5 Common Mistakes BEGINNERS Make in Chess

[@applejuice477]

I'm now a GM because of this video

[@Primitive_Code]

Lol!

[@jacobdrollinger4802]

Yup, that's right.

[@kerpa]

Ah but are you a super GM because of this video?

[@johnmcnair8854]

I'm now a ford

[@noamfinnegan8663]

Too much information, we don't need to know what you do when watching Anna 😉

[@Amazing_Mark]

These types of beginners videos are really the only type of videos on this channel that I'm able to follow and truly understand. Please make more of them Anna!

[@AkuZeku]

same here!

[@teawizard]

Same!

[@backbudbonsai]

I’m sure that you hear this a lot…… You are very pretty AND amazing at chess! I hope that this doesn’t come across as creepy or offensive in anyway. How many languages can you speak? I wish I was better at chess…….. I enjoy watching/listening to your videos whilst I work on my bonsai trees. Keep up the awesome videos! Take care.

[@TheLeonPrior]

@@backbudbonsai If you have to say you hope something doesn't come across as creepy, it's probably creepy. This channel is about chess, not a beauty contest.

[@pallemichelsen1401]

I've been playing chess for 40 years. This is one of the best videos I've ever seen concerning beginner mistakes. Great job, Anna

[@jamesa.2880]

Been playing for 40 years and not a Grand Master by now??

[@biblybims9868]

@@jamesa.2880 maybe he doesn’t play in tournaments

[@takidabossen]

@@jamesa.2880 Do you realize how hard Grandmaster is to achieve?

[@caiheang]

@@jamesa.2880 I have been pooping for 20 years, still miss my shots from time to time 😏

[@jamesa.2880]

@@pislikeller Oh, I didn't know that was how you had to be getting to GM. Sounds like it is for just a limited few it seems.

[@alsch10]

I do mistake 3 a lot. The reason is that as a beginner less pieces means simpler game. So I have to feeling to be able to strategize more after an null exchange.

[@williamhicks558]

In defense of beginners trading pieces, besides simplifying things, a piece traded is a piece not blundered away for nothing.

[@betelgeux6010]

@@williamhicks558 agree. im a beginner myself and I always push for rook or queen exchanges because chances are my enemy can handle them better than i do so if theyre gone its better for me

[@MercurialMoon]

You're braver than I

[@danilopablo9848]

3:10 I like trading pieces in bullet games, specially if it's the opponent's knight which are often too annoying and hard to calculate

[@iblivs21]

same but with bishops LOL

[@roeydaz]

I would add to point No 4. Always check what defence you are taking away before you move a piece. For example at my lowly level very often you have a piece defending the queen which when you move causes a file or diagonal to open and consequent loss if there is an enemy piece strategically placed ie bishops stowed away in the back ranks!

[@teemupulkkinen5382]

Thank you Anna for being our chess teacher. :) The point of using your king in the endgame was something that really resonated with me because sometimes I have noticed that I just activated my king too late and ended up losing the game because of that.

[@jackbenimble999]

I just got beat with two pawns and a king for each side the other day. Somehow the dude got the edge on me and started dominoing my pawns. That wss a good tip.

[@nsg1747]

Haha noobs

[@peteguard3571]

This video is not only a great education in chess, it is also a great example of how to do a video.

[@seth8629]

Anna, this is really helpful. I just started playing and you got me thinking more about why and where I'm moving my pieces! Appreciate you!

[@markuslignell5683]

Calculating attackers and defenders is really good. Very helpful. Tack så mycket!

[@rogerodle8750]

Based on what Anna has seen she could easily do a "And here are the next 50 mistakes players make" video.

[@INFJ-ThaneTr]

These 5 are the most basic aspects of chess after knowing how the pieces move.

[@gus892]

Mistake # 6 Dont play women who wear distracting clothing.

[@arandomreplyguy3382]

@@gus892 you are just weird atp

[@urineedofsomewhimsy]

@@gus892 Orrrr you can just be normal man

[@vasilivanov6977]

If she sees one of my games she'd make that video 😭

[@marthalea876]

Thank you, Anna. Wonderful content for all ages as always. The point about not being scared of losing a bad bishop, was a really good point to remember. Practicing activating my king in an endgame has saved me from my horrible lost positions quite a few times. Not blundering a draw in a king and pawn endgame can be really hard when you're down to a couple of seconds though!

