just started trying to learn chess 1month ago, did some research and decided i wanted to stick to the vienna game and caro kann when possible and i must say this youtube channel has just been an absolute pleasure, so much free information and educational content feels almost illegal, Thank a lot IM Alex Banzea for the videos
Yeah, the Vienna is awesome. Most opponents below 1300 to 1400 have never faced it before and don't know their best moves. When you become a stronger player if you want to play more positionally check out the 3. g3 variation of the Vienna.
I'm really learning a ton from these last climbs. The quality of your explanations is becoming next level. I think that your teaching style is incredibly easy to follow and entertaining at the same time
Awesome lesson! your dry sense of humor cracks me up. Use to watch Levy but it seems he caters to a very young crowd, learning chess at an older age i really appreciate your videos, thank you! Your my favorite RUclipsr, most instructional by far & without all the middle school behavior.
I checked out a lot of youtube channels to learn chess but yours is the best BY FAR! I love that you explain WHY you did or did not do certain moves. Keep it up! Great content
Extremely entertaining and helpful. Your way of thinking is making me a better player. Waiting and being patient really makes a difference. Thanks for the video.
man, i found your channel literally today. im in love, your humour is amazing and the advice is perfect. Will show my friends your account hopefully they'll appreciate it just as much. (loved the self destroy vid really helped me)
Amazing videos, really clear explanations mixed with humour. To me it seems you are overally a very talented teacher! I think i have taken the time to write a comment no more than 5 times in my entire life, so that's my compliment for the day! I wish i had more money to book a coaching session! Take care and keep growing!
Alex, I was watching another guy’s video including the London the other day. Some commenter complained that he was tired of watching the “boring” London and saying that the guy would not see enough pawn structures to be a good player. I responded by saying that most advice about chess I had seen and most of the instruction I’ve gotten suggested playing the same openings all the way to FM or IM level for the very reason that you see the same structures all the time and know how to play them. Then I copied one of your videos in one of your London rating climbs saying exactly the same thing. Thanks for helping me win the argument!
You know you have been really bingewatching Alex Banzea videos for the last couple of days (yeah im fairly new to this amazing channel) when you end up dreaming that Alex turns up at your sisters home to play some chess with you..... Yeah, no.. im still gonna re-watch some of the videos later to day. Haha Thanks for entertaining and informative videos!
Thank you very much, Alex. Being a main Vienna & Caro-Kann player, I managed to climb a lot of elo lately, thanks to your content. Your content is really helpful and your ability to teach and explain things is amazing. Also, I love your calm ASMR-style voice hahah. Keep up the good work, man 👍👍👍
At 5:20 wouldn't it have been better to play d5 instead? If he takes your bishop, you take his night, with a discovered attack on his queen His queen has to move to either b8 or c8 Then you take the pawn on b7: If his queen is on c8, it's forked with the rook If it's on b8, his rook moves to a7, then bishop to d4 should win the rook If there's a flaw, kindly enlighten me
My friends and I are all new to chess. I'm using your advice on develop and keep it simple. Winning a lot. So when people say "life is chess, not checkers", I guess they mean put yourself in a good position and keep it simple.
Your content is really good man. Really like seeing vids on Caro Kann and Vienna. Keep it up! What do you play with White when they try play French Defense?
I have adapted myself to d4 ...london system ...earlier i used to play queens gambit ....but now i shifted to london .....just wanted to know is vienna a solid opening ....i know its quite risky for the opponent if they dont know the ins and outs of the vienna ....will try to give it a hand after seing all your videos on vienna ...just to develop a knack of the opening by seing you play this
My man in the third game really gave a pep talk, got married, became a father then divorced, disowned his children and came back to finish the game with us.
hey alex, i bought the london course some time ago and i love it! i have my first ever tournament coming up in a month, its a student tournament. Any general or specific tips you have that can help me prepare or help me there? Its a 15:0 OTB 7 round open tournament. Thanks a lot for the youtube content and the course!
Well done. When you find yourself trailing off, maybe bring it back to some main or sidelines that were not played? Sometimes you will say something like "everything other than d4 is a bad move here", and it would be great to see like the top 3 or 4 other moves and why they are bad. I find that I struggle with weird early gambit lines and and having trouble getting to 1400. I started at around 900, quickly hit 1200... and it has been a mutli year slog to 1400.
Wait - a League analogy? Well I liked you before, but NOW you are kind of like myself! Well, besides that you are successful in chess. And possibly also in League. And younger. So, totally like myself, but different! :D Keep it up! Bought your London course, looking forward to Caro! Would you say that the videos to your courses on Chessable are worth it? I mean, it is quite an investment.. Anyways, good stuff Alex
Leuke videos Thomas! Een rating climb waarbij je begint op de 600 ELO ofzo en de fouten van de tegenstanders uitlegt om het ook voor beginners interressant te maken lijkt me erg leuk.
