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Igor, other than being part of the vast Nimzowitsch Defense, I don't see a name for this system. If you don't have a name, I have a suggestion that I like: The Errant Knight Defense. In English, "errant knight" refers to a medieval knight who has lost his way. In your system a feature that is common to almost all of it and that particularly sets up this system of positions is the knight that loses its way and winds up all the way over on g6. I hope you like the name as much as I do. It's yours to use if you wish.
I was 1100 in a an Open Tournament, played this and beat an FM, IM and GM to win. I was banned, investigated, and locked in a dungeon for 11 years because it was considered witchcraft. This opening is very dangerous.
► Chapters 00:00 Universal Chess Opening for Black vs 1.e4 & 1.d4 00:09 1) Against 1.e4 by White 01:53 White's most played move LOSES on the spot 02:28 If White defends f2 with Rf1 02:55 If White defends f2 by castling 04:40 2) Against 1.d4 by White 06:03 General ideas of this opening system 09:08 3) Against the Queen's Gambit 09:42 4) If White plays 2.Nf3 to prevent 2...e5 10:52 5) Against the London System 11:22 Checkmate in 7 moves! 12:15 If White doesn't fall for the trap
I tried your opening right after watching this video and guess what happned I won by checkmate. And I sacrificed THE ROOOOK. Thank you for this video GM.
What's the response to 1 d4 Nc6 2 d5? As a d4 player myself, that's what I do when I see Nc6 on move 1 (which I rarely see). Even for system openings, you have to adapt to your opponent's play.
This is a very good system, especially if White doesn't know it. In most lines on lichess, Black scores much better than White. HOWEVER, in lines where White pushes an early h4 (either 1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 e5 3.d5 Ne7 4.Nf3 Ng6 5.h4! or 1.d4 Nc6 2.c4 e5 3.d5 Ne7 4.Nf3 [or Nc3] Ng6 5.h4!) White scores better AND the computer gives a very comfortable advantage. This h-pawn push is quite thematic against Knights on g6/g3. These are not the most popular lines, but you are rolling the dice and/or need to do some homework in these Harry Attack lines if you want to play them in non-blitz games. (You also need to know how to play the Scotch after 3.Nf3!?, though GM Smirnov has some videos on that so not a big deal.)
Wow! I love hope thorough you describe the variations! Many teachers will pose an idea and say, “then your opponent will go here” but that example is only one of four valid moves and the other three collapse the trap! You illustrated the theory beautifully. I’m excited to try this.
Thank you GM Igor Smirnov, on my 3rd attempt I got a model game and won with check mate on move 12, as black. Much thanks for the well explained and nicely communicated lessons.
I see one move from White that could prevent the whole system : what if after 1. d4 ... Nc6, white immediately pushes d5 to chase the Knight ? You didn't get a chance to push e5 yet, so the Knight doesn't have the e7 square to retreat. What would you recommend in that case ?
Not sure if you read this to respond, others might: the position at 8:33 --> what to do when the bisshop checks? No blocks so you move the king, does seem inconvenient...
IMO, since White only has the light-squared bishop, moving the king to f8 (or e7, connecting the rooks) is fine. Then launch a kingside pawn storm with rook on H or G file.
12:10 I just checkmated my opponent exactly like this! On other games where the sequence are different, the mindset and logic that you taught are also very useful and applicable. Thank you GM Smirnov!
1... Nc6 is the opposite of aggressive. It allows 2. e4 and blocks the c7 pawn which is meant to be sacrificed in order to play e5, or is meant to take on d4 to isolate the d4 pawn and open the file for the c8 rook.
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I'm really intrigued by the universal possibilities of this opening, but at least one hole I think you have here is in covering d4 - Nc3 - d5. This seems like it can get pretty tricky. The knight is pretty much forced to e5, and pawn to e5 doesn't work anymore.
I was playing the Nimzowitch Defense but someone taught me that Caro-Kann is better. Who do you think is better? Caro-Kann or Nimzowitch(and ither Nc6 openings)?
