The 17 BEST Traps In The London System

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  • Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
  • In preparing for this video I checked out these other London Opening Videos:
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    From Remote Chess Academy:
    • The London System: Ess...
    From Eric Rosen:
    • The Hidden Tricks & Tr...
    From Chess Tube:
    • The only London System...
    From Hanging Pawns:
    • 9 London System Traps
    From Molton:
    • 5 Grandmaster Traps in...
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    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:24 - Trap 1
    2:30 - Trap 2
    4:10 - Trap 3
    5:56 - Trap 4
    7:18 - Trap 5
    8:55 - Trap 6
    10:40 - Trap 7
    11:49 - Trap 8
    13:24 - Trap 9
    14:27 - Trap 10
    17:44 - Trap 11
    18:05 - The Real Trap 11
    19:32 - Trap 12
    21:05 - Trap 13
    21:42 - Trap 14
    22:16 - Trap 15
    24:48 - Trap 16
    26:27 - Trap 17
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Комментарии • 280

  • @SLKCHESS
    @SLKCHESS 2 года назад +359

    Even if I don't play the London opening, I watch the video so that I don't fall into these traps.

    • @NameCannotBeBlank-xv5rw
      @NameCannotBeBlank-xv5rw 2 года назад +11

      Always glad to see anything about the London, especially the Jobava. Studying traps seems like a good idea: It may make recognition of unfamiliar traps more likely.

    • @alaska9827
      @alaska9827 2 года назад +6

      Even i ve watched this video , i still fall into those traps

    • @kingsolo6241
      @kingsolo6241 Год назад +3

      London is pretty good up pretty far in Elo. It will not work good against GM’s but pretty much everyone else can still fall for it. Many IM’s, FM’s and so on still use London. London is definitely worth learning and playing. Learning this opening is going to broaden the mind for chess in many ways.

    • @r.mcdonnell8614
      @r.mcdonnell8614 Год назад +4

      I don't play the London as white, but when white makes a weird first move (a3 or c3 for example) I like to basically play the London System as black

    • @ericgazette291
      @ericgazette291 Год назад

      Which opening do you use?

  • @hjhjhjwh
    @hjhjhjwh 9 месяцев назад +6

    I have been playing london system since 3 years ...the opening with less flaws ..which made me reach 1800+

  • @rp1894
    @rp1894 Год назад +3

    My favorite moment @ 4:35 where he accidentally says "assholes" instead of castles. Brilliant.

  • @joecburke
    @joecburke Год назад +20

    What I like about this analysis of traps is how it shows the different lines of strength/penetration by white stemming from the London, on each side of the board. Helps me understand the position better overall, as well as seeing trap opportunities that may present themselves. Especially the opportunity for pins, which are not obvious to intermediate players like myself. Thanks!

  • @ronitagrawal2749
    @ronitagrawal2749 2 года назад +3

    As a london player i am very happy that i got this video

  • @oldmandave304
    @oldmandave304 2 года назад +23

    Thank you! I was feeling fatigued as a newer player who just started learning the London system. This gives it some life and tactical play.

    • @drtheengrumb4439
      @drtheengrumb4439 2 года назад

      Its a boring opening.

    • @lisaharris6944
      @lisaharris6944 Год назад +1

      I’m with you Old Man Dave - just learning and I really like it as a place to find my feet. This video is excellent because it also gives me some options to apply tactics in specific situations. Another terrific video from Chess Vibes - it really is an excellent channel.

  • @prakasavigraha6104
    @prakasavigraha6104 2 года назад +189

    " Be patient " is always good advice in Chess.
    Kasparov said without patience, a winning position results in a draw, and a drawable position becomes a loss.

    • @irritator9062
      @irritator9062 Год назад +3

      I don't agree
      In a 10 mins rapid game, I was being very patient, calculating all the lines and so on...
      Both of us ended with a rook and he had an extra pawn.
      He somehow blundered his pawn and both of us now had 1 rook with me having 1 minute 10 seconds and he having around 2 mins and finally in that game I lost on time despite having an equal position
      So, never be too patient :(

    • @_Solo_520
      @_Solo_520 Год назад +2

      @@irritator9062 Be patient doesnt mean using more time :D
      It simply means we dont have to rush all the time when the match feels slow

    • @irritator9062
      @irritator9062 Год назад +1

      @@_Solo_520 oh OK :)

    • @rizzumz
      @rizzumz Год назад

      Nepo could learn from this

  • @bachianm2375
    @bachianm2375 2 года назад +12

    Great work as always, master Lopez! My modesty already knew some of the traps, and you taught me new and sparky ones. Also, you aroused in me interest for the London system, which I previously found a bit boring. Thank you very much!