Hey Alex. I’m brand new to chess? What openings do you suggest for white? I’m already doing Caro Kann + kings Indian for black. I like the London but I find it a bit boring… please give me your advice bro 🎉
I know this is an old post, but I play the Semi-Slav against d4. I believe that a reverse Sicilian is the best against the English. There is also a way to attack the London aggressively if that keeps frustrating you. Hope this helps.
Alex your english your humore your lectures is just beautifully orchestrated pls keep them coming we love alex benenza who has something to say to alex come to me 💪
I love your videos Alex, and your humor and your accent, so much better than Levy;s :P :P .. but for some reason i feel your audio volume could be higher, sometimes its pretty feeble
can u please do a speed run climb using hippo for both, white and black and the stonewall? and how do u find these systems? i think the hippo is indestructible wall of defense and venom.
Have a question when watching Alex Banzea PLaying is he playing against a random player/ or against the computer? I have learned a lot from watching his videos. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Love your content Alex and always post a THUMBS UP. I have a SUGGESTION - I often screw up in the opening after seeing an opportunity to attack and attacking too soon. Especially with the Jojoba London. Why not teach us how to KNOW when to attack and when to develop? I am rated 1200.
Games are won or lost on who makes the most blunders. The trick I have found teaching junior players is to get them to scan the board looking for unprotected pieces (on your side and your opponents side). The more you practice this the better (& quicker) you will get. Take your time considering your next move and don't jump at the first move you see. Study the board "and look for a better move". If you act in haste you will repent in your leisure. Lol
Check out my Vienna Opening course here www.chessable.com/ambush-1-e4-fighting-1-e5-scandi-and-sidelines/course/86389/
just started trying to learn chess 1month ago, did some research and decided i wanted to stick to the vienna game and caro kann when possible and i must say this youtube channel has just been an absolute pleasure, so much free information and educational content feels almost illegal, Thank a lot IM Alex Banzea for the videos
Yeah, the Vienna is awesome. Most opponents below 1300 to 1400 have never faced it before and don't know their best moves. When you become a stronger player if you want to play more positionally check out the 3. g3 variation of the Vienna.
@@Factsnotfox thanks ill write it down in my notes forsure!
Been playing the Vienna myself since the beginning (2+ years ago) and still crushing, got me to 1600 elo
You also speak for me with this comment im in the same boat as you
Beat a 1529 with Vienna learned from his utube channel
Is it just me or is Alex’s banter/humour in the videos getting better and better each time? 😂
agreed
It’s what keeps me coming back
He’s very funny with great content… you bozo 😂❤
The chess is good but his banter is great
we are cheating, it's like studying algorithms by watching stand up.he is hilarious.
Most instructive content on RUclips! Thank you!!!
Too kind dude! ❤️
I'm really learning a ton from these last climbs. The quality of your explanations is becoming next level. I think that your teaching style is incredibly easy to follow and entertaining at the same time
Awesome lesson! your dry sense of humor cracks me up. Use to watch Levy but it seems he caters to a very young crowd, learning chess at an older age i really appreciate your videos, thank you! Your my favorite RUclipsr, most instructional by far & without all the middle school behavior.
VERY instructive content. Also, Alex is smart, witty and laid back. I'm really thankful for discovering this channel!
I checked out a lot of youtube channels to learn chess but yours is the best BY FAR! I love that you explain WHY you did or did not do certain moves. Keep it up! Great content
Extremely entertaining and helpful. Your way of thinking is making me a better player. Waiting and being patient really makes a difference. Thanks for the video.
man, i found your channel literally today. im in love, your humour is amazing and the advice is perfect. Will show my friends your account hopefully they'll appreciate it just as much. (loved the self destroy vid really helped me)
You’re the funniest chess player/instructor I follow. And I love your teaching style. Thanks for all you do!
Amazing videos, really clear explanations mixed with humour. To me it seems you are overally a very talented teacher! I think i have taken the time to write a comment no more than 5 times in my entire life, so that's my compliment for the day! I wish i had more money to book a coaching session! Take care and keep growing!
You are really growing ! Love you
Alex, I was watching another guy’s video including the London the other day. Some commenter complained that he was tired of watching the “boring” London and saying that the guy would not see enough pawn structures to be a good player. I responded by saying that most advice about chess I had seen and most of the instruction I’ve gotten suggested playing the same openings all the way to FM or IM level for the very reason that you see the same structures all the time and know how to play them. Then I copied one of your videos in one of your London rating climbs saying exactly the same thing. Thanks for helping me win the argument!