[@edmundseto8420]

Anna is such a good explainer and explains extremely well abt wat we should and shouldnt do and why. So educational and informative! Keep up the good work anna and continue posting awesome content!😊

[@MNishCT77]

This is a nice video. Thank you. I think that the biggest beginner mistake that I've and many others make relates to king safety, specifically castling - not castling at all, castling too late or castling to the wrong side of the board (undefended by other minor/major pieces).

[@TTM9691]

Anna, this is a HUGE help! And thanks for keeping your channel chess-focused, although you don't let that stop you from doing other fun things you want to do.

[@diskuslars7527]

Other....Things....there is more...than..chess? This cant be meant serious🤪

[@carcrash1875]

@@diskuslars7527 He means drooling

[@CheesyGhostOnToast]

I could play chess all day if I had you as my mentor. You have such a passion for the game and explain it lamens terms. Love your videos.

[@gadgetroyster]

Yes, your enthusiasm is lovely to watch and very contagious. I have not felt this excited about chess for many years.

[@tomherbert185]

Im a beginner trying to improve, and your videos are really helping me, keep up the good work!

[@ngomusoqwabe4684]

I'm a 400 I'm a beginner I'd love to play you

[@pravarshl2992]

You should also check out Gothamchess, if you haven't already!

[@andrerodrigues2877]

@@pravarshl2992 also Daniel Naroditsky. So many instructive and entertaining content!

[@mekonnenkifle8744]

@@andrerodrigues2877 are you serious right now

[@andrerodrigues2877]

@@mekonnenkifle8744 yes?

[@pierrecurie]

As a corollary to #3, it's also worth noting that taking "free" pieces is not always the best choice, especially if that piece is a pwn (sometimes, it is just a blunder). I learned that the hard way playing Chinese chess (close enough for the purposes of this advice) against a far stronger opponent. He offered me a handicap that allowed me to box him in very badly. He knew my greed, and fed me a pwn. After taking that pwn, everything went to hell, and he won easily.

[@Had2Ask]

Anna, The advice about the number of attackers is SO VALUABLE! I've been playing for about 2-years and had not made that connection. I used this logic is several of my games this morning. Also, reversed to where if I'm being attacked by two pieces, I try to guard with two pieces.... thank you!

[@Gos1234567]

Thats pretty basic stuff,i mean you didnt see that after 2 years? you must be very stupid!

[@JD-td8kl]

Learning to activate king during endgame was a huge boon to my win rate. Absolutely vital!

[@brianhay4024]

I play casual and not often but I enjoy the game. This is exactly what I needed ; a quick sensible easy to understand lesson.

[@gdubya03]

Your personality, your physical appearance and your chess is absolutely breathtaking. I'm obsessed with your content.

[@G1acia1]

I popped into your stream a week or two ago to say that your vids from pogchamps were my favorite to learn from as a beginner. Thank you so much for making more of these!! I absolutely love your teaching style

[@kevinflick61]

I really appreciate this video, especially the part about considering where your piece is on the board as opposed to where your opponent's piece it at on the board when exchanging a piece as opposed to simply looking at the value of each piece irrespective of each piece's position . That makes so much sense but I had never thought of it that way before.👍👍👍

[@eddarby469]

You should do a video on the things a player should accomplish in their first ten moves. 1) develop your minor pieces 2) gain control in the center 3) castle 4) ... The first five things to do to become a "chess player" instead of a wood pusher are ... Learn the basic tactics; pin, fork, discovered attack, x-ray, remove the defender, increase pressure on a weak piece, ... Review and learn GM games with the opening theme so you don't get busted in the opening. Learn strategic ideas like opening lines for your bishops, posting a supported knight on the 5th or sixth(!) rank in a hole, placing rooks on open or half-open files, not using your queen early on a fruitless attack, ... Endgame play needs to be learned and understood earlier than new players believe. How to improve a position after the opening is the final part of the first lessons. Many new-ish players, after the opening, can't form a good plan to implement in the middle game. Then their opponent gets the initiative and wins.

