The first game for me at least showed a little bit about the power but the second game was a perfect example of what good positional player like that can get you
Incredible how something so simple and seemingly semi-pointless can be so powerful! I don't think I've ever seen this in any chess book before... I think I'll call this move the Full Nelson! LOL
That bishop blockade was mindblowing! a question, 2:39 Couldn't the opponent go bishop e7 to kick out the queen? Would that nullify what you're trying to accomplish?
My son is five and plays very well for his age. But he doesn’t stop to think about what his opponent is trying to do. And I was guilty of that for years, only really embracing chess in my 30s. This is the next level to that. This is how can I stop him doing something before he’s even thought about doing it. This is brilliant. And exactly the sort of thing I will be slowly trying to surreptitiously infuse into his game as he improves. Keep doing what you’re doing, Nelson, you’re awesome 👏
Great stuff I am glad I found this channel. Can you please make a video about how to use the knight as a blockading piece or maybe in closed positions, I know it's the best piece for blockading passed pawns but don't know how to use it.
This video is very instructional. This concept is similar to how AlphaZero likes to suppress the opponents pieces so they can’t move. It’s definitely a strategy that I need to implement more in my games. Another great video by Master Nelson! I hope he has a lot of fun at his tournament!
I gave you a sub, because you deserved it! I have been playing chess for a couple years and I am trying to get way better, you explain everything I need.
i remember getting the postion at 0:12 in a game - it was a tough fight but those 12 pawns just stopped me from breaking through and it was a draw in the end
There was a game where my opponent had double isolated pawns blocking my opponents queenside bishop, so I used my pawns knight and rook to completely cut off his bishop and king from getting out of the pawn chains, his room could've potentially sacrificed itself for my knight, but had no other meaningful moves also if he decided to sacrifice, his bishop would stay in prison behind the pawns forever.
I guess that's the difference between a 2000+ and a normal person , just this small looking moves you make during the game to improve your position , and i knew about this thing but what you showed us today was just AWESOME
The second game in particular reminded me of two games were Black's pieces were stuck on the back rank: game 6 of the second Kasparov-Deep Blue match (1997, Deep Blue won the game and with it the match, 3.5-2.5) and the game at San Remo 1930 where Alekhine first introduced Alekhine's Gun (vs. Niemzowitsch).
In that case, Bb4+ is good for Black, because the only move that doesn't lose the queen with check is Bc3 and now you've just let Black either trade and damage your pawn structure or develop their bishop after something like Bc5 for nothing.
0:13 I hate positions like this, where the opponent has all 12 pawns. 0:23 OTOH, I love positions where the opponent's pawns are on their first rank. Nelson has a video "15 ways to win with pawns", in which he points out that not taking opponent's pawns can block up the position, similar to the concept in this video.
Chess continues to be an awesome game. Everyday I pick up new tactics that make my game more satisfactory... so long as I don't blunder. :p Thanks for the video!
Love your videos and have learned so much in just a short time. BTW, at 2:45, wouldn't it have been a much better move for your 2192 opponent to kick your queen out by moving bishop to d2 rather than moving his queen? Also love how you destroyed your 2221 opponent with your beautifully placed bishop.
Great concept! Could be fun to have games with chess principles like the Chessbrahs have. So a list of principles you can use to win a game and then add to that list. Just to see this in action step by step. Maybe a chess bingo would be cool. A list of like 50 principles and then as you get one you cross it out until you get them all.
Firstly, thank you once again. Secondly, if you could do the same format for, the Minority attack, that would be absolutely splendid :-). Others have tried to explain however they miss the Nelson touch! They way you explain simply resonates with me!
Interesting positions. In the first game white had the right idea trying to exchange Queens but they had the wrong idea trying to exchange bishops. After taking the Queen they had to move the G pawn to equalize and finally move on without being behind. In the 2nd game Black had to realize they had to abandon the Queen side development (the pieces are safe) and develop or attack with the right side, or even run to the right. What he tried was futile and only hastened their defeat.
@@Otzkar Black has no defender of b4 though, that is a free bishop, the pinned piece can capture the one pinning it 1. ... Qe3 2. Bd2 Bb4 3. Bxb4 Rd8 (or Re8, or Nd5) 4. Bd2 Bb4 works for the initial white move Bd4 as it forces a bishop trade on c3 but Bd2 works to force black queen to leave, unless I'm missing something.
Game 1, wonder how it would have went if white had thought g3 Bh3+ initially rather than after trading off all pieces. Still better was not having the backwards pawn.
That second game opened my eyes
honestly
Amazing right
I can’t wait to get in that situation in an actual game
I can also agree.
The first game for me at least showed a little bit about the power but the second game was a perfect example of what good positional player like that can get you
Incredible how something so simple and seemingly semi-pointless can be so powerful! I don't think I've ever seen this in any chess book before...
I think I'll call this move the Full Nelson! LOL
I’ve been watching RUclips Chese videos for years. I must say you’re my favorite chess teacher of all time.
