was playing at that event, but it was a Swiss and he didn't play Guseinov.)
Interesting selection of games with some fascinating and unexpected tactical motifs, entertainingly explained. I used play this as white and enjoyed studying the complications. I love these old openings which are more entertaining that the openings you see at the top level. Some great advice from Ben too on class /club players adopting a practical approach. Thank you.
@ Yeah once. Didn’t play the gambit line tho, rather just the main line. I lost lol. He was just clearyl better than me, the opening wasn:t the problem
@@G-chess_channel . Ok. Was just curious. I play it otb as an intermediate player and I get lots of wins with it. Most recently, I won a really nice game against the London Defense Bb4+ line. Very sharp opening no doubt. Unprepared black players can get in trouble very quickly. Thanks for the reply. Cheers!
I’ve been watching chess for 25 years now. It is funny how openings come into fashion and go. Magnus with the London, Kramnik and the Berlin. It always starts at the top and works its way down.
While it’s a favourite for me. I don’t often play it. Thanks 🙏 for covering it! I had no idea there were so many versions. It’s a good way to play after playing d4 the first game. Surprising your opponent who knows you play d4. 😂❤😂
Another wonderful video. But in the Hrdina-Navara game i was wondering after 23. ... Qc3 what happens after 24.Rxe6. You just say "Black threatens everything!" (i think this can be a nice meme), so i hesitated if i oversaw something, but it would be Navara as black who would have to resign after that. eg. 24...fxe6 25. Qg4+ Kf8 26. Qg7 Ke8 27. Qe7# or 24...Rxd1 25.Qxd1 and after fxe6 same idea Qg4+ etc. if 24... Qxf3 so Re8#
Kasparov didn't play this, he played the Scotch game. This was also mentioned in the video by Ben, but since you misunderstood it, here it is. Fun fact : 4 people that liked your comment, obviously didn't quite get what ben was saying either
Ugh, these sharp lines in the scotch gambit I end up learning to defend, then inevitably don't see it for awhile and forget, then someone plays it again. Rinse and repeat.
oh the classic Max Lange with early fxg7... i just thought the line was bad until I faced this line once on Lichess. cheaters really improve some opening theory for me as a lazy guy. too lazy to even download one. not feeling like being a cheap robot for free software. would feel kinda worthless.
It's easy to mis-speak when it _was_ "The Ukraine" for decades of your life and then it changes but only slightly. I'm sure he's aware that "Ukraine" is the preferred name now -- don't be so judgy.
There are a lot of choices for your streaming chess lessons. I choose GM Finegold because of his warmth and humanity, his offbeat humor and historical references, and the sheer power of his physical attractiveness.
It's all in the beard.
now we got some facts right here!
10 games is too long for 1 video? Someone sponsor a second one, call it "The Scotch Gambit: second bottle"
Mr finegold, i must admit that i use your 50 min lectures to fall asleep. I usually watch them again the next day from around when i fell asleep
@@pommedemer1922 personally I recommend The Casual Criminalist of Jordan Peterson lectures, but I can see it.
26:45 For those who are confused by Ben saying "Sjugirov" when the caption says black is Simon Williams, I looked up the game. The caption is wrong and black is Sanan Sjugirov. (Williams was playing at that event, but it was a Swiss and he didn't play Guseinov.)
Interesting selection of games with some fascinating and unexpected tactical motifs, entertainingly explained. I used play this as white and enjoyed studying the complications. I love these old openings which are more entertaining that the openings you see at the top level. Some great advice from Ben too on class /club players adopting a practical approach. Thank you.
Crazy how I have a tournament coming up and this vid pops right up (I’m a scotch player) Anyways ty man.
How your tournament go? You get to play the scotch?
@ Yeah once. Didn’t play the gambit line tho, rather just the main line. I lost lol. He was just clearyl better than me, the opening wasn:t the problem
@@G-chess_channel . Ok. Was just curious. I play it otb as an intermediate player and I get lots of wins with it. Most recently, I won a really nice game against the London Defense Bb4+ line. Very sharp opening no doubt. Unprepared black players can get in trouble very quickly. Thanks for the reply. Cheers!
