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20 years ago, when I was rated class "D" in the USCF, I upset two class "A" players with the KIA. The KIA is not only "sound" (Petriosian, Fischer, Botvinnik, et al) it remains a practical opening system for tournament play. Thanks for posting, Dereque; you explained things in a clear manner.
Dereque, fine job. Your videos are indispensable for those looking to start playing a new opening. You always give a good overview of the lines white must be prepared to face. Even though you don't provide a great deal of depth, presenting the many directions the game may go allows your viewer to avoid being completely surprised by a line he otherwise might not be anticipating. Additionally, you radiate peace and benevolence in each of your videos. Thanks for your very positive and helpful approach.
@@divided_and_conquered1854 false. you cannot make his name only Dereque, because you would need to move the letters around to only get Dereque, if you ment for him to almost have an anagram of any person with the first name Dereque and a diffrent surname, it would still be true, as there was 4 letters you could use to get close to rearranging it to kelly evans. if you meant that, you should have said, Your name is almost an anagram of kelly evans.
It reveals the flexibility and dynamics of the opening battle, and how some openings have asymmetric tweaks available, and also how it depends a lot on who you are playing and what you know about them. This is where chess is just as much about winning against the opponent in front of you PER SE as about adherence to principles objectively speaking. It is the fusion of sport psychology and objective knowledge. It also demonstrates how some opening systems require more experience and knowledge.
Im here 8 years after the fact and your amazing content really stands the test of time! You're so easy to understand and concise! Love it and love your energy!
You have the gift of instruction my friend, extremely good visualizations. Heading to your web site directly...your going to improve my game immensely Sir!
(2/2) After 6.Nbd2 the same plan of 6...e5 7.e4 d4 is easier to counteract as Black's move 7...d4 does not create a threat and the knights are placed more harmoniously. 8.h3 or 8.c3 both appear to give White good chances of an advantage.
This is fantastic news, congratulations! If I hear you correctly you beat an opponent with a 400+ ELO advantage - what a remarkable result! I'm glad you feel as though the video made a contribution to your game, and thank you for the encouraging remark.
@Akainu G: You bet! If you are speaking of 1.e4 e5 then no, White does not have a KIA setup available here. In the 1.Nf3 move order there is no opportunity for an immediate ...e5 since the knight protects the e5-square. I suppose Black could try to prepare this with 1...d6 or 1...Nc6 but in both cases 2.d4 immediately gives White a good position.
1.e4 and 1.d4 score a bit more favorably and are more popular at every level. The value of pawns in the center is that they allow great mobility for the pieces, especially if the pawns make it to one's fourth rank. What's more, in placing one's pawns on one's fourth rank, the opponent is hindered from achieving the same goal. Ultimately, the fight for central occupation appears to be the best way for White to use his initial tempo. But 1.Nf3 can still be quite ambitious
Dereque, your training videos are well structured. They start with the main goal and then dive into the details. Although all variations cannot be covered here, but you diligently show what the main ones are. I have a better understanding of the KIA. And now I will consider the move Qe1 instead of Re1 if needed. Chess is a game of freedom of mind.
Excellent video! Coming from a guy who knows very little about chess besides how the pieces move. I've watched a couple videos about this opening, most sounding like a foreign language. Your explanation of the moves makes a lot of sense to the average person such as myself and I've even started to win a little. Before the video I was 0-9 on my chess app, now i'm 3-9 with one of them being a checkmate. Good Job sir...I've believe you've made chess fun for me now lol.
Thank you for the kind words! I think for basic material like this that is exactly the right approach - to follow the thought process and try to pick up some ideas and patterns. Thank you for the enocuragment :) -Dereque
this guy needs to stream on twitch. I think people would eat this guys content up. would love to support this guy and learn chess from him as I'm sure many others would also.