You know you have been really bingewatching Alex Banzea videos for the last couple of days (yeah im fairly new to this amazing channel) when you end up dreaming that Alex turns up at your sisters home to play some chess with you..... Yeah, no.. im still gonna re-watch some of the videos later to day. Haha
Thanks for entertaining and informative videos!
you made me laugh so many times in this run thanks for the videos!
4:20 brutal 😂😂😂😂
there's a lot of big chess youtubers out there but as soon as i encountered your channel since then been enjoying ur content.
24:55 slayed me xD
Love your videos man! Get to learn something AND have a laugh
Yes I need this, I embarassed myself with the games I played today. Thank you Alex☝️
Thank you very much, Alex. Being a main Vienna & Caro-Kann player, I managed to climb a lot of elo lately, thanks to your content. Your content is really helpful and your ability to teach and explain things is amazing. Also, I love your calm ASMR-style voice hahah. Keep up the good work, man 👍👍👍
Alex you are hands down my favorite chess teacher on RUclips. It’s not even close. Thanks for teaching me chess and making me laugh :)
37:53 I was not expecting to laugh out loud like that haha
Loved the explanation in league terms 😁
You’re Caro and London videos have helped me a ton but I may swap the London out and try this now haha keep it up man.
At 5:20 wouldn't it have been better to play d5 instead?
If he takes your bishop, you take his night, with a discovered attack on his queen
His queen has to move to either b8 or c8
Then you take the pawn on b7:
If his queen is on c8, it's forked with the rook
If it's on b8, his rook moves to a7, then bishop to d4 should win the rook
If there's a flaw, kindly enlighten me
*Knight
Thanks Alex a great lesson. 👍
My friends and I are all new to chess. I'm using your advice on develop and keep it simple. Winning a lot. So when people say "life is chess, not checkers", I guess they mean put yourself in a good position and keep it simple.
very very instructive for me and others too i think. thanks thanks
Fantastic video as always alex keep up the great work can't wait for you to release ur caro course
Amazing video as always Alex!
You have some very funny moments! Thanks for the video!
Your content is really good man. Really like seeing vids on Caro Kann and Vienna. Keep it up! What do you play with White when they try play French Defense?
Man that sudden league of legends analogy really hit me in my sad sad elo
13:24
It was not to protect the C7 pawn.
It was to provide an escape route for the queen.
4:09 dude you are just low key hilarious.
I have adapted myself to d4 ...london system ...earlier i used to play queens gambit ....but now i shifted to london .....just wanted to know is vienna a solid opening ....i know its quite risky for the opponent if they dont know the ins and outs of the vienna ....will try to give it a hand after seing all your videos on vienna ...just to develop a knack of the opening by seing you play this
I believe Hikaru specializes in this opening and he has a huge source material for this in speeeruns
This was awesome. Just like the Caro Kann series. More of Vienna please.
My man in the third game really gave a pep talk, got married, became a father then divorced, disowned his children and came back to finish the game with us.
More streams Alex!
Love the thoroughness of your videos on openings. Keep it up!
hey alex, i bought the london course some time ago and i love it! i have my first ever tournament coming up in a month, its a student tournament. Any general or specific tips you have that can help me prepare or help me there? Its a 15:0 OTB 7 round open tournament. Thanks a lot for the youtube content and the course!
found this channel 8 hours ago and you're already my favourite chess youtuber!
You haven’t seen too many then 🤣❤️
Another fun episode… thanks for sharing
i am using this opening but never had a good set up yet, need to learn more theory. Thanks Alex for this.
Well done. When you find yourself trailing off, maybe bring it back to some main or sidelines that were not played?
Sometimes you will say something like "everything other than d4 is a bad move here", and it would be great to see like the top 3 or 4 other moves and why they are bad. I find that I struggle with weird early gambit lines and and having trouble getting to 1400. I started at around 900, quickly hit 1200... and it has been a mutli year slog to 1400.
Alex, watch ur videos, and I think they r really useful in exploring the chess world; wanted to ask u some videos on italian opening
RRRROOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKK TAKES ON E6 - Levy 2023
6:04 why not bishop 6f to take the queen? That's what I would have done 😅.
i dont know if you intended it to be but the super exaggerated lens flare on knight c3 in the thumbnail is absolutely hilarious
I love your humor man! :D
Come on man that League analogy is too on point.. Sadge. You're a legend
Wait - a League analogy? Well I liked you before, but NOW you are kind of like myself! Well, besides that you are successful in chess. And possibly also in League. And younger. So, totally like myself, but different! :D Keep it up! Bought your London course, looking forward to Caro! Would you say that the videos to your courses on Chessable are worth it? I mean, it is quite an investment.. Anyways, good stuff Alex
Alex will have 100k by the end of the year for sure
and i was wondering why i loved this channel ma man is a league player
Leuke videos Thomas! Een rating climb waarbij je begint op de 600 ELO ofzo en de fouten van de tegenstanders uitlegt om het ook voor beginners interressant te maken lijkt me erg leuk.
