Chess Is Simple.

In this video I show you the trick to make chess simple for beginners. This is part of my speedrun to 2000 - hope you enjoy :)
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Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Game 1 (Crazy Tactics)
06:31 Game 2
#annacramling #chess #educational

[@tastethecourage]

Levy: Chess is a brutal, hard game. 😩 Anna: Chess is easy. 🤪

[@nexus6755]

shes playing 600s bruh

[@robertakerman3570]

@@nexus6755 Was Anna 7yrs old when She was 600's?

[@SuperRaptorz]

chess is easy when your opponent let you play whatever move you want

[@lionelwylie2326]

I like Levy and Anna, they are both good teachers.

[@Kretzzz]

Chess is easy but being good at chess isn't 😅

[@elijah_9392]

The second opponent you played should be commended for their determination. Not many 500 elo players try as hard as that individual.

[@TNSverse]

True!! when my Queen dies i resign lol

[@elijah_9392]

@@TNSverse Bad philosophy.

[@nestorjed]

Azerbajanis never surrender 💪🏻🇦🇿

[@paddington1670]

@@elijah_9392 no

[@michaelkivungo]

Losing a queen does not mean game over

[@Orcahhh]

The simplest way to keep chess simple is to keep it simple Thanks anna for this brilliant insight 😂

[@lionelwylie2326]

Hey it is more Zen when you think about it, sorry meditate on it. Seriously though she is trying to help 500ish rated players who are overwhelmed by the game so the keep it simple is good advice.

[@janmolekula3900]

Truth. The simplest way to leave a comment under a comment is to leave a comment under a comment.

[@TheLeopard2A6]

!bluescreen kekw

[@guillemlara1964]

I got Anna telling me this and Levy saying understanding danger levels will change my chess forever

[@ilyjothepig9314]

Honestly though, it’s like a war.

[@Qaptyl]

keyword "understanding"

[@guillemlara1964]

@@Qaptyl And applying

[@jabeavers]

I love how excited you got when they did what you were talking about. "THIS IS IT!!!" LOL

[@exdejesus]

That was a great lesson! I do that kind of intermediate move all the time. I think I want to think that I'm clever.

[@AV8R_Surge]

Chess is easy. Winning is hard 😃

[@rickardedman8836]

Chess sucks (when you loose)

[@miriamkock3182]

thank you so much for these videos - perfectly explained in such a nice way - it upped my game every time i kept your advice in mind 😌👏

[@cloudysunset2102]

thank you, the section on counter play was great, that my biggest habit - now i understand why and how to recognize and avoid it. thank you again for this insight, among all the others in this vid.

[@GManglian]

Always a pleasure to watch you teach, those were some great and clear advice! Thank you for making our chess games better :) And love this speedrun!

[@jimpaterson9635]

You crack me up!! great vibes! so happy to share your knowledge and experience with us, its a wonderful thing mind, great channel , thank you!!

[@rutts499]

This is the video I needed to see. I’m 900 elo and I didn’t even know what an intermediate move was but after watching that explanation I realise I do them all the time 😹

[@TylerWx]

Hey Anna. Thanks for this series. It's very helpful 👍

[@itsybitsy8385]

This was actually a super insightful . super informational video and i'm so s glad that there was no fluff in there .

[@Amdy68]

Your videos are getting very good I your understanding is great. Keep it up!

[@drziggyabdelmalak1439]

Was interesting, as always, Anna. Thanks for the tips.

[@Fedbo]

Hi Anna! I love this series I was able to improve quite a bit with your tips on using the London! Could you please do some episode with the same tips but with black? I started to feel more comfortable with white and the London but with black I'm always having trouble and I don't have a safe opening and strategies

[@CallMeYourKaty]

yes same for me!

[@daantange]

maybe try the kings indian?

[@fyrebolt]

I love these videos. Very helpful even the ones that seem simple

[@D_M4N8]

I think this video was really good on covering the counterplay topic. As a 1500-1600 I hadn't even considered this! I know this wasn't your intention, but whenever this series is done, I'd love to see some videos focusing on other chess topics.

