Tactics and Important Ideas - GM Varuzhan Akobian

Tactics and Important Ideas - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 2013.03.24

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Saint Louis Chess Club

11 жыл бұрын

Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian presents a lecture for beginners at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

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@laynemccormic9102 5 жыл бұрын

There is something about this guy that makes him really likeable.

@bangerpla 3 жыл бұрын

he knows what he's talking about and he's patient

@jessiel4003 3 жыл бұрын

Charisma and patience.

@stevea.b.9282 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I'd trust him with my life.

@TheBendablespoons 3 жыл бұрын

Patience and that soft, humble Eastern accent

@lisa585 3 жыл бұрын

ikr! for some reason I only watch his lectures

@amoghskulkarni 6 жыл бұрын

You just instantly know that this guy in gonna make a great dad.

@ian101284 9 жыл бұрын

That little girl in the background answering most of the questions is gonna be a grandmaster one day

@SuperYtc1 9 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you need to be better than taking minutes to see simple tactics to be a grandmaster. :P

@StopFear 9 жыл бұрын

Or she is going to be the most annoying person in every class and every lecture in college.

@MusicianHemant 7 жыл бұрын

rofl:-)

@lozLucky 6 жыл бұрын

dont be an antagonist StopFear.

@Narmanostardoll 6 жыл бұрын

It seems to be a boy , not a girl just a little boy

@SparksMagoo 9 жыл бұрын

I'm 56 years old, playing 9 months (900 Player). GM, Mr. Akobian is in my opinion, one of the best beginner chess instructors in the world. This is because he teaches so "you get it". Young or old, you can see people learning with his instruction. These lessons make very solid chess players and for that I'm very appreciative of these videos. Thank you..... SM

@chessplaychannel2836 4 жыл бұрын

SparksMagoo I agree I also this he makes the best teaching video lessons :)

@Coldbreezed 3 жыл бұрын

900?

@rtotheizzle 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coldbreezed 900 elo. Hopefully not lichess rating or else he really needs to watch more videos.

@gwho 3 жыл бұрын

@@Coldbreezed 900 inches

@AbdulMalik-uz5ok 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your rating now

@samb5017 9 жыл бұрын

This guys patience tho!!

@michaeljackson8390 8 жыл бұрын

lol

@KeimpeJ 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful teacher

@antonp9692 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@ronaldsutton9099 2 жыл бұрын

@@antonp9692 😓ronniies v

@Tenchua917 7 жыл бұрын

He's such a good teacher, very patient and understanding, top hats to you gm akobian :)

@Devilofdoom 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I find I learn allot more from his videos than from other masters. He goes allot slower and gives you time to work the next move out for yourself rather than just outright telling you what to do.

@STLChessClub 11 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're all enjoying these videos. We wanted to create a dynamic and engaging online community classroom. Stay tuned for new lectures from GMs Akobian and Seirawan and IM Levan Bregadze!

@archit28 6 жыл бұрын

Could you please tell us the book he used at 22:01

@ddawson100 8 жыл бұрын

Love that adorable little girl who keeps identifying the moves so confidently. I bet she's a terror in chess matches. As an adult beginner myself, I found this was a great lecture. Thanks very much.

@BongelaMnguni 7 жыл бұрын

she announces very passive moves

@erikhalvorseth3950 7 жыл бұрын

Varuzhan has probably had enough of strict Eastern-European teaching which only hampers the children's free thought processes. Even if the sweet little girl answers uncorrect every time, he keeps both her and the rest of the class interested, eager and inspired. They are not afraid to answer. They keep their focus for the entire class. I like this approach

@MrAlanfalk73 7 жыл бұрын

David Dawson It could be a Boy, at that age they all sound like girls.

@Nightowl333 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is a great teacher. I'm almost 32 and just started loving the game only about a month ago, I lose all the time. This is already helped me.

@JamesLewis-mp9zn 2 жыл бұрын

As a 73 year old who's been playing since Dec 1959, Still learning from one of the greatest GM Akobian.

@steelyspielbergo 9 жыл бұрын

Patience of a saint

@mikejohn1978 7 жыл бұрын

mike spence well said

@chessplaychannel2836 4 жыл бұрын

Here is a breakdown hoping it helps ;) 6:58-Dutch Defense 10:29-King Pawn Opening 22:08-Decoy Sacrifice 30:08-Second Decoy Sacrifice 34:27-Fork 35:58-Pin (Absolute) (Relative) 39:39-Scewer 43:42-How to Fork with a King

@anishnehete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ss9392 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@knightf8648 4 жыл бұрын

10:29 is called damiano defence

@TheBinaryWolf 3 жыл бұрын

You have a kind heart...thanks mate. I liked video about "forking with the king."

