Strategic ideas are soooo good. When he owned the f file and then went back to control the c file. I would have 100% pushed my kingside pawns and sacrifice something to break open the king. This teaches me so much about positioning, preventing opponent's good moves, and patience.
Haha, though I prefer the wizardry of Tal, I agree with you, we must first learn strategy and solid positional play before we can have a basis for other styles.
this class under appreciates his humor so much. Great analysis in tandem with the jokes always make his lectures the easiest to follow and retain the information. Plz more of Ben.
Ben always makes chess fun. I surely missed his coverage at this years U.S. Championship. Yasser did a good job,,but the chemistry of Ben & Jen was superb. Watching their coverage last year made me jump up and drive to St.Louis (from Louisville) to experience the show live. Some of the post game interviews by Maurice Ashley were a bit cheesy and the excitement wasn't there. It all seemed contrived and slightly forced. Ben's coverage is easy and natural. Thanks for the lecture SLT CC
Very instructive and funny!! Ben is good for young players, he knows how to make them learn and laugh at the same time. It was the first time I watched him on youtube and loved it.
That's a valuable lesson that I learned after being swiftly crushed by a 2200. It's not sufficient to just do what you want to do, but to proactively prevent your opponent's plan. My rating has since improved dramatically!
+kingcarisma oh thats not true, his jokes part from a premise equal or boring and then slowy improve to a better and winning punch line, he's jokes are solid.
Did you know this isn't even Karpov's final form? Later on, he fuses with IBM's 'Deep Blue' to become Deep Karpov, during the second 1997 match against Kasparov.
With black already castled the Gruenfeld is not as good as when black has NOT castled yet and can use the tempo centrally to cause white problems. Kamsky playing C6 makes a LOT of sense!
...unless you're playing me...can't stop laughing...can't breathe...passing out. OK I may be exaggerating but Ben is a (Grand) master at making a point with such pointed humor one can't help but remember the lesson.
I think 28... Qh4 was also a decent try for a draw. Fianchettoing the queen was possibly a mistake too. Honestly this game is a pain to analyse even with computers :P
Bh6 is much worse, though White retains a bishop for 2 connected passed pawns. After Karpov's 49.f6+, his queen gets to f6 instead of g7, immediately ready to support a Bf3+. And if ..Kxh4, then also ready for Qf4#. It's mate in 9, because in that way Bf3 remains lethal. With 49.Bh6+, after the obvious 49..Kxh6 50.Qf8+ Bg7 51.g5+ Kh5 52.Qxg7, black would play 52..Qd3, and the Black queen blocks the 3rd rank from Kg3. Then, after the eventual Bf3+ with the White queen's support, Black's king can just take the pawn on h4 and avoid mate, having had plenty of time to bring his queen to e3, preventing Qf4#. So White would have to win some other way, and that game's gonna take a long time, giving drawing chances for Black.
43:43 man id be really curious what the thought process is behind pushing (/sacrificing) the pawns the specific way white does there very hard for non titled players to understand 😢
@@josephschenkel8956 tactics are 3-6 move shorts that are kind of forced and calculated, usually to win pieces or to get to a different state in the board (short term but very precise). Strategy is your overall vague ideas about what you want to do in the board long term (long term but very vague)
10:40 since black defended 2 times his pawn, why doesnt he move his other knight rather (d7)? that way he moves other pieces to develop instead same knigth 2 times. Sure ur bishop will be free now but like, ur other move hasnt moved yet and since we played pawn move to protecrt pawn, now we can play it without blockin our queen.
26:10 could black have just moved his queen to E7 instead of G7? Then repeat between E7 and F8 until white's queen gave up on this pinning tactic or accepted a draw?
To me, Qc4 Rd4 is a much stronger move than bxc5 Rdd3, assuming the Krejcik Gambit holds in parallel with a subdivision 6.5 strategy in the end game scenario.