Never knew how powerful this concept was. I tend to completely ignore it until approaching the endgame.
This is actually really useful, I’ll try to keep my eyes peeled for this kind of blockade in my games in the future!
That bishop blockade was mindblowing!
a question, 2:39 Couldn't the opponent go bishop e7 to kick out the queen? Would that nullify what you're trying to accomplish?
ya its drawish game
Amazing concept. Absolutely love your channel. You make teaching look effortless. Your chess and teaching are on point
Hey Nelson, can you make a video on pawn breaks & creating pass pawns?
My son is five and plays very well for his age. But he doesn’t stop to think about what his opponent is trying to do. And I was guilty of that for years, only really embracing chess in my 30s. This is the next level to that. This is how can I stop him doing something before he’s even thought about doing it. This is brilliant. And exactly the sort of thing I will be slowly trying to surreptitiously infuse into his game as he improves. Keep doing what you’re doing, Nelson, you’re awesome 👏
You should make a series of these! positional blockading ideas. Good stuff!
0:10 Yeah, I guess I'd need advice on what to do if my opponent somehow got 12 pawns. 0:24 or had moved 3 of them to their back rank.
Also 1:35 queen to e3 is a terrible move cuz of Bishop d4 attacking the queen and a7.
@@BrokenG-String bishop d4 loses a pawn due to the in between move bb4 with check, white needs to play Bc3 and you just take twice on c3.
Great instructional video. It shows just how dangerous your own pawns can be, and the importance of development
0:11 This exact position showed up in one of my games the other day!
i really enjoy finding these space advantage restricting moves. Great chess ideas. don't need too much calculation .Thanks
Great video. Such a practical teacher 👏👏
One of the very best chess tips I have come across. Thank you, Nelson!
Thank you Nelson...couldn't agree more and I love doing this in my games! Its cool.
Great stuff I am glad I found this channel. Can you please make a video about how to use the knight as a blockading piece or maybe in closed positions, I know it's the best piece for blockading passed pawns but don't know how to use it.
This was a very useful video, hopefully this concept can be of use in my games!
Gotta try this in my future games!
Really great video! Better audio quality, keep going. Love your videos 💓
I LOVE doing this in a game. It's so satisfying
This is great content, please make more of this positional stuff, it's gold dust
Sir. Now that is a new revolution in chess !!!! It’s a must try tactic. Thx for sharing. That B6 pawn in the second example is stronger than a queen🙂
Thank you for sharing this. You're an awesome teacher!
My strategies are being exposed. I'm afraid I can't let this continue to happen, Mr Anderson.
All jokes aside, this is very helpful - good video.
I am the Matrix
No I am afraid you are just another battery like me
This video is very instructional. This concept is similar to how AlphaZero likes to suppress the opponents pieces so they can’t move. It’s definitely a strategy that I need to implement more in my games. Another great video by Master Nelson! I hope he has a lot of fun at his tournament!
I gave you a sub, because you deserved it!
I have been playing chess for a couple years and I am trying to get way better, you explain everything I need.
Thanks for the vids!
BTW good luck on your ladder climb!
Really amazing lessons! Thank you!
This is also about how powerful bishops are in open halfs or in particular pawn alignments.
Awsome piece of advice, can't wait to try it out, thanks 😉😉
I have seen a video, nor thought about the value of blocking pawns, Great work by Nelsi
This concept is mind blowing !!
Thanks a lot
I really liked that last example. I've been doing this randomly but i shall now incorporate it into my games.
0:15- Man's got 12 pawns. Can't argue with that.
promoted his bishop and knight into 4 extra pawns
i remember getting the postion at 0:12 in a game - it was a tough fight but those 12 pawns just stopped me from breaking through and it was a draw in the end
Sweeeet. Takes prophylactic moves to a new level for me - strangulation.
Great principal vid! Thank you!
There was a game where my opponent had double isolated pawns blocking my opponents queenside bishop, so I used my pawns knight and rook to completely cut off his bishop and king from getting out of the pawn chains, his room could've potentially sacrificed itself for my knight, but had no other meaningful moves also if he decided to sacrifice, his bishop would stay in prison behind the pawns forever.
Outstanding tutorial--thank you!
Good vid. Are there openings that are more conducive to creating situations where you can block a pawn?
great advice, right on spot to help me improve my game
I can't formulate the way You do; though I still had a couple "what if's". 1st id I've seen from U. Very nicely done!
That pawn on b6 was killer Nelson! Great lesson!
Thank you so much for your lessons!
I got your point but please show Theoretically possible solution what is that at 0:24
I guess that's the difference between a 2000+ and a normal person , just this small looking moves you make during the game to improve your position , and i knew about this thing but what you showed us today was just AWESOME
What rating is a normal person?