Bro this opening is dayum strong💪💪💪💪. I just consecutively defeated a 1200 thrice although I am only 1025. And all of this by just by watching a 10 minute vdo. Hope I get pinned😊😊
Igor- Just a thought... You appear to be confirming (?) the futility of completely focusing on center control? Even Magnus is ignoring opening theory and launching attacks like a chess AI engine (Chess Bot).🙂
@@ScottMiller777 Ah, wasn't thinking. I would go Ne5 with the plan to go to g6. But opponent could go to f4 and then f5, in which case I would be spending the first 4 moves running around with the knight.. But funny enough, the evaluation bar would still be equal.
White plays d4, black plays kc6, white pushes pawn to d5 attacking blacks knight. You can’t play the normal moves discussed in the video now. How do you handle d5 attacking the knight on move 2?
Don’t like complicated chess openings and I find playing black is a very frustrating and hopefully as black start my attack in the middle game ,? I like to attack and destroy my opponent to checkmate as fast if possible?.
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Igor, other than being part of the vast Nimzowitsch Defense, I don't see a name for this system. If you don't have a name, I have a suggestion that I like:
The Errant Knight Defense. In English, "errant knight" refers to a medieval knight who has lost his way. In your system a feature that is common to almost all of it and that particularly sets up this system of positions is the knight that loses its way and winds up all the way over on g6.
I hope you like the name as much as I do. It's yours to use if you wish.
I was 1100 in a an Open Tournament, played this and beat an FM, IM and GM to win. I was banned, investigated, and locked in a dungeon for 11 years because it was considered witchcraft. This opening is very dangerous.
I played it against a 200 and got destroyed. I'm 2000.
Lol
😊
I love this
ROFLMAO🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💛
FM James Schuyler wrote a book “The Dark Knight System” Everyman Chess which covers this defense beautifully.
Tnx!
► Chapters
00:00 Universal Chess Opening for Black vs 1.e4 & 1.d4
00:09 1) Against 1.e4 by White
01:53 White's most played move LOSES on the spot
02:28 If White defends f2 with Rf1
02:55 If White defends f2 by castling
04:40 2) Against 1.d4 by White
06:03 General ideas of this opening system
09:08 3) Against the Queen's Gambit
09:42 4) If White plays 2.Nf3 to prevent 2...e5
10:52 5) Against the London System
11:22 Checkmate in 7 moves!
12:15 If White doesn't fall for the trap
That was useful.
Thank you 🙏.
i definitly wanna see a video of this system with white love the videos igor!
That was a really good video with all the traps, and since the opening is uncommon you can catch people off guard
I tried your opening right after watching this video and guess what happned I won by checkmate. And I sacrificed THE ROOOOK. Thank you for this video GM.
THE ROOOOOOOOK!! 😂
😂
What's the response to 1 d4 Nc6 2 d5? As a d4 player myself, that's what I do when I see Nc6 on move 1 (which I rarely see). Even for system openings, you have to adapt to your opponent's play.
Commenting so I can see the answer.
This was my question too.
Same Question!
I have a solution! For d4 just go for the video he talked about at 10:45 and avoid d5 on your Knight
2… Ne5
This is a very good system, especially if White doesn't know it. In most lines on lichess, Black scores much better than White. HOWEVER, in lines where White pushes an early h4 (either 1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 e5 3.d5 Ne7 4.Nf3 Ng6 5.h4! or 1.d4 Nc6 2.c4 e5 3.d5 Ne7 4.Nf3 [or Nc3] Ng6 5.h4!) White scores better AND the computer gives a very comfortable advantage. This h-pawn push is quite thematic against Knights on g6/g3. These are not the most popular lines, but you are rolling the dice and/or need to do some homework in these Harry Attack lines if you want to play them in non-blitz games. (You also need to know how to play the Scotch after 3.Nf3!?, though GM Smirnov has some videos on that so not a big deal.)
Awesome content, thank you very much. Your enthusiasm is contagious
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Wow!
I love hope thorough you describe the variations!
Many teachers will pose an idea and say, “then your opponent will go here” but that example is only one of four valid moves and the other three collapse the trap!
You illustrated the theory beautifully. I’m excited to try this.
Yes, I see this with other videos. “If your opponent makes the worst move possible, you’ll get make in five!”
