BUILDING HABITS to improve your chess | 700-900 ELO

[@s4m3r]

If Aman gets to the 1900-2000 range and his still using his kindergarten teacher voice he’s gonna crush my ego so hard

[@stoutlager6325]

Oh yeah that's guaranteed.

[@professionalprocrastinator8103]

Isn't it empowering though? It would mean you can get a high elo without tactics, opening and endgame knowledge, but rather just by applying basic principles and good vision!

[@nunnie768]

@@professionalprocrastinator8103hikaru got 3k with the bongcloud so I'm wondering if you need openings to cross 2k

[@tylerarnold3971]

@@nunnie768 he is also the best bullet player to ever exist

[@MrYounis26]

@@tylerarnold3971 Wesley So is faster.

[@ippimerawr]

What I really enjoyed about this is how Aman allowed himself to lose, he didn’t go into GM bullet mode, he allowed the loss as the viewers can learn more from that and analyse the game.

[@pedrofellipe8028]

I really like that too. He's making such relatable moves and the way he shows his thought processes really helps us see what is or could go wrong. His methodology also helps to build a lot of confidence.

[@ELSAMRAS1]

I love this series, I’m like 1400 but still applicable

[@Filicitizen123]

The chat automatically acuses the guy cheating

[@Taartin]

@@Filicitizen123 yeah I noticed that, to be completely honest, I am also a bit surprised by how quickly the lad played. but its not enough to accuse someone

[@ricardoperez4932]

so he really lost to a begginer or he just let himself loose in purpose? I didnt get it, but it was quite shocking to see GM losing to such a low ELO. Is it normal?

[@RealFoodVillain]

"Is this going to be on KZbin?" is the chess stream equivalent of "Is this lecture going to be recorded?"

[@kemal6039]

Ah yes... My favorite series of all time.

[@ricardopintodarocha]

+1

[@ryanluechin3046]

+1

[@mistergato07]

+1

[@aldinhuseinbasic3722]

+5.72 coz of blunder cant get rid od them no matter where i move the Piece its a blunder says the computer damn

[@moltenshard]

1st : Guess the Elo 2nd : Building habits

[@firstnamelastname2171]

I love this series, it already helped me improve my game a lot, starting at 800 and now almost 1300, and all I do is follow some simple, easy to remember habits. These videos definitely deserve more attention

[@albericponcedeleon2696]

This series highlights how great fundamentals (in any game or skill, not just chess) will always give you a chance to succeed. Sometimes even above your talent or knowledge level.

[@lunalove2259]

Best beginner series on youtube

[@ynkybomber]

@@CC-yq5bw When I give billiard lessons the first few lessons are always basics. You can't build a palace on the sand. Build that foundation.

[@ynkybomber]

@@CC-yq5bw I was not disagreeing with you so much as adding some perspective. But I'm on your side here.

[@shaunsalem]

Best video of this series yet! I understand every move you made and why you made it. In professional education, we call what you’re doing in this series “scaffolding,” as in, layering basic knowledge while adding new advanced ideas over that. I’m impressed by this series not only as a low level chess fan but also as a licensed educator. This is exactly the kind of content that lower level chess players benefit from, in my opinion. Spectacular! Please keep this going!

[@SEAKPhotog]

Completely agree.

[@waterjabbers1159]

This series is really helping me out. I feel like instead of trying to remember variations of an opening I'm spending more time just focusing on the board and finding the best moves.

[@1985JonP]

I really have to thank Aman. This series has totally changed the game for me. I've spent tons of money on books and have watched so many videos. But this approach has freed up so much mental space to allow me to spot tactics and think about strategy. Game changer. Enjoy chess so much more now. Thanks

[@MrAllallalla]

I love this. You not playing all the best moves all the time but instead sticking to your ruleset makes this much more educational than anything else I've seen.

[@ThaJeveMaster]

I like Aman's kindergarten teacher voice. His gentle hand guides me through the ranks.

