Under 1200 Rated? Watch This.

[@alexeypunov2642]

Anna: trying her best to give us a lot of information Me: ANNA YOUR TIME!!!

[@paulski1080]

Glad it wasn't just me stressing out watching the clock. 😂

[@toriless]

@@paulski1080 Yeah, like 20 seconds vs 3 minutes because she is talking the whole time and she is fast talker too.

[@erenjaegerbomb8653]

It was not good for my anxiety 🤣🤣

[@alexeypunov2642]

Anna, castling: "We want to castle as soon as possible" On the clock: 17 seconds left 🤣

[@professorclapshot1106]

My chess development happened before time controls with increments were a thing. Anna's chill in this video makes me wonder if the kids who've grown up with increments have their threat detectors wired different.

[@Schicksalz]

For people with anxiety, anna is not losing on time so relax guys.

[@RetrETH]

You give me anxiety misspelling "losing"

[@Schicksalz]

@@RetrETH oh sorry im going to fix this

[@alexanderborg0611]

I´ve had anxiety for so long I did, only thanks to your comment, realize i focused on that also... sad to realize it.

[@caiobaaaa]

thank you

[@geno8079]

Lol

[@ryry854]

Anna: "Most people don't blunder a rook or a queen in one move at this level" Me: "You underestimate my ability to blunder my queen!"

[@johnhonai4601]

Second player was quite good wasn't he

[@SonGokuSaiyajin187]

@@johnhonai4601 No

[@styroyou]

lol

[@codesymphony]

literally came here to say this

[@MartijnVos]

The few times I beat my 1600 dad was when he blundered a queen or a rook. Nobody is immune.

[@DonLee1980]

Anna: I don’t know why opponent is taking so long for that move. Also Anna: talking to the camera for a minute during a bullet game 😉

[@toriless]

Maybe they are shooting video too??

[@justinthelegend8399]

Bullet is 1 minute or under this called blitz.

[@joel4283]

This isn't bullet. It's blitz.

[@eyadnasr6071]

Shes her

[@icaropinto1334]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexwiththeglasses]

Old beginner chess player here. Tyvm to WFM Cramling for taking the time to share concrete & practical explanations for newbies like me! Hope she makes more content like this, and maybe considers bumping up the time control (maybe 10+5 or something) to allow more time to talk through ideas. Not lots of down-to-earth chess content out there like this!🙏

[@Iam0pti]

Anna: 5+5 is too fast if you are under 1200 Me only playing 3+0: _nervously sweating_

[@emiliengonsard4522]

What is your elo ?

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

I prefer 8+3

[@jamesrawlings5781]

To be fair, most yt chess educators say something similar.

[@joshuafiebig4754]

I love 5min and 3 min games at lower ratings. You build experience and see a lot more openings. You can experiment and try things, getting faster answers. It helps develop reflexs too I think

[@zoefezius6615]

yeah, i mainly play 5+0... not as depressing blundering after 7 mins then after 17... ;o)

[@rybiryj]

16:39 "I didn't do anything crazy" well you played most of the game with under 20 seconds on the clock while giving us great insight into what's happening and why

[@Slender-James]

Not gonna lie, the small “play your opponent like they’re really good” tip is a game changer for me. I usually scale my effort and thought depending on who I’m playing. I’ve lost to noobs because of this carelessness.

[@lowgpu1687]

Same

[@xmathmanx]

@@lowgpu1687 how do you play people a lot worse than you? The algorithms give you suitable opponents if you don't game the system in some way

[@Gardolind]

@@xmathmanx Damn, poor man so focused on the grind he forgot friends exist

[@hesido]

@@xmathmanx On my friend list, we sometimes do matches where I get +0 for winning and ~20 for losing. (I know we can still do no-point matches but they deserve the points if they beat me) (I am a 50% player point-wise, not a good one)

[@xmathmanx]

@@hesido do you even know what rating represents the 50th percentile?

[@ibrahimskandarani118]

I love that you are speaking your thoughts as you are playing. You have a unique and easy to follow way of teaching. Thank you.

[@MrJoeynuncio]

Ms. Anna Ive been watching your videos as I do several other favorites of mine. Ive been stuck under 800 FOREVER!!!! Thank you! I watched your video on 'Calculate' and I watched it several times. You're talking through the game I believe has 'busted' a wall down in my head. I started the day out at just under 800.........I am at 863 this evening. I worked all day too so I ve been taking a game here and there where time permits. Great work! you're doing.....thank you!

[@s1ck_b07]

Where are you at now??

