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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you the 3 most important chess rules (key ideas) that will help you play like an expert chess player. These are universal chess rules, therefore you will be able to find the best moves in ANY position and improve your game very quickly!
You will learn when to exchange pieces and when not to, how to find proper attacking moves and create problems for your opponents, and most importantly, you will learn when and how to calculate during a chess game.
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► Chapters
00:00 3 Universal Rules to Improve Your Chess
00:36 Example-1: How would you play here?
01:16 Rule-1: To take is a mistake
03:02 Rule-2: Create problems for your opponent
04:34 Example-2: Bg5 pin on your knight
05:04 Rule-2 extension: Offense is the best defense
06:19 Example-3: Can you find the best move?
07:19 Rule-3: Calculate when there is tension between pieces
08:13 Forcing moves: Captures, checks, and attacks
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[@stanleysishange5556]

😂

[@smithyq6335]

"What can I attack" is a real game-changer. It's amazing how often hidden resources jump to life when you ask it regularly. The problem is that it is so easy to fall back into passive habits; it takes discipline to think of counter-attacks on every move. Something I am still working on.

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

Every move should create a problem for your opponent. Passive moves have to have specific purposes. Its something im still trying to make sure i consistently do while keeping my other principles in line. Its why strong players always feel like they are “leaning on” you. They are following basic chess principles but putting pressure on with every move.

[@popsbubbles1242]

​@@MyBiPolarBearMax 💯

[@korethoe262]

What if I told you "How to checkmate?!!" Would that really be a real game-changer for you?!?!?!?!?!!??!!?!?!? lol

[@phillsflychannel]

No doubt but sometimes its hard to see certain best or op moves than just destroy or win you extra pieces everytime

[@ephraimprestley640]

Discipline has been the hardest

[@jongalt6837]

Just starting getting into chess, you're my favorite teacher. Always happy to see a new video on something I can learn.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

:)

[@1970jstone]

I'd never heard "to take is a mistake" until you said it...and just by following that one thing, I've been getting stronger. Now I ask the question...am I helping my opponent? Does my opponent want to get rid of this piece because it is hindered? I love it. Thanks!

[@helenbrooks4787]

Nice, seeing 5 moves ahead is really cool. My dad was into chess, big time. I was playing chess by 7 years old. My dad played Bobby Fischer at a chess club in Chicago, where Bobby went from table to table, and was blindfolded, so he made all his moves by knowing where every piece on the table was without looking, which is extremely impressive.My dad got down to the last pawn, and Bobby won, but the point of this is that my dad taught me to play the same way you are teaching, to always look for an attack to keep the pressure on, and to always have a strong defense.Always think of defense 1st. Great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@DecrepitBiden]

If you don't mind me asking, how did Fisher keep track of all the pieces, his & his opponents? Since being blindfolded, when his opponent made a move, did they tell him the notations? And he just memorized, EVERYTHING, on every board? That is impressive.

[@wierdz5332]

Omg bro, you dad is so lucky man to play the greatest chess player in the history of mankind!!

[@PivotGrowth]

@@DecrepitBidenthey do it by calling out c3, e5, etc… kind of like battleship, his mind knows how to develop the game based on his opponent’s strategy. It’s pretty wild! Some players can call out their moves without ever looking at the board

[@danagreen6518]

Hello, I have really enjoyed listen to your tips and teachings on chess. I am a 69 yo guy who was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. I decided to return to the game of chess that I had not played since I was a teenager. It is a wonderful game. I enjoy playing 5 min games. Many thanks for your top notch UTube videos. Dana via the coast of Maine

[@ttjciluk]

Hi Igor. As a beginner I watch your segments over and over. Thanks for these tips. I wondered what attack(s) to use. I heard Judit Polgar plays as an attacker, now I have some knowledge how to. I wish you all the best. Now I will subscribe to your channel. Regards, Tibor.

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

Whenever i teach chess to someone wanting to get better, after all the basic stuff (development center tempo time material), the first thing i teach is “only take for a specific reason.” It really is a basic idea but getting used to playing closed games and leaving tension will help you advance so so so much.

[@ifeanyiogbonnaya6556]

@@blocky_happy7826 be polite.

