This guy is a very good lecturer. Better than many gms.

Eric the IM has beaten: Magnus, Hikaru, and Fabiano, he needs to go easy on all the super GM's

Fun fact: Eric has a 66% win rate against GM Magnus Carlson. Not a joke.

Just played this and immediately beat a computer level I have been stuck on for awhile, thank you.

I wasn’t a fan of Rosen's early lectures: looking back, though, I think he has really grown into this senior instruction role. It's nice to see a young, talented, knowledgeable player mature into an excellent teacher. His preparation was always exemplary, but when the audience failed to fully engage, historically he came off as a bit awkward and isolated. Now, however, he just resorts to his strengths: prep, tactical and positional acumen and an all-around nice guy now fully in control of his sessions come what may. This video is another lovely example.

20:13 "the pawn is pinned to the queen from behind" - chess dirty talk with eric rosen

It's true that many high level players are not good lecturers. Eric here is an exception! Well done presentation.

I am new to Chess having played less than 50 games before starting Online Chess recently. I tried London last week when all I knew was 2nd Move by Bishop… I won next 6 games! It seemed natural play so I decided to learn more formal positions. Now studying how to BEAT London so I get keen on opponent‘s counters…

So many teachers fly through moves that they understand but beginners or even intermediate do not. You understand the small structures and are able to explain their relevance. I love watching you teach. Thanks!

London became so popular these days that it has lost it's surprising effect, but the system itself is still brilliant, simple and deadly.

Eric Rosen is definitely my favorite lecturer on your channel. Please more from him! Also the live matches he Played on lichess once were sooo entraining You should make this a series.

Rosen is a top instructor, I really appreciate his pedagogy.

I love the music in the start. Give s this feeling of seriousness and sets us into the tone, like we've come to the sacred halls of an amazing place. The channel sure is awesome. At least these lectures from back then were.

This is one of the only players in the world to have a positive win rate against Hikaru and Magnus. That is saying something. Listen to him carefully

My respects to IM Rosen. His teachings are quite good if we consider that he is just a human being. He is not at my same level in chess (3600 rated), but he is very clear to teach mere mortals.

Decades ago (early 80s) I played the London System and had a lot of success against club level players. Better players than I am would attack on the queenside and smash me. Lots of tactics. (Note: I developed this opening on my own without much information. I used to play the Colle System but always disliked my Queen Bishop being undeveloped, so I started playing it to f4 and then followed Colle System tactics. This is my only instance of originality as a chessplayer.)

I just began to play chess and absolutely love it! Relaxing, definitely makes you think strategically, dignified and a game fit for a king or queen.

i love how happy he looks explaining the trap and such really made it much more enjoyable to learn it :) love u eric!!

The first game was absolutely beautiful. I’ve been trying to experiment with gambitting pawns for initiative and I learned a lot from your game and enjoyed it thoroughly.

The London is the system that I want to master! Thank you for sharing, IM Rosen. This was a treasure trove of ideas.

The London System is hatefully annoying. I'd like to see a video about how to play AGAINST this thing.

First time stumbling upon this IM. I am loving what I am hearing! Thanks so much for your insight!

Thank you for a beautiful presentation of the London. It was very clear and concise---Made simple and easy to follow. Eric Rosen is an excellent teacher.

I smiled during all the video cuz everything was so clear, thank you Eric Rosen you are a incredible person

I play this opening because of this video! You have really enhanced my playing Eric! Thanks so much for what you do!

I love Eric but can’t get over him using his thumb for the mouse

10:17 Ben Finegold was also present at the presentation to correct Eric Rosen neglecting his Queen, i mean his student! Good job educating the young minds!

My notes. A great set of moves :- 16:25 , @14:00 An early c5 move from black 32:00

i've played maybe 30 games of chess in my life. 20~ when i was like 7 years old with my father, and the rest 10~ last week when i discovered Eric. I don't even enjoy playing as much as i do watching him! Insane:D This guy is really good in talking.

The last few days I’ve been watching Eric’s lectures or games every time before I go to bed. Not just a good teacher, but seemingly a really nice guy!

I just want to say that thanks to this video, I have managed to beat Magnus 9 years old. May seem trivial to some people, but it feels like a big achievement to me. Thank you Eric Rosen.

