I Tried to CRUSH the Caro Kann

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @tahmeedchowdhury0007
    @tahmeedchowdhury0007 3 года назад +974

    'She's written a book about the Caro Kann, so I decided to test her Caro Kann'
    - IM Eric Rosen, resident sigma

    • @GaryTheGray
      @GaryTheGray 3 года назад +14

      I know, right? 🤣 This is exactly what I would expect of Eric.

    • @hanspetervollhorst1
      @hanspetervollhorst1 3 года назад +15

      Excellent example on how to blunder before the game even started.

    • @mdobbins5480
      @mdobbins5480 3 года назад +36

      "I read her book, but it turned out that she watched my video" *pikachu face*

    • @RobBCactive
      @RobBCactive 3 года назад +2

      But is the book any good? 😁

    • @DavidEmerling79
      @DavidEmerling79 3 года назад

      That's bold! I think I would try to avoid any opening against a player who wrote a book on that opening or after whom the opening is named. For instance, I would try to avoid playing the Benko Gambit against Pal Benko; although it would have been an honor to play him and lose - which I certainly would have. :)

  • @Kaepsele337
    @Kaepsele337 3 года назад +1152

    Shr wrote a book about the Caro Kann, so I decided play e4 to test her on the Caro Kann ... interesting choice of strategy.

  • @TirelessSlacker
    @TirelessSlacker 3 года назад +205

    Eric: "I love having all this time to calculate in classical games."
    Also Eric: "So I made my move with 2 seconds on the clock."

  • @sgtnubbings6501
    @sgtnubbings6501 3 года назад +350

    That stalemate line at 22:16 was nuts lol, and hilarious to think of Eric sat in major tournaments just imagining all these lines where he "blunders" everything. This man is becoming the embodiment of the words gambit and sacrifice.

    • @worsethanjoerogan8061
      @worsethanjoerogan8061 3 года назад +7

      Eric the Trickster

    • @conormooney1298
      @conormooney1298 2 года назад

      Very new to chess so I don't know the rules behind this, but can someone tell me why this triggers a stalemate?

    • @sgtnubbings6501
      @sgtnubbings6501 2 года назад

      @@conormooney1298 Well in this scenario it would never work because most of the captures aren't forced and Eric's opponent could play just about anything (he was saying it more as a joke on this occasion, he has become known for getting some really sneaky last second stalemates in lost positions though) but if a player finds themselves in a losing position it is sometimes possible to force a stalemate (the player whose turn it is can not move any piece/pawn or their king to any square legally as they would be placed in check but are not currently in check, thus creating a draw). If your king is currently unable to move but you have pieces on the board that can be moved, sometimes you may be able to force a sacrifice with those movable pieces (as long as it doesn't move an opponent's piece from covering escape squares for your king for this tactic) creating a scenario where it is then your move but the only piece that is not blocked from moving is your king, yet all the squares it could move to are covered, resulting in a stalemate and draw. Eric noticed his king was effectively trapped, and pointed out if he was to SOMEHOW lose all his other pieces, it would leave him with just his king being unable to move.
      I probably made this a bit too wordy and overcomplicated it some, but I hope I helped get across the concept, if not just say and I'll attempt to explain it in a better way.

    • @JustanamebroDK
      @JustanamebroDK 2 года назад

      @@conormooney1298 When you have no legal moves - all white's pieces are gone and his king has no legal squares left to move.

    • @grimreaper7854
      @grimreaper7854 2 года назад

      Jonathon Schrantz would like a word with you…

  • @jbchasles2188
    @jbchasles2188 3 года назад +201

    You know it's Eric when on move 40 his first reaction to being in trouble is : "Oh wait, what if I sac all my pieces and it's stalemate" even though he has 5 pieces

  • @Sam2757p
    @Sam2757p 3 года назад +350

    I played my first ever game in a tournament yesterday, I won in 14 moves with the Stafford Gambit, thanks Eric for all the videos!

    • @henningberg7975
      @henningberg7975 3 года назад +7

      Well done, ive gotten fond of stafford myself :)

    • @lockeguy
      @lockeguy 3 года назад +11

      Nicely done! Can you share the game?

