From 0 to 1600 ELO in Chess! [Ultimate Blueprint]

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Do you want to elevate your chess game and reach that coveted 1600 ELO rating? Look no further! As a grandmaster with over 15 years of coaching experience, GM Igor Smirnov has distilled the essential strategies that will help you skyrocket your rating.
This lesson is your ultimate blueprint, divided into two parts. In the first part, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you the secrets to go from 0 to 1000 ELO in chess which involves mastering the fundamentals, learning the basic chess openings, and the ability to notice threats and captures.
In the second part, you will learn how to go from 1000 to 1600 ELO which involves studying educational chess content, learning to attack your opponent, and the ability to notice your opponent's attacking moves.
Ready to take your chess skills to new heights? Let's dive in! Don't forget to watch the full video tutorial for an in-depth guide.
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► Chapters
00:00 Complete Blueprint to Reach 1600 ELO in Chess
00:30 Part-1: From 0 to 1000 ELO in Chess
01:29 1) Fundamental chess strategy
02:26 2 stages of the game plan
05:21 2) Learn the basic chess openings
06:28 3) Spot threats and captures
08:51 How to stop making blunders?
09:33 Summary of reaching 1000 ELO in chess
10:17 Part-2: From 1000 to 1600 ELO in Chess
10:27 1) Study educational chess content
12:18 2) Learn how to attack
14:11 Can you find the best move?
15:58 3) Notice your opponent's moves/plans
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[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@MichaelClerk-xd6ft]

"Maybe he was a Gotham subscriber that wanted to sacrifice a rook" :) Go Igor!! You are far better than that clown. I like when you are aggressive!

[@josephsalmonte4995]

I was at 1000 ELO for ages, but thanks to your videos I reached 1250 ELO today for the first time. I know it's nothing amazing but I'm so happy 😂

[@eugenenogue6375]

Same😂

[@mikaeljiskovkristensen7861]

after i started following you, i got very good at playing against scholars mate, knight pins and even fried liver attack(that pattern i created my self). and i also loves the fishing pole trap. so you are something special, with your aggressive way of playing.

[@shokxtv4807]

i highly recommend playing rapid or 10 min as it allows you to properly think through each move and not make silly mistakes or blunders

[@edl5731]

"Maybe he is a Gotham subscriber and wanted to sacrifice a rook" LOL.... Nice dig.

[@pinkladyslippers]

Loved that line. Ha ha. I am a convert from Gotham to Igor Nation.

[@edl5731]

@@pinkladyslippers Levy's early video's were great. His more recent stuff is less education and more entertainment. I actually like Dr Can's channel the best. Igor is too "trappy" I would rather learn solid chess than play a trap. I do like to watch so I know what traps I am likely to see for the next few weeks.

[@vanantonius562]

im currently at 1200 elo and i know this video will help me a lot!

[@kramareva7446]

I'm Exactly a 1600 player now and a big reason for that is GM Igor and his channel! Thanks!! Next target is 2000 rating...😊😊

[@priitkuusik8255]

Thank you GM for your great advices, dedication and love for the chess..Your videos are the best 👏🙏

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

🙏

[@AtheerAsad]

A great talented teacher sir Igor. Proud to be a part of your nation. 😊

[@blessingkahiya5147]

Thank you very much sir.

[@darrylkassle361]

Have you got a video on attacking principles and concepts Igor??

[@walterbrownstone8017]

It took a while for me to figure out that as a beginner I should have set puzzles to the hanging pieces motif and just practiced that for a year. But you are definitely right it only takes a day to reach a thousand. After that it's quite a bit slower.

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

I'm 1500 and I'm always surprised when I look at the computer analysis because the tactics I miss on the board suddenly look obvious.

[@james-cf4mw]

Hey Igor, Could you please do a video on the Hedgehog Defense? I see a lot of GMs play it like Anatoly Karpov and would like to see how it can be strong for all levels of play.

[@Max-ps5ik]

12:42 Bxg7 is actually a blunder because of Bxf2 Ke2 Bg4 wining the white queen.

[@L4v4molly]

But then white recaptures queen so black doesn't win a queen. Also whatever black does after white recaptures, white will be able to recapture the rook.(I didn't properly read your comment before responding..... Sorry but read below) Edit: after Bxf2 Kxf2 Qxd1 Bb6+ forking king and queen

[@Hudoi-1]

Bxg7 Bxf2+ Kxf2 (IF check just block or run, there's nothing there) Qxd1 Bb5+ c6 Bxc6+ bxc6 Rxd1 Ne7 I guess, Bxh8. You're up a pawn and a rook.

[@Hudoi-1]

@@Lunch-vq2eg Don't think that you're better than a grandmaster. It is just not the case.

[@shokxtv4807]

why would he go ke2 and not c6?

[@L4v4molly]

@@shokxtv4807 it's a check. So he's forced to move

[@zmike79]

This is Gold. Thank you

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Glad you liked it.

[@briankyomuhendo6760]

In the beginning of 2023. Used to be in 1000 to 1100 elo on lichess. After your videos. Im stably steady in 1500++.. still stuck there. Looking something from your videos that can take me to 1800 hopefully by end of this year... Thanks so much GM Igor 🙏

[@aneima]

Thank you

[@memegod528]

Love your videos

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Thanks.