@aXemRanger1 Жыл бұрын

Good man

@alfonsowenzel3496 Жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner of 79 and very happy with GM Akobian lessons, thanks to Saint Louis Chess Club.

@BWZ420 10 жыл бұрын

"This was a tough one..." "No." "Well it took a long time...It's not like you found it quickly." Haha, he always gets a little indignant with the children. I love it.

@os.a.m.a 4 жыл бұрын

29:53

@TheNecroserpent 7 жыл бұрын

Mr Akobian. My best wishes to you. You have made such a huge difference to my game. Thank you.

@SafinaLalani 7 жыл бұрын

He' so patient. What a great teacher!

@kendall6699 10 жыл бұрын

Varuzhan Akobian is the man! Awesome teacher, thank you

@barrydawg7544 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lessons... at 67 I can still learn the fascinating game of chess. You are a very good teacher... thank you

@dallasupton 8 жыл бұрын

He gets excited when he says checkmate and it makes me feel like I'm learning how to fight people. Hahaha

@FilipHrvatska94 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this guy... his patience and passion is freaking amazing! Greatest respect

@richardkell4888 2 жыл бұрын

Its wonderful, something such as 12:30 ... Varuzhan can hear them thinking ... such patience and paternal concern at their development. The excitement of meeting and being helped by someone so inspirational is a very special opportunity, they are so lucky to meet a good teacher, its a nice feeling.

@khashayarnoubakht7101 6 жыл бұрын

30:28 I love the moments where the GM does this laughs.. Spescially in kids class.. The best teacher

@JohnJJay 8 жыл бұрын

Love Varuzhan as a coach. Entertaining, stimulating, and patient!

@horatioh5469 10 жыл бұрын

just want to add my thanks to STLChess club for making these videos available to all of us. And...I must say GM Akobian is a really fine teacher. He has been a great help to me and I hope he will continue making videos of his lectures..His method of waiting and forcing students to think is really what makes him stand out. He really covers all the bases.

@Ace-gw4uk 10 жыл бұрын

That little girl is the best in the class..

@travisbristow7407 5 жыл бұрын

I am now in the rabbit hole of Varuzhans teachings as I learn chess, I am compelled to call out the attention needy annoying kid who is quick to be called on often before he even knows what move he will say. If someone knows him, tell him I think expending your excess energy through physical effort might help him think more methodically before attending chess lessons. and yes, this talented little girl gives me hope for humanity. May her endeavors promote world peace.

@TheProgWay 6 жыл бұрын

GM Akobian is amazing, what an honorable grand master and a fantastic teacher. An idol, definitely!

@Gregk123 7 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! This chess lecture by Varuzhan is clearly one of the most inspiring videos I've watched on KZfaq and the Internet in general. Thank you so very much indeed!

@McCelt81 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a chess lesson I can follow :)

@tylerregalado7869 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously I couldn't stand the videos with that Ben finegold guy

@barsorrro 11 жыл бұрын

These videos are of extremely high educative value and that you offer the internet community a free access to such content is just marvellous. I am grateful no end. And I absolutely adore all the of the lecturers. GM Akobian is great -- patient, tolerant, interested in considering seriously even the wildest of the proposed moves :).

@mobinghorbani1454 3 жыл бұрын

I love how kind ,patient and friendly is this man in teaching Thanks alot Wish u the best

@jeffsondalura2302 Жыл бұрын

Watching repeatedly your videos still makes me fascinated with your teaching style

@himantasaikia8724 4 жыл бұрын

It's so lovely to see this video... Feels myself to be a kid again learning chess lessons.

@huruey 9 жыл бұрын

Great lecture. Fun to follow along. Very glad to see so many more I can enjoy later.

@TheBinaryWolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being clear and not rushing. You are a gifted teacher. Not sure why your video failed to pause for me.

@kalyanirajalingham1286 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading this so that we can all see this! Thanks kiddos!

@Teacher835 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The explanations are clear, repeated, you speak slowly so that everyone has a chance to listen and understand. You stimulate students to think and make choices.I have learnt a lot with your lessons.

@sunilbudhathoki2090 2 жыл бұрын

The best chess teacher in the world. Do you agree???

@JW-yk1of 3 жыл бұрын

He is an absolutely superb teacher. Those kids were quite fortunate to get that quality of training. I'm sure it's served them well.

@dkpandey1996 3 жыл бұрын

Great teacher. Amazing lesson. Loved the puzzles. Thank you for the video.

@lozLucky 6 жыл бұрын

GM Varuzhan Akobian is my favorite lecturer, he is very good teacher. Keep up good work, GM Varuzhan

@neostratospey6946 Жыл бұрын

This man is great! God bless this man for showing chess openings! Patiens and a sens of teatching. Thank you man! :-)

@AlexSmith-tz2lf 2 жыл бұрын

I like how long he stood quietly at one point there. He's making the students think about options of the pieces without just telling them.

