A Crucial Chess Principle About Tactics

This one mistake can cause you to miss tactics.
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[@DunklerZebralord]

This was so awesome. First the tactic was ok but a little dicey. Then the tactic was outright bad. Then the tactic was brilliant. All within the span of a few moves where optically the board barely changed. Really instructive stuff.

[@chuckhanson7506]

Nice ideas! One observation. With the "middle move" check with knight, you actually had another pawn take check with knight. So it would've been 2 pawns for knight, still not the best. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Fireball_Roberts]

I like types of videos on this channel. Specific tactics are always nice, but getting down to the core principles behind them is even more useful.

[@andrewbomkamp3708]

Absolutely insane, especially for a bullet game. Keep up the good content.

[@guillaumelagueyte1019]

43 seconds remaining!

[@trickyknights2226]

This tactic really shows the true beauty of chess, how little things like if a rook is on a few squares to the left, it can change the entire game! Keep up the great work Nelson

[@JusticeStiles]

Chess vibes continues to be the best channel on KZbin for beginning to intermediate players who want content to actually improve their game. Keep it up Nelson!

[@acousticpon]

In my opinion, you are a most talented teacher of the game and your research of old material is to be commended. Thank you 😊

[@msvb2457]

I haven't played chess with any level of seriousness in about a gazillion years, and I'm not really likely to. But I really enjoy these videos all the same. You do a great job on these, with a really nice eye for important things and great skill in explaining them. Awesome channel!

[@joetucker971]

This channel is absolutely amazing, you're so underappreciated and underrated. Keep it up!!

[@darrylkassle361]

Sometimes his vids are worth 3or 4 Levy videos put together in terms of really useful practical tips. Some of the bigger channels just put out any vid because of the fact that they simply believe a video is due whereas Nelson does it knowing it's worthwhile and useful

[@DunklerZebralord]

@@darrylkassle361 Well yes and no. I do love me some Levy but the approach is different. Levy doesn't claim to make exclusively educationally content, he makes entertainment content whereas with Nelson it feels he leans much more into the educational aspect and is simply less of a loud bubbly personality than Levy (which btw I appreciate about Nelson, not hating).

[@RyanJFaulk]

I almost never look for in between moved. If I play them it's because I'm being forced to, somehow. This is a really helpful video!

[@darrylkassle361]

More great content. 110k subs you just keep growing as you well deserve, congrats!!!!

[@robertgonsalves1966]

It's an eye opener. Looking forward to more such tactics. Thanks

[@georgebush6002]

I don't think you made this video just to show off but I wouldn't blame you even if you did; that was pretty cool.

[@yyyyyk]

Very cool! This is more advanced than the level of calculations that I usually do, so it's great to learn this type of strategic thinking. Thanks, NM Nelson!

[@GAMEINN-cf8yy]

I can see why your channel is growing😎👍Haven't clicked on one of your vids since you were at 60k subs. Well Done!!!

[@christopherheckman7957]

4:33 Even if Black doesn't move the bishop, White is still threatening 1. Nd5 Qxd2 2. Nxf7+ Kg8 Bxg7+, and after Black captures a piece and White captures the queen, White has won a pawn. Incidentally, if you'd like another German chess term beginning with Z to throw around (instead of "Zwangzug"), an "in between move" is also known as a "Zwischenzug".

[@SGT_Brobaker]

Many thanks for your great teaching videos. Your channel is one of the best I know. But what I'm thinking for a while is, what is the meaning of your white/red chess pieces in the background?

[@matthewteichert6631]

This is the first i have seen from you. You seem like a really good teacher.

[@FelixRigg]

Another terrific video with straightforward ‘take-aways’ for us all to carry with us forever. Thank you.

[@millisock]

I love you and I love your channel. This is the best teaching of *ANY* content, not just chess. Just brilliant teaching. Crystal clear, a 1-year old can understand things if you're the teacher. Thank you, please keep up the great work!

[@ChessVibesOfficial]

Thanks, Chester!

[@CoinCollectingCollege]

Nice job with the presentation. I was very comfortable soaking up good information at a good pace. I watch a lot of KZbin Chess videos, and this is the best imho.

[@cooljams_jams]

This is the kind of mind that could predict how Momento was going to end in like the first 10 minutes.

