Whenever I want to learn a new opening, I usually go through the first 10-20 results. You get a nice mix of edu-tainment along with some of the more straight forward, dryer content. This week, I'm binging on the Scotch.
@@MrDeathyness True. With many of the Scotch videos I've watched, the teacher will list 5 other variations...By the time the video ends, I'm already confusing the variations with each other. OTHER times, in an attempt to explain the principles behind the opening, they'll continue to play the game to the very finish, when I'm only interested in the opening itself. 😂 This vid works. It does the thing, and it does it well.
I did not investigate this question closely, but what I like is that you're scrutinizing things carefully. This habit of close scrutiny and making sure that things make sense to you is, perhaps, the very activity of mastering chess, and probably turns out to be more valuable than the actual details of any particular position. Thus - I'm glad you're vexing yourself and posing questions!
Just started learning chess and I know this vid is 3 years old but I loved loved loved how simple and easy you make this opening sound! You got a new sub!
I reckon this dude could teach rocket science to kindergarten kids and they would understand the material. He has a way of explaining things so you understand them without much effort. Great teacher/ coach
Thanks for the kind words! I'm working on a major project that should help with some general chess theory lessons though it will still be rooted in opening studies. Otherwise for now I'm happy to stick with these openings lessons but I am open to shifting course sooner or later. Thanks again!
Very perceptive! I hoped to make clear later in the video that the real issue is that the d4-knight is not as stable as in, say, the Open Sicilian or Philidor. When White retreats or exchanges off this knight that will relinquish any time gained by the knight and this often occurs. Yet the wording at 3:50 is confused!
(2/3) It is often very demanding to begin with a stylistic preference ("I am an attacking player", "I am a sharp player") and then try to choose variations around that. Even in choosing openings people immediately run into problems when they take this approach.
This is good feedback. Every time I've gone to add information such as the players who have used the line, I feel that I'm taking away precious words from describing the strategic content of the position. But this is worth mulling over... Glad to hear you enjoy the videos! -Dereque
(3/3) An excellent challenge is to really find out for yourself what you think about a particular move or position. You can investigate for yourself the merits of 3...d6, or ...d5 vs. ...qg6 for example! If you have a liking for these moves or questions about them, they are excellent areas for study and enjoyment -Dereque
(2/2) Also, White is a little ahead in development (his knight gained a free tempo to centralize itself) This is reflected in the following variations 5.Nxc6 (5.Bb5 += is also good) bxc6 6.exd5 Qxd5 (6...cxd5? 7.Bb5+ Bd7 8.Qxd5 +/-) 7.Bd3 and White is slightly better! (There is no 7...Qxg2? 8.Qe2+ with the idea of Be4-c6 +/-)
There are a lot of directions about Scotch Opening. However, in my opinion, your video is the most helpful and useful for us. Shortly but Clearly!!! Thanks a lots!
(1/2) Great question! In this way, Black would be trying to equalize the central situation right away. However, Black's d5-pawn is only protected by the Queen which means that it is a little underprotected and Black may have to expose his queen in recapturing.
If you're referring to the position I think you are, the move ...dxc4 unveils the c8-bishop on the g4-square. Therefore Qg4 can be met by ...Bxg4! (or ...Qxf2+!)
I have just discovered your vids. They are great, I like how you show the advantages and downsides in the opening from both sides, whites and blacks. Thank you!. greetings from Argentina
(1/2) Not blundered, sacrificed! And this has been done by many very strong players! If you have the time and inclination, I suggest you prove your point by trying this position with Black (and White too if possible) against a friend or chess engine. When I encounter a position that challenges my sensibilities I have found this very useful.
2...d6 refers to the Philidor about which there is a video! 2...d5 is the "Central-counter Gambit" and here I know very little. Either 3.exd5 e4 4.Qe2 or 3.Nxe5 should lead to advantage for White.
(1/2) A great question. These positions typically have a great deal of tactics involved. From e2 the bishop is actually better suited in a number of variations since it can reach h5 (harassing the queen who will soon move to g6) or f3 to help defend g2. One important variation that Black has access to after 8.Bb3!? is 8...Qg6 9.O-O d5! when the d5-pawn is immune to capture because of 10.exd5? Bh3! -+ Black may already have equality after 9...d5!
