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Eric Rosen
IM Eric Rosen is famous for his calm teaching style, sneaky opening traps, and popularizing the Stafford Gambit. His "oh no my queen" moments are chess-internet legend.
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17 Videos

The Trappiest Opening in Chess? | Win Quickly with the Stafford Gambit
Intermediate600–1800Opening Traps

Basic Openings for Black | Sicilian Dragon & King's Indian | Chess with David Pakman
Advanced1000–2400Openings

How to PUNISH Beginner Mistakes: 10 Instructive Chess Games
Ten real instructive games where typical beginner mistakes get punished — the fastest way to learn to punish them yourself.
Beginner400–1400Beginner Mistakes

5 Queen's Gambit Traps Every Chess Player Should Know
Eric Rosen's favorite traps inside the Queen's Gambit — for both colors, in his famously calm style.
Intermediate600–1600Opening Traps

Featured
A Beginner Lesson in the Stafford Gambit
The man who made the Stafford famous teaches it from scratch — every trap, every punish, and what to do when White knows the theory.
Beginner400–1600Opening Traps

My Most Beautiful Stafford Gambit
Eric plays his most beautiful Stafford Gambit game — watch the traps from the trainer actually land against a strong opponent.
Intermediate800–2000Opening Traps