    • @MatsMatsuo
      @MatsMatsuo 3 года назад +71

      I played my first game in a tournament yesterday, I lost in 14 moves against a Stafford Gambit, I'm not so thankful Eric...

    • @LokiZemy
      @LokiZemy 3 года назад

      Congrats Sam 👍✌

    • @chrisbowen9746
      @chrisbowen9746 3 года назад

      h6 and it's black +2 and white loses the attack

  • @SomanshSPJHPNU
    @SomanshSPJHPNU 3 года назад +128

    Just watched your 'How to crush the Caro' video a few days before the tournament started, and when I saw you go for it was so happy when I recognised it with the two knights. great game Eric, hope you're having fun and feeling good while playing :)

  • @mikebaker2436
    @mikebaker2436 3 года назад +56

    Jovanka: I wrote the book on the Caro Kann.
    Eric: I'm gonna help this whole woman's career.

  • @Bulkmaster27
    @Bulkmaster27 3 года назад +45

    I like how Eric hardly ever resigns. Fights until the last moment.

  • @bahrss
    @bahrss 3 года назад +17

    The sad story of Eric's dark-squared bishop that never saw the light of day in this game

  • @fightinprogress8433
    @fightinprogress8433 3 года назад +4

    Hey Eric, my favorite chess RUclips content maker. So mild mannered and wholesome. Thank you for all of the great content and education. Good luck on the matches!

  • @daemonsoadfan
    @daemonsoadfan 3 года назад +23

    22:17 lmao this guy is killing me xDD

  • @Daniel-nv9fl
    @Daniel-nv9fl 3 года назад +84

    Wow, hell of a game. We're rooting for you Eric!

    • @abel2933
      @abel2933 3 года назад

      Hell aint good brother... Lets all Seek the light ✝️... Thank u🙏🙏🙏

    • @sparksdrinker5650
      @sparksdrinker5650 3 года назад +3

      @@abel2933 You can relax Ab El, hell is make believe.

    • @dinglesworld
      @dinglesworld 3 года назад

      @@abel2933 Calm down man, no need to be sensitive

  • @RandyLeftHandy
    @RandyLeftHandy 3 года назад +26

    Eric tries to protect his prep on the first game, and published his prep for the second lol

  • @ekankojic2411
    @ekankojic2411 3 года назад +77

    Eric “There’s a funny line” Rosen, soon to be a GM. 😎

  • @Eat_My_Brick
    @Eat_My_Brick 3 года назад +19

    Good stuff! Glad you hid the outcome of the game till the very end. Kept me on the edge of my seat

  • @42cpulaski
    @42cpulaski 3 года назад +3

    Eric is a total hardass for basically taking her Caro Kann book in the fire and telling her to bring it!!!!

  • @TechShark_Official
    @TechShark_Official 3 года назад +22

    *HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 (Main game parts)*
    0:00 - Context
    0:15 - play the Caro-Kann (A book by Jovanka Houska)
    0:18 - Game with commentating starts
    0:34 - ‘How to CRUSH the Caro-Kann!’ (his video)
    0:30 - He tried a trap (but she had also seen his video)
    0:48 - Her attack (trap)
    1:00 - She took
    1:01 - He took
    1:07 - His tricky move (trap)
    1:23 Trap (but she did not take this move)
    1:35 - She took
    1:36 - He took
    1:37 - Main move (but she did not take this move)
    2:16 - His cadet
    2:23 - She took
    2:36 - She took
    2:49 - His fun position
    3:06 - Her safer move
    3:26 - She took
    3:27 - He took
    3:37 - Her typical move
    4:18 - Her confrontational move
    4:32 - She took
    4:32 - He took
    4:42 - She took
    4:57 - His thematic move

  • @crclayton
    @crclayton 3 года назад +6

    Great job, Eric! Love these sorts of videos. It's educational since you're playing good chess and have time to think, but also the drama of following along with your tournament and seeing your thoughts is great.

  • @demyelinated_ditz
    @demyelinated_ditz 3 года назад +13

    Other IMs: I'm in trouble...how can I make a draw out of this?
    IM Eric Rosen: Ok, stalemate in 6. Let's go!

