📈 3 Simple Strategies To Reach 1800

[@matthewviramontes3131]

I'm rated over 2000 and here's my advice for reaching 1800. 1. STOP FU**ING RESIGNING. Seriously, lower rated players give up so easy a lot of times. Play the damn game out and you never know, you might at least get a draw. 2. In bullet and blitz, good moves are often good enough. You don't always need to, or have time to, play the best move. Higher rated players often play sub par moves to either simplify, or just to save time. 3. Play the same opening, and play it a lot. Simply learn all the ins and outs of whatever opening you like to play, and eventually you'll realize that players can't surprise you because you've played all the variations of your opening like a thousand times. 4. Use computer analysis after games. I mean really, instead of making the same mistake over and over, or keep getting folded in the opening, use the computer to see what you're doing wrong. 5. Stop trying to win. This is a big one I notice with lower rated players, they often try so hard to win by pushing/advancing unnecessarily, or sacrificing unnecessarily, or playing unnecessarily fast to try and win... So stop trying so hard to win, and focus more on just not losing.

[@akahment]

My advice is simple and practical. 1. Read. 2. Don't play blitz or rapid. 3. Play against AI.

[@ParkerBG]

Adding to number 1, I also don’t resign after a blunder because I want to play through the pain of what I’ve done 😂 It’s not fun to play in a losing position or after hanging a piece, but it forces and teaches me how to play tight and develops mental grit as well.

[@bruvhellnah]

I'm new to chess, about point 4- what's the best way to analyse your games?

[@evigaming9793]

For the point 2 are the bullet and blitz benecficial??? I just play 10min rapid game

[@LightSquares]

What are your reservations playing online against humans?

[@ralphschraven339]

I was surprised at the quality of analysis and hands-on tips as well as how entertaining you are. Showing that you don't need to be a prodigy or master in order to produce high-quality content and help folks out there of various skill levels with their game.

[@LightSquares]

Thanks! Sometimes I like to listen to people who are slightly better than me because it feels more relatable.

[@KoenRiedstra]

As a 1700, hearing this makes me realise how chess works again after taking a break of a week. Thanks a lot for the clear and practical examples, looking forward to more videos!

[@LightSquares]

Thanks! It will take a long time to get good at this game. keep going.

[@pixelarcaders5821]

I love your humor, literally watched the entire video while on a school night. I feel like I digested information so much easier with your jokes and tone. Please make more

[@LightSquares]

Thank you! Chess should be fun as well.

[@gaslichttorwachter5939]

does it involve playing? meh

[@GamersUnityPH]

Very underated channel. Those informations has so much sense. Thanks

[@LightSquares]

I appreciate that!

[@jacob3016]

Very efficient ending with that king-side bishop attack, well played!

[@Bankmumric]

bro you are funny and informative. Really helps that you are not a IM or GM because you understand the mistakes we make as beginners. Reached 1600 rapid today and i hope to get to 1800 maybe i will use some of your advice for that

[@LightSquares]

Thanks 🙏. Keep going, you will make it.

[@ScaryShortshehe]

"This game is going nowhere, it's like your date last friday night "😂😂

[@LightSquares]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@Solomon_Ak]

“Thats it, Bye” Love that ending, gained a subscriber 😂

[@Jcarroll1992]

Liked and subscribed, nice video man 👌

[@Barzeee]

Super under rated channel

[@davisjung7053]

love the vids! perfect for 1300-1400 level advice

[@doughnutdawg]

Really like how your video is presented, and all the points are valid. Inspired and would like to see more!

[@pinecone421]

As others have said, these videos are really informative. Good job !

[@LightSquares]

I appreciate your encouragement!

[@kuraim1020]

Beautiful video! I learned a lot.

[@salemtv5808]

welcome back very happy to watch your instructive videos..thank you

[@yao267]

Thanks! I am playing chess again after a long break. Just feel like I take 1 step forward and 2 steps backward. Your videos are very encouraging. thank you

[@dudewiththebigfoot]

Subbed within 2 mins. Keep it up!

