Best Chess Opening for White After 1.e4 | Scotch Gambit Traps

Learn 3 Main Ways To Improve Your Chess Results Significantly

Take Your Chess Skills To The Next Level With High-Quality Courses

In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov will teach you how to win with 1.e4 as White after Black responds 1...e5. You will learn one of the best chess openings for White, the Scotch Gambit which happens after the following moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Bc4.

This powerful opening variation increases your winning probability significantly, especially in amateur level and among club players. Out of the 3 most common responses of Black, 2 moves are huge mistakes and lose the game for Black immediately.

Learn this powerful variation as it also comes with some deadly traps! Even the world no.5 Wesley So lost in just 12 moves in this opening!

▬▬▬▬▬▬
► Chapters

00:00 Win with 1.e4 as White, Best Chess Opening
00:25 Scotch Gambit for White
01:06 1) If Black plays 4...Nxe4
02:35 2) If Black plays 4...Nxd4
03:38 3) If Black plays 4...exd4
04:13 Black's two choices on move 5
06:34 Common tactical pattern you should know
08:02 Black's correct response, to counterattack
09:21 Simple & Effective Variation
10:30 73% Win Rate, Deadly Trap
13:04 Can you find the winning move?
13:20 Black's correct response: Be7

#GMSmirnov #ChessTraps #OpeningTraps #ChessOpenings

[stefanwolf]

Sir, I've been watching lots of videos on YT and you are by far the best. You explain things in a way that it's easy for newbies like me to understand. I can see myself watching your vids over and over again and still learn something new.

[goodnewseverybody]

Thank you Igor for all the content, I like the calm, methodical approach you show as I haven’t played since I was 10 and I noticed not “beating yourself” is first thing to learn. I’ve only played a few dozen games and have won nearly 2/3rds of my games and had winning positions in half my loses.

[kedarnath]

13:14 Nh4 traps the queen if queen d5, g4 then Nf6 forks with check if Qe5 then Nh4+ discovered attack on queen.

[frankcygan]

I really love this game. Never had a chance to study or gain some tutelage, but now I have some opportunity. I’m just below average player if that. But I do have to compliment you. You have a great delivery. The lesson you give is so enjoyable. I appreciate and thank you.

[TheSuperCoolPop]

I kept looking at Nf6 for the puzzle and then i had to put it in the analysis board to realize it was Nh4 which is the killer move. Wow what a beautiful position!

[raselju]

You are the boss trainer! I learnt many attacking tactics from your videos.
The solution of the puzzle, I think, is Kfh4, which will win the queen and win the match eventually.

[GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters

00:00 Win with 1.e4 as White, Best Chess Opening
00:25 Scotch Gambit for White
01:06 1) If Black plays 4...Nxe4
02:35 2) If Black plays 4...Nxd4
03:38 3) If Black plays 4...exd4
04:13 Black's two choices on move 5
06:34 Common tactical pattern you should know
08:02 Black's correct response, to counterattack
09:21 Simple & Effective Variation
10:30 73% Win Rate, Deadly Trap
13:04 Can you find the winning move?
13:20 Black's correct response: Be7

[frankbeerbaum]

Nh4 attacks the Queen. Qe5 or Qd5 looses the Queen after Nf6+. Game over!

[mhoadievdelapaz]

I love both the Scotch Gambit and Goring Gambits👍

[deadpoolchannel]

13:16 i guess solution for little puzzle is like this:knight h4 queen has 2 more options g4 square e5 and d5 all of this moves lead them lose their queen after whites move knight f6 and queen is gone

[SpellingBeeC]

love the videos from you. very new ideas i dont even think about

[sepehrariyaee]

I greet you from Iran..your teachings are very useful...thank you so much.

[pinkladyslippers]

Your videos are amazing. Would you ever consider doing a video on playing against the Scotch gambit as black?

[ytmndman]

It's pronounced "Max Lang" (rhymes with fang). The e is silent.

[naphty_]

At 8:08, with the move 6. d5, there is an A PASSANT CAPTURE

[CastlesKingSide]

Puzzle solution: Nh4. if queen e5 or d5, Nf6 check

[mikekeenan]

Solution to mid-video puzzle - White again plays Nf6 ch. If ... Ke7 or ... Kd8, Nh5 dis ch picks up at least the Exchange, possibly a whole rook depending on where Black's king goes. If ... Kf8, Bh6 wins the Exchange as well.

[mustaphakassab]

What is the best refutation from the black prospective ?, please make a video for that .

[joaocoelho]

I love the idea of this video, but in practice, playing bishop C4 usually results in opponent playing bishop C5. Then it’s an Italian game…which I hate playing. Any advice?

[roberthawes]

Great videos! Very helpful. Thank you.