  • @AntoniWroblewski78
    @AntoniWroblewski78 3 года назад +10

    your recent vids on analysis of your games has just convinced me to subscribe. thanks for the cool insights & analysis

  • @julianbarragangutierrez9738
    @julianbarragangutierrez9738 3 года назад +3

    @Eric Rosen I've been watching and enjoying the Battle of the Sexes tournament intensely these past 3 days, and it's been such a pleasure. I'm a long time follower of your channel, and I've watched hundreds of hours of your content, yet these tournament recaps are the most exciting and educational for med.
    Following the game live, and then getting the player insight afterwards is extremely educational, since I have my own reflections and ideas that i then get to compare with yours.
    Also I just love to see you win! Congratulations on your win today!

  • @domiro5295
    @domiro5295 3 года назад +15

    9:30 When I was watching you play I was wondering why you spent a rather larger amount of time on 21.c4, since there weren't so many options that I was seeing and I intended to ask here, but it's nice to see that my question has already been awnsered. Great game!!

  • @ZachScorsone
    @ZachScorsone 3 года назад +4

    Talks about how nice it is it have so much extra time to explore funny lines in classical
    **flags before time control and gets into to time trouble multiple games** haha

  • @joeyharrington1863
    @joeyharrington1863 3 года назад +1

    When I heard you saying you were getting low on time again I too had flashbacks to the previous round. Glad that you didn't flag this time and squeaked out a draw!

  • @jimpantaleo8561
    @jimpantaleo8561 3 года назад +1

    Way to go Eric! Nice save! I watched it live and chatted that you never give up. I've been watching you for years on RUclips. Thank you for all the wonderful content and especially the Stafford Gambit videos! Let's Go! Get this next one :)

  • @juliuscastrosr.1347
    @juliuscastrosr.1347 2 года назад +1

    21:20
    When the protagonist is losing to an enemy he will always recall his tragic backstory and will magically defeat the enemy(or in this case, draw it).

  • @lebirdking
    @lebirdking 3 года назад

    Great analysis Eric. Good luck for future games.

  • @KhiTurner
    @KhiTurner 3 года назад +5

    *I'm so glad you covered the F7 Bishop variation, as a 1500 I often wanna know why the obvious moves wouldn't work*

  • @adriensebbane
    @adriensebbane 3 года назад +3

    What a game ! I wanted a show for this game against Jokanka Houska and I was not disappointed. Very intense game. Well done Eric !
    I wonder if Jovanka also makes some recap videos of her games. I would definitely watch that.

  • @pinicius
    @pinicius 3 года назад +51

    This was a great game. One question that this video poses is: do you think your opponents can be well prepared against you given that you have a lot of good content here on RUclips? Or is your prep for OTB a lot more advanced than we get to see here?

    • @sgrey9181
      @sgrey9181 3 года назад +27

      For sure his prep is more advanced than what he shows on YT typically. On occasion he shows rapid games where he uses the full extent of some line of his prep, but it’s pretty infrequent

    • @LV-mo6xs
      @LV-mo6xs 3 года назад +1

      Dont thinks so tbh, even if he didnt make chess videos they could still know what ye pkays online thanks to opening tree, you should check it out if u dont know what it is

    • @peterlustig4300
      @peterlustig4300 3 года назад +3

      @@LV-mo6xs It's even easier now because it's a function in Lichess itself

    • @Ramin2340
      @Ramin2340 3 года назад

      On youtube/twitch he plays dubious gambits a lot which he wouldn't over the board.

  • @thecakeredux
    @thecakeredux 3 года назад +17

    The middle game was so complicated that I wasn't able to find a single decent move for either side.

  • @clintongryke6887
    @clintongryke6887 3 года назад +2

    An extraordinary game; a wonderful commentary, and analysis. More power to you Eric.

  • @SEAKPhotog
    @SEAKPhotog 3 года назад +3

    Great recaps, Eric! Very educational. Thank you!