[@tanmayjiop]

@@ifeanyiogbonnaya6556 lol

[@paulstabin6233]

A great lesson, even for those of us who have been playing for a while. Many 'forced' moves are anything but. Unless you are in check, you may miss greatness by just reacting defensively, as shown here. Defending a piece is meh if you had a great counterattack or other thwarting move. To boil down the nuances of chess into easy to grasp and easy to remember and apply lessons- true genius. Thank you.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks for sharing your ideas! I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@neiladvant9361]

Wow this is a fantastic video. Very very helpful for someone just getting into chess like myself, you really helped me understand some of the hidden nuances of chess besides just moving pieces one turn at a time!!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters 00:00 3 Universal Rules to Improve Your Chess 00:36 Example-1: How would you play here? 01:16 Rule-1: To take is a mistake 03:02 Rule-2: Create problems for your opponent 04:34 Example-2: Bg5 pin on your knight 05:04 Rule-2 extension: Offense is the best defense 06:19 Example-3: Can you find the best move? 07:19 Rule-3: Calculate when there is tension between pieces 08:13 Forcing moves: Captures, checks, and attacks

[@mrhbr7974]

Tnx

[@robhead22]

What a great lesson. Thank you!

[@beni22sof]

You have the most useful chess videos ever!!! I just got from 1300 to 1500 in blitz by learning some of the opening lines you show in your videos. And I remained at 1500. Thanks.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Great! Chess progress is slow. Keep it up you will progress further.

[@mjchecksfield914]

This is excellent stuff, making you think a layer deeper

[@herymademamajapahit-demak-9459]

Thanks Igor, for the lesson...🙏

[@BobChess]

This is so useful. To take is a mistake, except you take this useful lesson.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Well said 😃

[@chanimal66]

Just want to say you are my favorite chess youtuber. Everytime I watch you my games go better.

[@GhazarYaohBanLoay]

Igor my teacher!!! This lesson was gold. Much appreciated

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

🙏

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

PLAY. LONGER. TIME. CONTROLS. Whatever control you are playing play at least one higher. Amazing content as always Igor. I recommend your channel to everyone i know that plays chess. 👍

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks for sharing your tips, Brandon! I'm delighted to know that my videos were helpful.

[@RachelledelaRosa]

By far the most helpful video I’ve ever watched on chess. Seriously, I feel like I can actually go back and start to analyze my games after watching this because I know what to look out for lol. Otherwise I was just guessing

[@thomasexeter97]

This video was the key to leveling up my chess game

[@mard7218]

Wooow, these 3 rules changed my whole game instantly. I am back to enjoying it.

[@pauls5745]

nice tips! I'll keep this in mind and think a little differently. I never thought about that cheeky tactic in this opening. opps will be demoralized as well going into the endgame haha

[@deftgio]

Hello Igor, great video as always. Where can I watch you other channel about motivation and personal development? These videos were excellent.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Hey! thanks for asking. You can find them here. www.youtube.com/@BusinessMotivationFamily/videos

[@heinrichh.6369]

nice content. more like this please!

[@arturt7192]

Best chess channel on KZbin. Practical advice with examples that is actionable and works for many cases and you don't just play games. Thank you! I just reached 1600 and I am improoving very fast.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Awesome! Good Luck

[@israelsattleen]

you are the best teacher i have found online

[@sabrinabuttMD]

Thank you!

[@Reza090]

Great and different content. Please create more videos about the fundamentals and ways of thinking❤

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Here is a video like the one you wanted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5WudH5uiLeIgbc

[@miragexl007]

Brushing up on chess. Watched a few other people which are very entertaining perfect but I believe I'm liking yours, your advice the best and how you do it. Thanks

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

I appreciate that!

[@Chessdummy]

nice share! Waldo's taking notes

[@Cousinsjay]

Another great lesson that will help actually win games. Well Done

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you!

[@earlbass101]

Hi Igor I like you vidoes alot and I also learned alot from you in this short time watching your vidoes...So that's why I would like to see you do all of these tactics in a LIVE GAME only if you don't mind😁🙏💯

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Nowadays I focus on chess coaching rather than playing. But ok, I'll consider it.