[@aesaehttr]

Lol

[@boihowdy1682]

These lessons are easily worth thousands of dollars of chess instruction and I'm thrilled to be enjoying them for free on KZbin. I couldn't get past the 700 ELO barrier in the past, but I've watched the building habits series and decided to try online chess again. Got 856 in rapid after only 4 games; following these habits religiously. Thanks Aman! Chessbrah is doing a stellar job of keeping the casual chess community alive!

[@Huss31n_]

I'm really looking foreward for this series to get to an intermediate level

[@gustavodarosacunha417]

You should check their stream. Habits streams usually happens in wednesdays and saturdays. He's on the fourth set of rules I think and he plays a lot more games than showed here

[@danielsayre3385]

Saaaaaame. Idc what my Elo is, the basics are key.

[@Huss31n_]

@@gustavodarosacunha417 I would love to but it is like 4 am where I live so I cant but I gotta say they are pretty organized with their Twitch they have a whole playlist for the building habits series so I might start watching it there

[@gustavodarosacunha417]

@@Huss31n_ You can check the vod later. Catching them live is always fun but if you don't interact with chat it's pretty much the same experience

[@dejonhamann6026]

This is such a great series, really appreciate you putting it together. I've climbed from 400 to 600 so far, not much, but def can feel like I'm rebuilding my game from the ground up... and i'm almost 50.

[@fintan9218]

Nice! Im the same, im in my thirties just trying to learn for first time and i feel really low elo despite occasionally playing really good games using gambit/tricky stuff. I needed to form stronger fundamentals though, was rushing the process

[@oskarplate4928]

This deserves way more views. As an 1400 player you can still learn so much from this.

[@JunctionWatcher]

The video series we didn’t ask for... But the video series we all need.

[@stevenrussell5469]

Aman is Batman

[@j.o.5957]

This series is too good. I'd say it's the best educational content for chess that I've ever seen, looking forwards to the next one

[@flutiyama]

I firmly believe this is the most informative and most dynamic chess class on YT. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

[@chessbrah]

Our pleasure!

[@RealHarry18]

I can't express how glad I am to have this video. It's a little overwhelming coming into chess, with so many openings to learn and figure out. I was stuck in the mid 500s and literally in 3 days I'm at 675. Can feel myself actively improving and learning variations and how to respond. This series is great.

[@nirglazer5962]

This series is fantastic, im around a 1900 and I'm still learning something from every video. Took me forever to figure out that being up a piece is better than having a better piece, and that's so true. People watching these are gonna get slingshotted ahead in their ratings.

[@davidcaldwell222]

I’m really enjoying this series. Just wanted to leave a comment that editing out the pauses is appreciated!

[@lucasortigoza4379]

Please keep uploading these, these are my favorite

[@icedlemontea6042]

Opponent: *hang pieces* Chessbrah: well, don't mind if I do

[@SEAKPhotog]

I've said it before but I'll say it again for the algorithm - thank you, this series is amazing and your teaching style is out of this world terrific for beginners.

[@carlos7mh]

I started this series at 400 Elo. Now I’m constantly hovering at 450

[@chessgains8075]

what are you now?

[@IcarusGravitas]

The accompanying text editing is stellar; very professional and helpful. A big thank you to whoever is in charge of that!

[@moukatelmomo6985]

This guy is pretty good at chess !! It took me months to go from 700s to 900s 😂. Great series, love it 🙌👍

[@beezrclean]

When aman is doing a tutorial video right after his team got smacked😭we all know the subs need this. #plebsrule

[@SpillonelPagliaio]

!plebs

[@Nathan-js3if]

looking forward to 1800-2000 episode, you guys really got me back into chess again about 4-5 years ago keep up the good work, boys

[@JG-wh2xz]

This series is actually so clutch. I am ~ 800 ELO. I started playing Chess again a few months ago, I pretty much just meme the Scholar's opening looking for a quick win. I watched the first 3 videos thru here. Played my first game. 96.7 win accuracy. So simple yet so effective rules. Actually makes me want to try and get better than just the cheap wins.