Dereque, I have been using this opening lately on Chess.com, and I have lost just 1 game so far, and it was because I blundered at the end (while winning on material). This opening fits perfectly for me. Also, you can use it both with white and with black, or start with Pirc if they play the king's pawn. I have some comments to make about your video, however. Another very good move you can use to help push your pawn to e4 is NOT, as you point, queen to e1, but knight to h4, allowing the bishop behind to support the pawn on e4. The other side will rarely play something like pawn to g5, since it weakens even further their kingside. The queen remaining on d1 is extremely important so she can move to h5 , bringing usually great threat!
Rating is an important factor if you are between 1200-1600 on chess.com then it is somewhat easy but above 1600 are good players who have knowlegde of opening tactics, positional play and if you are in 1600+ and winning almost eerutime then i would say this opening is good for you
Dereque, I've been playing the KIA for as long as Ive become serious with chess. I watched this video over the week to prepare for my tournament Saturday(You have this natural teaching ability thing going on). Although I'm familiar with the moves, I learned some new variations. I tied for 1st in the U1600. The highlight of my tourney was I beat an EXPERT in round 3 with the KIA!! I lost 2 games...both were Masters and presented me with some excellent learning opportunities. -THX
Good luck for ypur futire endeavors. I have recently started chess and i like queens gambit and sicillian though I am preparing many openings because of variants. I feel like there is too much to learn and fear I have started late and those who came early have advantage dont know what to do
That's a good idea, I'll have to keep it in consideration ... towards the end of this year there is a chance that I'll publish a refresh of the software, so for now I shall hold off :-) -Dereque
Playing as Black, I like to move Bishop to G4 and then capture the Knight in F3. If White has deployed his bishop already, I find it that he is compelled to recapture my Knight in F3 with it. I think this move shifts the tempo to Black because White didn't gain any new ground with the recapture, and so Black has to naturally deploy Knight to F6 to cover the center pawn, and at that point the game can take on some interesting variations.
Yes, I do think this idea of ...c6 is an important way to neutralize the King's Indian Attack. I have made good use of it as Black in my own games. The queen's bishop is always a tricky point in the KIA, it really depends on how the game develops, but quite often it can live happily on c1 without having to move at all -Dereque
the best youtube channel of chess openings! dereque, you are so clear and easgoing in your explanations! thank you very much for sharing your knowledges
(1/2) The knight turns out a little more effective on d2 than c3 it seems. For example: If White would try 6.Nc3 after 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2 c6 4.O-O Bg4 5.d3 Nbd7 6.Nc3 Black could go for 6...e5 7.e4 d4 (gaining some time for Black) 8.Ne2 when the knight on e2 has lost a tempo and still does not stand in an effective position.
Thanks for asking :) In fact, there could just be a video on the Caro-Kann as soo nas tomorrow... ;) Unfortunatley, I don't think it's wise to try to cover all the main ideas in one video. The Caro-Kann begins on move one and for this reason there are still so many ways it can go. But would you mind sharing exactly what you find confusing about it and what info you found contradictory in the past?
I have unfortunately never heard of this channel till now, even though it exists from my perspective since… since ever basically. Nevertheless it’s produced with very high quality and definitely very instructional!
Dereque, you are an excellent teacher! I'm very glad I've discovered your website. You've really helped me to have the right mindset while playing, and have helped to rekindle my interest in the game. Thank you!
Dereque is really the perfect example of what the chess world would need right now, a conductor (maybe not a GM but with good level) which is always good looking, elegant and cheerful that makes newbies feel at ease. Unfortunately, the chess scene in crowded with very strong players with no interaction skills, resembling the geek stereotype. I'm a 2180 player myself and still I enjoy your videos! :)
Ng Ti Cheng: Glad to hear! It was a gift from many years ago and I do not know where this exact set can be found. I believe it was purchased from USCF/Chess Life's catalog one year but again I'm not entirely sure!
the kings indian attack is when you get a position where you have devoloped a knight and the bishop on g2 or b2 and the pawn is a sqaure ahead of your bisop.