[@raizame01]

Nice vid. Subscribed!

[@full_afterburner]

„Perform some kind of procedure“ I see what you did there

[@peterreid9769]

The first two are great advice but playing tight is boring if you're playing for fun.

[@LightSquares]

I understand, each to their own.

[@MildlyHumorous-cq1nn]

Not boring

[@southernrun9048]

Excellent and point 3 is spot on.

[@GIJane69]

I love the outro. Thanks

[@thomastaylor603]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@LightSquares]

Thank you! It means a lot.

[@mcronrn]

There he is!! 👏👏

[@DauntlessTony]

Fine margins of chess.. love that phrase! 🎉😊

[@MuhammadGabriell]

Instantly subbed!

[@humungous09]

Who is this guy? Man, you worth your weight in gold. Subbed instantly! Thanks for the vdo! Great!

[@starkaxst7945]

I agree with him, i just reached 4500 in blitz after watching two videos

[@tequido]

Actually useful tips and not just trying to sound smart, thank you👏

[@Shreyanshrajamuri]

Really nice humor👏

[@huberjonathan]

great tips! thanks :)

[@tomppeli7727]

Thats was good!

[@MMehdi-he4uo]

Nice video !

[@LightSquares]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@AvoAu]

great video! +1sub :)

[@sanjj_1]

Great video

[@Ghilji-w5f]

You are awesome bro. Sounds cool

[@be_weiss9169]

alright, the last 2 seconds of the video made me sub

[@LightSquares]

Tough audition for me then. Just made it.

[@PaulFurber]

I see you're playing 50-move rook endgames now. Nice.

[@LightSquares]

I see what you did there.

[@stayinspired1271]

Whats 50 move rook endgames ?

[@skchaubey007]

Awesome video 📸 great chess chennal

[@LightSquares]

Encouragement means a lot to small content creators. Thank you.

[@gregorio8827]

Great video, maybe I’ll break 900 on Lichess 🙏

[@Pre4xes_]

Awesome

[@Ryuma_Prime]

Any Advice on reaching 2000 elo? Currently around 1900+ and keeps bouncing left and right lol.should I be doing tactics and practices on Endgames everyday?

[@LightSquares]

You are asking the wrong guy. I need to come to you. My suspicion at higher levels is that defence / stopping counter play gets more crucial.

[@scyc7740]

What do you mean by liquidating in a position?

[@LightSquares]

Exchanging off pieces.

[@geordansinclair4603]

Good video very funny

[@uzomaamarachi1162]

To be honest you're lovely I hardly sub but now I did

[@benjamin4990]

subscribed

[@VillaSpainMarbella]

Love your comment, I’m not very good just 1850 😂 - I can’t get past 1350!

[@LightSquares]

You will do friend! Love the game and have a long term outlook.

[@theroaman8759]

I’ve been stuck at 1500 forever. Focusing on endgames to try to get to 1800. How long did it take you to get to 1800?

[@LightSquares]

First of all, well done for keeping a decent level, let’s not underestimate how hard chess is! Secondly, I made a recent video about this ‘How long does it take to reach 1800’ and estimated some ~2300 hours of work for myself. You might want to check it out to compare approaches. Keep going 👍.

[@theroaman8759]

@ awesome. I’ll go watch it. Thanks

[@quoraoffice6312]

HIDDEN STRATEGY - must have a strong internet connection because "my opponent is hoping that my internet connection is going to go😂😂" 7:38

[@junaubomber6977]

I feel like you should be higher rated, but I'm a patzer. Instructive stuff

[@bigbotty-ms3gk]

1:16😂😂

[@kupotheisil8816]

that it bye🤣

[@atanu7279]

So in simple words improve your middle game right😅

[@LightSquares]

Oh, there would be no chess KZbin if we did simple words 😉.