  • @goodspellr1057
    @goodspellr1057 2 года назад +98

    Interesting video, Nelson. One thing I'm curious about: what is the evaluation if the opponent does not fall for the trap? Are the traps themselves sub-optimal moves played in the hope that the opponent blunders? If so, how much of a disadvantage are we potentially giving ourselves when setting the trap?

    • @ChessVibesOfficial
      @ChessVibesOfficial  2 года назад +59

      Most of these traps you will be totally fine. The exceptions are the one's for black if remember correctly. Like the h5 one isn't awesome if they don't fall for it.

  • @mpass77
    @mpass77 4 месяца назад +1

    I watch a lot of chess creators on RUclips but your channel is the best by far!!! All of your vids are well-paced and you're very respectful, fun, and cool. Love it!!!

  • @danielleanderson6371
    @danielleanderson6371 2 года назад +5

    Trying to get into chess, and it's so tempting to ask what the best opening strategy is for newer players, but the moment you recommend one I'm sure tons of other people will start learning counterplay for that specific opening, like a sort of meta-chess. I've seen your video on how to pick an opening, and I think I just need to dive in and lose a bunch of games before I can figure out what I, specifically, am comfortable with and go from there. The London System is suuuper tempting after watching this video, though.

  • @TheB787heavy
    @TheB787heavy Год назад +1

    Amazing videos as always, Nelson! You speak so clearly and break everything down so that I feel even i can do it, lol. Keep up the great work!

  • @SYY486
    @SYY486 17 дней назад

    I just started trying d4 openings as a 1000ELO player and found this older video of yours. Some great stuff!!!

  • @OregonMikeH
    @OregonMikeH Год назад

    ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS! ALWAYS SO GRATEFUL, SHARED BIG TIME.

  • @yyyyyk
    @yyyyyk 2 года назад +3

    I love these videos! And the London system is one of my favorites so I love this video even more!
    One thought - this video is really excellent and 17 tricks is perhaps a large number of things to learn in one video, but Nelson, if it helps increase your revenue, you could split this video into parts (two or even three). Just call them "part 1", "part 2" etc. It will either double or triple your channel views, or you will have a clear indication of how many people drop halfway through the video. (I hope other people don't mind, as I'm sure they appreciate the great content and want you to monetize your investment)

  • @chintanbarbhaya6857
    @chintanbarbhaya6857 2 года назад +1

    Was waiting for this!!! A big thank you:)

  • @andywang7262
    @andywang7262 2 года назад +2

    Nice upload. London is literally a solid opening with tricky traps.

  • @timothyjones74
    @timothyjones74 2 месяца назад

    I’m just trying to get started with my chess game. Haven’t played in fifty years. Now retired, I hope to use your videos to keep my mind sharp. Thanks, these videos are most helpful ❤

  • @paulgaither
    @paulgaither 10 месяцев назад +1

    As a learner, what I like most about these examples it that it shows the value/importance of the "main line: moves by black and how to take advantage of those who "go off script".

  • @ricardobelisario9772
    @ricardobelisario9772 6 месяцев назад +5

    Nelson giving credit to the other creators both in the description and IN THE VIDEO is the most wholesome and respectable move I've seen in chess! I've been watching your videos for a while now and I am so appreciative of the time and effort you put into each one of them. You explain things thoroughly, slowly, and understandably. You don't rush through your explanations, you teach with sincerity, and you play with humily and great sportmanship. I'm joining your paid membership!

  • @exoplanet11
    @exoplanet11 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much. Will watch multiple times.

  • @SuperChexmixer
    @SuperChexmixer Год назад

    your videos are top notch! ty for sharing the info

  • @rhysjones4250
    @rhysjones4250 5 месяцев назад +1

    I will need to watch this video a million times to remember all these😂 very well presented though. Nice pace and enjoyed thank you!

  • @rollyicecream3013
    @rollyicecream3013 2 года назад +2

    Nelson. Iam subscribed to 8 chess channels. I swear to GOD that ur channel is the best by far. I told 7 friends of mine about ur channel and they have subscribed.

  • @houseofleaves126
    @houseofleaves126 Год назад

    Preparing the London for a tournament. Thank you very much for this video!

  • @malaloeacademy5497
    @malaloeacademy5497 2 года назад +1

    thank you a lot for helping us. i am really learning a lot of attacking strategies.