@sherlockian100 7 жыл бұрын

He is one of the top three lecturers from this scholastic center series. He is good at not confusing an already confusing environment like chess.

@penta4568 4 жыл бұрын

That little girl knows her stuff. Definitely will be a GM one day

@lubime10 8 жыл бұрын

GM Akobian you are an Excellent lecturer !

@SparksMagoo 9 жыл бұрын

Another thought..... After watching the video a half dozen times, I can now beat the kids to the response..... SM

@StankPlanks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gm Akobian, great lessons.

@sainankhan9739 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way the Akobian sir teaches. He is a great man. Love you from Pakistan. I learned a lot from you sir. Tnx a lot.

@danycool4711 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best Mr Akobian .i love to learn from you sir

@stevemclaughlin9666 3 жыл бұрын

Nice lessons and gotta love his patience.

@23chiffy 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is one of the best chess teachers on youtube.

@aadhithyannagarajan 7 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful tutor.

@johntatum1951 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lesson..excellent!

@31acruz Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! well done!

@MrBigenstien 8 жыл бұрын

Little girl is the smartest chess player in the room besides akobian lol

@st.clairbij9208 8 жыл бұрын

+MrBigenstien The camera dude is probably a gm too.

@michaellombard3524 6 жыл бұрын

34:06 thats some really cool tactics for a new player to look at as an introduction to tactics. Its not mainstream beginner chess but is so important and cool.

@conradkappel9426 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best instructor out there!!!

@ewalton66 3 жыл бұрын

You’re my favorite instructor I think you are the best and think you a good joe well done,

@saratchandramv1886 3 жыл бұрын

He is a great teacher! Love it. P.S. that little girl in the back, will be a champion one day XD

@MrGeorgey18 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video a few of the best person to explain in detail

@gillesrenard2267 3 жыл бұрын

Master Akobian is a great player and wonderfull profesor! Thanks!

@butterxl8750 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all you do for chess iam learning a lot you explain very well how you think.

@michaellombard3524 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this guy is such an educator.

@ailst 11 жыл бұрын

I think exactly the same way. It's really great to have these free chess-lessons online here! :)

@YouGotJunkMail 11 жыл бұрын

I love this guy!

@sebsilva94 7 жыл бұрын

Great lecture!

@Jenna-ky8dl 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is an amazing teacher!

@GayatriJayanthi 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent teacher,patience is his virtue. Would love to see my kid develop his chess skills from a Master like him.

@guymacino2970 3 жыл бұрын

Best teacher on the net IMHO

@davidfinnigan4567 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent lecture to reinforce practical ideas for Beginners.

@karennyers5481 Жыл бұрын

well done. you are a great teacher

@BENebuchadnezzar 9 жыл бұрын

I love how the youngest kid is the fastest to the correct answer each time!

@zosarion 3 жыл бұрын

Well obviously she has no care for social appearance and probably older beginners saw the same moves and keep it to themselves fearing to appear smarter than the others(like in math class some students have already worked out the equations in their heads and don't raise their hands for reasons stated above). Not trying to discredit the young prodigy in anyway... She is a fast leaner.

@eudociaromulus5963 6 жыл бұрын

I think he's a great teacher, has lots of patience and is very clear. I only wish there weren't such long gaps when he gives the students time to answer!

@rogermichel6442 3 жыл бұрын

He’s a very talented guy, the kids interact with him naturally because he has a fantastic approach! Im happy to be part of those kids though :-)

@elizabethpetrie3066 2 күн бұрын

Omg this is so helpful!! Thank You! U r so patient

@xmenz123 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent teacher .Very useful

@aronhalasz5260 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a gm teaching chess at that age. U are so lucky there guys

@imardavaiad9191 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for all this information

@chankum 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing teacher 👏

@henriksenlaw 3 жыл бұрын

Akobian seems like he would be a good teacher/coach, especially with children. He has a good balance of patience and push.

@johnpedraza629 6 жыл бұрын

BRING AKOBIAN BACK PLEASE

@112233JORDAN 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is an excellent teacher

@mahirkaljanac3968 7 жыл бұрын

This guy is awessome.

@thomasmitchell7045 3 жыл бұрын

Great Teacher, I'm learning Better, Thankyou.

@jeffreymiranda8091 4 жыл бұрын

# 1 Fan here!!! Good for beginners, indeed!

@dago_0730 5 жыл бұрын

varuzhan what a great instructor

@Drderp-hd5bb 6 жыл бұрын

I love this man

@michaelaradas1343 Жыл бұрын

Crazy amount of patience...!

@odusiri6642 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this guy jeezzz

@redred333 4 жыл бұрын

fyi: the rewind at the end seems like it would be valuable for retention during your classes. you could breeze through it as a reverse review instead of speeding to reset.