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As a sub-1000 player my greatest success rate when opening e4 is, by far, when Black tries the Petrov. I don't know what they learn -if anything. I suspect they only know 2...Nf6 and then rely on working it out move by move. In at least 25% of games they fall for the discovered check Q trap on M6 and I win many other games within 12-15 moves. Only those who have clearly done some prep give me a serious game and then it is about 50/50 as I would expect -perhaps less as I don't get that many games to be familiar with such positions.
For the Tennison gambit talked in this video, it was actually a M6 which is even better than winning the queen. However, this is based on h6 is played, if Nf6 then winning the queen is the best option.
Ever since I was introduced to the bishop's opening on this channel months ago I find myself naturally playing it most of the time. It leads to fun games way more often than any other opening I've tried.
Great, but could you do a video about how and when to formulate a *plan* for a game? I get lost on knowing how to do this, and often lose games because in late middle game my pieces are totally uncoordinated. I've seen your videos on how to choose the best move, but I'm still uncertain about how to form an overall plan that coordinates all my pieces.
I have a question and a request. The question is what database did you use to complile your information? The request is that I would love see the same information for Black.
definitly for black but i would like to see extendet verzionmaybe with two diferent topics best for beginer let say under 1200 and best for advance 1200-2000. becouse i am honestly curius those win rate are count from all games right? but on some rating some of those opening may not be so great becouse ppl simply know how to defend
Hey Igor, Your Courses are great.But, you know they are a little bit old. Right? I think It would be great if you could create some new courses(In my opinion)
How much self centered do you have to be to make a dick move and then announce it to the world. Someone is helping you, you help back and support them. Like the fucking video and copy paste the link if you want to rewatch or to keep a record.
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Yes, please do a Top 5 Openings video for Black.
► Chapters
00:00 Highest Win Rate Chess Openings for 2024
00:11 Top-5 Chess Openings for White in 2025
00:15 Opening-5
01:40 If Black delays castling
03:29 Opening-4
07:35 Opening-3
10:12 Stockfish recommendation
11:34 Opening-2
12:56 Opening-1 (highest 72% win rate)
for black!!!
King's Indian df
Czech
Black
Caro cann is goated
I’d love to see Top 5 for Black.
The continuation you offered would be very welcome! Thanks!
hey Igor. i think everyone would want top 5 openings for black! YOU ROCK
Thank you and Merry Christmas Igor and to all your family :) :) :)
You have improved my chess more than I could ever have imagined! You stun me with every video! Have a great Christmas!
Dear Igor, many thanks for all the brilliant videos - hopefully you will maintain this also next year! Best regards from Vienna, Rainer
Please GM Igor, continue with this video. It is sooo interesting. 🎉🎉🎉 Happy holiday !!!
Thanks mate, really enjoyed the video
dude pls do the continuation, love yr content
Best chess channel on the internet. Thank you Igor. And please could you make top 5 Openings for Black.
I really like the video GM Igor......a continuation video would be great 🎉
Great video Igor. Merry Christmas!
As a sub-1000 player my greatest success rate when opening e4 is, by far, when Black tries the Petrov. I don't know what they learn -if anything. I suspect they only know 2...Nf6 and then rely on working it out move by move. In at least 25% of games they fall for the discovered check Q trap on M6 and I win many other games within 12-15 moves. Only those who have clearly done some prep give me a serious game and then it is about 50/50 as I would expect -perhaps less as I don't get that many games to be familiar with such positions.
Hi Igor,
Another grear video. Thank you. U#1.
Happy Holidays
For the Tennison gambit talked in this video, it was actually a M6 which is even better than winning the queen. However, this is based on h6 is played, if Nf6 then winning the queen is the best option.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas, and a wonderful 2025 to you and yours.
Thank you Igor, my game GREW UP with your teachings. GENIUS...!
Ever since I was introduced to the bishop's opening on this channel months ago I find myself naturally playing it most of the time. It leads to fun games way more often than any other opening I've tried.
Continue teaching us GM Igor!
Love from Bangladesh ❤
Thanks for the effort
GOD bless Christmas to you. Thanks for sharing your chess skills with us
Good one Igor 😂😂......"hope the holidays bring a smile to your face and a grimace of horror to your opponents"
Hi Igor!