  • @moustafaelbatawy1099
    @moustafaelbatawy1099 Год назад +1

    I actually almost never watch videos of chess by people I don't know. But I really liked your video. The effort you put is shown and appreciated thank you.

  • @stevesidare2493
    @stevesidare2493 2 года назад +2

    Most of these I've never seen in any other videos. I need to learn some of these! Trapping the Queen, I certainly need to learn!

  • @TeeGar
    @TeeGar 3 месяца назад

    Myself the played london the everyone anytime and wase even aware for a several for these. Excellent informative thanks

  • @valiantbrian2162
    @valiantbrian2162 2 года назад +6

    Great video as always.
    I wouldn't mind so much playing whites position in #16. You get 3 decent pawns for the bishop.

  • @David_Crayford
    @David_Crayford Год назад +4

    Just recently discovered your videos. I find your presentation very easy to understand and learn from with humour [UK English] depth and intelligence that make the whole experience very enjoyable. Most of my life lived near London; nominative determinism and intermediate level mean I often play the London so this video is right up my street.

  • @amirchabbi7587
    @amirchabbi7587 2 года назад +3

    0:40 u read my mind 😂😂

  • @justinlouisantonio4981
    @justinlouisantonio4981 2 года назад +3

    17:44 this is the best trap ever

  • @misc5831
    @misc5831 Год назад

    This is so awesome! Thank you!

  • @johnhume3946
    @johnhume3946 Год назад

    I like these videos because it introduces a whole new way of looking at a position

  • @ronaldfelicilda454
    @ronaldfelicilda454 2 года назад

    Love the video .... hopefully we can see more of energetic traps especially on black pieces with high winning rate..😎😎😎
    Thank you again ✌✌👍👍

  • @KeyloweYT
    @KeyloweYT Год назад +1

    As a London player this is a good one! Thanks, Nelson!

  • @paulcummins6780
    @paulcummins6780 Год назад

    Thanks. I will definitely try these.

  • @robertehrenworth3310
    @robertehrenworth3310 Год назад

    Great video! Good way to learn any opening is to learn traps. Thank you!

  • @Steve_K2
    @Steve_K2 Год назад

    More information per minute than any chess channel on RUclips. Many thanks.

  • @arrowofkira5658
    @arrowofkira5658 2 года назад +2

    I'm also playing the e6 b6 setup often and i didn't know any of those traps. I also noticed that all the people pushed c5 to attack the pawn on d4 which lead to all of the traps white had. That's kinda interesting because i thought pushing c5 is considered a good response to the London in general but it's super trappy! So I'd reconsider pushing c5 in the future when you play against the London as black and try something else.

  • @sahaswimalasena8532
    @sahaswimalasena8532 Год назад +3

    This channel deserve subs in millions👑

  • @robertgonsalves1966
    @robertgonsalves1966 2 года назад

    It will take a long time to digest this video. It's awesome. Thanks

  • @maxb5640
    @maxb5640 4 месяца назад

    497k subs now. Great job, great channel!

  • @eriksteffahn6172
    @eriksteffahn6172 2 года назад +2

    What I like to play against the London (and 1. d4 in general) is 1.d4 Nc6 2.Bf4 d6, one of the most common lines is 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.e3 e5 and black is already better with the main trap being 5.dxe5 dxe5 6.Qxd8 Rxd8 7.Nxe5 Rd1#.

  • @Mr3c2b1a
    @Mr3c2b1a Год назад

    great content as usual great tricks and traps

  • @BalanceLanguages
    @BalanceLanguages 4 месяца назад

    Love this video!!!

  • @spurlworld
    @spurlworld Год назад

    Excellent video, I wrote them all down and put em into my chess notebook!

  • @rlevans0602
    @rlevans0602 Год назад

    Great video as always.

  • @Grandcapi
    @Grandcapi Год назад

    Great video! I play the London and the most impressive game I saw was Kamsky x Shankland (trap # 15).

  • @danno1800
    @danno1800 2 года назад

    Thanks for this - I have subscribed!😀

  • @Danny15
    @Danny15 2 года назад +8

    After watching this video, the very first game I played, my opponent fell for the final trap and by move 15 I had won by resgination up 17 points in material.

  • @ToniWright501
    @ToniWright501 10 месяцев назад

    I warch this once a week for months now. 😂 lovw it thanks

  • @csfinch7672
    @csfinch7672 Год назад

    love your videos. I've been a fan for quite a while. I have one question for you, where did you get those blue chess pieces you have in the background? I'd love to get a set for myself.