[@compilationsmania451]

Nah nah, this frequency isn't gonna cut it, we need at least 3 videos of this series a week.

[@TwinBroz]

This is the best chess channel on KZbin. And I’m not talking ChessBrah with the other guy. I’m talking you. You’re funny and Id watch you play all day if you uploaded more.

[@Thunshot]

Aman, you’re a wonderful teacher. You explain your moves really well.

[@danielsayre3385]

My biggest knowledge gaps are endgames & pawn structures. I'm a part of the most recent chess boom. This is a series I'm looking forward to, subbed! You have so much to teach. I began playing chess in December. After watching Ben Finegold for several months I'm around 1100. just won a correspondence game against a 1700 player today: 1. e4 c6 2. d4 g6 3. Nf3 d5 4. e5 Bf5 5. Nc3 Nd7 6. Bd3 e6 7. Bg5 Ne7 8. Bxf5 exf5 9. O-O Bg7 10. Re1 O-O 11. e6 f6 12. exd7 fxg5 13. Qe2 Bf6 14. Ne5 Qb6 15. g3 Qxd4 16. Nf3 Qb4 17. Rab1 Rad8 18. Qe3 a6 19. Nxg5 Rxd7 20. Ne6 Re8 21. f4 d4 22. Qd3 Nd5 23. Nxd5 Rxd5 24. a3 Qd6 25. Ng5 Re7 26. c4 dxc3 27. Qc4 b5 28. Qb4 c2 29. Rbc1 Qxb4 30. axb4 Rxe1+ 31. Rxe1 Rd1 0-1

[@chrisbehrens400]

This is great content, your a fantastic teacher. Love it when you tease chat, but also super wholesome when you give them pats on the back as well

[@jaytea23]

Man this video is so incredibly helpful. After making a bunch of stupid blunders and losing games I found myself at 399 elo. I managed to get back up to about 450 on my own, but after watching the first couple of series over the last 3 days I’m up to 563 and have won the past 7 games in a row.

[@rondid]

Amazing series ! Very good job Aman. Being a GM and being able to put you in the state of mind of a beginner, it's awesome. (sorry if my English is not so accurate, French is my mother tongue)

[@zHqqrdz]

Amazing that you showed a game where you lost at 800 elo following simple principles. You didn't use your experience to "cheat" and break a rule, instead you followed it and then tried to find what went wrong to "improve" like we should do. Great video :)

[@vkrs3315]

You weren’t kidding when you said instant results. Thank you so much I was facing so much difficulties as I was trying to play an opening and kept wondering what was the best move.Thanks to your given “habits” I am easily able to win!

[@zanmato3103]

This series is so fun to watch. Praise be to Aman.

[@rossclark8205]

These videos have really helped me improve my online chess. I was a complete jobber in January 2023 (380 elo, constantly getting worked over), and I have just tipped over the 700 elo line thanks to the principles in this series. Thanks!

[@rossclark8205]

Update, currently 908/843/961 blitz/rapid/bullet, slow and steady wins the race! Many thanks Chess Brahs.

[@dlucas2331]

If I had a friend just starting with chess and playing like a typical 700, this is the one video I'd recommend for him to watch.

[@fredgraffam7628]

Out of commission with Covid for a few days so watched this series… rating has gone up 150 pts in two days and just beat my strongest opponent yet. Thanks Aman.

[@brucehamilton9545]

I just love this series. It never gets old reviewing the basics. And it is done with such a great attitude. I get tired of seeing GM's beat up on 800 rated players and then bragging about how great they are. I can't wait until Aman takes this series to the next level.

[@cmcdermott1619]

Just found this series and its easily the best chess learning video series I've found. Its easy to learn, makes sense and, most importantly, works great. I've tried to build these habits into my game and it really pays off.