Very aggressive like - It's what I play every time! :D After exd4, Bc4, if black plays Bc5 it will transpose into a giuoco piano, Bb5+ just loses for black even though it looks good (ask me if you want details), and Nf3, e5 d5 goes into the main line.
This video is very good. Please make videos on all possible variations in most important 10 to 15 openings. This will help a lot of chess lovers. Keep up the good work. I love this channel and your style of explanation.
White plays O-O! offering the e4-pawn as a sacrifice. Originally, I wanted to explore this position in more detail but it seemed that the presentation would get bogged down :-\ Glad you enjoyed the video! -Dereque
White plays O-O! offering the e4-pawn as a sacrifice. There is much more of interest just after this, but it seems that Black has pretty sufficient play. Play is a bit tricky however -Dereque
Dereque - i really dig your vids! Is the scotch a good choice for someone returning to the game after years away? I've been told I tend to play defensively (one friend used the term "positional chess"), and I feel weaker playing white over black. Thanks again for great chess vids!
(2/2) The same strategy does not work after 8.Be2 Qg6 9.O-O d5?! since here White has 10.Bh5! Qxe4 11.Nd2 Qd3 12.N4f3! leading to a rather complicated position in which White has excellent compensation for the pawn. It is difficult to say much more - you'll have to check this position out for yourself if you're interested! Good luck!
After facing this a few times in my games I decided I needed to do better than what I came up with OTB. King out! Mind blowing! I can't believe how obvious and direct it is once shown, but hard to find yourself.
10:59 For white O-O is the best move because after that Qxe4 is a blunder: Nb5 - Qc6; Bxc5 - Qxc5; Qd4 - Qxd4; cxd4 with 2 simultanous threats: dxe5 and Nc7 forking the king and the rook.
12.Qd4 at the end of the variation is winning for White. However, Black could keep his damages a little more minimal with 10...Bxe3 11.Nxc7+ Kd8 12.Nxa8 Bf4! (Houdini) 13.g3 Bc1! += but I wouldn't advise playing like this either. 9...Qxe4 is not to be recommended! 9...d6 is the standard continuation
(2/2) ...Then you will either succeed at proving that White's loss of a pawn is unjustified or you will gain a new appreciation for the attack - both outcomes helping to develop you as a player.
After Qf6 Qf3 dxc6 then why not Qg4? I've played this quite a bit with a good results. Black is always going to be at a disadvantage with the doubled pawns in an endgame. White can work to make a passed pawn on the K-side with his majority, while Black would have difficulty doing so with his Q-side majority.
Dereque, this video was great. I used this opening many times. But I wanted to learn the scotch gambit. So can you tell me the key moves or post a video on it? I have a tournament on 5th May so please send it fast. I am very thankful to you...
Haha, Advait, I offer private teaching sessions for many questions like these. I would want to know what specifically you want to know and tailor a program to that. But whatever your question is, brainstorm options for free also! There are many free databases online and if you frame your questions properly you can probably make good use of these databases. Thank you for writing and joining in the discussion on our page here! -Dereque :)
Good explanation. I play online and when my rating goes up i find very often opponents using Scotch opening and i find it difficult to adjust. This video is very usefull.
The Scotch highlights the importance of the d4 brake in whites opening. Awesome lines that you go over. You leave me always wanting more. Your videos are simply flawless. How are you so Awesome?:-)
I don't know what you'll do! But I suppose you'll choose the move which looks like the most fun...if you'd like you can even determine that move in advance so you're ready for the next unsuspecting victim :-)
Hi I really enjoy the video. Just a bit of constructive criticism; I would like to hear a little bit of the history about the openings and who are the players who have used it... I'm new at chess and I find your videos very educational. Thank you. Greetings from Argentina.