In this kind of classic Karpov strategic grind the mistakes aren't always obvious or big. He steadily nurtured a positional plus until culminated in tangible gain. Examining the inaccuracies of Kamsky is less instructive than the genius of Karpov and a topic for another lecture.
Blessed betheLord h6 is illegal, because that pawn has already moved, notice how it's on h4 not h2. he'd have to play h5 first which is risky because after black takes, his King can run forward.
I'm pretty sure the Tal Memorial is named after Mr. Memorial.
People discredit Mr. Memorial too much nowadays
Named before*
Show the proper respect!! That's Grandmaster Memorial!!!!
Yes because Mr. Memories was really tall.
His lectures are even funnier in person. He tends to give those in the room a hard time which is hilarious when you know everyone he's talking about.
haha awesome. i can't stop laughing when he breaks the 4th wall with those hilarious looks.
My favourite player, Anatoly Karpov, covered by my favourite analyst, Ben Finegold. Doesn't get any better!
عتردحس
Don't castle into checkmate unless you are playing me.
~Ben Finegld
"What did Kamsky do to stop mate?" "resign"
Very suspicious move on his part.
the truth hurts
Terrible
Cried like a Grandmaster
Strategic ideas are soooo good. When he owned the f file and then went back to control the c file. I would have 100% pushed my kingside pawns and sacrifice something to break open the king.
This teaches me so much about positioning, preventing opponent's good moves, and patience.
Haha, though I prefer the wizardry of Tal, I agree with you, we must first learn strategy and solid positional play before we can have a basis for other styles.
This guy is wayyyy funnier than his class gave him credit for. I would have been laughing too hard if I was in the class haha
The knight might go there later.....
"That makes our bishop not happy" - cracked me up
Totally agree. He is very funny indeed!
I figured that out in less than a minute
He's the coolest GM ever!! I dare you name a cooler one
"Mate is good, because then you win!"
;0 в
I am taking notes lol
Finegold is possibly the best chess commentator in the world ... I would love it if he did some A0 vs Stockfish games analysis
this class under appreciates his humor so much. Great analysis in tandem with the jokes always make his lectures the easiest to follow and retain the information. Plz more of Ben.
Karpov's positional skills are unmatched.
His one-liners are so great. I enjoy them every single time.
This is my favourite of Ben's lectures (although the Paul Morphy ones are awesome too).
Typical Morphy opponent... Terrible! xD
"When you play Nc2, it is really hard to play Rc2."
Just promote the knight idiot. Frankly ridiculous
Ben is big brain
Terrible
I really felt the pressure to answer at 36:22
highschool flashbacks of not paying attention and being called for an answer
The Tal Memorial, named after mister Memorial
My favourite game by far, Karpov's style really stands out to me
The most concise and instructional chess lecture I have encountered on RUclips,
One of the best videos by Ben Finegold.
I keep coming back to these vids for the jokes.
Amazing lecture, explaining with humor the ideas behind every move. Simply great.
Man this guy just made my day
Great example showing how space advantage gives you all the options(attack and defense).Great piece coordination.
3:44 Of course we've heard of him! He's a famous f***ing legend!
These lectures are so helpful. His detailed explanations cooperate to understand middle game better!
Ben always makes chess fun. I surely missed his coverage at this years U.S. Championship. Yasser did a good job,,but the chemistry of Ben & Jen was superb. Watching their coverage last year made me jump up and drive to St.Louis (from Louisville) to experience the show live. Some of the post game interviews by Maurice Ashley were a bit cheesy and the excitement wasn't there. It all seemed contrived and slightly forced. Ben's coverage is easy and natural. Thanks for the lecture SLT CC
I love the fact that someone was shocked about the knight going to a8 at 17:40
Superb analysis and presentation
A very good lesson by big Ben Finegold. Health is wealth so you can keep teaching.
Very instructive and funny!! Ben is good for young players, he knows how to make them learn and laugh at the same time. It was the first time I watched him on youtube and loved it.
Watching this in 2018, I find his humor smirkable at most then I remember they're usually kids/teens then I laugh my ass off!