[@darrylkassle361]

Your not kidding we do love that stuff!!!

[@tNag556]

I'm a beginner trying to improve and trying to lear some openings for white and black. I'd like to take notes in my little chess notebook to keep close to me when playing my friends... but I don't know how to take notes properly, chess coordinate notation I can read, but I can't visualize which tile it is. I always need to count from a,d,e,h and 1,4,5,8, any combination of those I can point quickly, others need to move from there to position the tile. Are there any exersices to learn, is it necesary or will it slowly interiorize as I keep playing more? what does the people suggest? Also, back to my original question, any good practices when taking chess notes? I'd like to complete my little notebook to take to the club instead of relying on the phone or some youtube videos when practicing.

[@johandenhertog6878]

Learn chess with New in Chess Yearbooks 1 to 142. Now i win always level 20 Stockfish 8 on the DGT Pi. My goal is in 2 years to beat the DGT Pi. Have now a new goal to beat Deep Blue.

[@architectmagadia790]

Hi may i know what was the time format of the games you reviewed rated 1000-1600?? Is it normal to have lower rating in Blitz & bullet??

[@Daniel-G-P]

Best chess teacher on KZbin.

[@hypotheseyt7989]

The best chess coach 🔥

[@johnstevenson9956]

It never hurts to go back and rethink those fundamentals.

[@memegod528]

Please do a video about the perc defense

[@kenbagwell8551]

It's called the Pirc, and if you search his YT content, I'm quite sure you will find some useful stuff.

[@_-_-_-_-__--_-_-_]

I love percs

[@frandukie]

I like that little dig on Gotham 😂

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters 00:00 Complete Blueprint to Reach 1600 ELO in Chess 00:30 Part-1: From 0 to 1000 ELO in Chess 01:29 1) Fundamental chess strategy 02:26 2 stages of the game plan 05:21 2) Learn the basic chess openings 06:28 3) Spot threats and captures 08:51 How to stop making blunders? 09:33 Summary of reaching 1000 ELO in chess 10:17 Part-2: From 1000 to 1600 ELO in Chess 10:27 1) Study educational chess content 12:18 2) Learn how to attack 14:11 Can you find the best move? 15:58 3) Notice your opponent's moves/plans

[@EfeGervan]

I purchased a tactics at chess book and I'm studying there are so many or some rules I don't know , and I'm watching analyze videos on yt and I'm solving puzzles my free time that's it my studying chess program

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

Great! Keep up the good work.

[@smartinvader2107]

i am 910 elo right now i started playing chess in 2022 July I sometimes get frustrated when i lose 2-3 games in a row But I am 13 right now so i think i have a lot of time to improve but anyways any tips to reach 1000 elo ?

[@goodnewseverybody739]

I think you should 1. Be proud you are playing above 900 that’s good for 13 with 1 year exp 2. Don’t be discouraged with loses, especially if you had good accuracy, sometimes you just get outplayed. Most players I noticed at 900 have 1-3 thousand games exp. Plus the program wants you to lose, it will just throw better players that will naturally crush you if you get on a roll. 3. Join a chess club in high school, play otb with your new friends and enter a tournament eventually.

[@BobChess]

These tips and tricks can actually hold me to 2000.

[@kenbagwell8551]

Disagree. Around 1400-1500 all your opponents will have this basic stuff down. A 2000 player is much more strategic, with deeper knowledge of all phases (openings, middle, ENDGAME) AND being good at the tactics that Igor tends to focus on.

[@McLKeith]

The main thing I am working on is: slowing down and reassessing the board after every move.

[@goodnewseverybody739]

I went from 10 min to 20 min games, big difference when your starting.

[@NaveedNaveed-oq1od]

Is that 1600 in fide rated

[@roi2671]

😮

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

😮

[@retrospect]

The goat Igor

[@kayasper6081]

I am at 1600. So now what? By the way, I really love your chess videos, thanks for sharing them!

[@peterbago4574]

Continue with the chess courses and puzzles, too. 😊

[@kayasper6081]

@@peterbago4574 I certainly will!

[@gazealwee1681]

How we can get a Grand Master in Chess? Thank you

[@CristanMeijer]

You don't. There are about 2044 grand masters alive right now in the entire world, so that means that only one in 3 million people are a chess grandmaster. Compare that with getting an olympic medal: in one year, there are about 340 events for which medals are awarded, which makes it 340 * 3 = 1020 medals per year. So even though it's not really comparable, it's probably easier to become an olympic medalist than to become a chess grandmaster.

[@linusyeung516]

my sister is always pushing the pawn

[@3dhYT]

_Translator:_ I don't know what ELO I have because I only play against the computer. I once won against a computer at 1500 ELO. I didn't even try to play at a higher level.

[@CreatureDomain]

Haha I got to 1700 in 4 months at 13.

[@chessableking]

Create a brand new account and start with 1600 and play 0 games.Thats how I am a 1600 player !! I only play bots so it doesn't affect rating 😂 Pls don't try my strategy ❤😅

[@GTA5NFT]

1st

[@sandeeptumula123]

2 view is mine

[@isaacsonia8090]

Appreciate how clear and concise your videos are! No need to entertain the audience because learning the game of chess is enough entertainment. Thank you! ♟️ - subbed

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

I appreciate that!