In fifty years very few people are going to remember the games of Carlsen, Anand etc. But a lot of us are going to know the games of GM Finegold. cus we learn with them Even though we're terrible lol
At 20:31 after white plays Nc3, why doesn't black take what looks like a free pawn dxe7, opening up the d file for his queen in the process? Obviously I'm missing something, but I can't work out what it is, so any kind soul with a bit of understanding of the game open to sharing their thoughts would be appreciated!
Looked at the second game with Stockfish. More or less all 0.00 until 37. Nb5. It's pretty amazing how such sharp positions can be completely equal - though of course it only takes one bad move to lose immediately, and Shirov was kind enough to demonstrate that for us :D
After e4.e6 d4.d5 Nc3.Bb4 e5.c5 a3.Bxc3 bxc3.Ne7 Qg4.O-O Bd3.Nc6 why white should not play Bh6. black can't response with Nf5 because white bishop cover this diagonal, and black still have to face the threat from the mate so he have to sacrifice the rook? do I miss something?
Ben's lectures are always pure gold! His name is actually spelled "Feingold" in german, but they probably got it wrong when his ancestors arrived on Ellis Island. Well, it means "fine gold", so who cares? Anyways, I am the only one who got the nagging impression that Ben got the players wrong in the last game? It was actually Shirov, who made all the crazy queen moves with white. Btw, nice way to cover up this little detail by just talking like nothing has happened :)
Yes, the second game was Shirov-Sevian, not Sevian-Shirov. GM Finegold obviously got confused about this -- as you say, in the opening, he was describing Sevian as making the white queen moves but, towards the end, he seemed to know that Sevian was black and going to win.
The rule says that u cant castle if the king is in check or has to go to a square where he will be in check, but he never goes through b1 when castling (he goes through d1 and c1)
sharp means it is like a knife. If you are not careful you will cut yourself. You must find the correct move and only that correct move. Dull positions are the opposite, it is pretty easy to make any move and you will be ok. Again this is in reference to a knife. Sharp knives can cut you!
You can castle when the piece that is being attacked is the rook (or the rook goes through a square that is attacked). But you cant castle when the piece being attacked is the King (you're in check), or when the King goes through a square being attacked (for example if there was a black bishop in a4 - attacking d1)
This game is proof of why computers dominate humans in chess. All that queen dancing and open king shit will get you trounced upon by even moderate level computers, let alone the likes of Stockfish.
29:44 I thought Sam was the white pieces cause he implied it on the opening move but then he says Sam won. Also, the consecutive queen moves is what Sam would play
Lets call an unknown student, Joey - What do u think black can play here? Bb4 Whats the name of that variation? Its named after your favourite player from the 19 th century Its simon winover!
Ben, you tricked me. You start the second game with "E4, because Sam plays E4". Then throughout the game I was thinking Sam was White. You seemed confused at the end. I'm sure I was. You should listen to Mike Kummer and flip the board.
"Marriage is not a word, marriage is a sentence, very good." I laughed louder than I'd expected.
lololol
Ben Finegold is the only one keeping me alive.
alonelycub what a fucking loser you are
haha clintondix never play f6
Sound advice.
The truth hurts!
He nailed so many of his predictions with the London Chess Classic! Its crazy.
In fifty years very few people are going to remember the games of Carlsen, Anand etc. But a lot of us are going to know the games of GM Finegold. cus we learn with them
Even though we're terrible lol
I actually did say "Never play f6" at loud. So I guess he heard me.
More of Ben's flawless predictions
I'm a simple guy. .. I see Ben Finegold, I hit like.
Simple, indeed.
Terrible...
SO MANY BEN FINEGOLD VIDEOS!
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GM Finegold said, "Both sides had winning positions according to my engine, even at the same time." and some one said, "What!?" LOL
We're so lucky to have someone who is both hilariously entertaining and a GM doing videos for us so regularly :)
Hopefully Ben keeps doing videos even *now when he got married again!
At 20:31 after white plays Nc3, why doesn't black take what looks like a free pawn dxe7, opening up the d file for his queen in the process? Obviously I'm missing something, but I can't work out what it is, so any kind soul with a bit of understanding of the game open to sharing their thoughts would be appreciated!
c5 looks like a slightly annoying response.
The best would be a Ben Finegold vs. Simon Williams match. Tons of fun...
Oh boy! Private videos in the Finegold playlist [Rubs palms together]
Which engine/program do you use to visualize these games?
chessbase
"You're not going to TRUMP that?" lol
Ben you are honestly the man. I love the sarcasm. 'lets call on a random person' is so funny. And How I get your jokes but the audience never does.
Loving all the Ben Finegold, keep it coming! Him and Yasser are the best, no contest. Akobian is fine, also, I always put him on to go to sleep to.
uhh, did ben go through second game not realizing sam was black not white?
I was confused.
He seemed to figure it out half-way through when he realised Black was going to win and that the subject of the lecture isn't allowed to lose.
Ben is definitely one of my favourite chess teacher personalities on RUclips.
It's Winawer not Winewar GM Finegold :)
Congrats Ben!
Did he say " This is the last lecture of 2016 EVER!" What a funny guy.
“5. Nc3 is also possible, though mostly preferred by lower rated players”
S. Sevian v. B. Finegold 2014.11.23
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6 ............ 38. g8=Q+
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Can we have a Q and A session with Ben where he just talks about stuff? I want to ask him what his favorite Simpsons Episode is.
So much fine gold I'm loving it
awesome
The two "thumbs down" are from Carlsen and Kajarkin
Looked at the second game with Stockfish. More or less all 0.00 until 37. Nb5. It's pretty amazing how such sharp positions can be completely equal - though of course it only takes one bad move to lose immediately, and Shirov was kind enough to demonstrate that for us :D
That second game was quite amazing.
