Very nice analysis. Do more of these! Usually one can find either opening videos or game reviews, but rarely game reviews with the purpose of further explaining an opening. I find it really useful.
aww man, so sad you are an hiatus :( Still your videos are some of if not the best that there is!! Your videos clarity to it and simplicity that allows even newer or less skilled players to get immersed in the positions thus helping them understand them! Thank you Dereque!
I really liked that you went through an entire game instead of just the opening this time. Your videos have helped my play a lot so thank you! Congratulations on the victory by the way!
Very nice game, and excellent explanations of the important lines as usual. And congratulations on the win, quite a feat! I have recently started playing this opening as black so I found this most interesting.
I like the way you politely brag with proper words hahaha. Just kidding of course : ) I love the way you explain the openings, and I must say that it's hard to find good videos that explain the "idea behind the openings" because as most chess teaching suggest, "memorizing won't do you much good once you step out of the book". Your series are a jewel so props to you my friend, you're doing a wonderful job. Thanks and keep 'em coming!!
Once again, fantastic explanation. I love your videos and watch them on my days off in the morning with a steaming cup of joe. I have significant difficulty developing good strategic ideas and I found this video to be extremely helpful. Surprised chess.com doesn't have you on as video instructor. Congrats on your victory.
Very insight full indeed, nice objective analysis; especially the reasoning and plans behind the move make it so highly usefull for me to gain insight in chess strategy.
at 11:45, why did you play Be2 instead of Bf1? it looks like you knew you wanted to play g3 the next move, and later moving Bg2 looks better than Bf3 since it protects the e4 pawn without blocking the f2 pawn. On the downside, Bg2 no longer protects the e2 square. is that what you were looking at? The knight on f3 seems difficult to attack, so i'm guessing you weren't worried about protecting it?
awesome video. very informative and helpful. and also appreciate your ability to accept the inaccuracies that u made which many chess players lack in. thanks for increasing my knowledge about semi slav.
Early in the video, while still discussing alternate variations of the Semi-Slav, you had Black chasing away Whites black-squared Bishop with the moves ... h6 followed by g5. It never ceases to amaze how, sometimes, masters play this sequence when it is generally considered bad play as it one is seriously weakening the kingside pawn structure. It appears, this is sometimes an OK sequence when, at other times, this is considered very weak play. I guess the masters know when to do it and when *not* to do it.
:) :) Always depends on the position!, or as Kasparov says, "The truth must be proved every time". Theoretically an ...h6 & ...g5 maneuver does drastically minimize the opportunities for safe kingside castling, and Black's king comes under great risk in these lines. But Black hopes to argue that his own chances of exploiting his extra pawn are worth the dangers, and amazingly this seems to be confirmed by the practice of these particular lines shown here in the video.
I like your videos you make hard to understand openings easier, but could you make an opening traps series. I'm only a 1500 player and I find a lot of people going for traps I haven't seen yet and would like to prepare for them.
Hey dereque! When i play queens gambit, i almost always get the opportunity to play c5 (as 7:29). And if black plays b6 i i will just back the pawn up with b4. If a5, i play a3. I see no downside of this stradegy, can you point out some?
Hi! In addition to the possibility of ...b6 ...a5 that you mentioned, perhaps most important is the slackened tension against the d5-pawn should enable Black a chance to break free in the center with a well-timed ...e5. If my opponent were to play an early c4-c5 I would be looking for ways to play for ...e5 and free up activity for my pieces in the center. :)
Dereque Kelley, celui qui réalise les plus belles vidéos RUclips consacrées aux échecs! Présentation ultra soignée, et contenu très intéressant et remarquablement bien expliqué. La classe américaine à l'état pur :)
e5 is the main line, and yes ...h6 is the main response! It does get very messy after Bh4 ...g5 Nxg5! ..hxg5 Bxg5 leading to a position known as the "Botvinnik Variation" - a very interesting position in chess theory and, it seems, playable (though risky) for Black
I think higher-rated players (Black in this case) often get themselves into trouble by making knowingly inferior moves to avoid a draw - hoping that the other player will stumble somewhere along the line. I think that's what happened in this game. Kelley was underestimated.
