“Paul Morphy is the greatest chess player to ever live! He was head and shoulders above the competition in a way that Kasparov, Magnus, and Fisher never were” I say, waving a gun in the airport, wearing only denim daisy dukes and foaming at the mouth.
Most people count to three with the index, middle, and ring fingers Some people count to three with the thumb, index, and middle fingers Ben counts to three with the shocker
I just got back into chess after a 40 year gap lol I really appreciate this video because you do a great job of explaining the rationale behind the moves and talk about strategy. I've learned a lot from just this video. I'll be looking for more of your videos. I appreciate your time putting this together.
I miss when chess was fun like this, now its just people copying engine moves and its hard to attack. These games are a lot more fun than just making ok moves until the player who tries to find a mate loses on time
Ben, you acted like 7...Qf6 in the second game was a logical move. In fact it was a blunder. 7...Nf6 attacking the White Queen was necessary. After 8 Qxf4, Black should play 8...Bd6 again developing a piece while attacking the White Queen. Your young students need to learn that bringing the Queen out early allows the opponent to develop pieces while attacking it. After 8...Bd6 Black is up a piece for which White has little compensation. Still, thanks for more of your excellent analyses of Morphy games.
Ben loves Morphy so much that he completely trashes every single notable player of that time but then compliments Morphy's family 😂😂😂 At least they weren't claiming to be great players, I suppose... Probably because they knew firsthand what one looked like.
@@Nippleless_Cage No, I like Trump and I'm not afraid to say it. But that's besides the point. I wouldn't be much happier if he made fun of Biden. I'm confronted with politics absolutely everywhere it seems these days. I was hoping someone of Ben's standing and life experience would be wise enough to keep it out of chess content. If he wants to be political that's fine but maybe a dedicated video would be better.
Why is it unwise to say Trump is evil? Do you think Trump supporters make up a large part of his audience? Are you going to storm the Atlanta Chess Club?
@@Axiomatic75 You acknowledge Ben's "standing and life experience" and then decide that Ben is wrong about disliking Trump because you don't like him. Maybe the guy with the standing and life experience is right.
@petergriffin8767 He can dislike Trump all he wants, that's none of my business. I just wish he'd keep politics out of a chess video, that's all. Even if his political views aligned with mine I still wouldn't want to hear about them in a chess video. There are plenty of channels dedicated to that.
the kids in this class make it really good. Q (Ben): How did he avoid losing his queen? A: he blundered checkmate. lol
Paul Morphy is one of my greatest inspirations, sad that the sales assistant in Macy's shoes section couldn't understand that.
Lol yes good stuff
old joke
“Paul Morphy is the greatest chess player to ever live! He was head and shoulders above the competition in a way that Kasparov, Magnus, and Fisher never were” I say, waving a gun in the airport, wearing only denim daisy dukes and foaming at the mouth.
José Raul Capablanca *along with TSA* has entered the chat
It is very simple, I see paul morphy and ben, I click
Lol Ben makes a Commando reference, that’s a deep cut.
Most people count to three with the index, middle, and ring fingers
Some people count to three with the thumb, index, and middle fingers
Ben counts to three with the shocker
No one’s asleep for Morphy.
I just got back into chess after a 40 year gap lol I really appreciate this video because you do a great job of explaining the rationale behind the moves and talk about strategy. I've learned a lot from just this video. I'll be looking for more of your videos. I appreciate your time putting this together.
19:26 now pawn takes is complicated 🤔 you take the queen 🤣🤣🤣
Yay🎉 morphy games
Morphy = Godzilla, got it
GM Ben is so good his students learn the same humour.
Rick Astley would certainly never give you up
21:53 Bruno reference???? Gosh I love Ben
9:18 "now they took with the king. they can castle later " 😆😆
Morphy's father, Alonzo/Antonio.
Very suspicious
30:30 back when Magnus was world Champion RIP
He's not world champion.
He's only the best human in the world.
No. The Germans say: "Springer am Rand bringt Kummer und Schand." Knight (Jumper) on the edge brings sorrow and shame.
4:10 Who is Alonzo Morphy, as the screen shows Antonio. Who knows? Ben doesn't!
Tigrosian! My favorite player.
Knight b1 just killed me😂
kids continuation on "retreating like a..." :D
Max Euwe went to Old School...
why are all the lectures re-uploaded? this is not exactly new content, is it?
25:40
@Ben: Crawford or Spence? -- Who ya' got?🥊🥊 (If off-topic questions are taken.)
I miss when chess was fun like this, now its just people copying engine moves and its hard to attack. These games are a lot more fun than just making ok moves until the player who tries to find a mate loses on time
Yeah I miss the 1800s too man. Good times we lived in
The ramblings of a clueless patzer
Ben, you acted like 7...Qf6 in the second game was a logical move. In fact it was a blunder. 7...Nf6 attacking the White Queen was necessary. After 8 Qxf4, Black should play 8...Bd6 again developing a piece while attacking the White Queen. Your young students need to learn that bringing the Queen out early allows the opponent to develop pieces while attacking it. After 8...Bd6 Black is up a piece for which White has little compensation. Still, thanks for more of your excellent analyses of Morphy games.
"The truth hurts" 😩
Ben loves Morphy so much that he completely trashes every single notable player of that time but then compliments Morphy's family 😂😂😂 At least they weren't claiming to be great players, I suppose... Probably because they knew firsthand what one looked like.
Deciding to include politics in your videos will always be your biggest blunder Mr. Finegold. 😂
I've been a fan of Finegold for a decade, but, honestly, talking politics to a room full of kids is pretty scumbag behavior.
Im going to vote for Trump..... but im Canadian so it doesn't count, terrible.
The truth hurts
Confusing the audience
Trump2024!!
God bless President Trump
God?
@@Nippleless_Cagehe means Morphy
I wish Ben would keep politics out of his lessons.
Translation: I like Trump and I'm afraid to say it.
@@Nippleless_Cage No, I like Trump and I'm not afraid to say it. But that's besides the point. I wouldn't be much happier if he made fun of Biden. I'm confronted with politics absolutely everywhere it seems these days. I was hoping someone of Ben's standing and life experience would be wise enough to keep it out of chess content. If he wants to be political that's fine but maybe a dedicated video would be better.
Why is it unwise to say Trump is evil? Do you think Trump supporters make up a large part of his audience? Are you going to storm the Atlanta Chess Club?
@@Axiomatic75 You acknowledge Ben's "standing and life experience" and then decide that Ben is wrong about disliking Trump because you don't like him. Maybe the guy with the standing and life experience is right.
@petergriffin8767 He can dislike Trump all he wants, that's none of my business. I just wish he'd keep politics out of a chess video, that's all. Even if his political views aligned with mine I still wouldn't want to hear about them in a chess video. There are plenty of channels dedicated to that.
Trump 2024!
I’d vote for Trump just to spite
Ben Laden Finegold.
Least unhinged Trump supporter