Seeking the Initiative | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. senthil1706 (1690)

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 15+10 game against a player rated 1690 on Chess.com. Review this game on Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/live/game/35114... Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew Follow me on Twitch:   / johnbartholomew   Follow me on Twitter:   / fins0905   Check out my Scandinavian Repertoire (1.e4 d5) on Chessable: https://www.chessable.com/book/im-joh... Find me on Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/live/game/35114... Recommended chess books: Tune Your Chess Tactics Antenna: https://amzn.to/2xJ2auH Amateur to IM: https://amzn.to/2Dph3IG Life and Games of Mikhail Tal: https://amzn.to/2zq741X

Into the Lion's Jaws | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. Maxpayne777 (1775)
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Into the Lion's Jaws | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. Maxpayne777 (1775)

Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. bamikalsen (1747) | French Defense
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Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. bamikalsen (1747) | French Defense

Facing Lower-Rated Opponents: Think Wide, Not Narrow
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Facing Lower-Rated Opponents: Think Wide, Not Narrow

Everybody's Wrong About The Bricks & Minifigs Case (Reckless Ben)
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Everybody's Wrong About The Bricks & Minifigs Case (Reckless Ben)

Sicilian Patience | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. KamrulHasanMilton (1710)
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Sicilian Patience | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. KamrulHasanMilton (1710)

Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. allislostintheend (1032)
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Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. allislostintheend (1032)

Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
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Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky

Why Obi Wan's Lightsaber Style Was the DEADLIEST in Star Wars (And Nobody Realized)
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Why Obi Wan's Lightsaber Style Was the DEADLIEST in Star Wars (And Nobody Realized)

8 Unbelievable Endgames By Magnus Carlsen
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8 Unbelievable Endgames By Magnus Carlsen

Keep Calm and Create Threats | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. jalapeno7 (1895)
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Keep Calm and Create Threats | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. jalapeno7 (1895)

Benko Befuddlement | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. MrQuest (1610)
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Benko Befuddlement | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. MrQuest (1610)

The Most Accurate Chess Episode in TV History | House MD
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The Most Accurate Chess Episode in TV History | House MD

Trump Brags About His Brain, Crowd Size & Pool, CBS Fires Scott Pelley & Don Jr's Honeymoon Video
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Trump Brags About His Brain, Crowd Size & Pool, CBS Fires Scott Pelley & Don Jr's Honeymoon Video

Knife Expert: Real Knife Defense Is TERRIFYING
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Knife Expert: Real Knife Defense Is TERRIFYING

Reports of my Scandi's Death are Greatly Exaggerated | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. SiJayka (1705)
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Reports of my Scandi's Death are Greatly Exaggerated | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. SiJayka (1705)

Capitalizing on 3...h6 | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. nihadb (1393)
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Capitalizing on 3...h6 | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. nihadb (1393)

Facing the World's BEST Chess Players in Titled Tuesday
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Facing the World's BEST Chess Players in Titled Tuesday

How to Beat Amateurs at Chess
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How to Beat Amateurs at Chess

What's a Tabia? | Grunfeld Theory: Fianchetto System | GM Naroditsky’s Top Theory Speedrun
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What's a Tabia? | Grunfeld Theory: Fianchetto System | GM Naroditsky’s Top Theory Speedrun

Facing the Rousseau Gambit (3...f5?!) | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. artur74blef (1376)
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Facing the Rousseau Gambit (3...f5?!) | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. artur74blef (1376)