This is part of a 4.5 hour stream on my Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/johnbartholomew) on Feb. 1, 2018. The stream was especially memorable because a "donation train" suddenly began, with one extremely generous Twitch thanking me for my videos in a unique way: https://clips.twitch.tv/CrepuscularCuteEggnogDxAbomb After this surprise, tremendous support in the chat, and … [Read more...] about 34-board Simul on Chess.com [45+45]
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Bullet Stream: 99-game match vs. GM NguyenXi (aka TuHoang)
This is a 3.5 hour stream on my Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/johnbartholomew) on Feb. 1, 2018. I played 1+0 bullet on Chess.com and got sucked in to a 99-game match with the lover of flank openings, GM NguyenXi (TuHoang on ICC; I incorrectly referred to him as SongLo209, another extreme flank afficionado). The support and donations from the chat blew me away - thanks … [Read more...] about Bullet Stream: 99-game match vs. GM NguyenXi (aka TuHoang)
Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. myteachersam (1463)
myteachersam (https://www.twitch.tv/myteachersam) is an enthusiastic 1400 player who streams on Twitch. He mentioned how much my videos had helped him, so we decided to play a 5+5 game. Sam mentioned on stream that he specifically had trouble in the Queen's Gambit, so I played the Queen's Gambit Declined and recorded my commentary. Best of luck with your chess improvement, Sam! … [Read more...] about Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. myteachersam (1463)
Chess 960 Match vs. GM Jon Ludvig Hammer
On Jan. 29, 2018, I played a 3-hour Chess 960 against Norway's #2 player, GM Ludvig Hammer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Ludvig_Hammer). The match was played on Chess.com and featured a bullet time control of 2+2. GM Hammer also streamed and recorded his commentary on his Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/gmjlh Enjoy! Follow me on Twitch: … [Read more...] about Chess 960 Match vs. GM Jon Ludvig Hammer
Standard Chess #268: Game 2 vs. Patrick (Queen’s Indian Defense)
My student, Patrick (estimated ELO: 1700-1800), challenged me to a pair of 25+5 games. We both recorded commentary (Patrick's version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo1wX6MC3D4). In this second game, I close the center (11.d5) and search for inroads on the queenside. My activity on that wing produces a weak Black pawn on d6, and I set about trying to exploit it. Review this … [Read more...] about Standard Chess #268: Game 2 vs. Patrick (Queen’s Indian Defense)