[@chriswaudby1084]

Thank u so much

[@JYGamerDad]

Great video thanks! I’m always playing too passively

[@AllanFoster-ob4th]

Thanks for the great video. It was really helpful to take is a mistake is good advice.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthewcoffin5144]

Thanks Igor

[@drew25music]

My cat would be great at the "What can I attack?" strategy.

[@LukasDohnal-on4tu]

That was really gooood

[@nenadgacesa871]

I agree with the 1st rule 100%, but into the certain position maybe we can have some compensation for it, because we are going to create isolated pawn.

[@emf9]

More videos like this would be awesome.... Basic techniques.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

You got it!

[@solal94]

Nice video thanks! I can't find this piece set on lichess, do you use some custom extension to get it?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

No, it's one of the default sets.

[@Chunda8]

At 6:34 I would try as Black Bb4+ then when they interpose Nf, Qa4 unpinning and backing up the bishop. Also threatening Nxe4.

[@1039sflem]

I've been playing a lot of chess for 3 years, I'm not very good but I've noticed I play better when I can stay on the attack.

[@prazertv]

Great tutorial!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thank you!

[@user-ru6gd4vg4h]

this is a big help, I finally reach 700 elo, before i was stuck at 1k elo

[@robtonge5516]

I’m a complete newcomer to this so much detail but very interesting

[@Nobody-df4is]

I love the 3rd rule. 😍

[@mason3641]

6:20 is queen d5 a good option he never addressed it? To me it seems like a good move because it's aggressive and forks the bishop and knight but idk I'm pretty garbage at chess

[@omnesadinfernum1293]

Gm igor can u give an advice for aggresive opponent?

[@newyorkslim2001]

"They haven't watched this video so they don't know that it is wrong" -- ha ha -- love the playful confidence.

[@darkhorse2reign]

I love this guy (for chess). Amazing insights for a chess intermediate like me.

[@lwazeem]

I had that "what the eff just happened" face when the moves were revealed in the end... !

[@bencross3018]

Instead of pawn to D4 attacking white's knight, could black's queen play B6 to put pressure on F2 and B2?

[@jetblackhair92]

Thanks boo

[@SkateAwayTheDay]

6:13 I understand why it would be helpful to be thinking "how can I attack". But isn't this a bit counterintuitive? Considering that you should focus on developing your pieces and not move a piece more than once in the opening? When does that rule become an exception?

[@rar3443]

Nice💗💗💗

[@andriyandriychuk]

It's working

[@perriscalderon8155]

I never play this opening, but I would have taken thinking the isolated pawn a target with helping him developer, what's wrong with this reason for taking?

[@samuelyafit8221]

I am a beginner and I am not saying this is the best option but at 5:50 you could have moved your pawn at h7 to h6 so their bishop would have to take pawn but if i did the rook would take the bishop if I am wrong please correct me

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

nice

[@johnkari4516]

This will help my game - which isn't saying much 🤔

[@cosmxn2468]

Your videos are very helpful. My Elo was 900 when I first saw your video. But now it is 1400. And it happen under 5 or 6 days. Your videos helping so much to improve my chess games.

[@bluevelvet772]

You went from 900 to 1400 in 5 days?

[@thehardtruthreviews5266]

@@bluevelvet772right lol bulllll ish

[@jimflagg4009]

I would Queen to A5. It unpins the queen puts in check and if they move knight to block then I am free to take the knight on E4 because I am no longer pinned. The other way you are just Queen swapping.

[@ReflectionOcean]

- Avoid unnecessary exchanges (0:17) - Actively challenge your opponent with attacking moves (3:03) - Counter-attack when under pressure (4:35) - Calculate forcing moves in tense positions (7:40)

[@elizaabethansel5718]

knight to e5 for white in the first section is the best imo

[@lawrenceassaf6173]

7:26 I found a really nice move here Nxe4 with the idea that if they take your queen you take their knight forcing them to give up their queen too and the opportunity to castle and like that the king is unsafe and you can win tempo easily Edit: you explained another move similar to mine but I'm really happy with my find Edit: my move was not as good as I thought it'd be because I also need to sacrifice my right to castle sadly

[@dustyswords7450]

Recently gained 400 elo points watching videos like these! Thanks for the awesome content!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

That's awesome, congrats!