1:50
My opponent played Be7 then Bh4+
What should I have done after Be7?
If I remember correctly, I played h4
Hey Alex. I’m brand new to chess? What openings do you suggest for white? I’m already doing Caro Kann + kings Indian for black. I like the London but I find it a bit boring… please give me your advice bro 🎉
Hey Alex, big fan. You've helped me get better, thank you. If you don't mind answering a question. What do you play if you can't play the caro kann?
Backgammon!
I know this is an old post, but I play the Semi-Slav against d4. I believe that a reverse Sicilian is the best against the English. There is also a way to attack the London aggressively if that keeps frustrating you. Hope this helps.
As always super helpful and hilarious video! How does one contact you to invite you onto a podcast? Are you open to that?
thanks for the content brother.
Mannn I love your humour, you’re hilarious!
lol that levy impression killed me 😂
Alex your english your humore your lectures is just beautifully orchestrated pls keep them coming we love alex benenza who has something to say to alex come to me 💪
I love your videos Alex, and your humor and your accent, so much better than Levy;s :P :P .. but for some reason i feel your audio volume could be higher, sometimes its pretty feeble
can u please do a speed run climb using hippo for both, white and black and the stonewall? and how do u find these systems? i think the hippo is indestructible wall of defense and venom.
what do you play against queen d4 with black ? Loving the videos !
Have a question when watching Alex Banzea PLaying is he playing against a random player/ or against the computer? I have learned a lot from watching his videos. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Always playing vs people
Great content ... thank you
Mamă bro , mersi mult de sfaturi💪
"If you got any nice things to say, go ahead in comments and if not uh ... just shut up" 😂
love your humour, very entertaining. you should start a yt channel
Rewatching this and 7:15 has me DEAD 😂😂😂
Trying to decide between Ldn or Vienna for White?
Caro and Pirc for Black?
Feedback welcome I’m new to chess btw. Thanks
Anything but Pirc my guy. Stay safe!
Could you do a video with expenation of mamy lines of vienna and overall plan of playing? That would be very helpful
For very beginner in chess, which one you rcommend, london systm or vienna? It’s my pleasure to hear from the master. Thank you
Alex, why do you castle kings side in game 4 when you have the 3 pawns perfect for queens side castle?
Because we can use those perfect pawns to attack black!
Love your content Alex and always post a THUMBS UP. I have a SUGGESTION - I often screw up in the opening after seeing an opportunity to attack and attacking too soon. Especially with the Jojoba London. Why not teach us how to KNOW when to attack and when to develop? I am rated 1200.
Games are won or lost on who makes the most blunders. The trick I have found teaching junior players is to get them to scan the board looking for unprotected pieces (on your side and your opponents side). The more you practice this the better (& quicker) you will get. Take your time considering your next move and don't jump at the first move you see. Study the board "and look for a better move". If you act in haste you will repent in your leisure. Lol
Hye Sir, do you sell The Vienna Course at Chessable?
In what cases we prefer to develop instead of picking esolated pawns? Is it worth?
All I play is the London with white. It would be nice to change it up once in a while. I'll probably try this opening.
in the 2nd game,instead of defending your king with a queen, why couldnt we use the white bishop instead? just asking?wouldnt that have worked?
Can u do a video about the caro-khan opening for 0-500 ratings?
Could you please do the Italian and Ruy Lopez too? Thanks! Truly appreciate the videos
37:49 hahahah
7:23 HOW ABOUT THAT !!!
Vienna cannot be used against Caro kann or Kings Indian? Is that correct?
only after 1.e4 e5
Aside from the great video you couldn't be more accurate about league
Why did you not take the queen on the e5 bishop discovery?
It doesn't work. Black just blocks.
Great content. Have a Good day.
Why are your openings so similar to Levy's?
Ask Levy
"Ahh I lost a winning position ahh chess is hard" 😂😂😂
As soon as they accept the vienna gambit ,its already over for them
24:56 got me laughing HAHAHAHAH
awesome :)
43:55 🥲🙂
when I was 800-900 almost everyone played Nf6, now that I'm 1100 hardly anyone plays that anymore 😕
This dude is hilarious
Good game bro
What would you say to a guy who's 22 and rated 900 classical but tells everyone he's a chess player?