  • @naxar4246
    @naxar4246 Год назад

    Very interesting. U got yerself a new subscriber. Good luck!

  • @spd-kv6sd
    @spd-kv6sd 2 года назад

    It's worth learning how to understand the London System. I feel like I do already and have my weapon against it, but I recently found out it still might be bypassed. I know I lost because of a blunder, but this doesn't mean I might have avoided the position I got caught with my pants down in.

  • @Zpoq
    @Zpoq 6 месяцев назад +1

    Feels good knowing that 13 other people fell for that first trap...

  • @peterk9961
    @peterk9961 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome stuff

  • @sblaney66
    @sblaney66 Год назад

    Great video!

  • @SilkyJohnston24
    @SilkyJohnston24 2 года назад +1

    I’m gonna watch this three times and then get some games going! I trapped someone on what felt like a very natural opening where It looked like my knight was totally hanging but my opponent hung mate in 1!

  • @Tschoii90
    @Tschoii90 8 месяцев назад

    Wiggled my way up from 300 elo to 700 and I'll keep the last trick in mind. Great video. See you again when I'm a grandmaster in 200 years.

  • @savalsaval9418
    @savalsaval9418 2 года назад

    You are a good person, god bless you, thank you for lessens

  • @shadowphoenix8962
    @shadowphoenix8962 2 года назад

    I'VE GOT TO REWATCH THIS FOREVER.

  • @jujubean9063
    @jujubean9063 Год назад

    I often hear people say, “I don’t play that opening”… which is fair, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t something in that opening which can give you insight in other openings. The fundamentals of a trap in one opening can show up in other openings. Transpositions happen. Sometimes you can end up with a pawn structure in one opening that is similar to another. Having a repertoire is good, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive for basic proficiency in all openings. I was playing a Scandinavian the other day and I ended up with a Nimzo-Indian pawn structure without the white e pawn and black d pawn. It helped to inform my play as I do know the Nimzo pretty well.

  • @michaelclark1330
    @michaelclark1330 2 года назад +1

    Trap 6 is beautiful! I wouldn’t have found it otb. I was, however, looking at a trap similar to one that occurs in the Cambridge Springs Defense: 1. Bxd6 Qxd6 2. cxd5 winning a pawn. If Qxc5, Ne5 hits the g4 bishop and the Nc6. Definitely winning there too, but not even close to as good as the trap in the video!

  • @add9audio355
    @add9audio355 2 года назад +1

    Ne4 in trap 15 is crazy I've never seen that before and I've probably played a thousand London games. Best part is after Ng5 black might play Qd3 thinking they can defend h7 and retreat to g6 on the next move but then you just play e4 and it's over

  • @DudzTravelVlog
    @DudzTravelVlog 4 месяца назад

    One of my fav.opening because many of players not aware of the trap.

  • @jp71889
    @jp71889 10 месяцев назад

    This was an awesome video. Speaking only for myself - It would be a little easier to learn/retain if the traps were ordered by the board variation they applied to rather than number of people that fell for it. Nevertheless, loved the video and your content!

  • @spd-kv6sd
    @spd-kv6sd 2 года назад +1

    5:12 - the first time I played against a London System I fell for it. 😆😆😆

  • @KjA3R
    @KjA3R Год назад

    Hi Nelson, great overview!! Is it possible to download the excel somewhere?
    Thanks.

  • @bobweisenberg
    @bobweisenberg Год назад

    Thanks for the great video. Do you happen to have pgns for all these traps so I can create puzzles for them? Thanks.

  • @eonbluefeanor
    @eonbluefeanor 29 дней назад

    In the last trap, is there not the move queen A6 check?
    Just wondering ;) and thanks for the great content!
    Cheers ✌️

  • @ivyyan
    @ivyyan Год назад

    Just the right video for me

  • @nth.education
    @nth.education Год назад +1

    Did some study on Trap4, Taking with Queen is not a check to the king and black can respond with Qa5 check which forces white to move Nc3 and then black can follow it up with Nd5 to put pressure on the pinned knight and our attack dies out. Makes sense ?

  • @DavidfromMichigan
    @DavidfromMichigan 2 года назад

    0:40 fine fine. Alright. I guess I can watch them all. Even though I'm sure I'll be watching this video at least 17 times. London player baby. Woohoo! I've been getting into the Latvian when playing black. Pretty cool opening.

  • @GunNut37086
    @GunNut37086 Месяц назад

    The carnage on king side in trap 16 might leave your opponent thinking they trapped you, LOL. Not sure I'd want the bishop in exchange for that wrecked defense.