Ironically I played a game on Lichess to practice the London System, but I got black and my opponent ended up playing the London against me XD and we got to a very similar position to the board at 13:41 but instead of playing h6 I played g6 instead. I felt like this was the better move as it completely nullifies the threat of Qc2. I ended up winning my match :3

A actually came up with a trap i ended up employing in a game with a friend, the trap was with the london and i won his queen in under 12 moves. It made me so happy as for a long time we both knew he was much better than me, the london is my savior. I love this opening

Best lecturer ever! Traps in the opening are amazing, I won like 5 games on my latest tournament just with Nc3 closed sicilian traps :) Keep going man!

I like this IM. Very easy to listen to and easy to learn from. Thank you IM Eric Rosen.

this guy is awesome! love his explanations and reasoning behind every move!

Last game was just too beautiful. 👌I gonna try playing London from now on these lines. I used to play London but as i didn't got that good results I quit it and started playing scotch gambit now I think I can play London against strong higher rated players thanks for this lesson

Damn it man it's o frustrating sometimes because I study all these openers and traps but when I go a game I always lose :(

I love Eric, i didnt expect to watch this whole thing when i started but it was excellent and i did

A Very interesting video delivered in a clear and understandable way. Thanks Eric.

What a simple, but informative lecture! This has inspired me to pick up London. Thanks

The best lecturer at the club nowadays for sure!!! Keep up the great work, Eric!!!

Just started playing bullet and was recommended the London since it stays pretty consistent and am enjoying it. Great vid and very informative!

Some things are explained perfectly. But when it comes to endgame he tends to say 'here its just over' when I still need like 4-5 moves. As I watch all the learning videos for getting better at end game. I tend to f'ck up there a lot

I never thought in my 40 years of existence I would subscribe to a chess club channel.

eric killed it ! more of him please!

as a stonewall attack player this feels very familiar (but without the problem of the lazy dark squared bishop) -similar themes and ideas will definitely be adding London system, great lecture very well presented

What a nice Game you had with Simon. Thanks!

It's rare to find such cool masters like eric

8:20 nasty discoveries you say

Excellent programme I learnt more then ever in shortest period of time. Many thanks

And intentionally sacking material is never a good idea at the lower levels.. We do that naturally..

The first game for black I have never seen them play that. The second variation is way more common. But I’ve never had the opportunity of that awesome win.

Despite being a good lecturer he does play very well. Eric's my favorite chess youtuber of all times.

It's not an easy opening to play for below 1500.. Especially when black brings the light bishop out early, or the black queen out attacking the b2 pawn

'if you listen to any finegold lectures what move does he always say? Always play king B1' hahaha finegold has a very effective way of reminding everyone of this important move.

Thank you IM Eric Rosen. I have had a difficult time lately and you have improved my understanding and play several fold. Please keep posting.

As a non chess player, that's 47 minutes of my life I'll never get back.

Good lecturer, who knows how to explain the ideas smoothly. Thanks SLCC.

Actually at 22:22 is mate in two, with Rc5+ either Kb8, Qd8# or Kd7 Qe6# Edit: Didn't see Bc6 as a defence but I'll leave the comment just to remember which is the best continuation for black (Even tho the actual best continuation is to resign)

Geez, i can't believe it. Just tried doing what he showed in this vid and i actually crushed a dude that was always beating my ass! Thanks, man👍

Thank you. I am a newbie, who gets slaughtered every game. Now I know why, my time will cone!

The London System is so beautiful. Thank you very much

At 10:50, there is another mate in two: Nc7+ Nxc7 Bxf7#, as the queen on d7 is pinned.

This lecturer is better than many GM's, because the job of a GM is (not) to explain to you, but to play, and win against you ! A good player doesn't make him/her a good coach or trainer.

Exactly what i needed as i play the London a lot, good stuff Eric, love it

I'd love to see a lecture on the Stafford Gambit by this guy. It's such an unknown opening but SO overpowered. As a low elo I tend to blunder my pieces. But with the Stafford Gambit, I can blunder my knight or my QUEEN even, yet, I still end up winning in the next few moves! How crazy is that!

Nice games and really loved the exclamations!

Probably the best teacher on internet. He is also 3200 procent likable when he Is humble as in this video.

i played kesav a few years back. cool to hear the name of an opponent

Thank you, Eric! I always feel nice and calm watching your videos

@ 25:50 "I am not the best counting sometimes..." 😁 You have to laugh when an IM says that.

Excellent lecture. You are a great teacher. Thank you for making this video.

There's a Svidler banter blitz where he falls for the Ng5 trap at 26:35, loses the f7 pawn... and then goes on to win the game. I think he plays a6 in response to Ne5.

