Learn the London System Opening with 1 d4 d5: In five simple stages 

This is like the best video explanation on the system i've seen on RU-vid.

21:03 According to engine, Rb1 leads to draw, while Qb1 maintains +2.3. In every case, black always takes on c3. If you play Rb1 hoping to regain the pawn by taking on b7 this leads to an advantage for black. Crucial in that position would be to play Kd1, forfeiting the right to castle but stepping out of the pin. Also decent is Ne2, kicking the queen.

Love your opening vid. I never find people who explain openings so well

An incredible breakdown. I’m gonna go butcher it now!

I'm 36 beginner I like playing white,I loooooove this video,it's the only one out there where I can clearly hear and understand the instructions and has the why. I gotta get that dvd,if all of his videos are like this I will be addicted,genius RU-vid chess.

rule 1: start with 1 d4 2 Bf4!? rule 2: create a pyramid with c3 and e3 rule 3: develop your minor pieces (bishop and knight) rule 4: play Ne5 or e4 rule 5: be flexible with your move order

I will definitely be referring back to this vid from time to time partly because it is both educational and simple to grasp and because these days my memory seems to need frequent refreshing

This is sooooooooo much better than any of the other videos I have watched on this system. Thanks so much Simon!

Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but after watching this I tried the London out against the chess.com computer on a difficulty that I hadn't beaten before. I felt in control the whole time and had quite a bit of fun ramming Harry and Gary down my opponent's throat. I hacked quite a thrilling victory, and I wanted to thank you for making this small-but-exciting chess experience possible for me. Cheers!

I wanna buy the day vee dee

Not only are you funny, but as someone starting to learn chess, I love the way you break it down into concepts/rules and explain where the flexibility lies in the move order and why. Exactly how my brain wants to process information, thank you.

Your the BEST at explaining chess moves , and i have applied them with good results in my own games . Well done GM Williams !

The best London System video on RU-vid imo... Very generous with the information offered.

Thanks for all of this. Whether it is a natural or developed talent--you're one of the best teachers I've ever come across in any subject. Thank you.

3:32 rule 1: start with 2. Bf4 4:55 rule 2: create a pyramid 6:39 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Nf6 3. e6 c3 4. c5 7:12 rule 3: develop minor pieces 7:45 play Nf3 after black plays e6 9:09 rule 4: if Be7, play Ne5 and delay castling 14:28 if Bd6, play Bg3 to semi-open the h file 15:44 meet b6 with e4 16:40 rule 5: be flexible with move order 17:03 2. Nf3 vs 2. Bf4

I think therefore IM get it..

This video is absolutely amazing! Thank you for such gold content.

This is the best London system video I've seen. Thanks and good work.

That was I think the most helpful chess video I've ever seen... so fantastically explained! Thank you so much!

You're the BEST..bravo! As typical with your vids, amazingly clear and concise explanations, demonstrations, ideas, and plans laid out!! I've gone from a 1700 player to now a 1920' (blitz 1875) all on your educational videos...and I've played chess for over 40 yrs!! LOL Thank you yet again. I'll be yet another purchaser of your fine deeeeveeeedeeee! Cheers. :)

Sir, you r by far the best I've seen explaining this system! You r a genius with details other gms, and masters missed or tried to suppress us on! Rule 4!!! Shit!!!! B6, push e4! The Neil degrass of chess !!! Happy New Years my new favorite GM

Fantastic video and extremley well presented with terrific humour, fun and lots of useful knowledge. A huge thank you for your efforts in making these videos.

What a very nice,practical,logical and informative explanation Mr Williams.More power to you.Keep up your good work.I find you different from other coaches.You're great.God bless you.

Great video, Simon. Looking forward for more from you about the London System !

Been looking forward to this video since you teased it with those blitz games the other day, thanks Simon!

Really enjoyed the explanation on the London System. I'm still a beginner, so had just the right amount of information. I'll have to give this a try. Recently bought the entire GingerGM collection and trying some of the black openings, like the Dutch. Still need LOTS of practice!

I like playing the London for White. I am an older player, 51, and I find this opening very safe and easy to defend with great striking opportunities. I am not aggressive, but I find this works for me!

I live your commentary. I am 1400ELO now and have had very good success with the London system, thanks to you! Keep them videos coming!

Brilliant! I've watched videos on the London by three or four other chess experts, but this is my favourite. Looking forward to implementing this!

The first video on YT which increased my playing strength imedatly. Thank You!

This is brilliant, thanks a lot for sharing GingerGM

looking forward to some blitz videos with the london system. i think this is the first opening i really learned because its so easy to understand

man i love your videos, fantastic explaining, not to fast not to difficult, just perfect, and i also like your voice could easily listen hours to it without getting bought :)

Best London vid I've seen yet. Thanks GM.

I'm just getting into chess and what a great video this is! Well structured, clear and supported by examples and useful thoughts. Definitely going to keep an eye on this chanel.

Thanks a lot. The London System is my first step towards chess opening theory and I've just played two games with it and won both of them. Love how my pieces were all ready to go in the midgame to create some serious attacks.

