2 Chess Rules To Find The Right Middlegame Plan

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► Chapters 00:00 How To Use Pawn Structures in Chess (Complete Guide) 00:11 Rule-1 01:54 Rule-2 02:44 1) Closed Pawn Structure 03:14 2) Middlegame Plan based on pawn structures 05:43 3) Carlsbad Pawn Structure 07:11 4) Modern Benoni or King's Indian Pawn Structure 09:19 5) Another version of King's Indian Pawn Structure 10:57 6) d5 Pawn Chain Structure 12:19 7) Closed English Pawn Structure 13:25 8) Closed Sicilian Pawn Structure 14:07 Difference between Closed & Open center

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

This is so excellent and useful! Best chess teacher on KZbin. Based on some other comments you might want to make a video for beginners going over a lot of basic, standard, opening principles to learn (that either were never taught to them or never taught *well* to them) and you could always link it before vids like this. Your content is *perfect* for higher level amateur players that want to take that next step and in teaching us how to think better about what plans we *should* make and why etc.

[@ReflectionOcean]

Play on the side of the board where your pawn chain points. 0:36 Utilize space control and piece coordination to develop a strong attack. 1:24 Attack the base of your opponent's pawn chain. 1:55 Prepare and execute a pawn trade to target weaknesses in the opponent's position. 3:03 In closed positions, prioritize playing in the center if possible. 11:45 Adjust your plan based on the central pawn structure and aim for the most beneficial side of the board for expansion. 12:21 Consider pawn breaks carefully in partially closed positions to avoid creating weaknesses. 14:10

[@BobChess]

This might be my last advice before my next tournament. There're a lot of masters. Thank you

[@SecretHunterTrader]

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[@tessa8230]

YES! This is the content I get excited to see. I worry that the algorithm will favor only opening traps and theory. It’s a much bigger game than that, KZbin!

[@daNorse]

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[@gregdanford359]

Over a lot of years, I received a lot of chess lessons from a lot of chess masters, and I still have been stuck at the same level for a long time. So, I wasn’t expecting much when I enrolled in a bunch of Igor’s courses. But, I was surprised by the simple, clear, but detailed explanations in the courses that led me to reconsider what I thought I already knew. I think there could be hope for me to improve at chess after all. Thanks Igor.

[@NJDJ1986]

@13:53 lol the knight is so powerful, it made a super jump from f3 to g7!

[@OcteractSG]

13:45 White is playing the Portland Attack. Fun thing to know over here in Oregon.

[@rettopjt8714]

Very helpful video. I often hear pawn structures referred to without really understanding them, but this gives me some idea of how to navigate some common ones. Thanks!

[@danieltannor6647]

I didn't understand your explanation at @2:25 on why it's not worth attacking the e5 pawn by advancing your pawn to f6. Doesn't that remove White's space advantage?

[@keithwald5349]

I have to say, Igor really does have some very good, very useful videos. His opening trap videos are popular and fun, but I really like stuff like this - nuggets of practical information communicated with clear examples. He also has some good endgame videos, although I'd like to see more.

[@jamalchess9681]

this kind of lessons is very very useful thanks so much

[@elisha2358]

9:27 the explanation doesn't make any sense. Black has more pawn control on the left side of the board. He only picked one of the two most progressed pawns, and stated it's on the king side. You can see shortly after he realizes this, but it's subtle.

[@How2winATChess]

Hey Igor, I bought your super pack and I wanted to ask if you have a Tipp on what order I should do the courses?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Yes! We have an FAQ about it. Here it is. chess-teacher.com/knowledge-base-rca/i-bought-the-super-pack-which-course-should-i-study-first/

[@neilaryaofficial]

You make great videos and you have got a perfect style, pace, simplicity and everything ❤

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@shahidmacaan4037]

I needed this thank you sir!!

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

You and me both man

[@roperttt_]

I/we would love to see breakdowns of your previous games on your way to GM, if that's possible.

[@Naborbukv2]

Lol. have ben playing chess for a year but didn't know that. It's so useful and easy at the same time. Thanks.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Happy to help!

[@ohyeahohyeah1071]

6:59 "enter inside and put pressure 💀

[@Loliloliloli348]

Hey igor, can you please make video about taimanov sicilian?

[@farouqbaiti4315]

This is exactly what I needed.😎

[@Pleniers]

Here is my problem. If I attack, with my pawns, on the side my pawn struture is looking at, and if I castled behind those pawns, wont' I be putting my king in danger?

[@raajeshchess]

Sir you didn't cover ruy lopez structure

[@SharkBaguette23]

Your the best chess KZbinr ever Igor❤

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@nkabirwajulius184]

Go to cc just up on right. Click and reduce the speed. He can be like talking to absolute beginner always.

[@Mahmoudery]

I'm noticing that the moral of the story is black loves to establish a beeter pawn structure than white, and white aims to develop initiatives..

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

This is really teaching you how to use a “space” advantage in Chess, something most of us know how to get but not how to utilize. So perfect.

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[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@henryotuoma9972]

You are always going fast, please talk slowly

[@thesyadams2307]

You just interpreted common knowledge I was expecting something new and better

[@TexasBoy1157]

That had the potential to be a good video if you didn't talk and go through it so fast.

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

Its probably designed for players a little more advanced than where you’re currently at. Watch it again more slowly and if you’re having any issues still watch some videos with some more basic concepts to familiarize yourself with them first. Learn basic principles and this is an excellent way teaching you how to move forward when you dont have big open games and have to start devising middlegame plans.

[@neilaryaofficial]

Can't help if you are dumb 😂

[@christianmakelele9340]

No need to be a prick 😢

[@TexasBoy1157]

​@@christianmakelele9340No need to be ugly and stupid.

[@TexasBoy1157]

​@@MyBiPolarBearMaxThank you. I will follow your advice.