Hilarious, not that im insulting you 😂😂
As entertaining as instructive...awesome video!
Excellent lecture sir...watched it twice!!
One of the best lecturers here along with Yasser Seirawan
Agreed.
That's a valuable lesson that I learned after being swiftly crushed by a 2200. It's not sufficient to just do what you want to do, but to proactively prevent your opponent's plan. My rating has since improved dramatically!
5:56 "That's something that we should probably talk about for an hour because I get paid by the hour" :D
+Martino Garonzi Sounds like something a "Finegold" would say.
+Myrdred Deceiver its just what he said
A very instructive video! Thank you!
I like GM Finegold. He's really funny here.
FINEGOLD IS A CHESS GOD
It's impossibile to get bored with him. I would pay a lot of money just to follow one of his lessons.
We need ben finegold back
Took 78 seconds for him to mention Paul Morphy xD I love it!
also known as 1min18
Nice catch!
I am your fan.. Ben Finegold.. very helpful illustrations...
thank you for this precious videos
"That's something we should talk about for an hour... because I get paid by the hour... right?" friggin hilarious!
Karpov, a very interesting game. Finegold, a very interesting player & commentator
Instructive lecture, thanks a lot!
wow the best chess channel i have ever seen O_O
thanks you gave me some idea's hadn't thought of
Karpov's gameplay is really magnificent
Finegolds jokes are very suspicious...but his teaching is not...Cudos..
+kingcarisma oh thats not true, his jokes part from a premise equal or boring and then slowy improve to a better and winning punch line, he's jokes are solid.
Your`e correct!
His jokes are just terrible.
Why is his jokes are suspicious? You with the wrong answer.
His jokes are at your expense. Sarcasm but keeps the pace lively.
nice lecture....that Karpov game was impressive....
You make these explanations really enjoyable and vivid. Thanks a lot Ben!
Both, it's awesome. You learn a lot from Ben!
i dont understand why some portions are edited. Its suspicious!!
The quote that sums it all up for me: "Karpov likes different things than I do"
I really enjoyed this lecture! Thanks!
14:08 He glued the pieces into the board.
Thank you for uploading
your lectures are awesome
Great game. Great explanation.
That picture in the beginning though....
6:30 "So, you go to the store and you buy chicken. Right Ben?"
The St. Louis chess club is found is in the city of Club.
Ben Finegold for president!!!!
Did you know this isn't even Karpov's final form?
Later on, he fuses with IBM's 'Deep Blue' to become Deep Karpov, during the second 1997 match against Kasparov.
I swear Karpov was a computer.
jesus christ, deep blue was as much of an anti-karpov as possible.
With black already castled the Gruenfeld is not as good as when black has NOT castled yet and can use the tempo centrally to cause white problems. Kamsky playing C6 makes a LOT of sense!
Actually I haven't watched it all yet. But I will keep your remark about Kamsky's mistakes in mind while viewing.
Awesome lecture Ben! Also very funny!
Conrad Holt was born in Kansas @23:32
Is that a new touch screen? Bens stepping up in the world.
...unless you're playing me...can't stop laughing...can't breathe...passing out. OK I may be exaggerating but Ben is a (Grand) master at making a point with such pointed humor one can't help but remember the lesson.
really nice lecture and funny at the same time
East or west Ben is the best
i watched this lecture super blazed laughed my ass off
Leela says that 20...Nc6 was a significant inaccuracy. Recommending (I kid you not)... Na8 instead (I'm guessing to prepare b5)
I think 28... Qh4 was also a decent try for a draw. Fianchettoing the queen was possibly a mistake too. Honestly this game is a pain to analyse even with computers :P
Ultimately though it was probably Nd8 and b5 that were too passive. Well specifically playing b5 first made a lot more sense.
Bh6 immediately (instead of f6) leads to mate, I think.
Bh6 is much worse, though White retains a bishop for 2 connected passed pawns.