[@ronjcash]

Learned some good stuff!! And love your spirit!

[@patrykaporadniki4599]

Well done; very helpful and informative, thank you! Cant wait to incorporate :)

[@verybluevans]

“And my opponent is still playing this game.” is the subtlest burn I’ve heard in Chess

[@melvinaquino3273]

Great tip, the Great Carlini loves pawn and is a strong endgame, but smart dont open line for the opponent atack you , will keep that in mind

[@sakreindl]

Great advice, will try it out!

[@jackverry478]

Keep it on Anna, love ya!

[@thierrya7458]

I am a 600 and I regularly watch your videos. I just watched this one and stuck to your principles. I have never played such a beautiful game finishing with a checkmate against a 700 player. Love it! Greetings from Switzerland.

[@ThePalmWoods]

14:20 The knight and queen are the strongest tandem in chess, is what Naroditsky always says

[@jamesderaja]

Thanks. This video is amazing. I did thought this would be the next video 🎉🎉

[@codesymphony]

Greatest video I probably could have watched as new player. Keep it simple and play solid chess.

[@igoryakubinskiy]

Hello Anna, Thanks a lot! Very informative 👏

[@naaahevers2093]

Love your video's Anna, you make it look so easy😊

[@tfamily9287]

Thank you for your content! Please include more openings for Black!

[@ZebraDonkeyNinja]

Very lovely explanations!

[@tedquaker954]

Love your enthusiasm

[@ThePedalboardOrchestra]

Very good lesson! Despite not a beginner, it's good to keep that in mind all the time 🙌

[@atf300t]

The first game was lost due to a terrible opening. In the second game, the opponent knew how to play the opening but had no idea what to do after it, thus meaningless moves with knights. BTW, after 14... Nb4, the strongest move for White was c6, but that involves some tactics...

[@JosiahTheSiah]

This is exactly what I do!! I always go for the fancy moves, and end up blundering pieces. Thanks for the advice. Just play solid chess 👍

[@dannydickylilly]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@terencemurtagh3189]

great advice, will take it on board.

[@cagholland08]

Thank you for such an informative video.

[@aprylvanryn5898]

I don't think chess is hard. I just enjoy seeing how other people think about it

[@deLosse]

basic chess is not hard.. but the learning curve is hard aF

[@dombowombo3076]

@RickProduction As with everything

[@miguelangelhgvlogs]

Thank you Anna really good video. I have been stuck at 800 for a while now, hopefully i can go up now!!

[@zenkarious6540]

noticed you climbed to 801, well done!

[@xekind]

@@zenkarious6540 baby steps to 3000

[@JoseHerradez]

hahaha the pizza and pineapple was funny haha, she thought about it, didn't want to say it, said it anyway haha

[@clandeszipp4564]

10:54 "This is it!"

[@dt_1459]

KZbin needs more people like you.

[@mannynunez1481]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🏁 *Simplifying Chess for Beginners* - Avoid intermediate moves, especially if you're under 1200 rating. - Intermediate moves are those made between planned moves, often unnecessary and risky. - Creating simpler positions in chess can make the game more manageable and increase your chances of success. 01:52 🚫 *Common Mistakes in Beginner Openings* - Emphasizes the importance of developing minor pieces early. - Warns against developing the queen too early in the game. - Highlights the drawback of putting knights on the sides of the board. 04:10 🤯 *Exploiting Opponent's Opening Errors* - Demonstrates a tactical idea involving a trapped queen on F6. - Shows how positioning can lead to exploiting opponent mistakes. - Advocates for strategic development over immediate material gains. 06:30 📚 *Reinforcing Solid Chess Principles* - Reiterates the importance of avoiding intermediate moves. - Recommends a solid opening strategy for beginners, like the London System. - Stresses the value of consistent and straightforward piece development. 11:22 🤔 *Handling Intermediate Moves from Opponents* - Criticizes the tendency to respond to an attack with a counter-attack. - Encourages players to prioritize defensive or retreating moves. - Shows how opponents often fall into traps when attempting fancy intermediate moves. 13:11 🛡️ *Denying Counterplay and Maintaining Solidity* - Discusses the annoyance caused by solid and defensive play. - Advocates for preventing opponents from getting counterplay. - Highlights the strategy of maintaining a position without giving chances to the opponent. 16:01 🧠 *Patience and Waiting for Opponent Mistakes* - Advises against creating unnecessary complications. - Stresses the importance of waiting for opponent blunders. - Recommends playing solidly and patiently, letting opponents make mistakes. 17:39 🏰 *Strategic Endgame Approach* - Demonstrates a strategic approach in the endgame. - Highlights the coordination between queen and knight for checkmating threats. - Emphasizes keeping the opponent's king under constant pressure for a decisive endgame. Made with HARPA AI