Ben Finegold's a very practical guy..
"run DMC tricky"
Didn't Korchnoi once have to ask arbiter Lothar Schmidt if he could castle when his rook was en prise?
After e4.e6 d4.d5 Nc3.Bb4 e5.c5 a3.Bxc3 bxc3.Ne7 Qg4.O-O Bd3.Nc6 why white should not play Bh6. black can't response with Nf5 because white bishop cover this diagonal, and black still have to face the threat from the mate so he have to sacrifice the rook? do I miss something?
NVM i miss a stupid move
Ben's lectures are always pure gold! His name is actually spelled "Feingold" in german, but they probably got it wrong when his ancestors arrived on Ellis Island. Well, it means "fine gold", so who cares?
Anyways, I am the only one who got the nagging impression that Ben got the players wrong in the last game? It was actually Shirov, who made all the crazy queen moves with white. Btw, nice way to cover up this little detail by just talking like nothing has happened :)
Yes, the second game was Shirov-Sevian, not Sevian-Shirov. GM Finegold obviously got confused about this -- as you say, in the opening, he was describing Sevian as making the white queen moves but, towards the end, he seemed to know that Sevian was black and going to win.
THANK YOU GRANDMASTER BEN FINEGOLD!!
Finegold cracks me up every time.
Can Johann please cover the Busch-Gauss gambit in his next chess openings explained?
I love you grandmaster finegold (showing the proper respect)
how can you castle if a piece is attacking the square inbetween the rook and king?
The rule says that u cant castle if the king is in check or has to go to a square where he will be in check, but he never goes through b1 when castling (he goes through d1 and c1)
Ohh okay, so its only the king that cant be in danger, the rook doesn't matter. Thanks
5:32 isnt Bh6 a move since he cant take it and his rook is pinned, also he near of checkmate?
MsUncleKevin in that case black can play Nf5, attacking the white bishop and defending g7, and f5 is a great square for the knight
Just a few mins in and I'm laughing hard already!
If there was an earthquake the pieces would move from the starting position making you do a lot of work
after black castles why not bishop h7?
you know in 23:30 after Rxg7 the in-between move Bf3! would make the game better for black...
On the slaughtering line at 13:45 after h6xN+ Rh5 Then sure, Rxh5 is #, but so is g8=N :-)
damn, amazing game
What does it mean when something is "sharp"?
when something is double edged.
When the position is opened and a lot of pieces potentially hanging. Tactical positions like those from for example sicilians or even king's gambits
sharp means it is like a knife. If you are not careful you will cut yourself. You must find the correct move and only that correct move. Dull positions are the opposite, it is pretty easy to make any move and you will be ok. Again this is in reference to a knife. Sharp knives can cut you!
Sharp = Risky, double-edged, highly tactical. Sharp can be used to describe moves, maneuvers, positions, and styles of play.
😮 an amazing game
(about Winawer) "He's no one's favorite. I talked to his mom and she was like, 'Psh, cone on.'" haha haha
can anyone explain how he can castle at 24:40 ?
because the king didn't move through check , hence the move is legal
Because Mike Kummer wasn't the arbiter.
You can castle when the piece that is being attacked is the rook (or the rook goes through a square that is attacked).
But you cant castle when the piece being attacked is the King (you're in check), or when the King goes through a square being attacked (for example if there was a black bishop in a4 - attacking d1)
EEEEEEEEEAnd. i really love watching this guy
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This game is proof of why computers dominate humans in chess. All that queen dancing and open king shit will get you trounced upon by even moderate level computers, let alone the likes of Stockfish.
Ben can you do a video on d4 d5 qd3
Why not Bh6 at 5:47?
Sebastiaan Knightf5
finegold you have a fan club in argentina
and in Peru after that weird Shining Path joke.
29:44 I thought Sam was the white pieces cause he implied it on the opening move but then he says Sam won. Also, the consecutive queen moves is what Sam would play
Yeah, that was a mistake: it is indeed Sevian playing with black.
I like that Ben Finegold supports American chess players
Pretty sure after black castles, I play bishop to h6.
I'm 4 months late, but congratulations on your marriage.
I'm four years late, but congratulations from me, too!
Ben did indeed know that Wesley So won the 2016 London Chess Classic (6/9) and Topalov finished last (2/9, frankly terrible)
Lets call an unknown student, Joey - What do u think black can play here? Bb4
Whats the name of that variation? Its named after your favourite player from the 19 th century
Its simon winover!
c4 is explosive ...
c4 is explosive, explain that to her later!
He should be called "Sam Severed."
Ben, you tricked me. You start the second game with "E4, because Sam plays E4". Then throughout the game I was thinking Sam was White. You seemed confused at the end. I'm sure I was. You should listen to Mike Kummer and flip the board.
that looked romantic, lol
No dismissing the class? Terrible!
Also, congratulations for marriage! The third time that counts.
This guy is funny af
first to auto-like, and now to watch :)
EVERYWHERE ARE SMART ARMNENIANS....... SOOOO PROUD
the problem with his jokes is you do that know if he's telling the truth or not.
This entire episode is one big dad joke.
next one is pragnanandhaa
He already did a lecture on Pragnanandhaa
Ben is almost funnier then Rodnie D. and Don R, combined!!
The Fox/Trump joke killed it.
what was that a blitz match against shirov lol !!! sam sevian another armenian american player
I thought Sam was white in the second game?
He can be super funny, but his students cannot learn any chess! So please be more serious Ben! You can be a good teacher!
(21:46) LOL
Wait did Ben eat the whole board or is he just that overweighht
Instead of BG5 @5:55 he should have played BH6
great analysis, but you do go off topic many times. jokes are okay though
terrible!