It depends how far along you are! Do you have a rating or are you just starting to play? The newer to chess you are the harder it is to go wrong- what area of chess is most interesting to you? -Dereque
Thank you very much, I am a beginner and in addition I do not speak English, but thanks to your good diction the translator of youtube follows you without much difficulty, I encourage you to continue to be a pedagogue, and I encourage francophones to imitate you ^^ good continuation
Excellent neatly presented video; it is a pleasure listening to you as you lay out the main ideas behind each opening. Thank you, A humble suggestion would be to show one representative game per opening in order to corroborate the opening spirit with it.
Wow. I've been a subscriber for a bit, and you could easily write an openings overview book for beginners -- similar to Seirawan's Winning Chess Openings. You explain a lot of things in these videos that often go unexplained in actual books!!!
Hey, dereque! I learned chess when I was 10. Now I'm 23. I never really "played" chess, I just played it in some years before. Now, I'm thinking of really playing it. I can now beat my father and everyone who doesn't really play chess seriously. I sometimes play with chess players in our university, I once won, and I felt great but never win again against them.
Somehow I did not see this comment (along with another). Much of the popularity probably comes from the fact that White's setup tends to be the same no matter what Black does. Also, people who enjoy the King's Indian with Black sometimes want to explore it with White (but it's not a great idea!) I normally don't play online, but sometimes on ICC. Thank you for the kind words about the video! -Dereque
huh. i'm very glad i discovered your video. i've played the KIA for years, and have faced all the positions you've outlined. i suspend that knowledge, and just take your video for what it is, and i find, it STILL has something to say. it's insightful. your presentation is absolutely crystal clear. this is a video one can LEARN from. thoughtful, is the term that comes to mind. anyhow, THANKS, nice job.
re;chess opening-i enjoy your explination/class on king';s indian attack.your explination was great and easy to follow,and understand.your a very good teacher,.im glad i found your videos.mahalo,
Great video! I love playing this system for white and this video really helped understand some of the principles of the opening. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Do you play online by any chance? I've seen the king's indian attack quite a lot and I'm not too sure why it's so popular. =p Thanks for the informative vid, it's great to hear all the ideas about this system.
I am enjoying your vids. I am far away from remembering a repertoire of openings, but nonetheless the thought process is enlightening. Please keep it up.
At a glance i would consider Qe1 followed by Nc4 or Qe1 followed by c2-c3 (Qe1 breaking the pin) but I'm sure there are other ideas! It's a good question, perhaps look it up in a database such as chessgames.com? :) Thank you for the question! - Swami Krishna Prem, formerly known as Dereque Kelley :)
I have been introduced to seeing a score but I don't have one. I'll be sure to look further into that, Thanks! I like the logic needed for the game. No luck involved! I love to learn. Specifically, I would say the education of the game & challenge. I am new but have played no more than 50 games since age 10. I know the pieces and like to solve checkmate moves in one and two, maybe three moves. I am ready to move forward and looking for a little guidance. Looking forward to your new video!
Have you considered doing a video on the caro-kann? There is too much confusing and contradicting info on it and it's one of the sharpest and most complicated defenses for both sides... Sure would like for someone to clarify it :)
wow, this video is from 2012. Superb quality, very much ahead of the time.
20 years ago, when I was rated class "D" in the USCF, I upset two class "A" players with the KIA. The KIA is not only "sound" (Petriosian, Fischer, Botvinnik, et al) it remains a practical opening system for tournament play. Thanks for posting, Dereque; you explained things in a clear manner.
Dereque, fine job. Your videos are indispensable for those looking to start playing a new opening. You always give a good overview of the lines white must be prepared to face. Even though you don't provide a great deal of depth, presenting the many directions the game may go allows your viewer to avoid being completely surprised by a line he otherwise might not be anticipating. Additionally, you radiate peace and benevolence in each of your videos. Thanks for your very positive and helpful approach.
+Querent2000 That's really great to hear, what a wonderful comment :)
Your name is _almost_ an anagram of Dereque.