[@tom-qj6uw]

@3:30 1.Nd5 is playable! After 1...Qxd2 you just play 2.Nxf6+ Bxf6 (2.... ef6: 3.Bxd2 is good for White) 3.Bxd2 is absolutely ok and perhaps slightly better for White since Black cannot win a pawn with 3.... Bxb2 4.Rb1 Bf6? (better 4... c5 !?) 5. Bxf7+ Kxf7 6.Rxb8

[@ScooterYah]

Been watching your videos for a while, but I believe this is my first comment. Just wanted to say brilliant tactic there and love the content! You're very good at breaking down advanced concepts and positions for a 1200 player like myself and personally, keeping those insights in mind while playing has helped me tremendously the past few months. Thanks a ton 🤙

[@mattmiller1179]

At 3:46 you still have the in between Nxg6+, which is still down material but potentially playable and interesting since you destroy blacks pawn structure. 2 key protective pawns for a knight? I'd be tempted to do it. Especially at 1 minute games where there may not be time to figure out how to take advantage of a material difference in a weakened position.

[@ericm1839]

Not a necessarily hard tactic for anyone who does their puzzles, but really highlights the importance of keeping a mental note of what tactics/ideas you have. Just telling yourself "oh i have this disocovered attack on the queen which sets up a two-move attack on his queen. Realistically (in a non-bullet game) this should have forced the bishop trade which is already advantageous for you. The fact that your opponent missing it gives you a mate threat or their queen is icing on the cake.

[@pamelahermano9298]

I’m working on my tactics right now and this was such a helpful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@hueycotton]

Nelson, I've been trying to reach 1000 off my own intuition for at least 3 months. I haven't really studied openings at all, I just wing it. I also watch your videos to understand the basics. And I don't know chess annotation for shit lol I'm wondering if you think it's best to get passed this barrier I've hit by actually studying openings and learing chess annotation, or if it's more beneficial to learn on my own like I have been. It feels like I'm shooting myself in the foot not studying but I also want to develop my own 'chess instinct' if that makes sense. Signed, That guy stuck at 900

[@hoodieking4901]

I’m not ChessVibes but I can confidently say that at your level learning theory and book moves for openings is not good. You need to learn basic opening principles such as center control, piece development, and early castling.

[@hueycotton]

@@hoodieking4901 So then... I shouldn't study? lol My memorization is good, so I feel confident that I can learn any opening I study. I can probably remember different variations as well. But that feels boring and uncreative. I'd much rather figure it out on my own, which is why i struggle. I'm just wondering if it's important to learn on your own, or if this game is really all about memorization. Also, I understand basic concepts like controlling the center, developing, and (sometimes) castling early. I mostly struggle in the middle game with blunders and overly ambitious plays. I want to be able to see these blunders/bad sacs without knowing theory, but it's really hard. Now that I think of it, my real question is: Should I even bother being creative if I'm struggling so much? Or should I just play/learn like everyone else?

[@ChessVibesOfficial]

Check out my series on breaking past rating levels. But the short answer is the most important thing you can do is work on not making mistakes in your games. Annotation doesn't matter right now. If you enjoy learning openings, then learn a few, if not, don't sweat it. Just try to make less and less mistakes. Good luck!

[@hueycotton]

@@ChessVibesOfficial Okay, I'll just work on taking my time then. Usually I make mistakes because I'm moving like it's bullet chess even though I play 30 minute rapid games. lol I'll use my clock (and hopefully my head) more. Also thank god you said annotation doesn't matter because I do NOT wanna learn that crap right now. Thanks for replying man, you're a good teacher

[@hanswust6972]

Amazing manoeuvres creating chances for tactical outcomes.

[@uxdsngr]

Awesome very insightful. I like how you evolved the lesson. This one sunk deep.

[@krishradio1]

The subtleties of chess are like an ocean. Great lesson Nelson.

[@guitarfreak80ftw]

3:41 | here you’d make another in between move with Kxg6 check. That way you’re trading two pawns for the night then you recapture the Queen. Not that important but it’s a key concept if you blunder and need to save face as much as possible

[@rajsrinivasan3973]

Very instructive lesson. Thank you very much Nelson!

[@FelixRigg]

Thank you again. Good lesson, as ever.

[@ethandowler4669]

I'm loving these real-life examples of games you've played recently. Very applicable!

[@kmunson007]

Great lesson there - thanks for sharing.

