Thanks again, John. That was short but sweet - and instructive. I'm always amused when you say "if you stuck around for the analysis"! Because for me it is simply unthinkable to only watch the game till the end, and then cut out when the "difficult or boring" analysis segment begins. To me the analysis section is the really good stuff, when I finally get to understand in detail what's really going on below the surface in the game - all explained (even spoon fed sometimes) by a strong Master player. Why would I want to deprive myself of all that fabulous content? But then again, that's just the perfectionist in me speaking. And I'm sure many viewers have other constraints on their time, that compel them to prioritize certain activities.
As someone who plays 1. e4 but also plays the Caro-Kann against 1. e4, it only just clicked that structures are basically reversed in the QGD exchange and the C-K exchange - pretty cool
As a d4 player, I never put together that Nge2 also helps protect the bishop retreating to g3 against the bishop-Queen battery. Without that knight you would lose a pawn if black plays h6 ans g5. Definitely had that happen in the past, so thanks!
seeing a simple breakdown of the plans is awesome. this opening has a lot of branching plans so its great to see the breakdown of “why this” that you’ve done here. a series would be awesome.. the sicilian seems like another opening that could be broken down in that way
Chuffed to have this video to refer back to. I play QGD exchange since buying a fairly old Queen's Gambit book a while back, but it's so difficult to retain all the ideas. Thanks again for your hard work and content!
John, as a d4 player id love more of this content. Especially the common middle game plans! I study databases to learn the theory but then just make moves. The deeper strategic plans are really valuable. I cant find that information easily. This is great content. I find the QGA quite challenging to face as well, especially developing the queenside bishop. A full queens gambit overview like this covering all of the d4 d5 stuff would be amazing. Not deep theory, i can find that in databases, just like this. Main ideas, pawn strucures, middle game plans.
Thanks John, great video as always. I've played this line alot but usually don't think about Ne2 instead of Nf3. I'll need to keep that in mind next time!
One of the most useful videos I have seen from you -- and you have a lot of useful videos. I would probably put it above even your rook endgame series as those are relatively rare to see under like 2500.
Hi John, would love a series on general plans and ideas from openings! Is super helpful and versatile knowledge to have, but can be hard to come by with opening courses often getting more lost in the weeds of variations. Also good to know the general plans of openings you don't play but might come up against. Cheers for the video!
The tips you've mentioned pertinent to commonplace book moves played in QG and d4 positions in general were really insightful for a beginner like me who dislikes closed and semi-closed games. 😅
Thank you John. One question, if one of the problems with QGD for black is blocking of the light square bishop, why do we go cxd5 exd5 so early which relieves this problem for black?
Great question. Although Black's light-square bishop scope improves after cxd5, it's often a bad idea for Black to develop the bishop actively to somewhere like f5 or g4 early on, because Qd1-b3! can catch Black in a develop attack on b7 and d5. By the way, White can try to delay or forego the exchange on d5, but if you play that way, you have to reckon with Black capturing on c4 at some inconvenient moment.
What the engine doesn’t take into account here is that having your opponent find Nb5!! against you is emotionally crushing 😂 it’s +1.5 on the board, but +5 in black’s head!
I think that short games as valuable as long ones, just because of it could provide the idea of covering opening mistakes, which could lead to a very quick demise. Really fits the idea of CTRL well, imho
Meh, I'm an e4 guy; violence is good for us - and yet this ended in blood-soaked fashion! I just can't help but think black shoulda castled the other way, and stayed calm. Keep the RUclipss comin'!
As a QGD player from the black side, specifically the Janowski variation. I hate it when white exchanges on d5. I find that white has a much easier game, and black tends to be fighting for a draw. It's this very reason why I'm considering switching my main defence to 1.d4, as I don't like the exchange variation for black.
Tbh unless you're like 1500 or something no one plays theory. The only openings people play at my level are Italian game, danish gambit, scotch and wayward queen attack.
Would love a Queen's Gambit/d4 series
Thanks again, John. That was short but sweet - and instructive. I'm always amused when you say "if you stuck around for the analysis"! Because for me it is simply unthinkable to only watch the game till the end, and then cut out when the "difficult or boring" analysis segment begins. To me the analysis section is the really good stuff, when I finally get to understand in detail what's really going on below the surface in the game - all explained (even spoon fed sometimes) by a strong Master player. Why would I want to deprive myself of all that fabulous content? But then again, that's just the perfectionist in me speaking. And I'm sure many viewers have other constraints on their time, that compel them to prioritize certain activities.
As someone who plays 1. e4 but also plays the Caro-Kann against 1. e4, it only just clicked that structures are basically reversed in the QGD exchange and the C-K exchange - pretty cool
As a d4 player, I never put together that Nge2 also helps protect the bishop retreating to g3 against the bishop-Queen battery. Without that knight you would lose a pawn if black plays h6 ans g5. Definitely had that happen in the past, so thanks!
seeing a simple breakdown of the plans is awesome. this opening has a lot of branching plans so its great to see the breakdown of “why this” that you’ve done here. a series would be awesome.. the sicilian seems like another opening that could be broken down in that way
I will try to make targeted opening videos like this in the future!
