Long Road to FIDE Master (Trailer 1) Chess Late Bloomer 2024-04-11 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerDiscord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKThis channel will serve as a diary of my journey from Class A (1800-1999) to FIDE Master (2300+). I was 43 years old when the channel was created. Let's see if I'll make it. I'll compete around the world and you will see:- Tournament recaps- Key games analysis- Relevant chess concepts- Reaction videos- Progress diary (wins, fails)- And more!My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer Song in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - 2022 World Junior Chess Champion Chess Late Bloomer 2024-08-19 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKThis was probably the most important chess game of my career. Played in the 2024 Canadian Open (Open section). Round 1.My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Song in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - 3000 in Puzzles Chess Late Bloomer 2024-07-13 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKIt took me quite a while, but I finally reached 3000 ELO in chesscom puzzles! I'll continue to try improving my tactics.Introduction - 0:00Puzzle 1 - 0:40Puzzle 2 - 6:47Puzzle 3 - 8:44Puzzle 4 - 16:26Puzzle 5 - 20:05Puzzle 6 - 29:16Puzzle 7 - 34:59Conclusion - 39:13My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Song in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - Draw vs National Master Chess Late Bloomer 2024-06-22 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKI was able to draw against my National Master sparring partner! Very good to boost my confidence for the upcoming Canadian Chess Open.-- TIMESTAMPS --Introduction - 0:00Analysis- 1:03The power of Bishop pairs - 6:04A missed opportunity - 10:25DAPS Check - 13:36I need to create chances - 17:54Draw offer etiquette - 24:26How to calculate very far with counting - 34:12Game ending / Conclusion - 42:05My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - 60 Moves vs National Master Chess Late Bloomer 2024-06-09 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKThat is exactly what I've been wanting to do - play against titled players. Today we analyse a game against the best player in my region.-- TIMESTAMPS --Introduction - 0:00Analysis- 1:05Could have lost on the spot - 17:35Thumbnail position ("Brilliant Move") - 23:55Preparing for Rook vs Knight endgame - 27:48Even position after 36 moves - 29:02When it became a Queen endgame - 31:42My turn to check- 37:41Last chance for survival - 40:12Opponent's comments / Conclusion - 42:57My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - My Chess Personality Chess Late Bloomer 2024-06-02 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKToday's video is a continuation of the two previous episodes. What is my current chess style?Next tournament: Canadian Open in JulyFind out your chess personality:chess.com/news/view/chess-personality-- TIMESTAMPS --Introduction - 0:00Chess personality quiz - 0:30Results - 17:03About the Gatineau Open - 18:47Amount of videos to be expected on CLB - 20:28Canadian Open Chess Championship - 21:24My chesscom stats / Conclusion - 22:09My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - No Mans Land Chess Late Bloomer 2024-05-25 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKToday I show a game where I was very aggressive. What should be my style?The tournament I was talking about in the video was cancelled (after the upload) and I will explain why in next episode. It will make sense to you.Nakamura's clip from this video:youtube.com/watch?v=vvcqunjUEwY&ab_channel=GMHikaru-- TIMESTAMPS --Introduction - 0:00Hikaru Nakamura's take - 0:14Game analysis starts - 1:34Annoying chesscom change - 3:25Stockfish acting up again - 6:26Nf5 dilemma - 10:18My style over the years - 12:46Bishop sacrifice - 13:50Missed win - 16:59The "brilliant move" - 23:03Missed draw - 27:05This week-end's tournament (open) - 28:50Conclusion - 31:21My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - Stockfish Is Driving Me Insane! Chess Late Bloomer 2024-05-18 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKWow Stockfish is full of contradictions in today's analysis! I played 4 more games in the Rapid tournament from last episode. 