  • @lifefan
    @lifefan 3 года назад +7

    *Just watched Gotham recap and your video is already here*

  • @Joe-zu7lx
    @Joe-zu7lx 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Eric - we appreciate you keeping us updated live

  • @0XcyborgX0
    @0XcyborgX0 3 года назад +2

    I learnd one thing: "Never play f6!" and what does Jovanka do ... plays f6. Now my world is upside down -.-

  • @Raminesscence
    @Raminesscence 3 года назад +12

    Eric thank you so much you made me laugh from my heart with the OH NO ALL MY PIECES stalemate funny line, that was hilarious.. you're the people's champ no matter what happens. GO ERIC

  • @DrakoLykoi
    @DrakoLykoi 3 года назад

    Hey Eric! Thanks for sharing!

  • @petercraig6990
    @petercraig6990 3 года назад +4

    Great storytelling, thanks!

  • @trkg7356
    @trkg7356 3 года назад +19

    She used a resource which you didn't have - she simply watched your video which made her prep a good bit easier. Plus given the fact that you are the lowest rated player in the tournament, I'd say you did great. It's very unfortunate that your ideas are so easily accessible for your rivals, but keeping that in mind, it really shows that you are a true fighter. I'm so glad you didn't resign and played it until the very end. The result is amazing, considering that you were in a losing position!!

    • @ziwuri
      @ziwuri 3 года назад +4

      I mean arguably he could've read her book and looked for a chapter with something like "I like playing this line in classical games" and then prepared off of that.

  • @nathanbickel4362
    @nathanbickel4362 3 года назад +1

    18:23 I feel like at this point Levy would say "And the engine took a fat drag on its cigar and said 'It's 0.00 stoopid'"

  • @sleeponthefloor9622
    @sleeponthefloor9622 3 года назад +5

    Thanks Eric. Best of luck in the next round.

  • @vsevolotti
    @vsevolotti 3 года назад +3

    So should i buy her book?

  • @adamstewart247
    @adamstewart247 3 года назад

    Nice Game Eric GM Norm-Rosen!

  • @LeviRojasPianist
    @LeviRojasPianist 3 года назад

    Thumbnail got me thinking Eric was secretly Ray Enigma in Levy’s video.

  • @martinhadleigh5890
    @martinhadleigh5890 3 года назад +1

    Terrific game Eric, I felt exhausted at the end; and I was only watching it!!

  • @zzzirda8535
    @zzzirda8535 2 года назад

    28:00 and what happens if she goes ti the left?

  • @dcm703
    @dcm703 3 года назад

    “Complete chaotic mess”…so…every game I play.

  • @henniekrige6395
    @henniekrige6395 3 года назад

    I love this content man! Love it! Good luck next!

  • @diskotka
    @diskotka 3 года назад

    Was there forced mate at 21:20 with Rb7, Kd6, Rd8, Rd7, Rxd7? Maybe I'm missing something tho?

    • @nez14526
      @nez14526 Год назад

      The refutation that comes to mind is Rb7, Kf6 (!) :)
      Didn't play it out for too long though.

  • @bowhunter8532
    @bowhunter8532 3 года назад

    The problem is in classical games you usually can't do these types of gambits. The thing I like about Eric is he likes to get into interesting positions but it just won't work in this time control against high level opponents

  • @mono1813
    @mono1813 3 года назад +2

    Eric: I'm gonna play serious chess OTB.
    Also Eric with 30sec on the clock struggling to equalize: and then I thought what if I sac my knight and my bishop and my 2 rocks and my only pawn? Oh nice wouldn't that be stalemate?

  • @DoubleCheeseExtraCheddar
    @DoubleCheeseExtraCheddar 3 года назад

    Love this series! You’re playing great!!

  • @manofsteel5444
    @manofsteel5444 3 года назад

    "My beloved pork."

  • @MutantSatan
    @MutantSatan 3 года назад +1

    I have your crush the caro kann video from a few months ago in my bookmarks and i always go back to it whenever i lose a game against the caro kann, lol

  • @moderneros
    @moderneros 3 года назад +27

    Love the content, but like Finegold would say don’t play into your opponents game lol

    • @ziwuri
      @ziwuri 3 года назад +4

      Especially don't go for stupid tricks in their opening, *especially if they have written a book on the opening* 😅

  • @jsegolsson
    @jsegolsson 3 года назад +5

    Eric, you are amazing to watch. Best of luck today.

