If I Was Under 2000, I’d Play This ONE Opening Against Everything
54K views · Aug 1, 2026 · Education
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@journeytograndmaster · 2 months ago · pinned
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@MathAdam · 1 month ago
I will add this to my arsenal of single openings I will play while I’m under 2000.
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@JustusScottJr · 3 weeks ago
@<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fba2pGsdPc&t=1296">21:36</a> I heard Rorschach yelling "you're locked in here with me!"
@Cedricksobekwa · 1 month ago
"I fear the man who practiced 1 kick 10000 times " // BRUCE LEE //
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@Ttrium · 1 month ago
Great video. Much appreciated!
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@galinkamburov2799 · 1 month ago
Pre-moved this comment faster than Alireza in bullet just to say how much I appreciate your videos! 👑 Best chess content on YouTube right now.
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@johndooley8078 · 1 month ago (edited)
At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fba2pGsdPc&t=1595">26:35</a>, after black’s pawn is taken at h4, he could have won white’s queen by placing his rook at E8.
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@earlbcurtis · 1 month ago
This was an exciting game! I am starting now to use the Philidor defense. The basics of its opening is simple but one has to a lot thought before some moves. I see the advantage of the Queen exchange. Defending the King is much easier without the Queens. Thanks so much for sharing. I am 66 and trying to relearn chess. In high school (ancient history), I was once a decent player.
@Marcus_cicero_tullius · 1 month ago (edited)
Personal preference but i prefer the modern defense i feel like it allows more flexibility to either attack in the center or queen side
@danielz7265 · 1 month ago
Great, authentic video! I really appreciate that you showed the entire game, even though it maybe didn't go as planned at first. It made the whole experience feel much more genuine. Your explanations also helped me understand the ideas behind the moves much better. Thanks for sharing!
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@GoodLifeMedicine · 1 month ago
Since I watched this video I have tried the opening three times and won three times. I also love your teaching points.
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@martinelli_rap · 1 month ago
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