7 Critical Chess Concepts From A Grandmaster

[@istariknight1]

This game had a great balance of difficulty, I think it's the first time a GM analysis made perfect sense to me. This format is very powerful, your ability to break it down really shines here

[@mrbrianakias1]

Absolutely brilliant video! Here are the concepts summarised: 1- Choose your rooks carefully 2- Turn a bad piece into a good piece 3- Open the "key" diagonals and files 4- Don't allow the king an escape route 5- Increase the pressure 6- Don't trade unless you have a tactic 7- Final blow

[@realmahadeo]

Please make more videos like this but also more rating climb type videos explaining all of your moves. GM stuff may be too advanced to be practically useful for us beginners.

[@ronaldhannasammie1456]

All your vids are great, thx!

[@Musterkartoffel]

But he also tries to teach just these, that are high-level

[@푸른바다-g2t]

agreeeee

[@gustavopimpao7823]

Lol do you rly think this video Was too advanced?

[@sheeplegend1324]

​@@gustavopimpao7823from a beginners prespective you wont be able to understand these concepts but as you grow as a chess player, these concepts become more and more familar to you, and you are able to apply them more efficiently. Since probably half of ChessVibe's viewers are still beginners they may not understand the concepts explianed in the video to the fullest extent

[@frankcoverjr.-jz3ne]

This is a brilliant video, sir! A real game between two grandmasters, just played in 2024, seven chronologically choreographed concepts ending with a professional recognizing his predicament and professionally resigning! Chess kiss; I mean chef’s kiss! Thank you, Nelson!!♟

[@CJ-yf2fw]

Very helpful and incredibly well explained. Please continue making more videos like this.

[@evanbriggs443]

The practical examples in a game situation with the follow-up tactics really help understand the reasoning behind the moves. Awesome video.

[@brutusjack4911]

YES! more like these, plus your videos where you explain the moves. Great for us chess learners. thanks for all you do to help the chess players. Good job.

[@WebbCrypto]

Undoubtedly, the chess content you produce on KZbin is of the highest caliber. your unwavering commitment to excellence is truly commendable. i derive immense satisfaction from immersing myself in the educational experience you provide. your ability to simplify complex chess concepts is nothing short of remarkable, making it effortlessly comprehensible for individuals like myself to grasp.

[@roblodocus2539]

Definitely keen for more of these. I’ve never been big into watching a ton of recaps for the sake of spectatorship. But in classic Chess Vibes style you break it down and explain things in a way other channels just can’t. I used to think games at this level were too advanced for me to learn a great deal. I stand corrected!

[@sanitize808]

Sir I love these concepts. Learned a lot. You don’t talk too fast or slow, and give me a chance to pause and think for myself. Definitely gonna check out more videos

[@zoss112]

👍 Awesome concepts: 1. Choose your rooks carefully 2. Turn a bad piece into a good piece 3. Open the key diagonals and files 4. Don't allow the king an escape route 5. Increase the pressure 6. Don't trade unless you have a tactic 7. You need a final blow

[@govetastream9003]

Well done explaining as always, I love every video u make Nelson :)

[@Vorpal-l9g]

For me, you've easily been the most helpful in terms of learning chess. You explain things in a way that make it easy for a beginner to understand. I feel like I always learn at least 1 thing at a minimum every time I watch one of your videos, this video is no exception. So really anything that drives you to make more types of instructive videos I'm all about it.

[@MikeNaples]

The pauses, what would you do?, then explanations have helped my game immensely. Thank you! Please keep them coming.

[@WebbCrypto]

agreed the pause what would you do? when i have thought of the correct move i get such a boost of excitement. and if i'm wrong i learn amazing concepts.

[@anoutdatedmeme6358]

Great job with all you're explanations/editing if this was any other creator I'd probably have got bored and left half way through but you kept this very interesting fron start to finish 💯

[@naras987]

This was so helpful. One of the most instructive translations of a GM game for beginner/intermediate/advanced players. Please make more!

[@AvantGarde4445]

Dude, your videos are the best. You are great at explaining things. Just keep doing what you're doing

[@dallasdenton4235]

Very helpful thank you. Great pacing. I enjoyed how you stop to let us think it over.