Dereque your videos are great. I really like them very much. I suggest you put a video on nimzowitsch defense. Actually, I wanted to tell you a line I wanted to learn. That is e4 nc6 d4 and e4 Nc6 Nf3. Again thank you for your awesome videos.
Thanks for another great lesson. A few questions, if you don't mind. 1) Your discussion of development leads confused me. At 3:50, you say that Black doesn't have to worry much about falling behind in development, as White has moved a Knight twice in the opening. Yet, in other lectures, you've characterized the sequence ...exd4 Nxd4 as a net gain for White since his capture centralizes his Knight, while Black's develops nothing at all. Surely White hasn't *lost* ground in development here. (...)
(...) In fact, at 11:26, you admit that Black *is* slightly behind in development at the end of the day. 1b) Similarly, at 4:35, you say that after 5. Nb3 Bb6, "White is actually a little bit behind in development in this position, as Black has two pieces developed and White only has one." Yet, this seems to only be true for the very short term, as thanks to 2. d4, White can develop his light-squared Bishop in a single move, whereas Black needs at least two for his. (...)
Dereque Kelly isn't playing d5 later in the game or right after 6) Bd3 a good chance for damaging white's center for black? Also black has the half open b file which will probably be way more useful than white's half open d file. (I really liked your video you won a new subscriber!)
@Derrick I've been using the London a lot and had success. I would also like to see a video on the London too. It's hard to find good information on the opening.
Whenever I wanna learn a new opening this is the first place I use to learn the basics of the opening. Simple and direct.
Great video.
Excellent to hear! Thank you for the kind words!! :)
He also doesn’t get lost in endless variations. He does a good job explaining the ideas behind the common moves and trusts you to figure out the rest
Whenever I want to learn a new opening, I usually go through the first 10-20 results.
You get a nice mix of edu-tainment along with some of the more straight forward, dryer content.
This week, I'm binging on the Scotch.
@@MrDeathyness True. With many of the Scotch videos I've watched, the teacher will list 5 other variations...By the time the video ends, I'm already confusing the variations with each other.
OTHER times, in an attempt to explain the principles behind the opening, they'll continue to play the game to the very finish, when I'm only interested in the opening itself. 😂
This vid works.
It does the thing, and it does it well.
8 years on, this is still the best intro to this opening that I can find. Bravo.
i play this almost 100% as white, not a lot of information out there for it
@@allenw3658 same
was that the sound of a piece of scotch tape being pulled there in the intro? if so, that's wonderful
Haha, I am not sure, wonderful!! :) :)
I did not investigate this question closely, but what I like is that you're scrutinizing things carefully. This habit of close scrutiny and making sure that things make sense to you is, perhaps, the very activity of mastering chess, and probably turns out to be more valuable than the actual details of any particular position. Thus - I'm glad you're vexing yourself and posing questions!
Just started learning chess and I know this vid is 3 years old but I loved loved loved how simple and easy you make this opening sound! You got a new sub!
I reckon this dude could teach rocket science to kindergarten kids and they would understand the material. He has a way of explaining things so you understand them without much effort. Great teacher/ coach
Glad you are finding the videos helpful! :) -Dereque
Thanks for the kind words! I'm working on a major project that should help with some general chess theory lessons though it will still be rooted in opening studies. Otherwise for now I'm happy to stick with these openings lessons but I am open to shifting course sooner or later. Thanks again!
Thank you for the encouragement, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)
I have come back to channel many times over the years and have learn so much. Thank you
Very excellent to hear! Such a surprise and really great! Awesome! Sincerely, Dereque.. :) ... :)
Very perceptive! I hoped to make clear later in the video that the real issue is that the d4-knight is not as stable as in, say, the Open Sicilian or Philidor. When White retreats or exchanges off this knight that will relinquish any time gained by the knight and this often occurs. Yet the wording at 3:50 is confused!
(2/3) It is often very demanding to begin with a stylistic preference ("I am an attacking player", "I am a sharp player") and then try to choose variations around that. Even in choosing openings people immediately run into problems when they take this approach.