[@miketedder1079]

Good video. Its amazing how many times I have had to abandon a tactic that jus would not work only to see it come to life a few moves later.

[@rajagopalanta]

@5:35 .. Why not Qxd5. I mean you still loose the queen (against a bishop and knight)... But you can avoid the checkmate.. It still leaves black in bad position but they survived, and are up a bishop and knight for a queen..

[@fogowar2022]

When white puts a bishop on c4, I instantly think of Nxe4, followed by d5. Common motif in KID and Dragon. Might not be best here but I'm definitely thinking it.

[@nomoreblitz]

An excellent example of an important point. The next challenge is how we drill the idea.

[@stevencrabbe]

I've never learned so much from one teacher. You make me smarter every day!

[@colliscarlitobrazil]

I'm glad I didn't stop watching, the first tactic was so obvious that I almost stopped watching thinking this was a video for beginners

[@danielbspinola]

Awesome! Excellent example. I won a game today with similar tatics. Great game!

[@j.dragon651]

I have won a few games with those tactics. There was one guy I could never beat no matter how many games I played him. He was one of those central park guys who came up to Woodstock for the summers sometimes. His name was, is, Mitch, damn him.

[@ericf7571]

Brilliant! Thank you

[@pdm12345]

Helpful video! Is there a way you could give the board higher resolution in the video, please? You appear to be sharp, though.

[@TwDjLsT]

Quality, depth, and accuracy, you the man.

[@nathand4937]

When i see the miniature , i recognize my position against an opponent in N4 french. My bishop was on e2 and not b3 , and his rook on f8. And i play knight d5 instantly 😅😅

[@donsmith3857]

i dont even look at any other chess videos except gotham because hes pretty funny and entertaining, but for instruction, Nelson is the man--u make all these abstract ideas so easy to understand and fun! youre a natural born teacher

[@ginubinukb2652]

3:22 nd5 and then nf6 and take back Queen with bishop

[@houssemzouaghi]

best chess channel !! I went from 1200 blitz to 1400 watching your videos thanks alot !

[@luke31ish]

I've been going through chess channels and I like the way you explain things. I'm a 1500- ish level player trying to break into upper teens.

[@briandoile5011]

Wow. Your board vision is soo good.

[@wallyemerson]

I love your videos, so clear and well presented. Why does the chess set behind you have red and white and black pieces?

[@christianhernandez199]

Thx dude, that was a very interesting position.

[@danielengelhardt7453]

Thanks for another great video. I was getting burned out on chess until I watched your video and now I am jazzed to play again.

[@southernrun9048]

Great video covering some nice tactic work

[@mateostudent7166]

Great content very helpful. Thank you

[@stevesidare2493]

Seems like a cross between a discovered attack and a double attack. I guess that's what a zwischenzug is.

[@chamaraliyanage726]

Thanks Nelson 👍

[@clintongryke6887]

Very instructive.

[@themanthattimeforgot2836]

Love your videos, thank you.

[@fardadhajirostami7104]

3:44 you're technically trading knight for 2 pawns since you can play knight g6

[@creepy3ric]

Whenever I see my opponent outplayed me and got me into a nice forced mating sequence, I don't resign but play it til the check mate just to appreciate the good play. Anyone else doing that?

[@ndmeyer66]

I don't as much as I should, because I get butt-hurt. But I respect you for doing it and I wish I did it more.

[@dkpandey1996]

Great stuff!

[@natara1976]

He could actually take the knight with the queen, you take the queen with the bishop, he take the bishop with a pawn. Not great but still winnable.

[@tixeright9120]

why do people resign when there is a beautiful finish. Is there a ranking reason to do that?

[@domin3k535]

i wanna just say something is going on in the next video or in the 9 video (cause of pawns) because another piece are red and thats it, like last piece will be red or the last pawn will be red and something will happend. I know it -_-

[@katierumlock6645]

Imagine resigning in a bullet match

[@KurtofTrades]

Good stuff

[@FloydMaxwell]

Excellent illustration. BTW, black could take the knight on d5, queen is taken, but then with a recapture he is only down a piece. In bullet that is still playable. Just saying.

[@thimojansen5136]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewmorrisondesign]

Brilliant

[@BorowiaknieruchomosciPlKalisz]

I just want to point that He've made all of this moves in 17 seconds. :D AWESOME!