[@DeAguaMusic]

Love this kind of content, super educational, thanks Anna!

[@elineroebersfan]

Yeah

[@robertakerman3570]

@@elineroebersfan Heonard, I paused to guess things; "failed miserably". Both Anna & opponent have played way more than I. Fun,fun,fun!

[@spiderferg]

Hearing your thought process as you play is incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[@andre3447]

2:10 I was always taught to push my bishop back when opening with the London in hopes to open up my rook. Really like hearing different ways of playing the London.

[@ryceryder85]

Gotham Chess recommends sliding the bishop back so your rook is open after the exchange

[@wims-tech-tips]

These are incredibly helpful videos, thanks so much for doing these, keep them coming!

[@vrclckd-zz3pv]

I have never fell so anxious watching a clock tick down

[@ashleyjohansson230]

Rated 100 chess player passing by 💅

[@discy12345]

If rated 100 you just can't play

[@Onlygloo]

​@@discy12345 If rated 100 -you just can't play- you're a beginner :o)

[@andremarques1088]

@Mac14⚡⚡88you were 100 one day :)

[@kimchi2911]

I was 180 when I started. Now I’m 1200. I think people who are 100 rated can be good too :)

[@ThePlkjj]

@@kimchi2911 Just started playing 2 weeks ago and I fell in love with Chess. Still, I don’t understand how the rating system works ? It says on my account that I was 1200 when I started playing and now am 400. can you please explain?

[@agachess]

For the beginners, discover the concepts of the game. Principles of the game: There are 3 stages. Opening, middlegame, and endgame. Opening - preparation Middlegame - main battle Endgame - battle of the leftovers Opening Principles: 1. Control the center. 2. Develop your pieces. 3. King safety (just castle). Middlegame Principles: 1. Mobilize your pieces. 2. Exploit your opponent's weaknesses. 3. Use tactics. Endgame Principles: 1. Activate your king. 2. Create passed pawn. 3. Obtain the opposition. Strategy (long-term): 1. Relative value of the pieces 2. Development of the pieces 3. King safety 4. Pawn structure 5. Control of the center 6. Control of the group of squares and key squares 7. Space Tactics (short-term): 1. Pin 2. Fork 3. Discovered check/attack 4. Skewer 5. Deflection 6. Undermining 7. Decoy 8. Interference 9. Overloading 10. Sacrifice 11. Desperado 12. Windmill 13. Pawn storm 14. Battery 15. Triangulation 16. Zugzwang 17. Zwischenzug

[@mandag34]

I couldent focus on the game because I was thinking time is running out.....

[@eddievangundy4510]

What a virtuoso performance. I know some people can play 10 games at once and blindfolded or 50 games at once, but all that discussion and explanation while on the clock! Incredible!

[@jacksaunders7797]

Virtuoso is a little much, when she is playing people 800 points below her.

[@kredziigaming981]

5 sec increment 😂😂 make 5 to 6 moves and she will be fine

[@pavetheworldlovely]

u1600 would be great. More at all levels would be great. It's fantastic to hear your real - time thought process.

[@erenjaegerbomb8653]

I could watch vids like this all day. Doesn't get much more helpful than talking through the exact mistakes I am making and how to come up with better ideas. Take away for me this vid was that rook knight dance to improve, and better understanding of how to keep good pawn structure. Yes to 1600, yes to these videos being 4 games, yes to 12 more 1200 vids 😋😅

[@GCTACOBATMAN]

I started with a rating of 996. Since then, my rating has gone down. I mostly blame myself for playing at the end of the day when I'm super tired. I haven't played much at all in the past 32 years. My older brother taught me to play, but we didn't play a lot. I got very sick after that and I've been in hospital after hospital until about 2014. Now that I'm back to "normal" I'm trying to get back into the things I enjoyed when I was younger, like chess.

[@drkshr4803]

Hey there, if you haven't played much in a few decades you'll be shaking off a lot of rust. Which if you love chess will be great, as you're going to lose games. You'll improve through tactics/puzzles, playing and watching educational material. And whenever I'm losing a few, I always remember these content creators have lost thousands upon thousands of games to get where they are.

[@hulkslayer626]

Thank you sooooooo much!! 🥰 Such an informative video. I've only ever played a couple family members my whole life(I'm 42) and never really delved into the deeper motives behind openings and placements. Just recently started playing against the computer for fun and have been enjoying it, but also struggling a little. My current "rating" is around 1100, so this video felt like it was for me 😁

[@mikecf1]

I love these videos. Your lessons are so enjoyable! Please keep them coming.