This is an amazing video. Thank you very much.
The 5 best openings for black would nucely complement this one.
Excellent and helpful content
SIR CAN U PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON ALL VARIONTIONS OF BISHOPS OPENING
Sar you're too much raining, I am under the water please halp
super great stuff
Thank you for it! We are expecting for black, also!
Interesting video, leaving a like!
Please do prepare the continuation, as the openings for Black are more complicated.
Great, but could you do a video about how and when to formulate a *plan* for a game? I get lost on knowing how to do this, and often lose games because in late middle game my pieces are totally uncoordinated. I've seen your videos on how to choose the best move, but I'm still uncertain about how to form an overall plan that coordinates all my pieces.
Please continue with black openings! Happy Christmas!
Thanks for telling me about the highest win rate from these openings! 😊
Nc3 against the French is very a theortical line with a lot of diffrent good responses for Black
Yes please do a top 5 openings for black, thanks
Top 5 defenses with black or maybe top 5 gambits please!
11:19 hehe GM Igor accidentally mouse slip the white's queen! Then black get the advantage if the queen was Botez gambited.
Hello sir can you make opening video for tournament
Sar please halp me, I am underwater.
Thanks Igor, top 5 for BLACK PLEASE, happy xmas and best wishes for 2025 👍🏼
Top 5 openings for Black would be great !
Yes
In the bishops opening ,what happens if they play c5 x g1 ? Instead of castling ??
yes this would be a great way to build an opening repertoire for both white and black :)
I want a continuation of this
Best openings for black pls..thanks Gm igor
For black is the needed one sir !!!
Have you ever played e4-c5-f4, the variation Bent Larsen liked to shock Sicilian players with?
I go the Alapin opening route whenever black plays the Sicilian, works VERY well.
Thx,Igor... spanish pls😊
Yes for black too!🤩😃
I have a question and a request. The question is what database did you use to complile your information? The request is that I would love see the same information for Black.
More Please.
we need top 5 openings for black too
definitly for black but i would like to see extendet verzionmaybe with two diferent topics best for beginer let say under 1200 and best for advance 1200-2000. becouse i am honestly curius those win rate are count from all games right? but on some rating some of those opening may not be so great becouse ppl simply know how to defend
Nice, I play 3 of those openings
Yes
Wait what year this is?
What is about d4?
LETS GO THE GOAT WITH A NEW VIDEO
IM 1900 THANKS TO YOUSIEHNEHE
Yes, for black too, please!!
Great video. Black please.
upload best opeaning for black
Wish the same for black as well..
Hey Igor, Your Courses are great.But, you know they are a little bit old. Right? I think It would be great if you could create some new courses(In my opinion)
At what rating range?
Beginner to 1600 or 1700
I've been crushing 500-800 range with kings Indian defence, so if you could keep it a secret that would be great, thanks.
Want continuation
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Niceeeeeeee👍
soundness of openings be like: 🥲
Why doesn't the king go forward instead of back into the castle in greek gift sacrifice?
?That is an interesting question?🧐
12:58 NAHHHHH
Bro caught me
Me too.
2025?
Bro premoved the video from future😭
Yes , now is time to have something for black!!!
"some internet influencers" 😂
Black!
12:58
Actually
The opening with the highest winrate is not The Bishop's opening.
It's the Bongcloud Attack
Here's an example game
1.E4 E5 2.Ke2#
What about the Grob’s attack and Duras gambit?
They are pretty bad but duras gambit is somewhat viable
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For black
Personally I'm willing to pay for speedrun videos where you play random people online using your system of thinking!
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Clickbait. Very specific variations within openings with highest winrates
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I disliked the video , just to indicate me that I've watched this video. I am watching your videos recently , really impressive.
Hello sar yes yes indeed, very impressive that you can watch videos now! Have you learned how to use a toilet yet though?
How much self centered do you have to be to make a dick move and then announce it to the world. Someone is helping you, you help back and support them. Like the fucking video and copy paste the link if you want to rewatch or to keep a record.
You are great sir. You skyrocket my rating in very short period of time 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡
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For black