[@ezekielbrockmann114]

Instead of ... bH8 Wouldn't ... rB7 be a better response?

[@acklackl]

I guess Nxg6+ you get 2 pawns for the knight, not good but better than 1 pawn

[@pairot01]

Not all knight checkmates are smother mates. The king must be surrounded entirely by his own pieces to be a smother mate.

[@ilyaibrahimovic9842]

Very funny resignation!

[@chiefag9210]

I have a state championship going on and im 2/5 i have 2 rounds left and otb is really tough. can you pls give some tips nelson?? have been following the channel since 30k thanks

[@chessthinking4921]

Good luck. What state are you playing for? I have quite a lot of experience, speaking for myself, because I actually happened to win a state tournament once. Which state I will not say. If you are in the US and you win, you will be invited to go to the Barber or the Denker. Have something to look forward to if you win. That's my number 1 motivation which helped me win the State tournament. Take a cold shower. I did that before every round. Helps stimulate your sense. Stay away from computers or engines, and meditate before rounds if you can. If you're going to learn anything new, it will be on the board when you play, not before. It is best to save that energy on the game. Preparation is okay (openingtree and the such) but please start preparation not a couple minutes before the round, preferably around 30 minutes or so. What are you doing here? Good luck, get some rest, and go for the win! You have a shot at tying for first with 4/5, and if you're lucky your tiebreaks will allow complete victory!

[@chiefag9210]

@@chessthinking4921 THANKS A LOT BUDDY

[@chessthinking4921]

@@chiefag9210 No problem man. Let me know how you do.

[@ChessVibesOfficial]

Rest as much as you can in between rounds and just focus on one game at a time. Also, have confidence that you'll win your games.

[@janpiet9921]

Don't get mated

[@kemritwithgunbutrebornasle4021]

Your videos helped me break 1300 on lichess, thanks Nelson, also I love your vids.

[@jotarokujo7955]

After 8 seconds "this is the moment were we start get critical into the game" lol

[@ChessVibesOfficial]

😂

[@ejwhite]

Great video, thanks! Why couldn't black slide the rook over to e8 and protect the square from the knight landing mate? Edit: they would lose the queen, makes sense now

[@aaronchan1088]

lol Nd5... black was better off trading bishops and avoid Bh8

[@hurfery]

Incredible tactic. :)

[@jaywaup]

This video makes me understand why I need to delay tactics

[@MrChrisdube]

I would guess this comes up in Pirc 150 attack and/or the Austrian Attack.

[@Stefan-xh1hi]

Pretty sure its actually the hyper accelerated dragon but yea

[@darrylkassle361]

Btw what's happening with the series whereby different positions are analysed???

[@lolobuggah2670]

You make me feel so good inside.

[@ryoshinbig846]

That's fucking great

[@cutthat4643]

brilliant stuff, I didnt see it

[@gossedejong9248]

brilliant

[@japanpanda2179]

Why couldn't Black just take the knight with the queen?

[@drazenano409]

cool idea

[@chrisrichardbasco1302]

a great tactic so difficult for me to see

[@leechap3]

Very cool!

[@harrymills2770]

... Bh8 was a poor choice.

[@berobeer6285]

With levy ,hikauru and alex

[@davidyoung6331]

It reminds me a bit of game 8 of the 1972 world championship match between Fischer and Spassky. Can anyone verify this?

[@kogmawmain8872]

At 3:41, wouldn't you (assuming you had time to think and it wasn't a bullet game) play Knight takes g6 check instead of taking the queen right away? This way, you would still lose a bishop but atleast you would get an additional paw.

[@joetucker971]

There's no bishop looking at g6? Also I think I know what you mean, with bishop takes f6, but that's not a check until black takes the knight on e7, so taking on f6 instead of taking the queen would do nothing since its not a check

[@kogmawmain8872]

@@joetucker971 meant Knight, oops. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@joetucker971]

@@kogmawmain8872 oh okay, in that case yeah knight g6 check is a fine I between move, but then black recaptures with the Bishop, then you take the queen with your bishop, and black then takes on b2, so you just lose a pawn and u develop your own bishop, so it's still pointless to play knight e5 here in the first place, as Nelson was explaining

[@3trilogy]

Very instructive and entertaining. Who cares if it's a bullet game?