[@Taartin]

Love that series, also that a good amount of people just suggested to resign after that knight move was great xD

[@bobby7844]

My favorite streamer to listen to so far. Being down to earth helps with being a good teacher. And its more pleasurable.

[@gregorylovvorn6741]

This series has done more for my chess than any other. I really like his comment about absolutes because as a new player it really rang true. If I was ready to analyze all the possible options the way most videos are presented, I wouldn't be a beginner.

[@curtisbogue5661]

I love all these "climbing the ratings ladder/speed run type series, but this is probably the best that I've seen so far! I love it that you don't always win! It gives everyone a much more realistic picture of what their progress might look like as they progress!

[@GlassOfWater87]

I was about to subscribe but I got too distracted halfway into the video. Then I noticed you were listening to Boris Brejcha and I instantly subscribed :D

[@brennanmchugh4971]

Really helpful! I'm around 1100 and don't have any of these habits. Feel like watching gives me a good foundation rather than relying on tricks and my opponent making mistakes

[@grizius4123]

surely after this habit series we will get a comeback on sub batttle

[@kierran5021]

This is training for sub battle

[@formyeve]

yeah except the enemies are going to be using the same game plan

[@mgtowdemon8831]

Great series. Gonna watch all of them/

[@elizabeth4689]

hey man just started watching this series and I gotta say it's one of the most instructional videos I've seen on youtube, great stuff!

[@tylercobb8293]

This is like my favorite series on all of youtube. Thank you both for bringing this. Funny, Witty, and structured. perfect!

[@syrushy]

best chess coach ever, can't change my mind.

[@keptism]

Thank you so much for this playlist! Although I've lost my recent game (as I've missed the chance to convert my advantage to a win almost similar to 14:41), following this ruleset felt so liberating after all of the tactical/strategical exercises that I've been doing recently but for which I'm definitely not ready yet. Patching up the holes in my chess fundamentals felt so right! ♥

[@willzang3000]

the 500 one really helped, this is just gold, im tryoing to get to 800 but the 700's are tough for me and this is helping so much thank you G

[@Jknudsen0523]

You’re very gifted at teaching/speaking Aman. I really appreciate this series.

[@bekuadro]

I'm trying it and enjoying actually. having a nice set of rules to follow makes decision making quite easier

[@aman7488]

I love this series, and it's really helping me improve my chess -- Thanks Aman!

[@RevGoodWill]

Awww yea, the next one is out. I look forward to every installment from this series!

[@TacitusKilgore23]

Great content, i started around 400-500ish and just reached ELO 900 today. Learnt a lot from this video. 👍

[@TheRealistAVD]

In all of life, there is rhythm

[@-Kaydo]

In order to win you have to disrupt the enemy’s rhythm

[@walterjames8230]

@@-Kaydo I can't find the original track. do someone have it pls ?

[@walterjames8230]

@@lred1383 I'm looking for the martin karma remix Sir

[@Jinjukei]

23:47 - Aman: "It's nice to have absolutes when you're starting it (chess)". Great advice and true for a lot of things to learn in life!

[@willdiederich2885]

This is a cool idea, I've seen series' like this for other games where you build from the ground up, but never chess. Thanks for making the game approachable!

[@bims4575]

Wow! First video of yours i watched and it was so calming. Calm voice calm moves it just is really helpful.

[@alexanderparadiang3995]

Fan of this series, showing the value of fundamentals instead of showing of fancy Grandmaster magic. I don't think there were any cheaters in this episode but you should absolutely go super saiyan when you run into one.

[@320speed]

I'm actually learning from this. Thank you guy.

[@bobfulton9573]

This series not only made me better at chess, it also cured my autism! Thanks Aman!

[@wenomechainsanna]

really good series helps more than basic theory looking forward to more episodes much love aman

[@jaredmoss5064]

This series is so wholesome, I love it! Best instructional chess content on KZbin!!

[@jniemec]

This is a great approach to simplify the thought process in chess. Aman has a fun teaching style. Bravo!

[@trevor7234]

Literally the best series on chesstube. EVER!