[@jafer123456789]

superb... how to join your course?

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks for asking. You can find our list of courses here. online.chess-teacher.com/ If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at "[e-mail]"

[@Medic404_]

4:45 i would have played Pawn h6

[@piyush8876]

Where can i download this game it's nice, what's it name on play store

[@theguitaristoflove5026]

Number 00. First you have 2 read or LOOK first at your opponents LAST MOVE brother, and then ask yourself, "What is the LOGIC behind that move boy?" Get my point? And then this. I learned this from a boy, an "FM" boy Step #01. Candidate moves 02. Delete Candidate move 03. Calculate 04. Decision make and 05. Make the move This "Technique" helps me sometimes when I'm playing Rapid My Elo rating in lichess is 1599 hahaha gg Well Played boy Respect and Chess

[@aleksjagger9770]

What about QB6 at 3:40?

[@DavidSKalashnik]

Now I’m a professional

[@andriyandriychuk]

'Always push forward' helped me play better

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

👍

[@defortz297]

can u not check it first with the Queen? then B or NxN

[@mikekeenan8450]

Obviously, after 6. dxc4 Bxc4, 7. Bg5 will turn out badly for the reasons indicated. But if White doesn't do that, it seems to me that 6. dxc4 does serve a purpose - it leaves Black with an isolated d-pawn, which should be advantageous to White, no?

[@charleybrett1663]

It's not worth sacrificing a move of development just to isolate a pawn

[@GabrielHaller]

Taking the pawn in the first example is actually the theory move...

[@zacharysherry2910]

Actually, g3 is the most common variation, transitioning back into the Tarrasch mainline.

[@dim6969]

my first thought... Qa4 if Bd7 Nb5 if Bxb5 Qxb5 if a6 Qxb7 ... if blacks defends Nd7 after Qa4 Bg5 f6 ... idk it's good or not...

[@cloudysunset2102]

what about h6 attack on Bg5?

[@Populousable]

Hilarious, next game i played after watching this video, skipped eating a pawn and created a small problem instead. My opponent got confused and committed a blunder. Game over.

[@s.m.zakirhossain4623]

8:32 canplay Qa5+ then wecan go for pressure into our opponent

[@peanbean1973]

Offense is defense, and defense is the most important thing. Makes sense but also feels like it doesn't.

[@mathewhale3581]

4:44 Knight e4 If bishop takes sacrificial queen, checkmate with Bf2 :)

[@zefus7]

But White has Nxe4 and if Black captures Knight with d5 Pawn then you lose queen, can't capture bishop because it is now defended by both Knights, so the best move would be push f6 Pawn or move your Queen. So you would be losing because you are down a Knight.

[@mathewhale3581]

@@zefus7 thank you.

[@user-cx9ry7yf7i]

Black and white are both missing a pawn and It doesn't seem lime them being captured was possible

[@mamahakachukwu1198]

What about queen a5

[@alkh3myst]

Black's moves: Q-e5?

[@Mo.Elkott]

👍👍

[@evanbrant8022]

5:41 why not pawn to h6?

[@TheRomanianWolf]

Bishop takes f6 and messes up your pawn structure.

[@codedlAnguage]

😍

[@nutsinbutts1102]

tutorial for upgrading yourself from 250 to 300 and then back to 200

[@RepentofSin]

pawn h6.

[@Chessleisure]

🙃💪👍

[@paulgaither]

4:45 "How do you play here if you are black?" Botez gambit! Hang the queen by moving the knight.

[@czarli]

offense wins the games

[@joshronen1471]

If you like chess you watch hikaru, if u want to be good at chess u watch RCA

[@vinovino4226]

Your Teachings are Good but Practical knowledge with higher level players is some how more important ...... so will you able to Beat high level Bots like Danya and Make Video Of your experience?

[@williseotondi7569]

I can't wait to attack 😅

[@hbkchaotic4516]

Ok I understand the first 2 but the third straight up brain fucked me 🤯 wtf

[@shellaesguerra8210]

how to kill the king use hours

[@wacens1]

This was an interesting lesson, however you sound as if English isn’t your native langue, therefore you really should slow down.