@@divided_and_conquered1854 false. you cannot make his name only Dereque, because you would need to move the letters around to only get Dereque, if you ment for him to almost have an anagram of any person with the first name Dereque and a diffrent surname, it would still be true, as there was 4 letters you could use to get close to rearranging it to kelly evans. if you meant that, you should have said, Your name is almost an anagram of kelly evans.
Really solid, straightforward information. I've always struggled with this opening, so the little tips and tricks really help
Glad you found the videos too! :) Thank you for the encouraging words
I love your instructions, they are uncluttered with the extracurricular. I am enlightened and engrossed. Thanks.
Your explanations are the best. My sense is that these are among the few that spend enough time on the “why”. Thank you.
It reveals the flexibility and dynamics of the opening battle, and how some openings have asymmetric tweaks available, and also how it depends a lot on who you are playing and what you know about them. This is where chess is just as much about winning against the opponent in front of you PER SE as about adherence to principles objectively speaking. It is the fusion of sport psychology and objective knowledge. It also demonstrates how some opening systems require more experience and knowledge.
One of the most informative videos ive seen on this attack, thank you
Thank you for all the positive remarks! That's amazing to hear that, nearly a master, you still find the videos enjoyable! :-) -Dereque
Im here 8 years after the fact and your amazing content really stands the test of time! You're so easy to understand and concise! Love it and love your energy!
@@zshen619 Haha, thank you so much, I super appreciate this!
This video has been very helpful, and it has such an actual look to it even 7 years after. Congratulations and thank you.
Thank you so much, I appreciate this! :)
@@KebuChess Great video, ages well and we still await newer vids from you, chess brother.
You have the gift of instruction my friend, extremely good visualizations. Heading to your web site directly...your going to improve my game immensely Sir!
(2/2) After 6.Nbd2 the same plan of 6...e5 7.e4 d4 is easier to counteract as Black's move 7...d4 does not create a threat and the knights are placed more harmoniously. 8.h3 or 8.c3 both appear to give White good chances of an advantage.
This is fantastic news, congratulations! If I hear you correctly you beat an opponent with a 400+ ELO advantage - what a remarkable result! I'm glad you feel as though the video made a contribution to your game, and thank you for the encouraging remark.
@Akainu G: You bet! If you are speaking of 1.e4 e5 then no, White does not have a KIA setup available here. In the 1.Nf3 move order there is no opportunity for an immediate ...e5 since the knight protects the e5-square. I suppose Black could try to prepare this with 1...d6 or 1...Nc6 but in both cases 2.d4 immediately gives White a good position.
You cannot just go for one opening
1.e4 and 1.d4 score a bit more favorably and are more popular at every level. The value of pawns in the center is that they allow great mobility for the pieces, especially if the pawns make it to one's fourth rank. What's more, in placing one's pawns on one's fourth rank, the opponent is hindered from achieving the same goal. Ultimately, the fight for central occupation appears to be the best way for White to use his initial tempo. But 1.Nf3 can still be quite ambitious
Dereque, your training videos are well structured. They start with the main goal and then dive into the details. Although all variations cannot be covered here, but you diligently show what the main ones are. I have a better understanding of the KIA. And now I will consider the move Qe1 instead of Re1 if needed. Chess is a game of freedom of mind.
Excellent video! Coming from a guy who knows very little about chess besides how the pieces move. I've watched a couple videos about this opening, most sounding like a foreign language. Your explanation of the moves makes a lot of sense to the average person such as myself and I've even started to win a little. Before the video I was 0-9 on my chess app, now i'm 3-9 with one of them being a checkmate. Good Job sir...I've believe you've made chess fun for me now lol.
Sweet! Absolutely great to hear
Thank you for the kind words! I think for basic material like this that is exactly the right approach - to follow the thought process and try to pick up some ideas and patterns. Thank you for the enocuragment :) -Dereque
this guy needs to stream on twitch. I think people would eat this guys content up. would love to support this guy and learn chess from him as I'm sure many others would also.