Chuffed to have this video to refer back to. I play QGD exchange since buying a fairly old Queen's Gambit book a while back, but it's so difficult to retain all the ideas. Thanks again for your hard work and content!
Another banger from the best chess teacher on the youtubes. Keep 'em coming, John.
always nice to get a refresher on the basics, i play d4 openings since years and most of that stuff i do unconsciously/fast is clearer in my mind now
John, as a d4 player id love more of this content. Especially the common middle game plans! I study databases to learn the theory but then just make moves. The deeper strategic plans are really valuable. I cant find that information easily. This is great content.
I find the QGA quite challenging to face as well, especially developing the queenside bishop. A full queens gambit overview like this covering all of the d4 d5 stuff would be amazing. Not deep theory, i can find that in databases, just like this. Main ideas, pawn strucures, middle game plans.
Thanks John, great video as always. I've played this line alot but usually don't think about Ne2 instead of Nf3. I'll need to keep that in mind next time!
Glad you’re still doing your thing John. Hope you’re doing well.
I’m a fan of Ne2 variations of the QGD, so it was great to see it played and I appreciated all the commentary around it!
Thank you for watching! The Nge2 line is a fun one to play; I always enjoyed reviewing those old Botvinnik and Kasparov games 😁
I will not rest until we get a climbing the dating ladder series! Your people have spoken, Jon!
thank you I enjoy all the tips as i am a D4 player (for the last few months) and I have improved greatly.
One of the most useful videos I have seen from you -- and you have a lot of useful videos. I would probably put it above even your rook endgame series as those are relatively rare to see under like 2500.
Very kind of you to say that - thanks so much!
Hi John, would love a series on general plans and ideas from openings! Is super helpful and versatile knowledge to have, but can be hard to come by with opening courses often getting more lost in the weeds of variations. Also good to know the general plans of openings you don't play but might come up against. Cheers for the video!
Thanks John. You continue to produce quality content. Your uploads are interesting and instructional.
Much appreciated!
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Great short overview on what to choose with d4. I may start trying the nimzo opening now and go into QGD on nf3!
The tips you've mentioned pertinent to commonplace book moves played in QG and d4 positions in general were really insightful for a beginner like me who dislikes closed and semi-closed games. 😅
Great to hear that!
Hey John, could you link the speedrun video explaining why 2.Nf6 is a mistake?
You bet! Check this video: ruclips.net/video/Qff9ZEIQzLg/видео.html
Thank you John. One question, if one of the problems with QGD for black is blocking of the light square bishop, why do we go cxd5 exd5 so early which relieves this problem for black?
Great question. Although Black's light-square bishop scope improves after cxd5, it's often a bad idea for Black to develop the bishop actively to somewhere like f5 or g4 early on, because Qd1-b3! can catch Black in a develop attack on b7 and d5. By the way, White can try to delay or forego the exchange on d5, but if you play that way, you have to reckon with Black capturing on c4 at some inconvenient moment.
Great video! Keep up the good work!
What the engine doesn’t take into account here is that having your opponent find Nb5!! against you is emotionally crushing 😂 it’s +1.5 on the board, but +5 in black’s head!
I think that short games as valuable as long ones, just because of it could provide the idea of covering opening mistakes, which could lead to a very quick demise. Really fits the idea of CTRL well, imho
Great lesson
Meh, I'm an e4 guy; violence is good for us - and yet this ended in blood-soaked fashion! I just can't help but think black shoulda castled the other way, and stayed calm. Keep the RUclipss comin'!
Thanks, Professor.
Appreciate you watchingZ!
I recommend John's d4 course. Great course and free of charge. Also Ben Finegold's d4 |Chessable course is out today!
Great video!
Thanks!
As a QGD player from the black side, specifically the Janowski variation. I hate it when white exchanges on d5. I find that white has a much easier game, and black tends to be fighting for a draw. It's this very reason why I'm considering switching my main defence to 1.d4, as I don't like the exchange variation for black.
If you play 3... Be7 instead of 3... a6 or 3... Nf6, you avoid the bad lines of the exchange variation.
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26:48 g5 was the top suggestion.
Can someone explain the tactic mentioned at 1:10? Don’t get how this is working
Can you play this from blacks POV because I always end up tilting the moment I see the Queens Gambit lol
Tbh unless you're like 1500 or something no one plays theory. The only openings people play at my level are Italian game, danish gambit, scotch and wayward queen attack.
efficient!
During the game I don't like seeing opening names . After the game I require it.
"You guys won't mind a shorter video", follows with 25 minutes of analysis 😅
Shout out to the analysis gang!
i want to lose very quickly so i will castle queenside with an instant loss 1827??
Happens 😂
Decaf. Really, John?
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13:43
Good point 😁