French Defense is my go to defense with the Black. And now I know some really cool stuff to apply to French players and to be cautious while playingbit myself.💯🙌🏼 Hands down man. Thanks for the substantial stuff
► Chapters 00:00 How to Win Against the French Defense as White? 00:30 Advance Variation: 3.e5 (why it is powerful) 02:07 Trap by White, Unpopular Sideline 03:29 Aggressive Gambit Style, More Traps! 04:58 If Black plays Qxb2 06:30 Boom: Queen Trapped! 07:03 If Black retreats with Qd8 08:52 If Black doesn't play dxc3
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It should be noted that the only reason why Black loses in these lines is that Black is either greedy, unaware or masochistic by taking on d4xc3. And before that, c5xd4 was played which is less blatantly a mistake. And, less of a mistake but noteworthy is that the move Qd8-b6 which is why over 30 years ago I was exploring Qd8-a6 instead which threatens White less but sends the game into lines that aren't like what you see in this video. The delayed or even no recaputre by White c3xd4 is interesting and something I encountered a few times 35 years ago but wasn't popularized until much later. It's something French players have to be aware of, and IMO only low rated players fall for these line nowadays.
@@GMIgorSmirnov glad to hear that. Just hope they do something to these attacks because I dont suppose you're up for the challenge of beating that record by being banned and restored 3x a week haha.
Ugh, so the attack must have removed all the comments for this video. Oh well, I think I remember mine: The weird thing about the French Defense is that White always looks to be winning 10 or 15 moves into the game, with a space advantage and more active pieces. However, attacking Black's tortoise shell of a structure turns out to be not so easy. When a winning middle game combination fails to materialize, Black typically gets the better endgame and wins. Basically, the French Defense is the chess equivalent of the rope-a-dope in boxing. Also, at 8:00, agreed h6? can be met by Nb5. However, playing a6 before h6 to prevent Nb5 seems Iike a simple antidote. This video has some good ideas, but I don't think it will have French Defense players shakin' in their boots. 😀
At 4:40 black can also play ...Nh6. If white plays Qxd4 he wins the piece back but black is still a pawn ahead. I would prefer to play white, but this is not as bad for black as other lines,
At 8:30 what if the queen moves to b8 to stop the checkmate you said there's nothing black can do it looks like black can just move out of the smothered mate with the queen at b8. The knight can then fork blacks rook at the cost of the g5bishop and a trapped night with the king unable to castle or move bishop to safety and in a good position but looks like black can hold off and defend in that position queen at b8. A nice aggressive opening I like it thanks for the video. I was just wondering what to do if that happens because I would get a rook and loose my bishop then have my knight trapped so would end up down or I could move my bishop and keep pieces on the board unless there's a better move instead of b5 knight or g5 bishop.
When Black exchanged for the soldiers in the middle, should he first rush the two side soldiers preventively to prevent the knights and bishops from attacking Black?
Can someone explain what happens in the last variation of the video where u sack a piece and put the knight on b5 what would b the continuation after queen b6?
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Uff! Uff! Uff! Uff! After every move. That was my reaction If only If only The other player will move their pieces like that So they would let me win 1 game!!!!! Great video! Made me dream.
The weird thing about the French Defense is White always looks like he's winning after 10 or 15 moves - his pieces are more active and he controls more space. However, breaking through Black's tortoise shell of a structure turns out to be not so easy. When a winning middle game combination fails to materialize, Black typically ends up with the better endgame and wins. Basically, the French Defense is the chess equivalent of the Rope-a-dope in boxing. As for the position at 8:28, where Nb5 gives White a big advantage, playing a6 (instead of h6) seems like a simple antidote. First prevent Nb5, then play h6 when it's convenient.
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I know I must be missing something, but at the 6:20 part of the video if Black plays 11 ....... Nxe5 instead of ......a6, I don't know what to play as White.
if 11. ..... Nxe5, then 12. Bd4, Nxf3+ 13. Qxf3 looks decent because of all of white's pieces are well defended, while black is going to have to keep on moving his queen out of danger as white gains tempi
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French Defense is my go to defense with the Black. And now I know some really cool stuff to apply to French players and to be cautious while playingbit myself.💯🙌🏼 Hands down man. Thanks for the substantial stuff
► Chapters
00:00 How to Win Against the French Defense as White?
00:30 Advance Variation: 3.e5 (why it is powerful)
02:07 Trap by White, Unpopular Sideline
03:29 Aggressive Gambit Style, More Traps!
04:58 If Black plays Qxb2
06:30 Boom: Queen Trapped!
07:03 If Black retreats with Qd8
08:52 If Black doesn't play dxc3
Thanks brother Igor, will definitely be taking your courses when I have a little more business happening, brilliant video
All praise for your chess page.
You have excellent diction and every comment you make is well prepared.
I also like your sound equipment
I look forward to each of your new pages
Greetings
Srdjan Basaric
French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation
1. e4 e6 2. f4 Nf6 3. e5 Nd5 4. d4 c5 5. c4 Nb6 6. d5 d6 7. Nc3 dxe5 8. fxe5 Be7
9. Nf3 O-O 10. d6 Bh4+ 11. g3 Bxg3+ 12. hxg3 Nc6 13. Qe2 f6 14. Qh2 h6 15. Bxh6
Rf7 16. Bg5 fxe5 17. Qh8# 1-0
Great stuff, especially Bb6!
Wow great video, will try this out, thanks!
Outstanding. Thank you
Wow. Easy to learn method of instruction.
It should be noted that the only reason why Black loses in these lines is that Black is either greedy, unaware or masochistic by taking on d4xc3.