Thank you GM Igor Smirnov, on my 3rd attempt I got a model game and won with check mate on move 12, as black. Much thanks for the well explained and nicely communicated lessons.
Congrats!
I see one move from White that could prevent the whole system : what if after 1. d4 ... Nc6, white immediately pushes d5 to chase the Knight ? You didn't get a chance to push e5 yet, so the Knight doesn't have the e7 square to retreat. What would you recommend in that case ?
He actually didn’t talk about this which is so important too
I had the exact same thought.
This has happened in 5 out of 5 games lol
That is my question, too.
Not sure if you read this to respond, others might: the position at 8:33 --> what to do when the bisshop checks? No blocks so you move the king, does seem inconvenient...
IMO, since White only has the light-squared bishop, moving the king to f8 (or e7, connecting the rooks) is fine. Then launch a kingside pawn storm with rook on H or G file.
12:10 I just checkmated my opponent exactly like this!
On other games where the sequence are different, the mindset and logic that you taught are also very useful and applicable. Thank you GM Smirnov!
It's very imbalance and very aggressive system at the same time. This is gold
This was posted 1 min ago what you talking about 😂
1... Nc6 is the opposite of aggressive.
It allows 2. e4 and blocks the c7 pawn which is meant to be sacrificed in order to play e5, or is meant to take on d4 to isolate the d4 pawn and open the file for the c8 rook.
Smoking goop
I've already learned one of your tricky openings and am having quite a lot of success with it. Now I'm going to try this one and see how it goes.
Good luck!
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What can I do if after 1. d4 Nc6, white plays 2. d5? How to maintain the attacking plan? Thx.
I was going to ask the same question
Knight to e5 is strong after retreating it to g6 on the next move
Just discovered this channel - fantastic stuff, exactly what I was after, love it!
Wow this is awesome breakdown of this opening! Cants wait for the upcoming video with White!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in these RUclips videos.
Motivated by these, during your end of year sales, I purchased GM Igor Smirnov’s Opening Bundle and your Grandmasters Secrets video. Then I was able to take advantage of your two for one promotion and added a couple of your end game video lessons too ... Endgame Expert and Practical endgames.
I have my eye on your MIDDLEGAME EXPERT PACKAGE next !
Thanks again.
Wonderful!
I’ve subbed!
Looking forward to watch the versions while playing white!
These videos are so amazing for a new player like me. Thanks so much! Your explanations help me understand the reasoning behind moves.
Mr Smirnov thank you for your chess tuition and you are very easy to listen to and a great help to me……Thank you.👏👏👏
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Thank you sir, I love your videos. And yes we would love to see the variation with white pieces :)
I really LOVE your video's !! Great work!
I'm a fellow Nc6 player
This will help a lot
Great content! Thanks a lot!
Do you just take the d4-pawn after 1.e4 Nc6, 2. d4 e5 3.Nf3?
Why is the edge pawn never used to defend against the aggressive bishop move to B4 or G4?
I'm really intrigued by the universal possibilities of this opening, but at least one hole I think you have here is in covering d4 - Nc3 - d5. This seems like it can get pretty tricky. The knight is pretty much forced to e5, and pawn to e5 doesn't work anymore.
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See comment (herein) by Smithyq6335 about 5. h4
What if after Kight C6 the opponent pushes D5?
This is beautiful. Confuses all opponents below 1000.
What doesn't?
This isn’t true as a simple h3 pawn kick of your bishop when they’re playing the London makes this totally not work
I discovered this myself trying not to use queen pawn opening every game but was never tactically efficient with it.
Nice! What about 2.d5 though for white?
Question: at around 10:00, what if white pushes to d5? Same with London example after you play Bf4.
I was playing the Nimzowitch Defense but someone taught me that Caro-Kann is better.
Who do you think is better?
Caro-Kann or Nimzowitch(and ither Nc6 openings)?
Do you take any offline classes of chess
Hey, but what about move d5 against knight c6?
Hi igor, would you recommend this opening for beginner players (700-800) over the king's indian defense ?