Dereque, I have been using this opening lately on Chess.com, and I have lost just 1 game so far, and it was because I blundered at the end (while winning on material).
This opening fits perfectly for me. Also, you can use it both with white and with black, or start with Pirc if they play the king's pawn.
I have some comments to make about your video, however. Another very good move you can use to help push your pawn to e4 is NOT, as you point, queen to e1, but knight to h4, allowing the bishop behind to support the pawn on e4. The other side will rarely play something like pawn to g5, since it weakens even further their kingside.
The queen remaining on d1 is extremely important so she can move to h5 , bringing usually great threat!
doesn't a person place bishop on e4 and threaten knight ?
Thanks so much for your feedback I appreciate it! :)
Rating is an important factor if you are between 1200-1600 on chess.com then it is somewhat easy but above 1600 are good players who have knowlegde of opening tactics, positional play and if you are in 1600+ and winning almost eerutime then i would say this opening is good for you
Thank you for this comment, I really appreciate it! I'm glad you find the videos to be helpful! I'll have to think about writing... ;-) -Dereque
Dereque, I've been playing the KIA for as long as Ive become serious with chess. I watched this video over the week to prepare for my tournament Saturday(You have this natural teaching ability thing going on). Although I'm familiar with the moves, I learned some new variations. I tied for 1st in the U1600. The highlight of my tourney was I beat an EXPERT in round 3 with the KIA!! I lost 2 games...both were Masters and presented me with some excellent learning opportunities. -THX
Good luck for ypur futire endeavors. I have recently started chess and i like queens gambit and sicillian though I am preparing many openings because of variants. I feel like there is too much to learn and fear I have started late and those who came early have advantage dont know what to do
@Kirk Lamb: Great to hear!
A wonderful explanation of this interesting opening -- thank you! Your explanation for the Bf5 line was terrific. Thanks again!
That's a good idea, I'll have to keep it in consideration ... towards the end of this year there is a chance that I'll publish a refresh of the software, so for now I shall hold off :-)
-Dereque
Playing as Black, I like to move Bishop to G4 and then capture the Knight in F3. If White has deployed his bishop already, I find it that he is compelled to recapture my Knight in F3 with it. I think this move shifts the tempo to Black because White didn't gain any new ground with the recapture, and so Black has to naturally deploy Knight to F6 to cover the center pawn, and at that point the game can take on some interesting variations.
Yes, I do think this idea of ...c6 is an important way to neutralize the King's Indian Attack. I have made good use of it as Black in my own games. The queen's bishop is always a tricky point in the KIA, it really depends on how the game develops, but quite often it can live happily on c1 without having to move at all -Dereque
the best youtube channel of chess openings! dereque, you are so clear and easgoing in your explanations! thank you very much for sharing your knowledges
Another great teaching session!! I love the King's Indian Attack!! I love pretty much most of the Indian games period.
Thank you so much for the kind words I super appreciate it! :)
(1/2) The knight turns out a little more effective on d2 than c3 it seems. For example: If White would try 6.Nc3 after 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2 c6 4.O-O Bg4 5.d3 Nbd7 6.Nc3 Black could go for 6...e5 7.e4 d4 (gaining some time for Black) 8.Ne2 when the knight on e2 has lost a tempo and still does not stand in an effective position.
Thanks for asking :) In fact, there could just be a video on the Caro-Kann as soo nas tomorrow... ;) Unfortunatley, I don't think it's wise to try to cover all the main ideas in one video. The Caro-Kann begins on move one and for this reason there are still so many ways it can go. But would you mind sharing exactly what you find confusing about it and what info you found contradictory in the past?
Thanks for your support and thank you for the suggestion!
Wow! Thank you for the encouraging words!
I have unfortunately never heard of this channel till now, even though it exists from my perspective since… since ever basically. Nevertheless it’s produced with very high quality and definitely very instructional!