And before that, c5xd4 was played which is less blatantly a mistake.
And, less of a mistake but noteworthy is that the move Qd8-b6 which is why over 30 years ago I was exploring Qd8-a6 instead which threatens White less but sends the game into lines that aren't like what you see in this video.
The delayed or even no recaputre by White c3xd4 is interesting and something I encountered a few times 35 years ago but wasn't popularized until much later.
It's something French players have to be aware of, and IMO only low rated players fall for these line nowadays.
Qd8-a6? Is that a legal move?
Great work smirnov sir . You are amazing.
The Milner-Barry Gambit. You don't show Black's best defences. Black is better if they play 9 Be3 Qd8 10 ~ Nge7 11 ~ a6 (not h6).
My engine says +.65 what depth you at? Only line where black might be better I see is if black doesn’t take on c3
Some youtuber from my country also received the same kind of attacks from bots/rogue streamers. Some got banned 2x in a week lol. Glad you're back
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@@GMIgorSmirnov glad to hear that. Just hope they do something to these attacks because I dont suppose you're up for the challenge of beating that record by being banned and restored 3x a week haha.
Ugh, so the attack must have removed all the comments for this video. Oh well, I think I remember mine:
The weird thing about the French Defense is that White always looks to be winning 10 or 15 moves into the game, with a space advantage and more active pieces. However, attacking Black's tortoise shell of a structure turns out to be not so easy. When a winning middle game combination fails to materialize, Black typically gets the better endgame and wins. Basically, the French Defense is the chess equivalent of the rope-a-dope in boxing.
Also, at 8:00, agreed h6? can be met by Nb5. However, playing a6 before h6 to prevent Nb5 seems Iike a simple antidote. This video has some good ideas, but I don't think it will have French Defense players shakin' in their boots. 😀
Super nice video !
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Thank you for sharing, Sir.
I learned this as the EZ System, or the Dojo System from GM Jesse Kraai's videos. Uh oh--the secret's out on my favorite system against the French.
At 4:40 black can also play ...Nh6. If white plays Qxd4 he wins the piece back but black is still a pawn ahead. I would prefer to play white, but this is not as bad for black as other lines,
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Thank you so much
Terrific!
Thnx for the video! As white is the French defense my worst opening with 37% winrate, i'm gonna try this out!
Thanks Master, I like so much
At 8:30 what if the queen moves to b8 to stop the checkmate you said there's nothing black can do it looks like black can just move out of the smothered mate with the queen at b8. The knight can then fork blacks rook at the cost of the g5bishop and a trapped night with the king unable to castle or move bishop to safety and in a good position but looks like black can hold off and defend in that position queen at b8. A nice aggressive opening I like it thanks for the video. I was just wondering what to do if that happens because I would get a rook and loose my bishop then have my knight trapped so would end up down or I could move my bishop and keep pieces on the board unless there's a better move instead of b5 knight or g5 bishop.
Wonderful
When Black exchanged for the soldiers in the middle, should he first rush the two side soldiers preventively to prevent the knights and bishops from attacking Black?
Did you know the French can logically transpose into the Benoni, if black chooses? I just find transpositions incredibly interesting.
Can someone explain what happens in the last variation of the video where u sack a piece and put the knight on b5 what would b the continuation after queen b6?
I'm so glad that your channel is back after being hcked
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Beautiful!! Absolutely beautiful instruction and commentary. You are my HERO!!😇
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Uff!
Uff!
Uff!
Uff!
After every move. That was my reaction
If only
If only
The other player will move their pieces like that
So they would let me win 1 game!!!!!
Great video!
Made me dream.
The weird thing about the French Defense is White always looks like he's winning after 10 or 15 moves - his pieces are more active and he controls more space. However, breaking through Black's tortoise shell of a structure turns out to be not so easy. When a winning middle game combination fails to materialize, Black typically ends up with the better endgame and wins. Basically, the French Defense is the chess equivalent of the Rope-a-dope in boxing.
As for the position at 8:28, where Nb5 gives White a big advantage, playing a6 (instead of h6) seems like a simple antidote. First prevent Nb5, then play h6 when it's convenient.
if you do that in a game that would be quite sad because of Nd6#
No, silly one. I said play a6 instead of h6. Don't let your opponent play Nb5.
Hi, these lines from igor seem very unrealistic. Do you have a proper plan or video link against the french defense?
@@ingogoldbeck2886not unrealistic, if you play at more than 1500 elo things like this will happen
right move!@@zanti4132
Actually, playing Bullet on Lichess, 3...c5 is definitely the most popular move, but I regularly also encounter 3...f6.
you are right, f6 is the workaround solution
if e4,e6 d4,d5 e5,WHAT WILL I PLAY IF MY OPPONENT PLAYS C5?
Wish I had worked this out for myself I have been playing advanced for years.
Caro kann advance white will be also try to show
If black plays 8 e4), white shud go 9(Nd4?
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I know I must be missing something, but at the 6:20 part of the video if Black plays 11 ....... Nxe5 instead of ......a6, I don't know what to play as White.
if 11. ..... Nxe5, then 12. Bd4, Nxf3+ 13. Qxf3 looks decent because of all of white's pieces are well defended, while black is going to have to keep on moving his queen out of danger as white gains tempi
Nothing in this video is possible black blocks with their light bishop before eating the pond on the center.
The pawn is almost never worth it. The resulting positions are two passive for OTB.
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@@GMIgorSmirnov Glad to see you have restored it!
GM Igor..have you been hacked? Why is there a stream on Luna from your channel?
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what if black pushes pawn to E4 and threatens the bishop ?
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hmmmm i do not take the pawn there i play bishop d7 and get the rook on c file