After Karpov's 49.f6+, his queen gets to f6 instead of g7, immediately ready to support a Bf3+. And if ..Kxh4, then also ready for Qf4#. It's mate in 9, because in that way Bf3 remains lethal.
With 49.Bh6+, after the obvious 49..Kxh6 50.Qf8+ Bg7 51.g5+ Kh5 52.Qxg7, black would play 52..Qd3, and the Black queen blocks the 3rd rank from Kg3. Then, after the eventual Bf3+ with the White queen's support, Black's king can just take the pawn on h4 and avoid mate, having had plenty of time to bring his queen to e3, preventing Qf4#. So White would have to win some other way, and that game's gonna take a long time, giving drawing chances for Black.
Go Dog Go! XD
Conrad Holt is a grandmaster born in Witchita Kansas.
43:43
man id be really curious what the thought process is behind pushing (/sacrificing) the pawns the specific way white does there
very hard for non titled players to understand 😢
What is the difference between a 'tactic' and a 'strategy' both in general and in the context of chess?
Joseph Schenkel to my level of understanding when we talk about tactics it’s short terms move strategy is more about mid-long term move
@@daims8728 Thanks!
@@josephschenkel8956 tactics are 3-6 move shorts that are kind of forced and calculated, usually to win pieces or to get to a different state in the board (short term but very precise). Strategy is your overall vague ideas about what you want to do in the board long term (long term but very vague)
09:27
His name's CARLITO.
Why isn't this guy world championship he is smarter than everyone else
I like his videos
what an incredible game
nice lecture
Is Finegold really a Vegetarian? If soo... I need his recipes!
At 35:02, what is wrong with ... Q c3. It forces queen trade
10:40 since black defended 2 times his pawn, why doesnt he move his other knight rather (d7)? that way he moves other pieces to develop instead same knigth 2 times. Sure ur bishop will be free now but like, ur other move hasnt moved yet and since we played pawn move to protecrt pawn, now we can play it without blockin our queen.
26:10 could black have just moved his queen to E7 instead of G7? Then repeat between E7 and F8 until white's queen gave up on this pinning tactic or accepted a draw?
jonah hill could play this dude in a movie
Nice. But who would play the Michael Cera character?
JThrashYT Micheal Cera plays Ken West.
I would love that. Michael Cera in a fat suit
He doesn't have the comedic skills to play Ben in a movie.
i see old man karpov still playing..whats his fide rating nowadays? also what was his best year rating? was he up in the mid 2800s ?
Late 2700's afaik
If you adjust for rating inflation then actually he was late 2800s
It's nice to see that Boomhauer has taken an interest in chess.
This is just awesome
more from Ben!
Yaay! Fun lecture!
To me, Qc4 Rd4 is a much stronger move than bxc5 Rdd3, assuming the Krejcik Gambit holds in parallel with a subdivision 6.5 strategy in the end game scenario.
Nice lecture and nice guy.
In this kind of classic Karpov strategic grind the mistakes aren't always obvious or big. He steadily nurtured a positional plus until culminated in tangible gain. Examining the inaccuracies of Kamsky is less instructive than the genius of Karpov and a topic for another lecture.
I always thought Karpov is more genius than Kasparov.
isn't pawn h4-h6 at 33:29 mate? why did karpov check with the bishop? is their something im missing?
Blessed betheLord h6 is illegal, because that pawn has already moved, notice how it's on h4 not h2. he'd have to play h5 first which is risky because after black takes, his King can run forward.
Well actually h5 loses the Queen outright because there's no check stopping black from capturing it
What is he saying at 39:26 ?
"He was playing like a (lunatech??) today and was completely lost. Down three pawns for nothing..."
Sorry, I'm German.
He said, "lunatic".
"back in the day... you don't remember what day that was... it was... THOUSANDS of days ago" Man, he's a pretty funny dude.
16:00 i dont understand why closing up the position when you have the bishop pair
Well Karpov uses bishops to control counterplay rather than as attacking pieces most of the time.