I love this video! I didn't know there were so many variations either. Go, Ben! But keep posting top stuff 😁
We love long videos for detailed and deep understanding 😊
I’ve been watching chess for 25 years now. It is funny how openings come into fashion and go. Magnus with the London, Kramnik and the Berlin. It always starts at the top and works its way down.
22:03 I was on RUclips typing "I don't like that, Rahrr!"
Cant remember who you were married to.... But can remember 30000 chess openings lines and even whole games
I love the Scotch, I play it often it suits my style. Thanks for the video Bennifer.
Thanks Ben, great lecture! I really liked the parts talking about why super-GMs might not play it, and that it doesn't mean it isn't any good.
Very funny at times.
I think I might actually start playing this one! I like it a lot.
I liked, subscribed and left a comment because Ben said so :)
Mr. Finegold is the Path to the Ticket
Hey, I just watched the Scotch Game video yesterday! Nice.
Ben is such a cutie GM! 🥰
He's the cutest grandmaster in his chair
@@zubinbaliga7145 Which chair?
Married 6 or 7 times to a bunch of Karens, like you.
@@TheBrawlmastah False. Karen is his third wife. Gina was his first wife, and Kelly was his second. Do a little bit of research, my guy.
@@davidsandrock7826 that you know of, he didn't tell you about the other karens
Go big Ben!
Good shit, Ben.
Love Ben ❤
While it’s a favourite for me. I don’t often play it. Thanks 🙏 for covering it! I had no idea there were so many versions. It’s a good way to play after playing d4 the first game. Surprising your opponent who knows you play d4. 😂❤😂
30:00 In this game was the overlay correct about the players or what Ben said correct? If the former, we missed out on some good trash-talk!
The display is wrong: black is Sanan Sjugirov as Ben says.
Another wonderful video. But in the Hrdina-Navara game i was wondering after 23. ... Qc3 what happens after 24.Rxe6. You just say "Black threatens everything!" (i think this can be a nice meme), so i hesitated if i oversaw something, but it would be Navara as black who would have to resign after that. eg. 24...fxe6 25. Qg4+ Kf8 26. Qg7 Ke8 27. Qe7# or 24...Rxd1 25.Qxd1 and after fxe6 same idea Qg4+ etc. if 24... Qxf3 so Re8#
This is huge for me
That position that he resigned where he took on e3 and you played Qd5. It’s only +0.50.
To be fair, i understand why kasparov decided to start playing this. A very old scotch tends to be quite good.
Kasparov didn't play this, he played the Scotch game. This was also mentioned in the video by Ben, but since you misunderstood it, here it is.
Fun fact : 4 people that liked your comment, obviously didn't quite get what ben was saying either
@ChessHoodie Four people understand what a joke is...
'who would've thunk' lmao 09:01
❤
Josiah went to Cal!
I'm a teetotaler, but I'll still watch.
Qa1+ by white is missed in game 2
I love playing crazy lines and then losing
ben can you please fix the skip in your intro ♡
Why did navara have black? Dont simul-givers always have white?
Some Masters let you pick. I played Ronan Har Zvi and he gave me the option to play white.
First! Go Ben! But stay there!
Hmm, I always thought 1. e4 wins by force...
Ugh, these sharp lines in the scotch gambit I end up learning to defend, then inevitably don't see it for awhile and forget, then someone plays it again. Rinse and repeat.
Because algorithm
go Ben's 90s wife!
Ben as a women team captain? That's 1990 for you
Also very 2024.
I dunno if we were still a country, the war was going on already
Not true. The war started in 1991. The crisis was there already, so in that sense your statement makes sense
@@ChessHoodie no, it was like the end of 1990, i remember stuff going on
@@paparatzz7531 well, you can easily verify by searching online
karen is married to ben?
oh the classic Max Lange with early fxg7... i just thought the line was bad until I faced this line once on Lichess. cheaters really improve some opening theory for me as a lazy guy. too lazy to even download one. not feeling like being a cheap robot for free software. would feel kinda worthless.
Nah man chess is made up by ai, i think
Didn't see Ben drink any scotch during the lecture, awful!
Neither of us knows what's in that mug.
Random x wife... who knows? 😅
'The Ukraine' smh.
It's easy to mis-speak when it _was_ "The Ukraine" for decades of your life and then it changes but only slightly. I'm sure he's aware that "Ukraine" is the preferred name now -- don't be so judgy.