Love ur commentary and Analysis GingerGM. Good work. Pls keep it up. Surely I m leaning sthing

I got a couple of dvds, its probably the best chess video content out there 👍👍

Love the London. Play it all the time and have pretty good results with it. Good stuff, Simon. And great DVD, too!

This opening is a beast. Been playing with it recently with some awesome results.

world's first Simple along with the best expressive chess GM with full of interesting humor .. i don't watch Simon William's videos much but this one made me subscribe .. BY THE WAY .. that to making London so aggressive ... ( your accent says because its your home that is why ) ;)

Thank you for a great informative video on The London System. I WILL be buying your DVD

You're legend, Simon. Love you Chess.com premium videos and you RU-vid channel

You are so Awesome thank you so much for uploading this video. I had only been playing chess for almost 9 months I bought so many books on chess including one about the London and your video helped me so much.

This is absolutely excellent. Simple. Straightforward and funny!

13:52 I have won exactly like that at a tournament game after watching this video. Awsome stuff Simon, you gave me a nice victory :)

Thanks, I was looking for someone who can explain London system , You are the best.

The best analysis of the LS that I have found so far - thank you...

great stuff, thanks! been trying this out. fun games so far. im going to check out the dvd.

Well done. A lively and stimulating presentation!

Great video. I always come back every once in a while to refresh myself on this when I notice my play getting sloppy

I had chessgasms while watching this video. What beautiful explanations!😭😭

This is an EXCELLENT VIDEO, Simon.

Subbed because of your casual banter. "Dirty Harry" and "Mexican Standoff between bishops" is way more enjoyable and accessible than hearing about "correct calculation" in an eastern european accent

Great comments and a logical order of explanations. Really well done. Thanks.

Excellent teacher! If you make all systems sound this good... I'll have to see em!

Thank you Simon for the brief London System lecture...

I'm a dad and my 6 yo daughter just got interested in chest so I'm back to the basics 35 years after the last time I studied chess. I want to learn this system, thanks for making this. Hope there is a lot more without the DVD purchase. New sub

This system seems easy enough for (even) me to learn without having to go back again and again to refresh my memory. Time will tell, I suppose. Thank you for sharing

Nice explanations of some ideas. Good job 👍

Looking forward to the video on how to use the London system against indian set-ups. Thanks for again a highly instructional video. I hope this "Learn an opening in five simple stages" will become a series.

prob the best london system video ive seen on you tube

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Amazing. I wanted to learn this. You made it so easy...

Absolutely amazing!

Best London System video I came accross. Thank you so much!!

I never enjoyed opening learning at such ease . Ive suffered against Queen b6 move against my wrong move order . Thank you man 👍

Nice explanation sir! Thanks for this video.

When does that chessbase DVD get released, Simon? Could you give us a reminder when it's out? I don't want to forget about it.

Wonderful presentation, makes you really want to learn these lines.

You have more clarity in your presentation than most, twinned with some fun so a winning formula Simon.

Very instructive! Thank you!

Fantastic . I want to try this opeining right away! thanks, Simon.

Holy cow this guy is a great teacher! So much better than GothamChess! if you ask me! Subscribed for sure!

Can't recommend London system enough! Won thousands of blitz/rapid games and quite a few league/tournament games with it. Great work by Simon! :)

super informative and entertaining video, thank you very much man !

I absolutely love your videos my good man.

You explained the main ideas very well and simple. Thanks a lot.

Pellucid and wonderful. Thanks Simon!

The content we’re here for, Post Simone

Thats such great... waiting to get the full one!

Simon, waiting (im)patiently for (1) the third installment here, (2) the ChessBase DVD, and (3) the series on chess.com. I've purchased some of your other videos (Dutch, French, maybe others), but this one looks like it will be even better. Especially anxious for the ChessBase DVD.

Hi Simon - Great video! Love the GoT shots too! Can you put a few of these lines up on chessable as a mini repertoire so we can practice them?

Simmon thank you, thanks to your insights about this opening i beat my first opponent rated 2050 uscf. Thank u

Excelent explanation!!! Thank u vm!

Outstanding vid. Thank you!

Superb! Many thanks!

this is a fantastic video. finally a few ideas for beginners that we can work around

Thanks mate this was a great lesson.

What a brilliant video. Thank you

Thanks, great lecture.

Excellent video sir, well explained - Thank You.

Can't believe I didn't see this video sooner, great video!

this was really, I hope you do/did more on the London

Cool stuff, looking forward to the next to...

Well then... looking forward to the Killer Berlin DVD I suppose...

I LOVE YOUR VIDS KEEP MAKEING OTHER ONES! IT REALLY HELP ME FROM YOUR VIDS!

Awesome tutorial!!! Thank you!

Great video, thnx a lot ! After watching this I think that, for the first time in my life, I'm gonna play 1) d4 :-))

Your video is very informativ and entertaining at the same time. Since Im 1.e4-player since ever I dont think Ill give your opening a try, but it was very cool to watch nonetheless.