Amazing class, don´t know how many times I've seen it. Gata Kamsky is so strong!

Good Job man. i remember and GM Bojkov to play the ''Ashwin trap''

I use a queen's gambit a lot, so this is a very similar looking position. I tried your London, first time, after watching the video, and won a game in 15 moves. Haha! that was fun. Thanks

the first game its also a checkmate in two if you check with knight then bishop

Best instruction vid I've watched, as a fairly new student. Several repetitions of one theme, each with a different outcome. Repetition helped imprint the London opening, the variations made it interesting, and I liked the pacing too. Nice work

I play the london all the time after learning it from gingergm.. really cool ideas and games thank you!!

This guy is a good teacher and is very experienced

One of the most entertaining chess videos I’ve seen in a while. Thanks. Never played the London system (as white or even against it) but going to try it and will analyse with Houdini

That first game must have been so satisfying to play and win, can see it on Eric's face. Definitely a game to remember

Nice Lecture on London Eric thanks to share with us

Pleasure to see Eric not drinking endless cups of tea and constant beeps from fans messaging him...truly irritating, this was a pleasure to watch.

Great to see you rebound after Oasis, Noel!

this is why Gata Kamsky was my favorite player to watch and study.. he is also the best player to ever be cheated out of the world championship and if you know the history of Gata it is both very sad and very amazing... i admire Kamsky so much

Well, seems like I've been playing the London for the past year without knowing it. Lol

Great presentation Eric, I remember when I taught you in the Winnetka Park District, now you are headed for GM!

Figured out the Qa4 move, and now I feel like the love child of Magnus and Hou Yi Fan...

Outstanding video layout no wasted space on my phone thanks Ben

I watched and liked Sagar Shah's video about dirty trap against London opening and KZfaq recommended me this😂😂

This is a treat for chess lovers for sure. Thanks Eric!

Opponent: plays London Me: you coward! *plays hyper accelerated dragon

i’ve never played the london because i am an e4 player as white and as black sicilian najdorf.. against d4 i play either kings indian or durch with g6 Bg7 Nf6... but i think i will study the london and give it a try, maybe it will help me cross 2200 as i have been stuck 2100-2180 for 10 years as an e4 player

"bollock chess is one minute chess" - this videos subtitles

Amazing and insightful lectures, Thanks Eric for inspiring my Chess tactical prowess... my game has really improved

10:38 did it even matter if you went bishop or knight first ? the outcome would still be check mate ? knight to C7. black knight takes. bishop F7 checkmate?

So proud of his rare win against Fabiano, bless him!

At 9:30, after Ne4, Bf7+! is intuitively and aesthetically the strongest move- perhaps a Triple Exclam. You don't need to check computer lines to validate. The idea that a human over-the-board will get out alive is nil. After Kf7 Ne5+ it's a punish-fest (with Qb3+ if Kg8). If Bf7+ Kd7 instead of Kf7, THEN Qa4 is absolutely crushing or even Ne5+. If after Bf7+ Kf7 Ne5+ Ke8, then either Qa4, Qh5+, or even Qb3 leads to strong attacking play. If after Bf7+ Kf7 Ne5+ Ke6 or Kf6 the writing is on the wall as the king steps deeper into the fire. The Tal-like intuitive nature of the sacrifice lies in the following preconditions to a successful sacrificial tactic: 1) Black is at least two tempi behind in development. 2) Black's king will have to go for a walk and will be doomed to a naked hobo existence while stuck in the middle of the board with open lines everywhere. 3) Even after the Bishop sac on f7, White will have 2 Knights, 1 Bishop, the Queen, and a Rook coming to d1 to attack compared to black really only having the Ne4 and the Bb7 to defend- the ratio of 5 attackers to 2 defenders is a no-brainer. 4) King Safety- While Black's king will always be in danger, after 0-0 or 0-0-0, White's king will always be safe. 5) Time- After the sacrifice Black will fall even further behind in development while White will finish development with tempo via moves like Qa4, Rd1, 0-0-0, or 0-0. 6) Even if White fails to mate Black, he'll have at least an extra passed pawn in the center and a strong central pawn phalanx as even compensation from a material but mostly positional standpoint considering Black's development deficit and unsafe king. 7) From a purely aesthetical standpoint, Bf7+ is a prettier move than the ho-hum Qa4. So, to sum it all up, play Bf7+ and not Qa4 and HAVE A GOOD DAY!