This is good feedback. Every time I've gone to add information such as the players who have used the line, I feel that I'm taking away precious words from describing the strategic content of the position. But this is worth mulling over... Glad to hear you enjoy the videos! -Dereque
(3/3) An excellent challenge is to really find out for yourself what you think about a particular move or position. You can investigate for yourself the merits of 3...d6, or ...d5 vs. ...qg6 for example! If you have a liking for these moves or questions about them, they are excellent areas for study and enjoyment -Dereque
Thank you for the suggestion - glad you like the video!
your tutorials gave me an edge over a neighbor I play with. Thank you!
The only RUclips channel I watch to learn about chess. Thank you!
(2/2) Also, White is a little ahead in development (his knight gained a free tempo to centralize itself) This is reflected in the following variations 5.Nxc6 (5.Bb5 += is also good) bxc6 6.exd5 Qxd5 (6...cxd5? 7.Bb5+ Bd7 8.Qxd5 +/-) 7.Bd3 and White is slightly better! (There is no 7...Qxg2? 8.Qe2+ with the idea of Be4-c6 +/-)
Nicely done presentation and analysis!
woodstoney gracias!
Glad you enjoyed the video! No slides as of yet -Dereque
There are a lot of directions about Scotch Opening. However, in my opinion, your video is the most helpful and useful for us. Shortly but Clearly!!! Thanks a lots!
Clear introduction and explanations to the Scotch.
ALRIGHT! Thank you for hearing our request Master Dereque! We expect more fantastic videos in the future.
Best video for scotch opening!
The ideas and plans are laid compared to other opening videos
Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the videos :) -Dereque
(1/2) Great question! In this way, Black would be trying to equalize the central situation right away. However, Black's d5-pawn is only protected by the Queen which means that it is a little underprotected and Black may have to expose his queen in recapturing.
If you're referring to the position I think you are, the move ...dxc4 unveils the c8-bishop on the g4-square. Therefore Qg4 can be met by ...Bxg4! (or ...Qxf2+!)
I have just discovered your vids. They are great, I like how you show the advantages and downsides in the opening from both sides, whites and blacks. Thank you!. greetings from Argentina
Excellent video! I also enjoyed FM James Canty III doing a video on the Scotch Gambit.
Thanks for the suggestion. Glad to hear you've found the videos useful!
Another great video Dereque, I've been learning a lot with you in the past 6 months. I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you very much.
Now THAT is what i call an answer to that question! The "master" couldn't answer it.
Excellent explanation, thanks!
(1/2) Not blundered, sacrificed! And this has been done by many very strong players! If you have the time and inclination, I suggest you prove your point by trying this position with Black (and White too if possible) against a friend or chess engine. When I encounter a position that challenges my sensibilities I have found this very useful.
2...d6 refers to the Philidor about which there is a video! 2...d5 is the "Central-counter Gambit" and here I know very little. Either 3.exd5 e4 4.Qe2 or 3.Nxe5 should lead to advantage for White.
Well done sir. I consider your videos and teaching to be wonderful primers. Keep up the good work. GOD Bless. YES Love...STUDY!!!
Thank you!!
I studied in the 70's,, and i have to study even more now...that im old and rusty......
(1/2) A great question. These positions typically have a great deal of tactics involved. From e2 the bishop is actually better suited in a number of variations since it can reach h5 (harassing the queen who will soon move to g6) or f3 to help defend g2. One important variation that Black has access to after 8.Bb3!? is 8...Qg6 9.O-O d5! when the d5-pawn is immune to capture because of 10.exd5? Bh3! -+ Black may already have equality after 9...d5!
Very aggressive like - It's what I play every time! :D After exd4, Bc4, if black plays Bc5 it will transpose into a giuoco piano, Bb5+ just loses for black even though it looks good (ask me if you want details), and Nf3, e5 d5 goes into the main line.
Dereque, your videos are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of openings!
This video is very good. Please make videos on all possible variations in most important 10 to 15 openings. This will help a lot of chess lovers. Keep up the good work. I love this channel and your style of explanation.