  • @kwhd559
    @kwhd559 3 года назад +2

    I really admire how you encouraged folks to follow the entire tournament and not just you. Rozman never does that when he advertises his sporadic tournament forrays or in his recaps.
    I commend your selflessness, which has won me over to become a subscriber. 😄

  • @saeedhamdhan791
    @saeedhamdhan791 3 года назад +2

    That funny line at 23:06 would surely worked if it was against a lower rated player in lower time control
    And the you tube video would be a master peice...

  • @baldpika8693
    @baldpika8693 3 года назад

    *Gothamchess will remember that.*

  • @AugustAMcClung
    @AugustAMcClung 3 года назад

    Eric in the thumbnail looks like Igor from Young Frankenstein

  • @johntatum8088
    @johntatum8088 3 года назад +1

    Good draw.... in that situation.

  • @magurio1877
    @magurio1877 3 года назад

    I find it very interesting that it is evident from your first two rounds that opponent specific chess preparation is very important in over the board. Last round, you looked up the other player to figure what to play, here same thing and she had looked up your videos to counter. The mind game starts even before you push the first pawn.

  • @bainjo8688
    @bainjo8688 3 года назад +13

    Hahaha of course she watched your video 😅 that’s unfortunate

    • @ziwuri
      @ziwuri 3 года назад +3

      And in the previous round, his opponent had actually prepared against the Stafford gambit, but fortunately Eric didn't go for that.

  • @maxcoelman8697
    @maxcoelman8697 3 года назад

    "among us chair" day 3

  • @user-en7dx1qp3k
    @user-en7dx1qp3k 3 года назад

    "Wrote a book on Caro Kann" vs "Made RUclips video called 'How to crush the Caro Kann'"

  • @sanchobanana3507
    @sanchobanana3507 3 года назад +1

    Just saw you‘re third game live on lichess, great stuff Eric.! Things were crazy after that rook c2 move and the queen sac later

  • @markphc99
    @markphc99 3 года назад

    Fascinating

  • @andrew_owens7680
    @andrew_owens7680 3 года назад +1

    Thus concludes one of the deepest and best analysis videos I've ever seen. BRAVO! I learned so much!

  • @lakshmimurugan238
    @lakshmimurugan238 3 года назад +2

    Good luck Eric

  • @KeefeBrah
    @KeefeBrah 3 года назад

    come on Eric!!

  • @troycongdon
    @troycongdon 3 года назад +5

    Snatching a draw from the jaws of defeat is your specialty. Well done, your team will need the 1/2 point.

  • @David-jc3ub
    @David-jc3ub 3 года назад

    Eric, can't u have gone with Bb4 instead of Nxe4 at 19:15? Or u were wondered about Kd7 Nxe4 Bxd4?

  • @bowhunter8532
    @bowhunter8532 3 года назад

    'She actually watched the video'. That is why it is tough being a content creator and trying to be a serious player. People are going to research your possible moves and prep.

  • @alrineusaldore6764
    @alrineusaldore6764 3 года назад +1

    Other chess players down a pawn with a bad position: I'll try and keep playing or just resign.
    Eric down a pawn with a bad position: Mhmmmm.... Stalemate in 6 detected!

  • @MrJCMilan
    @MrJCMilan 3 года назад

    Lots of people pulling for you Eric.....keep it up....ps....congrats on round 3!!!! Love the content

  • @9Steff99
    @9Steff99 3 года назад

    i really like your hoodie

  • @carlosbonilla9159
    @carlosbonilla9159 3 года назад

    Thanks - I was watching on GibChess, saw what looked like a mating net around your king, and completely missed how you escaped with a draw at the end.

  • @rmendeljacobs2832
    @rmendeljacobs2832 3 года назад

    can u please include a lichess analysis or at least have the pgn in the video description...

  • @davidalvarado3031
    @davidalvarado3031 3 года назад +4

    I love how Eric still doesn’t realize people can easily watch his videos to prep against him 😂

  • @martiisern4165
    @martiisern4165 3 года назад +3

    Remember to show the results of the other games/standings next recap

  • @OregonMikeH
    @OregonMikeH 3 года назад +1

    Fascinating game and counter creativity. Good luck and Thanks Eric this is are fascinating parings. Thank you man, take care Pal & Enjoy! ... Mike.