Dereque, you are an excellent teacher! I'm very glad I've discovered your website. You've really helped me to have the right mindset while playing, and have helped to rekindle my interest in the game. Thank you!
wbaggett3 Excellent excellent!
Dereque is really the perfect example of what the chess world would need right now, a conductor (maybe not a GM but with good level) which is always good looking, elegant and cheerful that makes newbies feel at ease. Unfortunately, the chess scene in crowded with very strong players with no interaction skills, resembling the geek stereotype. I'm a 2180 player myself and still I enjoy your videos! :)
Ng Ti Cheng: Glad to hear! It was a gift from many years ago and I do not know where this exact set can be found. I believe it was purchased from USCF/Chess Life's catalog one year but again I'm not entirely sure!
the kings indian attack is when you get a position where you have devoloped a knight and the bishop on g2 or b2 and the pawn is a sqaure ahead of your bisop.
Thanks for your wonderful series of opening videos!!
You bet, thank you so much!! :)
Thank you for your wonderful explanations on a variety of openings. You do an excellent job and I've learned a lot from your videos.
Thanks so much for the kind words! This is great to hear! Thank you!! :)
Great explanation Derek. Insightful to know about the way e4 can change the dynamic of whites fianchetto.
It depends how far along you are! Do you have a rating or are you just starting to play? The newer to chess you are the harder it is to go wrong- what area of chess is most interesting to you? -Dereque
The best... simple and direct explanation! TY
Thank you! Very kind of you to say! :)
Thank you very much, I am a beginner and in addition I do not speak English, but thanks to your good diction the translator of youtube follows you
without much difficulty, I encourage you to continue to be a pedagogue, and I encourage francophones to imitate you ^^
good continuation
Thanks so much!! :)
Excellent neatly presented video; it is a pleasure listening to you as you lay out the main ideas behind each opening. Thank you, A humble suggestion would be to show one representative game per opening in order to corroborate the opening spirit with it.
:-) Glad you're enjoying the videos! I like the suggestion!
Wow. I've been a subscriber for a bit, and you could easily write an openings overview book for beginners -- similar to Seirawan's Winning Chess Openings. You explain a lot of things in these videos that often go unexplained in actual books!!!
Thank you very much for saying this! We'll see how it goes...! :)
Man, you have a lot of black shirts.......clear and concise videos as another poster mentioned. Thank you for sharing.
Wow what a wonderful explanation even 9 years later. I'm counting it as 2021 as of December 28, 2020. :)
Very good!! Thank you so much for the kind words!! :) -Krishna
Incredibly clear! I learned a lot in this short video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, I truly appreciate this!! :)
No problem, I hope you get around to it ^^
Hey, dereque! I learned chess when I was 10. Now I'm 23. I never really "played" chess, I just played it in some years before. Now, I'm thinking of really playing it. I can now beat my father and everyone who doesn't really play chess seriously. I sometimes play with chess players in our university, I once won, and I felt great but never win again against them.
Hi Ray! :)
Glad you are enjoying them :) Thank you! -Dereque
Your videos are fantastic! Recently joined chess team and made it to the top five thanks to your vids! Keep it going :D
Somehow I did not see this comment (along with another). Much of the popularity probably comes from the fact that White's setup tends to be the same no matter what Black does. Also, people who enjoy the King's Indian with Black sometimes want to explore it with White (but it's not a great idea!) I normally don't play online, but sometimes on ICC. Thank you for the kind words about the video! -Dereque
Thank you for the excellent and helpful video, it was very well presented and I appreciate it
huh. i'm very glad i discovered your video. i've played the KIA for years, and have faced all the positions you've outlined. i suspend that knowledge, and just take your video for what it is, and i find, it STILL has something to say. it's insightful. your presentation is absolutely crystal clear. this is a video one can LEARN from. thoughtful, is the term that comes to mind. anyhow, THANKS, nice job.
re;chess opening-i enjoy your explination/class on king';s indian attack.your explination was great and easy to follow,and understand.your a very good teacher,.im glad i found your videos.mahalo,
:)
Hare Krishna 🙏🚩🚩🚩❤️
Awesome vid, Dereque. It's both entertaining and instructive. Thanks.