Thank you for the suggestion and the kind words :)
Really liked your easy to understand explanations and illustrations in this video Dereque. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
One of the most professinal and informative chesschannels on RUclips👍
White plays O-O! offering the e4-pawn as a sacrifice. Originally, I wanted to explore this position in more detail but it seemed that the presentation would get bogged down :-\ Glad you enjoyed the video! -Dereque
I always play scotch and I learned it exactly how you showed so this is the real stuff,great video
White plays O-O! offering the e4-pawn as a sacrifice. There is much more of interest just after this, but it seems that Black has pretty sufficient play. Play is a bit tricky however -Dereque
@sacabola: Thank you! I’m really glad to hear you enjoy the videos. I really like that suggestion - noted! -Dereque
5 videos so far all are great thank you so much
+Wals J Thank you! :)
Dereque - i really dig your vids! Is the scotch a good choice for someone returning to the game after years away? I've been told I tend to play defensively (one friend used the term "positional chess"), and I feel weaker playing white over black. Thanks again for great chess vids!
(2/2) The same strategy does not work after 8.Be2 Qg6 9.O-O d5?! since here White has 10.Bh5! Qxe4 11.Nd2 Qd3 12.N4f3! leading to a rather complicated position in which White has excellent compensation for the pawn. It is difficult to say much more - you'll have to check this position out for yourself if you're interested! Good luck!
8 years later and it's still a great video
Fantastic video. Very simple and clear
Always love your easily understood explanations. Good job.
Much appreciated! :)
Glad you enjoyed the video :) -Dereque
great video. I like this series quite a bit
Good question! I believe this possibility you're referring to is mentioned a bit later in the video :-)
After facing this a few times in my games I decided I needed to do better than what I came up with OTB. King out! Mind blowing! I can't believe how obvious and direct it is once shown, but hard to find yourself.
Very nice! - Swami Krishna Prem, former known as Dereque Kelley :) Thank you for sharing this!
10:59 For white O-O is the best move because after that Qxe4 is a blunder: Nb5 - Qc6; Bxc5 - Qxc5; Qd4 - Qxd4; cxd4 with 2 simultanous threats: dxe5 and Nc7 forking the king and the rook.
Thank you!! :)
12.Qd4 at the end of the variation is winning for White. However, Black could keep his damages a little more minimal with 10...Bxe3 11.Nxc7+ Kd8 12.Nxa8 Bf4! (Houdini) 13.g3 Bc1! += but I wouldn't advise playing like this either. 9...Qxe4 is not to be recommended! 9...d6 is the standard continuation
wow this guy is really great, he has the gift of teaching, i understand very well. thanks
(2/2) ...Then you will either succeed at proving that White's loss of a pawn is unjustified or you will gain a new appreciation for the attack - both outcomes helping to develop you as a player.
Thanks for the response. Your videos are great I'm learning so much of them.
After Qf6 Qf3 dxc6 then why not Qg4? I've played this quite a bit with a good results. Black is always going to be at a disadvantage with the doubled pawns in an endgame. White can work to make a passed pawn on the K-side with his majority, while Black would have difficulty doing so with his Q-side majority.
this has to be one of the most successful chess series
1. e4, e5 2. Nf3, Nc6 3. d4, exd4 4. Nxd4, Qh4 5.Nb5 Horwitz attack ECO C45
Thank you for the suggestion, and good luck in your next Scotch Game!
Thanks god I found this wonderful channel
Dereque,
this video was great. I used this opening many times. But I wanted to learn the scotch gambit. So can you tell me the key moves or post a video on it? I have a tournament on 5th May so please send it fast. I am very thankful to you...
Haha, Advait, I offer private teaching sessions for many questions like these. I would want to know what specifically you want to know and tailor a program to that. But whatever your question is, brainstorm options for free also! There are many free databases online and if you frame your questions properly you can probably make good use of these databases. Thank you for writing and joining in the discussion on our page here! -Dereque :)
Thanks for the suggestion!
Good explanation. I play online and when my rating goes up i find very often opponents using Scotch opening and i find it difficult to adjust. This video is very usefull.
Thank you!
