Bearded BRILLIANCY | Speedrun Episode 54

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 2 highly instructive chess games that feature how to play as black against different "Anti-Sicilian" Openings.

0:00 I’m back!
0:43 Facing the Alapin Sicilian
19:26 McDonnell Attack Sicilian leads to OH NO MY QUEEN

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[EnglishroG]

That second game with an "Oh No! My Queen!" sacrifice was so enjoyable to watch. Thanks, Eric.

[robhill]

Definitely my favorite series: longish clock with plenty of time for explanations and NO chat interruptions. Who could ask for more?!? Perfect!

[doubleemmartin]

That was SUCH a fun line to finish the second game, amazing to see you spot that especially short on time.

[JacobVanlunen]

Really love this series. Been learning chess with my daughter. We watch every episode. I’m up to 1600 in four months and she’s almost at 1000 as an 8 year old. You’re great

[edward-jacobholt]

That second game was so cool. So funny with Eric’s calm chill demeanor when he executes brutal checkmating attacks pleasantly commentating the whole time.

[George_Bland]

Beard gives +100 Elo

I hope you realise how informative these videos are!

[schmorrell]

That second game was my favorite of the whole run to date.

[FancyPirate]

I feel like that beard is an advantage in OTB play, it probably intimidates all of your opponents

[_js]

Dude, already episode 54! Thanks for bringing the top tier content while having a massive fight against GMs. Thank you, IM Rosen!

[alessandrodicesare]

That last game was worth the 2 week wait. You're officially forgiven. Thanks!

[SoulHuNeR]

I've finally managed to cross 1400 after 6 months of grinding and failing again and again. All thanks to your's and Nelson's chess vibes videos.

Thank you for making chess easier to understand for idiots like me! 😅

[Rdrunner]

Queen sacrifice was sweet. Good to see the engine confirming it so emphatically, when you played it with no time for deep calculation. Gutsy. 😊

[jeffreyjordan]

Love how you think your moves through and your always on the ball with tactics

[MrOnosa]

😮 What a game! I am amazed at your ability to spot that queen sacrifice under such time pressure. Learned a lot, thank you.

[anindyaguha]

Favorite chess series on YouTube right now

[shadeburst]

I run into these unconventional openings all the time and it's great to see you meeting them with good old solid chess.

[alohabrah]

Rosen calculated that Oh No My Queen better than Stockfish. So impressive, what a win!!

[RobDurham]

That last game was pretty amazing! Imagine being the opponent that far ahead on time and then winning queen and then all of a sudden you’re checkmated! 😄

[andrewdstokes]

Best Oh No My Queen for a long time! Loved that you just felt it would be powerful without time to fully think it all through. Beard power!

[civilbeard]

Glad to have you back! I hope you can get over your cold quickly!