@@allanshpeley4284 like 1200-1400 , that'd be the average
The second game in particular reminded me of two games were Black's pieces were stuck on the back rank: game 6 of the second Kasparov-Deep Blue match (1997, Deep Blue won the game and with it the match, 3.5-2.5) and the game at San Remo 1930 where Alekhine first introduced Alekhine's Gun (vs. Niemzowitsch).
Good stuff illustrated with excellent examples
1:35 why didn't white attack with the bishop d4? brilliant video,thanks!
In that case, Bb4+ is good for Black, because the only move that doesn't lose the queen with check is Bc3 and now you've just let Black either trade and damage your pawn structure or develop their bishop after something like Bc5 for nothing.
So clear & informative
2:44 if your opponent plays Bd4 then isn't your queen going to have to move away and then you don't get what you want?
Yes this is a great site. Thank you for sharing.
0:13 I hate positions like this, where the opponent has all 12 pawns.
0:23 OTOH, I love positions where the opponent's pawns are on their first rank.
Nelson has a video "15 ways to win with pawns", in which he points out that not taking opponent's pawns can block up the position, similar to the concept in this video.
Chess continues to be an awesome game. Everyday I pick up new tactics that make my game more satisfactory... so long as I don't blunder. :p Thanks for the video!
Fantastic, thank you!
@ 2:22 what if white plays bishop d4?
Super helpful. Thank you!
Excellent, thank you very much
at 0:16 if my opponent had that many pawns I would just resign.
Is this a variant where you can trade a piece for their equivalent value in pawns?
2:40 Couldn't white just move bishop d2?
the best chess teacher you have an amazing gift for this
This channel definitely needs more likes and subscribes!
Love your videos and have learned so much in just a short time. BTW, at 2:45, wouldn't it have been a much better move for your 2192 opponent to kick your queen out by moving bishop to d2 rather than moving his queen? Also love how you destroyed your 2221 opponent with your beautifully placed bishop.
Again, your videos are awesome!
This is really useful! Thank you
Nelson sir please make a video on Stonewall attack and defence
This channel is #1, mind blown
Superb lesson!
Great video and observation
Great concept!
Could be fun to have games with chess principles like the Chessbrahs have. So a list of principles you can use to win a game and then add to that list. Just to see this in action step by step. Maybe a chess bingo would be cool. A list of like 50 principles and then as you get one you cross it out until you get them all.
Firstly, thank you once again. Secondly, if you could do the same format for, the Minority attack, that would be absolutely splendid :-). Others have tried to explain however they miss the Nelson touch! They way you explain simply resonates with me!
Thanks for the suggestion, Tim, I'll see what I can do!
Fantastic Nelson!
Great lesson, Nelson
i once had an OTB game and i used this strategy once. my opponent cant move his rook cause my bishop is controlling the diagonal.
Really well explained strategy.
0:10 ... I'm not really sure, but ... doesn't Black have an extra pawn or two? :D
Thank you for the amazing video
A nice tactic that opened White's strategic plan in a natural way...It's in the chess "toolbox". Thanks!
Interesting positions. In the first game white had the right idea trying to exchange Queens but they had the wrong idea trying to exchange bishops. After taking the Queen they had to move the G pawn to equalize and finally move on without being behind. In the 2nd game Black had to realize they had to abandon the Queen side development (the pieces are safe) and develop or attack with the right side, or even run to the right. What he tried was futile and only hastened their defeat.
True. Look for possibilities even in a game. Looking at negativity gets you down 😄 like black did
Yes, I agree. It is super annoying when this happens on the defensive.. Brilliant when you are on the offensive.
This is an exceptional video
0:20 haha finally a puzzle I can solve. White to move and win!
First example was easy to solve. Just move the bishop to attack queen. Move the queen or get taken. Second example best move was pawn A5.
Was a very valuable lesson
Best chess channel👍🏼✨
did you have a shirt with the pawn rook as the first move? I wanted t buy it because my brother a always start his game like that.
Thanks, I never knew this concept before
Thank you.
Nice one!
Nice concept, I was not aware of this. I will try to implement it into my games
Fantastic video
Really like this 👍
In the 1st example, instead of Qd2, why not Bd4?
White can play Bd2 in the first game and you'll have to move the queen. After that they can push the pawn. Am I missing something?
Your not lol
Bf4 pins the bishop
@@Otzkar Black has no defender of b4 though, that is a free bishop, the pinned piece can capture the one pinning it
1. ... Qe3
2. Bd2 Bb4
3. Bxb4 Rd8 (or Re8, or Nd5)
4. Bd2
Bb4 works for the initial white move Bd4 as it forces a bishop trade on c3 but Bd2 works to force black queen to leave, unless I'm missing something.
@@Otzkar Did you mean Bb4? If so, black can just take it.
@@sgtnubbings6501 yeah i just missed that lol
You’re a great teacher
Splendid! Use the force (of the blocked pawns) ^_^
wonderful!
Game 1, wonder how it would have went if white had thought g3 Bh3+ initially rather than after trading off all pieces. Still better was not having the backwards pawn.