[@ivancoral6573]

This series is fantastic.

[@DaveCharbonneau1]

I feel SO clumsy trying to play (and remember) your rules (starting at 800). But won 3 of 5 games so far - even with lower accuracy than my opponents! Great instruction!!

[@cioppo2]

Just discovered the channel and omg I LOVE THIS GUY. Keep up the good work this serie is amazing

[@jacl9976]

24:44 so I'm not super familiar with rules set out yet, but Qa2 was a fork with the king and the knight, and the knight had no defenders

[@discopotato6870]

Loving this course I greatly appreciate the work you put in. Thx Aman!

[@LTC122003]

Tanks man. You made me go from watching youtbe videos about to chess to actually play chess. Thanks

[@petefromaway6750]

I keep coming back to these lessons. So useful.

[@Maximilian195]

I love it! I am absolutely looking forward for the rules and habits for 1500+ because I can't understand it.

[@Dj_Frixz]

This course is amazing. After watching the first three videos I tried playing and I made slightly more blunders but, unlike before, I win and understand my errors. And that's because now I always know what to do instead of losing half my time on every move, therefore I'm always up on time and can think of the right move until the end while usually the other player is playing random moves with 5 seconds on the clock. Manage my time was my biggest problem now I'm easily winning 5 Min blitz

[@mistergato07]

i dont usually comment any videos at all, but i have to say that i love this videos... it's inspiring me of playing more and more chess, i get fun and i learn a lot... Thx Aman, your videos are awesome

[@sujals7108]

I played 2 games just after watching this video and I used the trick to checkmate on the g file! It feels so great when you use a trick you learn from somewhere and win.

[@michaelwilson7204]

Great series. Can't wait to see you continue with it. As a ~1300 player i can't wait to improve with your videos.

[@powerpop23]

Thanks for this series, this really helps me as a total beginner, I started playing two months ago

[@brandtsharkey-maxwell324]

best teacher so far, from 550 elo to almost 800, still climbing

[@seanbrady1145]

This is just what I needed right now in my chess game. Thank-you.

[@garagavia]

This series is so good. I feel like I'm learning a lot, and it's also really fun to watch. Hope you do this many times over!

[@Diachron]

The great wisdom of this series is how steadfast and patient it is. Instead of CRUSH YOUR OPPONENT NOW, it teaches restraint and tenacity. (THEN we can CRUSH-SMASH).

[@maximusgr85]

This is the best series. I feel my mindset/skills are 100% represented as a 800~900 blitz player with one minor caveat: you never miss within this set of rules, while us "real" players in this ELO let the things in this known ruleset pass frequently

[@dancingbrave2820]

great training videos.. so easy to get into bad habits when learning chess so good to be reminded about sound principles that increase your winning percentages. Thank you

[@GabrielGreen34]

Great series. Thank you for creating this.

[@ithos7663]

amazing, First time I've been waiting for a video to drop, so simple yet elegant.

[@aliriano15]

Definitely I like that you are able to lose and also play moves that teach you a lesson. Some grandmasters may explain why a certain move is bad, but you actually play it and let yourself suffer the consequences. We learn from our mistakes :)

[@Varookz]

Great series! I apply those teachings and I won a few games in a row. Pretty happy with it. Time to continue learning and getting good =)

[@danielm8482]

nice series, very clarifying. thx!

[@zHqqrdz]

Ruleset : Basic tactics (forks, pins, skewers, discoveries) Capture towards the center with pawns Maintain pins instead of taking immediately Control and move towards the center Castle early (but not ASAP) Continue taking most available trades Develop your pieces to more aggro squares Make an escape square for the king once finished development Rooks belong behind passed pawns Premove captures and premove when under 10 seconds Know all the basic checkmates Expand in the center early with pawns in order to gain space

[@edwardp7725]

Wow you are ALOT more entertaining than I was expecting, this is amazing

[@udubnate]

Aman - this is incredible series, thanks so much