  • @fl00dfuell21
    @fl00dfuell21 3 года назад +1

    Why not pawn d5 on 26:48?
    attacking the rook and the pawn at the same time

    • @minhkhanhvu5180
      @minhkhanhvu5180 3 года назад

      rg3+ inbetween

    • @akshay4107
      @akshay4107 3 года назад +2

      The rook will give check on g3 and take your pawn for free on net move

  • @humansareweird2866
    @humansareweird2866 3 года назад

    Has Eric forgotten to upload the round 9 of his last tournament?I can't find it anywhere.

  • @Levantino1
    @Levantino1 3 года назад

    Great job!

  • @petrub27
    @petrub27 3 года назад +2

    i like how he calculates really funny lines, but the opponent comes with a brilliant response that he could not see. strange

  • @DeBert
    @DeBert 3 года назад +2

    7:00 "I want to play Bc3 [...] the problem with a4 is it allows Bb4" That's why the computer gives the very interesting Bc3!, because black cannot really take the pawn: Rxa3 Rxa3 Bxa3 Ra1. After the bishop moves, white can infiltrate with Ra7, regaining the pawn, while black still can't complete their development.

  • @vladimirlenin843
    @vladimirlenin843 3 года назад +3

    You can't see the dislike but it's from Levy.

  • @ram980ram980
    @ram980ram980 3 года назад

    Congratz on the draw Eric! Hopefully you can get the win in another game ;)

  • @andredobbs5390
    @andredobbs5390 3 года назад

    She is really good! Anyway I'm enjoying the content.

  • @james-yn4zz
    @james-yn4zz 3 года назад

    anyone feel free to correct me if this makes no sense, but at around 26:55 would it have made sense for Eric to move to d5? unleashing the bishop on the Rook, giving black and ultimatum as well. Then if Rc7 defending, could either trade pawns or put Be5 forking and causing black some trouble? new to chess, be gentle with me lol

    • @vlad-ji1lz
      @vlad-ji1lz 3 года назад

      Rg3

    • @sgtnubbings6501
      @sgtnubbings6501 3 года назад

      The rook is attacked temporarily but can move away with tempo and it's own threat by checking on g3 forcing a king move, leaving the d5 pawn undefended. It might eventually give some form of counter play having the bishop finally able to get into the game but black has such a positional advantage with the king surrounded that pawn might have been white's saving grace.

  • @albertjumping4648
    @albertjumping4648 3 года назад

    excellent video content! now this is how chess journalists or teachers ought to present content, recognizing their mistakes, speaking fairly about the results of the game, admitting the good (and not just the bad) points of their opponents. Eric sincerely explains chess as simple as it needs to be for both novice and expert. his material is also fun and entertaining, watching his expressions on video is also valuable. at one point in the video he recognizes that he was lost but was fortunate to end with a draw. now that is honorable of a true chess professional and online commentator and content creator!

  • @e_brangelical
    @e_brangelical 3 года назад

    Oh no! Gotham's favorite survived :(. ;)

  • @kafoonyip7752
    @kafoonyip7752 2 года назад

    Where is levvy to chime in on this

  • @apracity7672
    @apracity7672 3 года назад +1

    At the end, why couldnt the black king walk up the board towards the rook to capture it and stop getting checked all the time?

    • @peterlustig4300
      @peterlustig4300 3 года назад

      Probably Rf8 and Rg2+ Rd2 wouldn't work due to Nxf4

  • @GaryTheGray
    @GaryTheGray 3 года назад

    I think it's awesome that you intentionally played into her specialty and walked away with a draw. I remember you saying you were the lowest rated player, so the whole time I'm thinking, "What is he doing?!" You didn't disappoint. Congratulations on an excellent result to an exciting battle.

  • @rhoddryice5412
    @rhoddryice5412 3 года назад

    I love how the ads were placed in this video. Perfect cliffhangers.

  • @akiyamach
    @akiyamach 3 года назад

    Thanks for the recap video Eric! Best of luck today!

  • @ngwanamama1572
    @ngwanamama1572 3 года назад +5

    Watching this live I hoped you would play the Hillbilly xd