Francesco Rambaldi is a 22 year-old Italian Grandmaster rated 2569 FIDE classical. I actually played him over-the-board back in 2015 at the London Chess Classic (recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UokBqE_MewQ), so it was nice to face him again in this 10-game blitz match! Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: … [Read more...] about Match vs. GM Francesco Rambaldi (FIDE: 2569)
John Bartholomew
Underestimating a Wild Opponent | Using the Clock as a Weapon #42
Hope you're all enjoying the World Championship :) After I notch a bizarrely easy victory early on, my fast-playing opponent begins to create problems. Never take your competition lightly! My goals in this series are to 1) stay even or ahead of my opponents on the clock, and 2) trust my decision-making. Follow along as I try to avoid perfectionist tendencies and apply pressure … [Read more...] about Underestimating a Wild Opponent | Using the Clock as a Weapon #42
Magnus Carlsen vs. Daniel Naroditsky | Bullet match on lichess.org!
Watching the World Champion is always a treat, and today Magnus played a spontaneous 48 game 1+0 match versus my friend and fellow streamer, GM Daniel Naroditsky! What better way to prepare for the World Championship next month? :) I happened to be at my computer, and I jumped on my Twitch (twitch.tv/johnbartholomew) to follow the action live with viewers. Enjoy! Support the … [Read more...] about Magnus Carlsen vs. Daniel Naroditsky | Bullet match on lichess.org!
Reports of my Scandi’s Death are Greatly Exaggerated | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. SiJayka (1705)
In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a pair of 5+5 games against a player rated 1705 on Chess.com. The first game is a quick tactical knockout in the Ruy Lopez, whereas the second game is a … [Read more...] about Reports of my Scandi’s Death are Greatly Exaggerated | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. SiJayka (1705)
I’m Giving up the Scandi | Using the Clock as a Weapon #41
All good things must come to an end. My goals in this series are to 1) stay even or ahead of my opponents on the clock, and 2) trust my decision-making. Follow along as I try to avoid perfectionist tendencies and apply pressure with the ultimate equalizer in competitive chess: the clock! #Chess #BlitzChess #ClockAsAWeapon Support the channel: … [Read more...] about I’m Giving up the Scandi | Using the Clock as a Weapon #41