I am sure that my opponent hoped to win by avoiding a draw even at the risk of playing inferior moves. However, I would not say that such a strategy often leads to trouble! :)
No this is a terrible move which eventually allows Black to undermine the center with ...e5 or ...b6, the whole idea is to maintain the tension and make it difficult for Black to play ...c6-c5 or ...e6-e5 , the presence of the pawn on c4 helps with this by applying pressure to d5. I hope this helps! -Dereque
I love your presentation style. So enthusiastic, crisp and clear, and engaging.
+Rock545451 :) Thank you!!!
Nice.
Very nice analysis. Do more of these! Usually one can find either opening videos or game reviews, but rarely game reviews with the purpose of further explaining an opening. I find it really useful.
Siderite Zackwehdex That's great to hear - thank you!
This man is one of the greatest reasons that I progressed in chess openings.. I like him alot. Thnx
aww man, so sad you are an hiatus :( Still your videos are some of if not the best that there is!! Your videos clarity to it and simplicity that allows even newer or less skilled players to get immersed in the positions thus helping them understand them! Thank you Dereque!
+codegeass7162 Thank you!! :)
Nice win Dereque. Thanks for the insightful and crystal clear analysis as always :)
igorgetmeabrain Thank you! :)
I really liked that you went through an entire game instead of just the opening this time. Your videos have helped my play a lot so thank you! Congratulations on the victory by the way!
Marcus Larsson So cool to hear, and thank you!
At 21:02 why can't black play c4, creating a passed pawn which could be crucial in the endgame??
Brilliant! I enjoyed this analysis very much!
Very nice game, and excellent explanations of the important lines as usual. And congratulations on the win, quite a feat! I have recently started playing this opening as black so I found this most interesting.
NisseHult101 Glad to hear and thank you! :)
I like the way you politely brag with proper words hahaha. Just kidding of course : ) I love the way you explain the openings, and I must say that it's hard to find good videos that explain the "idea behind the openings" because as most chess teaching suggest, "memorizing won't do you much good once you step out of the book". Your series are a jewel so props to you my friend, you're doing a wonderful job. Thanks and keep 'em coming!!
+waltovsky Thanks buddy, I appreciate the kind remarks! :) Best wishes -Dereque
Immensely entertaining and instructive analysis. An exciting conclusion, and I love the new leafy background! :)
fburton8 Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Once again, fantastic explanation. I love your videos and watch them on my days off in the morning with a steaming cup of joe. I have significant difficulty developing good strategic ideas and I found this video to be extremely helpful. Surprised chess.com doesn't have you on as video instructor. Congrats on your victory.
David Franco Thank you!
Thanks again for the crystal-clear analysis and narration :)
Congrats on your victory and as usual very nice explanation.
+MohanJan1954 Glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Very insight full indeed, nice objective analysis; especially the reasoning and plans behind the move make it so highly usefull for me to gain insight in chess strategy.
Dereque, I love your videos (presentation, explanation, production) ! Nice game.. I am a great fan of Carlsbad (QGD) !!
Kostandin Artp Thanks!!
At 11:23, why doesn't black blay b5 and then a6 so he dosn't allow white to maybee play a4 who stops b5????
Congratulations on a great game. And what an instructive video. I'm learning the semi slav at the moment and found this video very helpful.
Thank you so much, I much appreciate it!! :)
great analysis,i love how he explains all the moves!
Thank you :)
at 11:45, why did you play Be2 instead of Bf1? it looks like you knew you wanted to play g3 the next move, and later moving Bg2 looks better than Bf3 since it protects the e4 pawn without blocking the f2 pawn. On the downside, Bg2 no longer protects the e2 square. is that what you were looking at? The knight on f3 seems difficult to attack, so i'm guessing you weren't worried about protecting it?
awesome video. very informative and helpful. and also appreciate your ability to accept the inaccuracies that u made which many chess players lack in. thanks for increasing my knowledge about semi slav.
Thanks so much, I super appreciate this!! :)
Early in the video, while still discussing alternate variations of the Semi-Slav, you had Black chasing away Whites black-squared Bishop with the moves ... h6 followed by g5. It never ceases to amaze how, sometimes, masters play this sequence when it is generally considered bad play as it one is seriously weakening the kingside pawn structure. It appears, this is sometimes an OK sequence when, at other times, this is considered very weak play. I guess the masters know when to do it and when *not* to do it.
