How to Beat Strong Players Quickly | Tricks & Traps Speedrun Episode 53
84K views · Apr 9, 2026 · Gaming
Comments · 111
@cormaclynch-greenberg227 · 5 months ago
This is by far my favorite series on youtube
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@Lucero_Piano · 5 months ago
The Bob Ross of chess
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@lindenlu · 5 months ago
all 3 games are beautiful
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@eucalyptus101 · 5 months ago
Wow one of your best episodes Eric. Beautiful lessons.
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@ZEUSAIMIGHTY · 5 months ago
Ruthless Rosen. It’s strange to see such an overall great guy be such a bloodthirsty monster in chess 😂
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@BufaLounge · 5 months ago
"I felt like a child in an ice cream shop only able to pick one flavour" haha 😂 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3-pyXbqEE&t=1006">16:46</a>
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@Mitchfork · 5 months ago
Gorgeous last checkmate. Sacrificing the pawn to achieve the queen sacrifice is super sweet.
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@Hoodiesleeves · 5 months ago
oh yes my sleep
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@jespervinge3178 · 5 months ago
One of the best episodes in any of the speed run series. 3 beautiful games. Loved it.
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@OliveTF2 · 5 months ago
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3-pyXbqEE&t=1154">19:14</a> I noticed this bishop being undefended as a potential long term issue right before you said something about it. It’s a small thing, but makes me feel like I’m really learning from these videos 😄
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@akdefense · 5 months ago
Eric, I love the last game, just screw stockfish - "my idea is better" attitude. beautiful
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@soheillllll · 5 months ago
The last checkmate was such a beauty! Kudos!
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