[@Shf623]

They'll definately learn, because you are one of the best chess explainers.

[@discy12345]

You tool

[@1polyron1]

The way you teach is amazing. I feel proud to technically be a student under Anna Cramling. Maybe one day I might win against the computer or over the board even!

[@exdejesus]

Oh my gosh, hearing how you think out situations is so helpful! Thankyou for these videos!

[@amazinginsight-z5p]

Yes, very instructive so would hope series continues. Thanks Anna & looking forward to your next video.

[@Israelpwn]

Unrelated but what's your username based on? :S

[@Raymund38TVM]

Im playing chess for over 18yrs i am 27yrs old now 😂 i retired FM only and not IM or GM even i been playing chess in my entire life 😂😂😂 and now i am a chess coach in my own open chess club in the Philippines, i teach chess specially in the kids age 7yrs old to 10yrs old that is the best age to learn chess.

[@linuxsurfer2002]

I was having trouble paying attention because of so much time running off her clock...

[@SylvanTuck]

Thanks!

[@biancarocha3939]

Anna, thank you for being so gentle and to teach in such clear way!

[@NexusGuru]

your videos are really helping me improve im winning more games and your thought process really helps you're not trying to explain the game your actually playing and letting us know what your thinking that's awesome! Thank you!

[@firejuggler31]

No tricks or traps, just a lot of information that I needed to hear. Subbed.

[@Dr.K.626]

Nicely done, with a very cogent explanation!!

[@JustinBieberFailz]

I feel like longer games are more suitable for lessons like this. It was interesting to see your thought process, I just wish you had more time to explain in more detail.

[@lornakcindespire671]

This was a great video. Make more content like this, plz. Also, I strongly suggest you up the time control (or even explain your thought process on a later analisys), it seems that there are times in witch you cut your explanation short because of it. It would be great to explain if you see a tactic your oponent could have played and the thought process on it. Thx :D

[@davidbusse8900]

Really finding your instructional content helpful. You are particularly good at explaining Why an idea is a good one. Thanks! More please.

[@johncox2912]

That tactic about exchanging your inactive pieces for their good pieces was really, really good. I never thought about doing that before!

[@Vlabar]

This was very helpful. I love hearing your thought process

[@stbauch1]

You uploaded this Video just when I needed it! Thanks very much! This will definitely help me, because I also get frustrated sometimes and make those kind of "intuitive" moves, when I instead should think it through.Great content!

[@hogantezza6469]

Thank you for a simple video explaining chess while not trying to overcomplicate the game! You did a great job talking through your approach to each move and playing solid chess. I learned a lot!

[@JJEW]

You nearly timed out while your opponent was only down a minute. That was incredible to watch. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom!

[@ShawnTheRazor]

Thank you Anna, this was really helpful. Especially trading inactive pieces for your opponents active ones.

[@ShawnTheRazor]

After watching this I was able to beat the 1k bot, so this stuff really works.

[@andrewmays3988]

You are doing a very good job explaining your moves. THANK YOU!😇

[@gcart771]

Thought you were not paying attention to the clock and would lose the first game on time. I think you knew the time and were just confident and cool down to the last second. Great video.

[@mmathems395]

At 24:52 you have just moved your queen to d7 and you are explaining why. That's some really good thinking and a valuable explanation. I need to do that kind of thinking more. Brilliant and kind. Thank you : )

[@MikeFasanoDrums]

These videos are helping so much, thank you!

[@jacobfrank9033]

you rock. what a great video for people like me who don't have the money for chess teachers! keep being awesome.

[@EZ168_]

I've been plateauing at 1100-1200 elo for a month, this video greatly helped me understand how to calculate and stop blundering. You just gained a subscriber!

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

What a great Lass ...thank u for all the tips

[@icysliceydicey]

7:42 "What other things am I seeing here" idk but I'm seeing 3 minutes down on the clock and stressing out about it

[@williama.3752]

This was a great video ! Impressive how you could give so much advice and also not lose on time.

[@Mr512austintexas]

Another great lesson. Thank you, Anna! You pack a lot of information into every video, and your teaching style is terrifically accessible. I've watched loads of chess lessons that are mind numbing and confusing, but you really deliver the goods. Keep up the great work!

[@CaesarReb]

Thanks Anna. Great video and very helpful. 😊

[@bradjunes1610]

Anna you brought tears to my eyes what great game----much thanks from Oregon USA

[@styroyou]

Anna is the best, because SHE EXPLAINS EACH AND EVERY MOVE.

[@MarcoVilla-x5y]

Thanks Anna, your videos are always helpful and useful. Love them all.