3 wins, 1 loss.Introduction - 0:00Unrated players - 1:09Play style part 1 - 2:09Analysis starts - 3:10Computer wants Knight sac - 4:47An important lesson learned - 7:35Computer wants h5 move after move - 10:27The winning tactic - 16:36Confused Stockfish - 19:09Strange Stockfish analysis - 21:55OK now it's nonsense (IMO) - 25:24Play style part 2 - 26:13Last recorded move - 33:01About that loss - 33:47U2000 or Open section? - 34:50Conclusion - 38:33My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Road to FIDE Master (New Channel) Chess Late Bloomer 2024-05-11 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerDiscord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKThis channel will serve as a diary of my journey from Class A (1800-1999) to FIDE Master (2300+). I was 43 years old when the channel was created. Let's see if I'll make it. I'll compete around the world and you will see:- Tournament recaps- Key games analysis- Relevant chess concepts- Reaction videos- Progress diary (wins, fails)- And more!My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer Song in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood#shorts
Long Grind to FM - 1st Tournament in 9 Years! Chess Late Bloomer 2024-05-11 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKI played rapid chess at a local chess club last Sunday. I did "alright", I suppose. I must be patient!Introduction - 0:00Losing as underdog - 0:58Draw vs someone of my rating - 1:48Attack vs counter-attack - 8:09My first bad move, explained - 9:50Pushing back - 12:007th rank - 17:18Queen vs Rook - 21:11Final position - 23:07Conclusion - 24:30My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
50 Subs - Why it Matters / Coming Next Chess Late Bloomer 2024-05-10 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKWe just reached 50 subs! I explain why it matters. Thanks for your support!My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - I Should Know Better! Chess Late Bloomer 2024-05-03 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKI managed to mess up this easy endgame win - and there is a lesson to be learned.Introduction - 0:00Bishop vs Knight endgame - 3:08Winning endgame - 4:35Totally winning position - 8:13Lazy move that leads to draw - 8:34Only drawing move - 9:58Keep things simple! - 11:18Good Daily streak - 12:24Playing titled players from leaderboard - 15:49Conclusion - 17:44My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - Importance of Puzzles Chess Late Bloomer 2024-04-26 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Endgame Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_endgameDiscord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKI'm my opinion, it's important to do puzzles once in a while to keep sharp. It's great for pattern recognition, the ability to see the board in your head and avoiding frustrating blunders. And I beat my record in this video!Introduction - 0:00Puzzle Rush start - 0:59(10) - 2:41(20) / Puzzle solving tips - 6:46(30) - 17:27Strange puzzle - 24:16(40) - 57:21May tournament goal / Channel status - 1:30:50(50) - 1:59:42Conclusion - 2:16:21My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer -- LEGAL --Songs in the video:Unicorn Heads - Drifting at 432 HzNico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Road to FIDE Master (Trailer 1 - Short) Chess Late Bloomer 2024-04-20 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerDiscord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKThis channel will serve as a diary of my journey from Class A (1800-1999) to FIDE Master (2300+). I was 43 years old when the channel was created. Let's see if I'll make it. I'll compete around the world and you will see:- Tournament recaps- Key games analysis- Relevant chess concepts- Reaction videos- Progress diary (wins, fails)- And more!My other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer Song in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood#shorts
Long Grind to FM - Inconsistent Chess Late Bloomer 2024-04-20 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKIn this game, I play really well compared to Ep 1. I am still very inconsistent. 1 month to the tournament.0:00 - Introduction5:52 - Kasparov's Take on Analysis7:37 - Fischer's Golden Rule13:56 - Doubling Rooks16:36 - The Mate19:15 - Daily Profile20:54 - Rapid Profile21:49 - Blitz Profile22:15 - Bullet Profile23:52 - ConclusionMy other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer Song in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
Long Grind to FM - Paranoia of Cheating Chess Late Bloomer 2024-04-13 | Follow me on chess.comchess.com/member/chess_late_bloomerIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! It would help this channel greatly!Discord server invite link:discord.gg/ADXR7SfjhKIn this game, I was convinced that my opponent was cheating, which was not the case.0:00 - Introduction / Karmnik1:48 - Opening8:15 - Carlsen - Neimann controversy9:18 - Major mistake17:01 - Where I was convinced he was cheating23:17 - About my journey / future videos26:30 - ConclusionMy other Youtube channel:@ArmyVeteranGamer Song in the video:Nico Staf - Interstellar Mood
