Opening Tactics! | Speedrun Episode 36

In this Beginner to Master Speedrun Series, I try to climb the rating ladder while providing lots of lessons about chess along the way. In this episode, I play 3 instructive chess games all featuring early opening tactics stemming from 1.d4.

0:00 Insanely complicated position
1:07 Cambridge Springs Attempt vs the Queen's Gambit
19:00 Fighting the London
38:24 Dreaming of a Greek Gift

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[justinarnold]

I'm not embarrased to admit I've been actively visiting YouTube multiple times a day hoping another episode of this speedrun would be released. My elo has gone up as a result of these videos and my general chess mindset has improved dramatically. Keep 'em coming.

[Mahael]

so, I had a weird goal that I thought wouldn't work, my goal was to stay higher rated than you throughout the speedrun starting at only 1300 and finding your speedrun when you were at 1300 and using it as motivation, I actually was able to punch up my rapid rating to an all-time high of 1600 so thank you for these amazing videos!

[mebigger]

More than your chess skills, your humble demeanor is what makes you great. We all have a lot to learn from you, and it goes beyond the board. Subscribed.

[AntonWingfield]

Hi Eric, I've watched all of these and they're just getting better and better. I love watching you reason yourself out of seductive blunders, they're often the sorts of moves that cost me my games. Also, kudos for how clearly you explain your thought process. I think a lot of chess youtubers intend to make content like this, but get too wrapped up in their thoughts to be as educational. You're a fantastic communicator.

[lolobuggah]

Eric, you seem to be the nicest, most wholesome chess player in the world. You’re able to express your thoughts clearly making this very educational. Thanks!

[luizsoares]

One of the main problems of low elo players that we can notice on this series, is that even playing against an IM, the low elo player takes less time to think than the IM. This shows that the simple change of taking a bit more time to think, increases your rating.

[Rubrickety]

These higher-rated opponents require a lot more arrows to beat.

[zaratrustamaster]

Eric: In these speedruns I'll try to play as solid and principled as possible

Eric in the second game: A piece is attacked and a knight is pinned to the queen...eh, my threats outweight his, time to sac the other knight

[Viebster]

Eric has helped me improve from ~1300 to ~1700. Can’t wait for the speed run to continue. I check daily for new videos!

[killr]

27:09 Eric, that's the classic Discovery + Fork = Dork. I believe you came up with it.

[Zeckellin]

I've got so many other things to do, but I confess: I am addicted to Eric's speedruns. Love the calm and knowledgeable analysis of just about literally every move.

[alipakdin]

Hi Eric, these games with longer time controls are much better, as there is much more time for going through the games with you insightful comments, and also the overall quality of the games becomes better, waiting for the next episode, thanks

[ScoutScouting]

I have a very Eric-like voice in my head that narrates my thought process playing classical at club now, it's really been helping me keep calm when I play, and have more fun

[pieter_holland]

You are playing so well!! I love those moments where you’re mom tells the best move and when you play them a few moments later !! Keep it up and you will improve even more!

[MindFlowersDotNet]

I find Rosen's commentary most helpful.
Great games and instruction.

[DDDontCare]

Found your channel a couple weeks ago. My son and I play chess from time to time. I really look forward to the speed run videos. I've watched every single one so far. Honestly I'm more of a gun-tube guy and I never thought I'd be so entertained watching someone play chess.

Always looking forward to more!

[TimYslava]

i make my day better by watching this guy play chess

[zacharygrouwinkel]

Insane timeout gambit in the first game

[joe]

Thanks for the instructive games and analysis Eric! I can actually hear your voice inside my head as I play my games. You've significantly changed my thought process and it is showing in my ratings too!

[slowtyper]

Seems like one of the differences between the opponents is Eric really spent his time well