Yeah. Cause KID have a lot of lines and it's easy to yourself get lost. But nimzowich have less lines to study and to understand
thank you so much indeed. i'm myanmar. 😊
What to do when white plays d4 , we play Nc6 , then white kicks our knight on the third move by playing d5 ?
I like this one and gonna it a try; thanks!
What about d4, Nc6 and d5?
What about after kc6 they push the pawn To d5
Thankyou Master....
Wow, that's great!😀
As a nimzowitsch Player, I recommend d5 instead of e5
Can you post a video???
1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 e5 3 Nf3 is the Scotch.
thanks teacher
What will happen if they play d5 after Nc6.
Very nice sir🎉😊😅
This opening makes me enjoying chess so much more 😂😂
Восхищаюсь твоими успехами и ростом канала
What prevents white from 4. Bg5 pinning your knight?
So if it’s universal how do we go about them castling on queen side
Bro this opening is dayum strong💪💪💪💪. I just consecutively defeated a 1200 thrice although I am only 1025. And all of this by just by watching a 10 minute vdo. Hope I get pinned😊😊
Its not the opening its the power of a plan
Gracias.!!!
what if d4 nf6 d5
Thanks Igor. ❤❤❤
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Igor- Just a thought... You appear to be confirming (?) the futility of completely focusing on center control? Even Magnus is ignoring opening theory and launching attacks like a chess AI engine (Chess Bot).🙂
what is it called?
Please show us Colorado gambit in detail..
01:35 Why white shouldn´t attack the bishop with the knight??
I definitely have to try this opening
This is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm sick of the same openings and being aggressively attacked in the centre from the off.
Ohh, that's great,thanks for teaching new opening line🎉🎉❤❤
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Excellent
Thanks for the Vid! What about 1.d4 Nc6 2.d5!
Nxd5?
@@j00f That's impossible. A knight on c6 can't access d5.
@@ScottMiller777 Ah, wasn't thinking. I would go Ne5 with the plan to go to g6. But opponent could go to f4 and then f5, in which case I would be spending the first 4 moves running around with the knight.. But funny enough, the evaluation bar would still be equal.
Thanks Sir
Good opening
10:00 what happens if white plays d5?
Then you resign.
Good question. And what about d5 as White´s second move?
You must play a cramped game where white has all the attacking plans.
He has a video on it somewhere
Checkout this video if your opponent plays 2. d5. ruclips.net/video/i3SZlCXYjkg/видео.html
Nice. I'm playing Caro Kan and d4 d5 way too much.
gonna get crush my alien gambit really soon....💀💀
What to do if white plays 1) d4) nc6 2) d5
Play a cramped game where white has all the attacking plans.
you should talk about 1e4 Nc6 2 Nf3
What do you do if they’re playing London, and after you pin the knight, they don’t play e3 and instead they kick your bishop with h3?
How to continue as Black if, 1. d4 Nc6, 2.d5 ....?
White plays d4, black plays kc6, white pushes pawn to d5 attacking blacks knight. You can’t play the normal moves discussed in the video now. How do you handle d5 attacking the knight on move 2?
Didn't cover d4 c6 d5 if they push the d pawn immediately when we haven't opened up a place for the knight do we just move the knight to e5?
how if white goes d5 after d4 ? no escape route for knight...
How is this opening called?
Don’t like complicated chess openings and I find playing black is a very frustrating and hopefully as black start my attack in the middle game ,? I like to attack and destroy my opponent to checkmate as fast if possible?.
What about d4 Nc6 d5?
What if the opponent plays D4 and immediately follows with D5 attacking the knight straight away?
What if the opponent plays d5 immediately after you bring your knight out?
What if d5 after knight move
What about 1. b4 ? Should you play 1…Nc6 too? ;)
Third move would push white pawn to challenge pawn not what you did
what about 1 d4 n-c6 2 d5?
What about white going c4 c5
ok so how to defence about this knight opening...
Also, what if White works to castle Queenside?
Is this also known as the Blackburn defense?
Sir can the opponent play 1.d4 Nc6
2.d5
Yes pls i need a black version for my Londen system
What if white goes d5 after Nc6?
Nimzovitch defense ❤️
What if they moved knight to g3