[@quintenelijah6586]

Wow! Phenomenal. I just won my game losing no major players at all. Thank you!

[@aydemironur35]

As a 750 blitz/950 rapid player, i love your educational content Anna thanks! But this is second in a row you are playing against 500s. I wish you keep this as a series which you play against little bit higher elo players episode by episode. 500-700-900-1000-1100 etc.

[@aartadventure]

She is playing the entire way through to 2000

[@marwanamir9554]

Hey anna i really love your videos and how you try to make chess easier

[@magic-art-rubikscube-chess]

Hello Anna I am a really big fan I love your videos especially the ones with you and the botez sister's your an amazing chess player I am a beginner at chess an I hope to get better ♥️

[@john8480]

3x3 PB?

[@magic-art-rubikscube-chess]

@@john8480 under 60 seconds about 33 seconds :) what's your PB

[@cryptowarrior4851]

I agree. She's awesome.

[@DrUlrichSelz]

Great video! I love it!

[@niifakye4456]

Thank you Anna

[@PaulvanAarle1]

I just love this @14:15

[@guhaga7612]

I know her advice is simple but it’s absolutely true. That’s what I’ve been doing at this level. Being very fancy and end up blundering a lot.

[@alwysrite]

so calm !

[@peteargyrou5657]

thank you very nice video for beginners

[@aaahtex902]

**LOVE YOUR ANIMATED CHESS ANALYSES!!!**

[@hernantrujillo2947]

I learned so much from this video, I feel like I can beat Magnus Carlsen now.

[@michaeltrolove2290]

Very good and clear instructions with great examples. Great presentation - enthusiastic and positive

[@meshaldagriri3898]

Chess is hard. Proof: i have been watching chess videos for a long time.. yet im not able to understand it at all

[@InfiniteCraftFilms]

The queen and the knight are definitely like pizza and pineapple xD That bit made me laugh, thank you for the tips!

[@messaytadesse29]

I skipped this video last week right when Anna said to never do in-between moves. I mean never is too strong for me. I'm glad I watched it now. Watching Anna triumph at her opponent's blunder and seeing her squander winning opportunities to stick to her principle was fun. But not as funny when she lost the knight, I never laughed this hard watching any 'educational' video. Thanks Anna for all the awesome content and your enviable love for chess. Big fan.

[@YMasterS]

Final opponent started using an engine to try to defend. Must have been tilted because you were so much better that they thought you were cheating, so tried to do it back.

[@kennethshaheenjr.1164]

I have heard people recommend counter attack but they didn't mention that this for more advanced players. If you miscalculate you're in trouble.

[@MozartMartins]

feb. 28 I reached 1.000!!! Thanks to your video that shows how to blunder less.

[@stuartcarden1371]

I love the Scandinavian "S" sound in words like "Easier" - Sorry, completely unrelated to chess but I grew up with school friends from Sweden and you just took me back in time to being with them. Thank you!

