Caro-Kann: From 0 to 2000 with 3 simple concepts

00:00 Intro
01:48 Game 1 (Exchange Variation)
22:15 Game 2 (Advance Variation)
37:40 Game 3 (Tartakower structure)

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[ramirobp]

What a great way to start the day by opening Youtube and finding a new Caro-kann video. Love you Alex, thank you for all your content

[Carlsbad]

2 things in life are certain…
- Alex consistently dropping the best Caro content
- Too much taxes coming out of my check

[AverageClipsInc]

I hit 2000 rapid watching all these videos, you do such a great job of explaining the ideas rather than listing moves. Also what i appreciate the most is that you don't ignore the moves weaker players often play rather than only showing the best response for the opponent!

[invalidargument]

Ngl, that's actually a pretty good impression of those people that go ahead and say "Dude, you're never playing the variations that you're trying to show in the videos". Subscribed immediately

[joshcherington]

"you have to stab the centre. this will be easy if you are from the UK" lmao

[steveneldridge]

This might be the best chess opening video I've seen on Youtube. The simplicity of just explaining a "win condition" gives us beginners a clear plan for each structure, explaining clear concepts like weak pawns, open files, minority attack etc. Amazing Alex!

[shawnhorton]

Alex I’ve watched all your Caro videos multiple times and this one is the most instructive. Well done!

[lukadoncic-ir]

Hi Alex, I wanna personally say thanks to you!
I played chess for a year and stuck at 1400 rapid, and I was London/Caro Kann system player
Afterward, I stopped playing chess for a long while, until finding your channel recently.
I managed to have around 70% winrate in recent 100 games and reach 1500 elo !!
Your teaching is so good, it really feels like paid content

I start to truly understand what those variations mean / their advantages
I no longer blindly follow variations for variations sake
Also your video is so much fun, I watched so many videos in no time
I'm a content creator too, and your channel is very inspiring
Really happy to find your channel, and wish you best of luck

[harshvardhanthakkar]

I literally saw the whole video, played my first game, had the advance variation, played exactly and made my opponent resign 😭❗ This is a caro kann gold mine, thanks alex ❗

[AlienBros]

The guy that instantly resigned after mouse slipping his queen probably facepalmed so hard when he saw you played a6.

[thecakeredux]

It's very hard for me to describe just how much appreciation I have for this video. First time watcher. Found this looking for insights into the Caro-Kann, well, obviously, and it's exactly what I needed. Sound in terms of theory, clear on the ideas, engaging on the delivery, perfect pace. Definitely the best instructional chess video I've ever seen, well done, thank you.

[uchi]

best caro guide on youtube, most people just spit out stockfish moves

[neeru]

This guy is the best chess teacher, no doubts about it. I love how he explains things for dummies like me. With his openings i ended up 5th place in a local blitz tournament, ahead of people way stronger than me on paper

[heemk]

Holy crab. This is the most educational chess video I have ever watched. Not only can I now write my college thesis on the Caro-Kann defense, but it has also became my favorite opening, especially the tartakower. Thanks so much <3

[banzaiburger]

Love these CK videos drilling the main themes and ideas for our thick low elo skulls 😊

[Sammystanley]

Just found this channel - first video of ve seen where this gentleman is clearly explaining his way of thinking. Proper transparency. Subscribed !

[nikitavarfolomeev]

I really like that you explain the strategy we should following with each variation, instead of only showing the moves

[thetransferaccount]

alex banzea is brutalizing us with the best chess content

[trevorkikambi]

I love that you've been gradually improving your video presentation since I started watching your channel about a year ago. You've helped me start my Free to play chess journey on YouTube all the way from a 600 to 850. Keep it up Alex. I'm not a chess addict but I hope to reach 1500 with your videos. Maybe I may join the Patreon to speed up my progress in the future. Keep it up Alex.

[mfaizanulhassan]

Started playing Caro Kann as an 800 learning from you only, now I'm 1620, thanks for the content.

Would love to see some Scotch & Vienna games against higher rated opponents as well.