Mr. Kelley love it. I just lost to the Scotch. Will be prepare next time. Can you do a video on the London system.
very straight forward explanation ,thank you
Suggestion noted, I almost did that line instead of this one but decided against it for a number of reasons :)
Well done! Coherent and concise. Not one of my favorite openings as white, but the variations are a "must know" in general. Cheers!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I super appreciate it!! :)
Love the whole series of opening videos you have. This one has been my favorite so far!!! Any chance you might do the 3.Qd6 Scandinavian?
Wow this video is 7 years old but looks like it it was shot recently... Well done
Thank you so much for the kind words , I very much appreciate it! Thanks again :)
Thank you! I'm glad you find the vids helpful :-)
Thank you, I'm glad to hear!
The Scotch highlights the importance of the d4 brake in whites opening. Awesome lines that you go over. You leave me always wanting more. Your videos are simply flawless. How are you so Awesome?:-)
I don't know what you'll do! But I suppose you'll choose the move which looks like the most fun...if you'd like you can even determine that move in advance so you're ready for the next unsuspecting victim :-)
thank you for great lessons!
Thank you friend! Very kind of you! :)
10:55 --> how should white continue? Since queen is attacking two pieces. Or is this a position that white has to prevend?
i love this opening
hi dereque, i'm a big fans of your video, keep up the good work, it has really help me improve. can you please do a video on scoth gambit.
Hi I really enjoy the video. Just a bit of constructive criticism; I would like to hear a little bit of the history about the openings and who are the players who have used it... I'm new at chess and I find your videos very educational. Thank you. Greetings from Argentina.
Waiting for 2 weeks for your new video was worth it! xD
Love your Videos Master Kelley, is it possible for you to take u through the Traxler Counter attack?
great video! very comfortable for studying and very aesthetic as well.
Dereque your videos are great. I really like them very much. I suggest you put a video on nimzowitsch defense. Actually, I wanted to tell you a line I wanted to learn. That is e4 nc6 d4 and e4 Nc6 Nf3. Again thank you for your awesome videos.
Thank you for stopping by, leaving a comment and for the suggestion
very clear and nice exposition, subscribed!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@ S Ghosh Dastidar: I sure do ... in the Carlsbad app for IPhone and IPad! Download it today, you'll love it :)
Dereque Kelley has
I almost never see the Scotch opening, then I saw this video and someone tried it in my next game. It was glorious.
Tremendous this is great to hear! :)
hi, checkout this move set. after the 8th move qg6 i got stuck in a trap.
1.e4 e5
2.Nf3 Nc6
3.d4 exd4
4.Nxd4 Bc5
5.Be3 Qf6
6.c3 Nge7
7.Bc4 Ne5
8.Be2 Qg6
9.O-O Qxe4
10.Nb5 Qc6
11.Bxc5 Qxc5
Thanks for another great lesson. A few questions, if you don't mind.
1) Your discussion of development leads confused me. At 3:50, you say that Black doesn't have to worry much about falling behind in development, as White has moved a Knight twice in the opening. Yet, in other lectures, you've characterized the sequence ...exd4 Nxd4 as a net gain for White since his capture centralizes his Knight, while Black's develops nothing at all. Surely White hasn't *lost* ground in development here. (...)
(...)
In fact, at 11:26, you admit that Black *is* slightly behind in development at the end of the day.
1b) Similarly, at 4:35, you say that after 5. Nb3 Bb6, "White is actually a little bit behind in development in this position, as Black has two pieces developed and White only has one." Yet, this seems to only be true for the very short term, as thanks to 2. d4, White can develop his light-squared Bishop in a single move, whereas Black needs at least two for his.
(...)
Scotch Gambit it is called. Interesting line!
Dereque Kelly isn't playing d5 later in the game or right after 6) Bd3 a good chance for damaging white's center for black? Also black has the half open b file which will probably be
way more useful than white's half open d file. (I really liked your video you won a new subscriber!)
@Derrick I've been using the London a lot and had success. I would also like to see a video on the London too. It's hard to find good information on the opening.
You bet!
great video... love the Scotch... are slides available? The clickthrough goes nowhere