[@donaldmickunas8552]

Definitely more concept videos with examples like this one. Fantastic!

[@bachianm2375]

A great lesson, master Nelson. Thank you! Yes, DO make more videos like this one. More, please!

[@MarkLeinhos]

That was great, I'm looking forward to more videos like this, thanks again!

[@davidjames149]

watched this game live, very impressive by Nepo! and of course I would love more videos like this so please keep them coming Nelson!

[@SlashBurner]

This is some of your best content thank you for making It and wishing you good health. Hope you're keeping up with the exercise and no more issues with your blood clot.

[@marcosmoritz1957]

Great format, Nelson. I would love to watch more videos like this. Thank you very much!

[@TruthSurge]

I always overlook those pins on both sides. I mean, I forget the piece cannot move if it's pinned to the king so.. that makes it hard to remember you can move to attacked squares because they aren't really attacked during the pin.. nice tips.

[@jwbharper]

Love the demonstration of tactics with a game and the explanation as to why other lines didn’t work. That final took move was crazy. With out the video, I would have been scratching my head at the why behind the resignation. Please make more!

[@robwilliams3592]

Like the book review process of applying themes... There is so much analysis with critical positions that is dry and hard to get through a book... That is where the video becomes extremely helpful... Thanks for the content...

[@VigneshDhakshinamoorthy]

I liked your unique take on this game. You didn’t just walk through but took out core concepts that others can apply in their games! ❤ you offer so much value in every video you make, it’s a real lesson for all KZbinrs for retention.

[@joshcarson9919]

Why is 13:05 a resign position for white? I see the concept after that horrible queen trade example but that is not the position here. Black can’t move the rook off row 8 because then white’s rook comes down to g8 to deliver check and then it’s mate in 1 for black so that entire concept you’re talking about doesn’t exist in this position. White Queen defends the knight on f3 of any black queen sacrifice tactics and is also targeting d8 so you can’t move the black rook…

[@NZLChillzz]

This was great! Loved the final concept as it’s one I never can stick once I’m in a winning position. Although all of them I didn’t see so yeah a lot to learn. Keep doing these!

[@arndtfeddersen9657]

Thank you for this content.🙏 I love this kind of explanations of advanced concepts, where you can get into the thinking process of much stronger players. I would appreciate it a lot to see more of it.

[@4th_wall511]

I just subscribed because of your 21 positional chess tips video from 2 years ago, and then checked your recents and found this :). I really enjoy this type of content, please do make more. It's super helpful to follow along and compare my thought process. Thank you!

[@steveoswald7554]

Without a doubt this is one of your best vids. More please!!

[@brainfellow5140]

IMO this is the best kind of content you present of all your material on this channel... instructional and uses actual current games in the study. More please!

[@easygoing2625]

Keep on making these kind of videos! It’s like translating the genius of GMs to Rookies :)

[@markweismiller773]

I liked this video. I'm a novice and when you give us a chance to pause and look for the best move that a super GM plays and we get it right it gives that little sense of satisfaction like "maybe I'm actually getting this to some degree." I'm also a huge fan of your rating climbs. Boatloads of useful knowledge there. Thanks for everything you do!

[@sebastiandierks7919]

I think the real challenge with chess is not to just know these concepts that you mentioned in the course of the video. It's that concepts compete with each other, and only actual calculation tells you which move you should play. For example with the thumbnail position at 7:54, yes the knight is on the rim and you want to block the king's escape route, but also playing actually Rg8 also improves a piece, and even with tempo. So you cannot just refer to concepts to decide whether Rg8 or Nb3 is better, you have to calculate and actually see the three move line ending with all sorts of forks to find out that the knight move is better.

[@QDWhite]

“Tactics is knowing what to do where there is something to do. Strategy is knowing what to do when there is nothing to do.” - Tartakower

[@bachianm2375]

@@QDWhite WOW!!! Thanks a lot!

[@samuelbagley9739]

These videos are so invaluable thank you! Please keep making them. You are a brilliant teacher!

