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!
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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
New Camera, Same Starbucks | Using the Clock as a Weapon #40
I'm back with a new webcam, a new board layout (still on the fence about this one!), but my usual coffee in hand! :) This video features a sharp game with a fellow content creator, IM Andras Toth. 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 … [Read more...] about New Camera, Same Starbucks | Using the Clock as a Weapon #40
The “Flying V” Pawn Immortal
At the end of my Twitch stream on Mar. 11, 2021, I fielded some opening requests from chat. The Englund Gambit (1.d4 e5) was a top suggestion, so I decided to give it a whirl. Little did I know I'd be making 10 consecutive pawn moves to start the game! 😁 Review this game on lichess.org: https://lichess.org/D4AzNvCw Support the channel: … [Read more...] about The “Flying V” Pawn Immortal