:) :) Always depends on the position!, or as Kasparov says, "The truth must be proved every time". Theoretically an ...h6 & ...g5 maneuver does drastically minimize the opportunities for safe kingside castling, and Black's king comes under great risk in these lines. But Black hopes to argue that his own chances of exploiting his extra pawn are worth the dangers, and amazingly this seems to be confirmed by the practice of these particular lines shown here in the video.
Congratulations and excellent explanations, nice video.
Elías Fornax Thank you!
Is this the variation where you distract your opponent by wearing a funky black vest?
LOL!! This is not a vest it's a tanktop! This video happened to be filmed out of order during the heat of summer - it was 80 degrees that day!
Great video! I love your channel!
I like your videos you make hard to understand openings easier, but could you make an opening traps series. I'm only a 1500 player and I find a lot of people going for traps I haven't seen yet and would like to prepare for them.
Hey dereque! When i play queens gambit, i almost always get the opportunity to play c5 (as 7:29). And if black plays b6 i i will just back the pawn up with b4. If a5, i play a3. I see no downside of this stradegy, can you point out some?
Hi! In addition to the possibility of ...b6 ...a5 that you mentioned, perhaps most important is the slackened tension against the d5-pawn should enable Black a chance to break free in the center with a well-timed ...e5. If my opponent were to play an early c4-c5 I would be looking for ways to play for ...e5 and free up activity for my pieces in the center. :)
Dereque Kelley, celui qui réalise les plus belles vidéos RUclips consacrées aux échecs! Présentation ultra soignée, et contenu très intéressant et remarquablement bien expliqué. La classe américaine à l'état pur :)
Thank you very much!! Such a romantic language and wonderful comments! Welcome Kalman!! Appreciate it so much!! :)
Well done Dereque! Awesome play.
Chester Winchester :)
going for the move order where white develops the knight to f3 stops white from making the plan of going ne2 to play f3 and e4
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wow what a modest dude, most awesome :D
+MSK Chess :)))
so funny person :D :D
Wonderful video. Instructive and clearly presented. I love the tank top. :-)
Haha thanks so much, I especially appreciate the tank top comment :)
Dereque Kelley It's absolutely you. Thanks, man. Nick 🇺🇸👍
Why did you play Be2 and not Bf1 and next g3 (as you played) and after that Bg2 to defend a pawn on e4?
It's an idea, but perhaps a little slow? :) Good question! And not a bad plan me thinks :)
Great work video and victory 😎
Dereque Kelley I was nervous for you for awhile as the center became open. Personally, I prefer a closed center.
***** :)
At 8.00 after b5, would e5 not win a knight? Actually thinking about it h6...and then it gets a bit messy. Woah.
e5 is the main line, and yes ...h6 is the main response! It does get very messy after Bh4 ...g5 Nxg5! ..hxg5 Bxg5 leading to a position known as the "Botvinnik Variation" - a very interesting position in chess theory and, it seems, playable (though risky) for Black
Great video (and win!), but can we talk about your tank top real quick???
+Andrew Squitiro What's wrong with my tank top?? :) LOL!
very nice explanation and thanks
You're very welcome, thank you!!
Great video!
Alex Zhao Thank you!
I think higher-rated players (Black in this case) often get themselves into trouble by making knowingly inferior moves to avoid a draw - hoping that the other player will stumble somewhere along the line. I think that's what happened in this game. Kelley was underestimated.
I am sure that my opponent hoped to win by avoiding a draw even at the risk of playing inferior moves. However, I would not say that such a strategy often leads to trouble! :)
That lecture was so good. ..ho the hell dislike this lecture. ...must be a 1.e4 player what a fish...
7:35 why can't white play c5
No this is a terrible move which eventually allows Black to undermine the center with ...e5 or ...b6, the whole idea is to maintain the tension and make it difficult for Black to play ...c6-c5 or ...e6-e5 , the presence of the pawn on c4 helps with this by applying pressure to d5. I hope this helps! -Dereque
very useful ...thank you
Also, well done!
Sean Lightbown Thanks!
You are awesome!
Thank you much!! :)
You rock!
StormSong8 You too!
Or wood pusher lol
U good boyo
Please don't ever wear that vest again.
Tank top :) :)
Stuart David
*vomits*
Here is the whole game:
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