[@Mereship]

This would be a great video. Have you found one that explains these things yet?

[@blaze556922]

With all respect I have to disagree around 4:19 in. By trying to pin the knight and having to move your bishop multiple times you've given up tempo and let them advance. Also, their next move would be pawn to G5 pinning you in and not even giving you the option to trade anymore. Trying to save pieces isn't a smart strategy imo. Go for the kill and take that bishop out. Bishops are just knight hunters as far as I'm concerned. Am I missing something? I don't claim to be a guru but I have played thousands of games and have been commended on my chess game since I was like 5.

[@Mereship]

What do you recommend studying to improve? I’m trying to find the best videos and apps.

[@elektron2kim666]

Great advices. Blunders were my big problem. Started to give it a few more observations each move.

[@odomisan]

Just keep playing. Eventually, your brain would adjust and grow out from having tunnel vision. Those blunders are building blocks of learning. We can all learn about it by watching others play, but unless you experience them yourself, you won't develop awareness to avoid hanging pieces.

[@elektron2kim666]

@@odomisan Thanks. Yeah. It helped after I accepted the fact instead of oopses. It's a lot of layers to go through. A fog somehow. All of a sudden it isn't in some area.

[@VioletGiraffe]

@4:15 the bishop is controlling the knight, but that is the *only* thing the bishop is doing. So it makes the knight useless, but it is itself also useless. How do you reason that the bishop is more valuable?

[@thepreacher621]

4:20 can someone help me with the bishop situation. If u move bishop to h4 then the opponent can go pawn to g5 attacking it to then make you bishop move back which only loses you tempo and increases your opponents control of the board. Can someone type the moves that follow bh4? Also if black were to kingside castle I guess that would make them lose good king safety by moving the bishop but wouldn’t they just castle queenside instead then.

[@felixreisinger7720]

In the mistake 3 - what would you do if black plays pawn g5 after you moved back? Then your bishop has to go g3 which seems like a weak place. Is it not better to exchange because of that? Timestamp ~ 4:15

[@ericcheng3143]

More 11 mistakes. Dont feel miserable for loosing, even the best experienced loose. The mistake number one: loose a pawn or a piece with no compensation. Number two: not preventing a knight double attack. Number three: pinning. Number four: Not seeing the checkmate threat. Number five: voracious chess style without regarding chess pieces. This one I enjoy the most! Number six: delaying your pieces development. Number seven: playing without thinking. Number eight: playing an opening or a defense you dont know. Number nine: having pieces blocked. Number 10: Try to force a draw game an ending loosing it. My second most prefered. Number 11: Your opponent left a piece unprotected and you didnt take it.

[@shadeburst]

Re #5, I have to confess that my aggressive style may get me into trouble more often than it gains, but that's the kind of chess I love.

[@leinad4204]

I just started plat chezz and this helped alot! A whole new world open up for me! Tack för underhållande videos anna! Cheers from sweden

[@QuinlanShanley]

I thought the explanation and examples on king actively in the endgame was really good. It's clear I've been pushing pawns way too early. I'll try this tip out. Thanks!

[@ItsMe0274]

W rizz

[@F35_JSF]

Thanks for the tips. Haven't played chess since I was young and seeing some of your videos has really given me the spark I once had playing with my dad. Cheers.

[@astroporpoise7802]

Thank you so much for helping me be a stronger player. :) I'll keep trying to get better. :)

[@danielscanlon7856]

Thanks Anna! Is there a video for 5 mistakes intermediate players make?

[@klaus9503]

I am a complete beginner and this helps soooo much! Thank you!!

[@EmmaMacgillivray]

The way you teach is perfect for my brain. Honestly bless this channel

[@mikemonohon197]

Thanks Anna; did learn & more importantly, understood. Most of the time we can't keep up with your thinking because you & yours are so quick -- which is good. We need to study more, and of course, practice. We don't even have a board and pieces, stationary or electric, so all we do is watch and listen. However, there's great hope as long as you keep up the motivation and ambition for chess enthusiasts. 🌹

[@onlyapawn4371]

I've been playing for a couple years now but I still found the endgame explanation very useful.