Great explanations, production, very informative and interesting,
Looking forward to more videos,
keep it up! :)
Thanks a lot for the encouraging words :-)
I like your chess opening videos the most. Why is the channel's name Krishna Prem?
Great, simple explanation. Thank you!
Thank yoU!!
Let's say 1.Nf3, Nc6 2.g3, e5. Black is then threatening e4 attacking the knight on f3. Any sugestions?
+bigweeknee55 Play d3 which stops e4 for black but also allows white to play e4 in a later move.
Wonderful video and great instructions! I'll add this opening in my repertoire.
Totally awesome, thank you for the kind words!
very informative and well produced video. great work brother
Indeed!
Could you do a video on Trompowsky attack?
I suppose it's possible... :-) Thank you for the suggestion!
Great video! I love playing this system for white and this video really helped understand some of the principles of the opening. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Oliver Paredes Glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thank you!
Do you play online by any chance? I've seen the king's indian attack quite a lot and I'm not too sure why it's so popular. =p Thanks for the informative vid, it's great to hear all the ideas about this system.
Really glad to hear this!
Another great video by Dereque. Thank you!
+DemianAcid Thank you! :)
I am enjoying your vids. I am far away from remembering a repertoire of openings, but nonetheless the thought process is enlightening. Please keep it up.
Thank you!!
Dereque excellent video. I truly enjoyed the breakdowns.
:)
If White so chooses, the KIA can also be used as a stepping stone to transpose into the Catalan with an early c4, correct?
Love this and all of your videos sir :) Thank you!!
I am a beginner, It's very clear and help full. Thank you so much
Chương Lê Welcome to the game of chess! Thank you :)
Thank u very much! I like this opening better than the double king pawn openings!!!!!!
+Pankaj Negi :)
Thank you! -Dereque
At 7:00 after white plays e4 what if black plays d4?
What would be a good way for white to respond to the locked down center?
At a glance i would consider Qe1 followed by Nc4 or Qe1 followed by c2-c3 (Qe1 breaking the pin) but I'm sure there are other ideas! It's a good question, perhaps look it up in a database such as chessgames.com? :) Thank you for the question! - Swami Krishna Prem, formerly known as Dereque Kelley :)
Great introduction, as usual. Thanks. I love your videos.
Thank you very much, I very much appreciate this :)
Is there much difference between the King's Indian and the Catalan openings?
I love your vids please keep making them! I promise you do have fans i promise!
I have been introduced to seeing a score but I don't have one. I'll be sure to look further into that, Thanks!
I like the logic needed for the game. No luck involved! I love to learn. Specifically, I would say the education of the game & challenge.
I am new but have played no more than 50 games since age 10. I know the pieces and like to solve checkmate moves in one and two, maybe three moves. I am ready to move forward and looking for a little guidance.
Looking forward to your new video!
Great content bro.hatss off
what happens if black immediately start attack with h5
Ahh, I had to look up what it was! Thank you for the suggestion :)
MOARRR!!!!!!!
I was hoping you'd do a video on the KIA! As usual, I learned a lot from your analysis. Thank you!
Bishop to g5 can be a solution to such an opening
Thanks for your videos, you are an excellent teacher!
Well done. Positive attitude. Thanks for helping me!
Domini Gai You bet!
Your Videos are fantastic und you´re a great chess-Teacher! Thank you
I love your energy!
Thank you, this is much appreciated!! :)
I've been playing the KIA for many years and hardly encounter ...c6 by Black.
i'm from India.I must learn this gambit.
Have you considered doing a video on the caro-kann?
There is too much confusing and contradicting info on it and it's one of the sharpest and most complicated defenses for both sides...
Sure would like for someone to clarify it :)
Love these.