[@viktorvondoom9119]

I was watching your stream when you explained it. Now when I'm playing, I always hear your voice saying "NO INTERMEZZOs!!!" Same way I hear Gotham all the time saying "Knights before bishops"

[@sns8420]

Protect the King, Control the Center, Develop Your Pieces

[@xhuggels]

Wow Anna, telling all the Levi fans that we are too noob for danger levels. That’s a fancy observation.

[@davidsaldananavarro65]

Hola, Ana. Quisiera pedirte como seguidor español y si fuese posible, que hicieses una retransmisión semanal en español. Gracias por leerme y saludos desde Sevilla.

[@faustochiappero2868]

Hola :) En twitch tiene un comando (!espanol) que lleva a un canal que creó para contenido en español. Todavía no subió ningún video pero el canal en youtube se llama AnnaCramblingES y tiene unos 70 suscriptores aprox

[@adipratia6861]

​@@faustochiappero2868 ole!!! Grazias. 70? 100!!!

[@tellarshout7273]

Thank you Anna :)

[@omirrrr]

Love the way she pronounces move

[@reddwarfhead]

I started being more careful with this and I actually got some good games in! Might seem obvious for other people, but for me it wasn't, so thanks for this video!

[@TheLeopard2A6]

7:42 Our london teacher: We don't wanna take the black bishop.. instaed we go back to g3 and we r happy. :) anna: !8:23. ))

[@prosciencedude7695]

The thumbnail could have been :- Rook + bishop = Queen 👑. It's a well and informative video. Definitely wanna have a match with you

[@WH1T3Freedent]

That would not be true though

[@Sin-nombre1212]

17:05 her face lol

[@ultrazvuk]

Love you!

[@jureponikvar]

Thanks Anna :)

[@user-eg8zh8tv2j]

0:03 nope ! I think you sound good😂

[@Pratyut]

is it ok for a weak master to do intermediate moves?

[@haeleth7218]

Great video. But from the thumbnail, if you take two rooks in chess then that's ten points which is one more point than a queen. I learned a lot from this though. 🙂

[@Toxic-Ology]

Think this happens without thinking it’s an intermediate move because beginners get told not to move the same piece twice because you lose tempo. Can be hard to understand how to balance these things.

[@Beutelipper]

Indeed, chess is very simple. You only have to take the right move at the right time. But that point is my biggest problem ...

[@ashleyarundel3134]

Really enjoy all your videos, however this was, for me, the best yet! Great information. And pineapple on pizza is lovely.

[@RBB8S]

Tempted to bring out my queen early during a game watching this video. Play simple, play safe are great tips I need to hear right now. ..

[@Faruk651]

2:23 she meant to say "Chess speaks for itself".

[@Mmxx9]

I just fell in love here 14:15 . Not for the pineapple pizza. I am Italian, that thing sucks.

[@marcel2895]

Your most helpful video yet for me. No fancy, eh intermediate moves ...

[@marcellobosio9089]

No way! Pizza and pineapple! That's evil incarnate.

[@findingpeacedailyfpd6064]

The beauty in living a simple life. 💜✨✨✨🌀

[@huberta539]

scholars mate is my go to cause i suck

[@ronphilip3832]

Really good advice Anna. I think I'm around 1200 and I have made the mistake you talk about too many times and it's really annoying. Thanks for making the error so explicit.

[@judsongordy8872]

I’d like to see a hand and brain match. You and Daniel Naroditsky vs Andrea and Eric Hansen. The Botez sisters did that a long time ago and it was great content.

[@majinfoo]

You're the best Anna, i hope you're really enjoying life and stuff 👍🌹Saludos de Hermosillo Sonora

[@WilliamEdwardo]

thank you for the +16 rating

[@edcraddock9868]

Danger levels 😂

[@jimih02]

Thanks for all the great chess advice. I really like watching your videos. You are my favorite chess streamer! BTW, I would promote you to a queen!

[@crazyyoutuberguy]

Help, I sink my boat is thinking!!!

[@dirk954]

Very Good 😀

[@shobharajus6695]

First The person the who invented the Thumbnail of this video then Second is Newton!!