[@mayalak9148]

27:36 Dont lecture us on our gameplay Just show good move

[@MVuke84]

Congratulations Anna. Your channel will be a huge success, no question, just keep doing what you're doing. 👍 Wish I'd put more into chess in the late 90's if I only knew the future. Lol

[@Bewisenotdumb]

I love the way that you explain and teach. You have helped my game and really helped me have a better understanding and perspective. Thank you.

[@MistaVillain]

Thank Coach Anna 🥳

[@JoseRodriguez-so1kj]

Good tutorial, It looks as a refreshment...and also a looks as a chess class for I think when someone goes go up in rating tend to skip the fundamentals and working backwards everything makes sense even in 1700s rating.

[@moosewild4239]

Nice instructional video. Always helpful. Thanks for using London. Please do some more at 1500-1900 levels.

[@aptudo]

Great format. I'll watch your live games like this any time because I learn so much from them.

[@hamishmounsey3989]

What setting is it that the time increases if your time is low and the move is done quickly? I find the time keeps going up for her here

[@johnrobinson3905]

Very useful, many thanks, Anna.

[@amitdhun]

Great video Anna! Keep doing these

[@JeffreyStevens-zl6qe]

Just getting started and trying to build chess consciousness. Your explainatiions are terrific. Thank you.

[@bede1779]

Pls make this a series moving up further as well

[@NotSoNarrowCast]

GJ nice explanation for us lowbies, you make it seem logical & simple

[@Ravnopravie]

that is amazing content ! thank you Anna

[@Kempe6116]

Thanks for another great video. I'm enjoying your videos while improving my chess game. Love your bubbly personality. ❤

[@nickjerrat]

This is great content, keep doing these !!!

[@markus7894]

That was interesting! I love these series of videos!

[@ricardorodulfo739]

Thanks for sharing Anna. Very helpful your explanations.

[@michaelmolz8037]

Strategy and Tactics - I believe they're both important. I see tactics as something one can learn just by playing a lot over 1 or more years. So I'd be interested in more analysis of various strategic considerations.. Abrigado 🙂

[@robhead22]

Wonderful examples!! Thank you! Enjoy the day!

[@keydoitbetter]

i was told to bring the dark squared bishop back because if black takes then when you recapture you open up a file for your room which will be helpful in attacking on the kingside 2:28

[@westgigo]

Very informative video. Thank you Anna.👏

[@dralithi]

Me: *Sweating bullets over the clock.* Anna: *Calmly gets the checkmate.*

[@TrashChessTV]

Anna made an excellent capture! she captured my heart! ❤️ 😂

[@fabrice230]

This is perfect teaching. Congratulations and thank you, Anna !

[@fabiotellez6192]

Anna this is a really good video. Thank You.

[@moucli]

Thank you for the video I learnt that some times tactics also involve having a better position and not just captures thank you very much

[@jjmarketing7776]

Glad 🙂 I found this channel. What a great teacher you are Anna and nice family heritage you have.

[@UniformSierraMike]

Excellent vid. Glad I found this channel. I can imagine my ratings climbing already. Thanks Anna.

[@raterus]

I love when I take all this new, good information Anna presents to my chess games, and then promptly get destroyed by a lower-ranked player. Thanks Anna!

[@michaelkoech9522]

Thank you very much Anna for explaining these things, currently I'm 900 and hoping to push further using your tips, i truly appreciate

[@moetigodfrey9949]

Thise is super cool,I'm a 1100+player I have been struggling to calculate accurate but thanks to your teaching Anna,thise is best 🎉

[@jimmerrill5471]

Tnx Anna, I can sit all day and listen to you, good information, well stated😊

[@swilson429]

Thanks Anna. Very instructive.

[@Michaelslyric]

Thank you, very useful )))

[@NigeHaines]

I slow these videos down to 3/4 speed and Anna's voice, although sounding a little drunk, becomes more comfortable to my ear. I like Eric Rosen's voice and the fact that talks slowly with no shortage of good humour (humor.)

[@coolcat23]

Yes, please. More of these!

[@william.darrigo]

this was super educational. Thank you!

[@krusbaer11]

Love this type of content. So helpful

[@TheHefter]

At 10:48, while Anna is explaining how they should've analyzed the capture before taking Ne5, she seems to have missed she could've forked queen and castle had the opponent not captured.

[@talkup3327]

I love how good u explain and teach us everything. Really thank you Anna ❤

[@MillerTheOriginal]

Great game you make it look so easy. But great commentary and explaining everything in depth