[@joallen2004]

another informative video! thank you Anna!! 🙏

[@pokey5428]

Here is a "check list" or thought process I was taught early on. Before you move a piece ask: 1. Why is the piece where it is? Could just be in its starting position, but it could also be there to protect another piece. 2. Why do I want to move it? Have a reason. Don't just move to move. 3. How is the square I want to move to defended? (as you discussed) 4. What will my opponent do next? You don't want to move blindly into a fork or skewer or pin. Calculate, calculate, calculate. You should use a similar thought process after each opponent's move: 1. Why was it where it was? Your opponent may have just blundered the piece it was guarding. 2. Why did they move to where they did? Figure out why. 3. Can you attack or defend? 4. What will my opponent do next?

[@haeleth7218]

Great video. I would have also included learning the points value of each piece. Pawn = 1, Bishop = 3, Knight = 3, Rook = 5, Queen = 9, King = (infinity).

[@rjwalker4153]

Good tips. I've played for years, but not regularly enough to be a very good player. But I'm not a complete novice either, as I basically knew all of these tips. The problem is I play 10 minute games and often get low on time. If I have 40 seconds left, and am thinking of swapping, I can't take too much time to determine if I am swapping for a weaker piece or not. So sometimes I just blindly swap, especially if I'm taking a knight. My opponents knights always scare me. And I also can't take much time before doing a move to make sure my opponent doesn't have that square covered with more pieces than me. I have to tell at a quick glance in both of these cases. Otherwise I could lose on time. That's not always easy when pressured for time and that's been my problem -doing quick moves without blundering. Playing longer games would help, but I like quick games more.

[@GersonGONZALES-i3y]

Mistake6: not playing the cow opening

[@Yogaj-cv7fm]

Excellent Tutorial 🎉🎉🎉 Is there any systematic plan to memorise all important opening variations?

[@AJBTemplar]

This is really nice video. You are clear, articulate and the presentation is excellent. I'm not a complete beginner but I still found this worth watching.

[@aurvaroy6670]

Agreed. I really love how her subtle accent makes it easier to understand her speech. But it does make me wonder where she's from...

[@tubbytoad]

I kind of don't like the first example for mistake 3 of not exchanging the white bishop for the knight because after Bh4 g5 black is winning a tempo with ideas of opening the kingside with h5.

[@dragankuzma5998]

You are making very good content and seem like a cool person. I like the chess hustler Videos, especially when you beat them. Keep doing a good job.

[@seattledanr5363]

Very well described and demonstrated! Among the best 15 minutes I've spent on KZbin this year! Thanks, Anna.

[@Crondar777]

So, I'm being taught chess by a supermodel... life is amazing!!!

[@eddarby469]

Your comments on the king in the endgame are very helpful, but the broader subject that players need to know is they must study endgame play early or they will fight for fifteen to twenty moves being nearly equal only to have it all lost with the first careless move in the start of the endgame.

[@kevinshi2073]

Really well said! I think all of these are really good points that every beginner should know!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

4:25 If you move your bishop "back over here here", (h4), the engine I want you to play will snag it, and probably rip apart your castle. I have learned it needs more of a back door, trade, or get it out of there. What it will do is black pawn to g5. You have one square left for the bishop at g3, then black knight to h5, and you trade anyway but leaving you with a damaged castle. That is not counting the black queen and light square bishop pointing at the castle wall with your pawns knocking on the castle door. I get smoked by my game if I put the bishop there with out a good back door.

[@Mereship]

OK trying to follow along here, if Black Knight goes from h5 to g3, can’t pawn at h2 just capture it?

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@Mereship Yes. That is why it does not move to g3. :) I am sure she would see it if she wold play the game I have asked her to play.

[@eddarby469]

Exchanging minor pieces is a major tactic used by intermediate and strong players. The purpose is to create an imbalance. When there is an imbalance, a good positional player can for the position to favor his strength against the opponent's weakness. As you discussed briefly, trading your bad bishop for your opponent's good bishop is always worth a look. You shouldn't do it just out of reflex, but it deserves a look.

[@scotthammond5067]

Your smile and laughter in these videos is infectious!!