[@marcsalem1341]

11:00 you can play Ne4-Nd2 and put pressure on the Knight on f3

[@davehein1418]

This was a great video! I had an OTB game this week where I got into a similar situation -- a strong attack on a castled king. I was poised to deliver a crushing blow, but I didn't have that knockout move. Instead of playing a waiting move that maintained my dominant position, I just caved to the pressure and did a trade hoping to make something happen. I knew it was unwise, but I couldn't help myself. :-/ So this video really resonated. BTW, this kind of analysis of GM tournament games is very valuable, from the point of view of a someone focused on improving their chess; better than the typical recap video IMHO. Thank you!

[@bethanystover7679]

That was very helpful. And yes, I would love more videos like this! I think you’re the best at making helpful videos that explain things clearly. Love your work!

[@udu531]

loved this video. i’m glad i found your account. you’ve really helped my approach to chess. i bought that 5000 puzzle chess book you recommended in another video! wishing you the best!

[@rickdynes]

this is incredible!! also: LOVE watching Nepo work in these other planetary, using the whole board in weird ways type positions

[@alexsad24]

Loved this video! The concepts in a real game was great. Would watch every one of these. Thanks Nelson!

[@krishradio1]

Coming back to your videos after ages. Easily one of the best coaches on Internet. Keep going Nelson.

[@nez296]

Thank you Nelson, this type of content really benefits my thought processes while I'm playing. More please!

[@toppcatt22]

This is a great video. Yes! Please make more of them. You’re a great teacher and I very much appreciate your explanations.

[@JuanAMota-pu5zx]

Thank you Nelson! I love this idea of laying out concepts.

[@deantape2759]

Thank you, these are my favourite type of video and helps with every game. This is the best kind of infomation for casual players that dont study all the openings individually in my opinion.

[@mrnelgin]

Good straight forward analysis without all the crap. Thank you for keeping it simple and digestible.

[@floys8939]

This video was great to understand more advanced concepts of chess. I would very much appreciate more videos like this.

[@equantrnql]

You articulated the strategic concepts very clearly, thank you!

[@richardkeller4892]

One good video would be positions that lead to forced checkmate. That way you can see checkmates or move a way a piece a certain way to get to forced checkmate. Especially ones where you have to sacrifice a piece which would be less obvious to defender.

[@thefranktank94]

incredibly helpful! the way you explain things is fundamentally changing how I think about chess

[@renobgm]

After following you for years i gotta say this is the most instructive video

[@rurook]

Good video Nelson. Not as intense and some of those 50 chess principle type videos and I loved the actual gameplay examples. I would like more of these either with 7 different tips and different games or even the same game or the same tips with different games for more examples

[@linardsdavletsins69]

I absolutely love your videos. I really liked previous one about Knights game how to improve your self :) keep going like you do!

[@kaidoChess]

Before you got really popular as a Chess, KZbinr, I helped you get your mic to sound clear. It still sounds great and I still love your videos.

[@i.g.l.z.9215]

Very instructional - that is, when you comment it this way. Otherwise I wouldn´t have even grasped e.g. the rook to D8, too hard to see the consequenses such as the bishop fork a couple of moves ahead 😆. But I'm progressing, and one day I just might see it better, helped by videos such as this one. Thank you!

[@jonathancauley5345]

Thanks for showing me this video! I know I’ve been absent in a lot of your videos, I just had a lot going on (Christmas, etc).

[@realmahadeo]

welcome back :)

[@glennwilk6820]

great job Nelson~ Love your analysis and the way you present things

[@lowellberg2363]

Excellent presentation. I hope you will present more instruction like this.

[@Dr.AbdoFlaha]

This is actually an amazing and very Informative video. it was easy to follow very well done!!!!. If I may suggest a video idea, How about a series about "How to find the way forward" where you explain the main (Attacking/Defending/Game plan) Behind Popular openings like (The London/Italian/Scandinavian....) because the videos on YT don't cover them They just cover the opening phase and not how to follow after it.

