Live Commentary Blitz Games – Season 9 (Games 801-900)
Season 9 continues the hunt for titled scalps, emphasizing experimental and offbeat opening choices to unsettle opponents. These games demonstrate that psychological pressure and surprise are valid weapons in online blitz. Watch how unconventional setups can neutralize theoretical knowledge, proving that creativity often triumphs over memorization in the fast lane.
Welcome to Season 9! This archive covers games 801 through 900 of Kingscrusher's live blitz commentary series on the Internet Chess Club (ICC), spanning late 2010 to early 2011. This season features numerous "Scalp Alerts" against GMs and IMs, along with some experimental opening play.
About Kingscrusher
CM Tryfon Gavriel has shaped online chess media with his instructive and exciting "live commentary" format.
Candidate Master (CM) Tryfon Gavriel (aka Kingscrusher) pioneered chess commentary on YouTube. His style is a throwback to the Romantic era of chess, where daring attacks and speculative sacrifices were played to please the crowd.
Season 9 captures the intensity of online blitz as Kingscrusher faces tougher titled opponents and refines his commentary style.