[@thejake267]

beginner mistake #6: being distracted by the beautiful girl from Sweden who can utterly destroy you in chess

[@jennaleelove680]

This is one of the most helpful beginner videos I've watched so far. Thank you.

[@bluenetmarketing]

You are the prettiest chess player I've ever seen, and you're darn good at chess, too.

[@perpetualbystander4516]

I think you mean good at chess. 😉

[@bluenetmarketing]

@@perpetualbystander4516 Yes, I changed it. Thanks.

[@perpetualbystander4516]

@@bluenetmarketing 👍

[@nickfanzo]

Blunders , not seeing your opponents threats, and a lack of seeing checkmates is my biggest issues.

[@stephenrichard]

bro is it just me or is she fine?

[@hamschh]

Not just you, that's her whole "schtick". Otherwise nobody would watch .

[@shredder807]

@@hamschhshe’s not all that to me but I watch her videos cause they’re good 👍

[@oquefilmaragora]

​@@hamschh how does it feel to be an incel?

[@oquefilmaragora]

​@@shredder807she is beautiful, smart, kind and great at chess. What can you say for yourself? Stop comparing normal women to models, we are not in this world to serve you. Go wipe your butt properly now and brush your teeth, you stink

[@tjardnadebusch7304]

Exceptional Intro. Focuse on prinziples than moves. impressive Anna!

[@antoniotempesta5456]

Why do woman have to undress to explain something ?

[@antoniotempesta5456]

@@greenpoweradex2762 i observe only...

[@bbatroll]

Ur so weird

[@RussTube59]

The question I have as a seemingly perennial beginner is what's to stop black responding with eg4 at 4:28 to make the bishop lose tempo?

[@walker-bd2uo]

4:20 Why does it make sence to go there with the bishop? It's the same at the other side when you play the Ruy López opening. The enemy can simply hunt your bishop back with his pawns? Why is this a good move anyways?

[@ashmartin5193]

Thanks so much, I’m a complete beginner but finally managed to get my opponent into checkmate!! This video helped a lot I’m dominating those four center squares

[@Tootnscoot]

I am 36, never figured out chess. Couldn't do it, hyperactive mind, but just didn't understand the game. I watched OTHER people play a game on new years and sat down for my first real chess game after being convinced to get my ass kicked.. I won 3 times against 3 players and the longest game was 10 minutes. When I watched them play, something clicked and I just suddenly knew how to play chess

[@javierallende4639]

Excelente video Anna! Muy útil para principiantes como yo. También es muy últil cuando juegas y explicas tus movimientos. Gracias.

[@JackKemper-g3o]

What is the chess teaching software you're using called?

[@martinpaddle]

Getting the bishop out early to a square where it does nothing. Fo example automatically moving it in front of a knight without good reason (even if thereis no pin).

[@anhquoctranenglish_official]

3:17 actually Bxf6 is the best move according to chess computers, black won't take with the pawn to damage the pawn structure, so black plays Qxf6. Then white play Nc3, threatens to play Nd5 attacks the queen on f6 and threatens to paly Nxc7+ and wins the rook. And it's not easy to prevent that move. If you play Be6 then white plays Bxc6+ forces the pawn to recapture and black's pawn structure is damaged, or still play Nd5 and you cannot take the knight at all, 'cuz if you take, the pawn takes back and the knight on c6 will be killed, except b5, then white will play c4, you can't take the bishop, otherwise white plays Qxa4 and won a pawn. The best choice that black should play is queenside castling. White still plays Nd5 put pieces in the center squares, so exchanging in this position is not bad.

[@alexanderthegreatsdad.3831]

Thank you 😊. Good tips.

[@colinjava8447]

For the not exchanging pieces, its good not to exchange as it can allow opponent to develop a piece. Better to let the opponent exchange so you can develop a piece.

[@shadeburst]

Very good! Also the opponent's piece is often an advanced piece.

[@JustAllinOneResource]

Oh my goodness, so much to remember. I'm very new to chess, and this seems to be a lot to take in. Thank You for the instructional video. I watched one of your videos which teaches about moving pieces, and keeping them protected which helped me which I'm very thankful for because I was just moving them all over the place which just frustrated me to no end. Many thanks for these videos.