[@ahcenekadi2478]

Thanks for the video. Well explained. Keep making videos like this. They are helpful 👍

[@123danhayes]

Yep. More videos like this one. I found it very helpful. Thanks

[@richardlee-shanok5578]

I really liked this video! Practical use of so many concepts... Would love to see more videos like this!!!

[@andrewmccaskill2845]

Love your content everything I've been seeing so far is high quality and this explanation is really helping me and my game

[@seamusosullivan5080]

Brilliant video - I have learnt so much from Nelson - keep up the good work!

[@lovacc_1967]

All of your videos are great bro literally watched every single one of them since covid

[@paulmartinez4269]

Loved the explanation of the application of concepts. Concepts we often understand but have trouble seeing where and when to apply them effectively

[@DavideMartiniCommentatore]

Wonderful video, much more helpful and instructive for intermediate players than the prize winning "big channels".

[@harveyloveall7066]

This was great.Please continue to make videos like this.

[@Gtrrdr3]

Awesome video!! First time I’ve written down notes!!

[@hishamhamed5033]

Great idea! Really helpful. Looking forward to more of these insightful analyses. Cheers.

[@64hustlechess]

Loved it! Keep them coming!! ✌🏿

[@randallbsmith]

Great! So useful! IMHO prefer this to puzzles as this sort of thing typically covers more phases of the game.

[@宇宙次佛]

It's very helpful.please show us more. Thank you so much!❤

[@tykemorris]

I like this presentation because you can follow along with grandmasters as if you are playing a GM. In real life, I have played a GM twice.

[@thiago46409]

That was so great!! Please, bring some more like this!

[@TwoHonest]

Super helpful!

[@OTHSlice]

This type of video is exactly what I need, thank you!

[@stevenwilson5556]

Thanks for the video, wonderful explanations of what moves were played in what order, and why

[@Confluence358]

Nelson, at 7:44, why do you think white didn't play Qe1 if the goal is to reroute the queen to c3? e1 would attack the knight and also stop the knight from moving to b3 with tempo. I can't figure out why c1 is the better square, but it must be if he played it lol.

[@ryanellis9249]

More videos like this please. Very informative.

[@Jackarius86]

that was amazing, thank you, please make more like this

[@ElAnciano767]

Very instructive and clear. Thank you.

[@rudolfvanvelden]

Very instructive, shows how to think and act in a beforehand difficult middlegame 👍

[@edwardsilva6297]

So grateful for such a wonderful content like this

[@jimbomonkey]

Excellent video! Please keep making more of these!

[@sum7136]

Thankyou for the great video ✨

[@FightWeekShowcase]

Great video! Easy, digestible and thought provoking.

[@GlazedYeti]

I liked this video. I think for each of these you do, you should also do a key concepts takeaways from a low rated game that you find! Same production but more relatable source 😅

[@earlejames9519]

Really liked this, keep up the good work

[@SteveThePster]

Does that killer blow still exist if white keeps the queens on the board? Then surely Rd2 is met by Qf8+!

[@fathalighasemian7832]

Your videos are the best . Thank you. I learned a lot.🙏🙏

[@WhiteJackXpress]

At 6:30 instead of Nxe3 why not Rg4? If white plays Rxg4, then h5xg4 threatening the white knight which will go away as wanted then Qh1 mate because we didn’t open f2 and if not our rook takes Rh4 compelling black knight to take back then Qh1 mate again or we gain a rook and push for mate as proposed initially. Wouldn’t it be quicker and less risky?

[@BahamutDX]

Really good video! Easy to follow and very well explained. I'm 1800 getting my way up to 2000 but sometimes I dont really manage to "get it done" if you know what I mean. I tend to have better positions but I often miss the right time to attack. Or my opponents play stupid openings like some crazy move in between and I completely malfunction with my preparation

[@markhandley7671]

Really enjoyed this. Definitely learned a lot of stuff I think I can immediately use as a 1000 daily/800 Rapid. I appreciate it.

[@TraceyAustwick]

Perhaps add another concept at 13:06 - watch out for the counter attack - and explore Rg7.

[@anthonycarrier3474]

Would really good to have more of these type videos