  • @mabblers
    @mabblers Год назад

    Great video. My problem is remembering all of these in a game. Then myself falling to a bad position.

  • @samuelmatheis
    @samuelmatheis 23 дня назад

    14:00 use the Fork against the Dark Side, Luke! U still have the Fork! First C3 to PO, then R2 to D2

  • @wak-asahan4451
    @wak-asahan4451 2 года назад

    Thank you bro Nelson lopes,it's interested trap ...next shows many game of GM match.regards of Indonesia.

  • @paulknight4450
    @paulknight4450 Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @paularized1
    @paularized1 Год назад

    When I first watched this vid I was about 1100 elo and thought these setups were too rare to be of much use. But now I’m 1400 and can see that they come up a lot more frequently than I thought.

  • @ItIsYouAreNotYour
    @ItIsYouAreNotYour 2 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @who-pz4ck
    @who-pz4ck 11 месяцев назад

    So there are a lot of variations here, is there a method you recommend for me to remember them all.
    Rn I have chosen the London to be the first opening I learn/master before choosing a opening for black and I feel like these are important to know before doing so. However there's just so many variations idk the best way to practice and memorize them

  • @strykah41
    @strykah41 2 года назад

    Thank you

  • @aimilioskladitis2274
    @aimilioskladitis2274 8 месяцев назад

    Hey! Nice work and nice topic! Can i get the pdf of the moves maybe?

  • @gitisona476
    @gitisona476 Год назад

    Wonderful content, today I used one and won the game
    Tnxxxxx

  • @Chris-wk8nu
    @Chris-wk8nu 2 года назад

    Awesome.

  • @InGeneralContent
    @InGeneralContent Год назад

    Wow, I loved the London but now I really love the London. Just gotta know how to memorize all these now. But if I may ask, is there a more efficient way? Because for something like trap 3 that was 12 moves, surely it would be very rare for the opponent to play all those 12 moves sequentially no? Thanks again!

  • @bruce4139
    @bruce4139 2 года назад +3

    Is it possible to create a position where every single move increases your stock fish rating? Like a reverse zugzwang?

    • @Sonny_h1
      @Sonny_h1 2 года назад

      That’s interesting to think about but I thought for a minute and personally I think it’s not possible because Stockfish assumes that you will make the very best move so it will rate your position as if you are about to make the move, so any other move would be worse than what the rating assumes and will make it lower.

    • @bruce4139
      @bruce4139 2 года назад

      @@Sonny_h1 ok but hasnt there been positions, where you make a move and let's say it gives you 3 points for the best move for improvement lets say and the second moves gives you 2 points of improvement. Only one can be the best move but 2 give you improvement

  • @johnnyirish9852
    @johnnyirish9852 Год назад

    Interesting video, I loose games often in the opening phase because of traps, if I make it to the middle game however I often play good games (for my beginner level).
    Nelson, can you please make videos about the most successful traps at 1300-1500 level, and how to not fall into them or how to get out of them?

  • @wak-asahan4451
    @wak-asahan4451 2 года назад

    I always review this trap,on trap 15 .position in 24 : 34 Q x Bd7 ,it's possible right.thanks

  • @JrbWheaton
    @JrbWheaton 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @EarthSurferUSA
    @EarthSurferUSA Год назад

    For example at min 13:39. White will take that pawn with the queen pawn and your queen can no longer go there. My game, "Grand master chess 3", has foiled all 17 of your tutorials.

  • @markserlin643
    @markserlin643 Год назад

    Where do I find that spreadsheet shown in the beginning?

  • @Caribbean_King
    @Caribbean_King Год назад

    Trap 11 is crazy!!!! LOL left the queen in the dust. Neutralized!

  • @AD-dk3bv
    @AD-dk3bv 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes Год назад

    I have some advanced traps in the London which are vicious. I can get resigns after 11+ moves on occasion.
    Savage.

  • @jonasherman9195
    @jonasherman9195 Год назад

    Trap 15 I've seen in another video as well. Best is to take bisshop d7 with queen after check

  • @sediagialla3478
    @sediagialla3478 2 года назад +2

    In trap 17, what if black moves Qa5+? White has to move his knight back to c3, doesn't it?

  • @AntiBlastic14
    @AntiBlastic14 Год назад +1

    i saw this in trap 6 after he plays qd7 without taking b7pawn we can do like this also: Bishop takes on d6 ,if queen takes, bishop cut b7 rook to to b8 after that bishop takes on c6 +. if queen doesn't take d6 and he take a6 you can take c5 with your bishop