TRICKY & Powerful Chess Opening for Black [Works Against 1.e4 & 1.d4]

GM Igor Smirnov's B'day Special

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you a simple, universal, and aggressive chess opening for Black which you can play against virtually any first move of White. It happens after the first moves 1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 e5 3.d5 Ne7, which is known as the Kennedy, Linksspringer Variation from the Nimzowitsch Defense.

Although it may seem like White has a good position because of the strong central pawns, it is Black who gets to create a quick and devastating attack on the kingside. In fact, in the most played variation White loses in just 7 moves!

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► Chapters

00:00 Aggressive & Universal Chess Opening for Black
00:40 Black's main plan in this opening
01:17 Stats: 7-move win in most common variation
04:34 Transposition from 1.d4
05:27 Line-2: If White plays 7.Nf3 instead of 7.Nge2
05:46 Play the prophylactic move a5
06:42 Middlegame attacking plan for Black
08:53 GM Igor Smirnov Birthday Special
10:00 FAQ-1: What if White doesn't play 2.d4?
11:16 FAQ-3: What if White plays 2.d5?
11:36 FAQ-4: What if White plays 2.Nf3?

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[pamelahuett]

Happy birthday young man.
If I was younger and took playing chess as serious as I do now, it would be my pleasure to buy your courses because if they are half as good as your free content I'm sure I would become a very good chess player.
Thank you so much for the help you have given me. 😊

[ianfleischhacker]

Happy birthday. Your way of explaining the strategy and logic of the topic is always clear and well-structured. I wish you much success with your channel.

[Truffle_Pup]

Happy Birthday Igor! Love the videos, they're always so helpful. Have a great day!

[zelandakhniteblade]

A couple of points - after e4 Nc6; d4 e5, by far the most popular position to be reached here is 3. Nf3 leading to a Scotch. If you play the ...e5 Nimzowitsch, you must know this opening! Secondly, Igor specifies that d4 Nc6; Nf3 is likely to be played by a London player, then after 2...d6 has them playing 3. c4! As if! That London player is for sure going to play 3. Bf4. In that case black usually switches to a Pirc-like set-up but since this is quite different from the main theme, a short example would surely have been preferable.

[KurtvonLaven]

What a wonderful birthday present from GM Smirnov to us. This is the best short video on an opening defense I have found.

[grannywalter]

I watched this video once, didn't really memorize everything and went to try it in a casual game. First attempt - I beat an opponent rated almost 2000 (I'm only 1600), and he didn't even make opening blunders that lose on the spot. It was just too easy to keep increasing the pressure and they were eventually forced to give up their queen. I even sacrificed a bishop pretty early on for monstrous initiative too. Wow, blown away by this setup, it's no joke for white and super fun for black. Thank you so much for this video, you are easily the best openings instructor on youtube. I also recently gained 50 rating points thanks to your video on the Roussou gambit. You make learning new opening so easy, man. Wish you all the best ❤

[GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters

00:00 Aggressive & Universal Chess Opening for Black
00:40 Black's main plan in this opening
01:17 Stats: 7-move win in most common variation
04:34 Transposition from 1.d4
05:27 Line-2: If White plays 7.Nf3 instead of 7.Nge2
05:46 Play the prophylactic move a5
06:42 Middlegame attacking plan for Black
08:53 GM Igor Smirnov Birthday Special
10:00 FAQ-1: What if White doesn't play 2.d4?
10:42 FAQ-2: What if White plays 3.dxe5?
11:16 FAQ-3: What if White plays 2.d5?
11:36 FAQ-4: What if White plays 2.Nf3?

[fandastruhal]

GM.Igor Smirnov is best on the World ! ..your video is perfect.😏😏😏

[georgekosinski]

Igor is quite adept at explicating valuable opening ideas that don't require reams of memorization. In many cases, just becoming aware of, and then remembering, the basic tactical theme that runs through the variations is enough to be able to play the opening competently. But be careful about playing with fire! In these days where ten-year-old kids are being trained by grandmasters, that 1200 player you think you're going to beat quickly with an opening trap may have gained 500-800 points in playing strength since the last tournament he/she was rated for.

[davidhopper]

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GM Smirnov. You are an in credible chess instructor and have made a big difference in my game. Keep up, the great work.

[uezvctr]

С днем рождения Игорь! Желаю крепкого здоровья, успехов, семейного счастья и всего самого наилучшего!

[Palimoe]

Omg Igor I swear I started playing the nimzowitsch defense on my own. So far I’m like 50/50 with it. I’m so happy that you did a video on it. Now I will study from you. Igor please if it no trouble to you make a video on how to play the Catalan. Thanks again for all you help.

[sarahhenderson]

Happy Birthday my favourite Master. Won my first otb competition a few weeks ago. Thankyou

[palerino]

I’ve learned so much from you, Igor! Thank you so much for sharing your masterful knowledge of chess. Plus I really like the sound of your accent. It gives you an air of authenticity!😊

[johndacuag]

Happy b- day GM Igor, stay safe bro! Im enjoying your show of this Chess game! Really help me improving my game! Thanks a lot!

[taufiqurrahman]

Happy Birthday GM .... Watching your videos from Bangladesh

[okashasunami]

Great lessons and games. I watch quite a bit of chess channels. You have grown and become much more comfortable in front of the camera and give very a clear analysis of the games. Happy Birthday!

[sleepysapphire]

Happy Birthday GM Smirnov, your yt channel really helped me a lot in improving my chess skills. May more birthdays to come :D

[iverson]

Thank you for making these inspirational tutorials!

[melitasilvia]

happy birthday your teaching expands us it helps me a lot to get ready its my first chess academy video and i already learned how to play the nimzowitch thanks alot!!!!1