[@GeorgeDole]

Anna, many thanks for these 5 tips. I'm getting back into playing chess since I teach a chess club in a former British school in Moscow. I've been playing Go since college when a friend introduced it to me. I usually play Go on computers online on a 9x9 board. I think Go helps me look for the best offense and defensive chess moves. I learned good tips from your video today. Thanks.

[@Fawkes42]

4:23, ok but surely black would just follow up that attack by moving the G7 pawn forward two? Then doesn't the bishop end up kinda trapped?

[@jackedwards2363]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏👍 will work on it

[@nout4812]

Is [2] equivalent to: a) don't make any wrong moves, b) if you do make a wrong move, don't try and correct it, and c) if you do need to correct it, wait until a later turn? I don't get language.

[@DonaldPYouAreTheMiracle-Cl-l8s]

Thank you!!! I played three games yesterday after watching several of your videos, won all three, Thank you!!!

[@brucelevy5603]

She really helps to understand how to look at the board.

[@emiliverson1765]

As a general rule knights for beginning game, bishops for middle and end game.

[@louisstringaro1055]

I am a quite experienced chessplayer and I always apply the rules you are explaining. Regarding bishops and knights, bishops are superior when the positions are open or in the endgame, especially when you own the pair of bishops. Knights are superior when the positions are closed. Knights can always manoever in order to jump into the opponent‘s position.

[@bothedog494]

thank you so much! I've been trying to learn chess so I could play with my Dad and you made it make sense!

[@jariliu8888]

Thanks again Anna for a good video and your info. Could you give a good suggestion on a chess app for pc? To practice alone but also to try yourself with online players?

[@paulEG8]

i've watched magnus play and in a lot of games he moves the side pawns before central ones

[@brianasbury8315]

This is a good video Anna. I can't tell you how many times I've moved pieces foolishly without calculating all the defenders on the square I was moving to. You explain it very well. Thank you

[@KaitainCPS]

I generally go for a knight-bishop exchange if it leaves the opponent with stacked pawns.

[@downhillphilm.6682]

Thank you, do more like this PLEASE!

[@crowkraehenfrau2604]

Used the cow opening in a beginners online game and won easily...even with some insecurities in the middle game.Old as I am, I'll learn it! Thanks for your videos!

[@creativeoutletandfilms]

Anna , I been playing chess for nearly 40 years but your video here really fixed my game , I was making rookie mistakes but not my game is better then ever , thanks!

[@NiPTwist]

Du gör så underbara videos Anna. Schack för mig ( stolt schack noob ) är som att förstå ett språk man inte kan, man kan vissa ord men man kan inte kommunicera MEN mig älskar utmaningen med att spela Schack hjärnan går verkligen på högvarv / kram på dig

[@riddleywalker2676]

It's helpful intrinsically, but also to hear how you think about the game.

[@brianfchadderton]

Ty Anna been playing for 45 yrs never to old to learn ! Watching video was fantastic made me better player instantly with your professional insight, can’t wait to play my brother again and instill your logic! Keep up the good work and beating those cocky New Yorkers in the park! P. S. Luv watching your mother play too ! She is a silent assassin! Was she your mentor?

[@ORTHODOXLOGOS]

Very useful video for beginners. I'm not a beginner, but also not a profi, I just like to play chess just for enjoy time to time. It's already near 40 years when I played first time at age 8-10 yo. But found this your video very useful for me about exchanging of pieces as I understood one of my own very often mistake. I think this video combined with "cow opening" video is very nice "Chess for dummies" tutorial.

[@bensizemore]

Watching your content has made a real impact on my game... saying I am thankful doesn't seem enough 🙏

[@pietersteegmans5155]

I recommended this channel to some friends who are just starting with chess, keep up the good work!

[@pixiepeagaming7872]

There are no mistakes in chess. only happy accidents.

[@milostokes929]

okay what 🤣 I legit watched this vid once out of curiousty played a gamne of chess ( im 200 elo btw) and just destroyed my oppenant in my first game after watching your vid. thanks

[@paulfernandes8962]

Great instructional video, very helpful thanks

[@lockdown6862]

Good Video! But I don't like the Bh4 example, because Black can grab the Initiative with g5.