From 12-year-old Chess beginner to National Master! Lesson # 100

[@NMRobertRamirez]

We finally have a strong and well organized opening course for White and one for Black. With these and the FREE beginner to master level playlist from this KZbin channel, it’s all about consistency over an extended period of time 😎💪 ⬇ Course on Black Opening (Counterblow) www.chessable.com/ramirez Course on White Opening (First Strike) www.chessable.com/firststrike Free Playlist (beginner to master level) rb.gy/hw61wt All the Endgame Knowledge I have rb.gy/zels9y All the Strategy Knowledge I have rb.gy/g1iqro

[@milelile9358]

Robert has this gift for teaching others and to unselfishly share his knowledge with others... I watch a lot of YT videos and can tell that he is very good at what he is doing...I know that one day he will have as much subscribers as Gotham chess, Rosen, The Butcher Mio etc. Robert keep up good work, I wish you all the best...

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! With all this support I am receiving from great people like you, I know we will reach all of those who are interested in learning and enjoying Chess 💪

[@BrainFood_Shorts]

who tf is even the third one?

[@rheinhardhuman4017]

Found his channel some months ago, after watching most of his videos I started playing the Pirc and my win rate for black went from 42% to 51%, he is a incredible teacher.

[@thefleetfarmer1815]

The reason that NM Robert Ramirez is THE BEST is because unlike others, he took the time to start from the basics and create structured lessons that are meant to be watched in order. GENIUS

[@kenstephens7747]

First off, I see a long line of players on here who are grateful for this channel and it does indeed stand out a lot compared to the standard fare in chess instruction. I've been playing chess off and on since 1972 when my uncle Willie taught me the game, and it's been mostly off because every time I made an effort to try to improve I always ended up disappointed. It was like going to a school that taught kindergarten and the next grade was university, and when you get there you are for the most part lost, where you might admire all those cool grandmaster moves but it's too far over your head, now, later, probably ever. Then I found chess on KZbin and finally I found material geared toward the common player, actually teaching us how to get better, not stuff like let's look 10 moves ahead and I'll show you why that line was inaccurate even though you can't think that far ahead with all these variations and maybe never will. This piqued my interest and I was not only excited but could see this finally working. I'd rather watch a game played against a 600 rated player than a 2600 one even though I'm well beyond 600 but that's closer to me than 2600 that's for sure, I'd see some mistakes pointed out that I might also be making, the teaching was RELEVANT. Here's what you are doing wrong, here's now to fix it, not can you find the move that Tal missed and such. This channel is simply fabulous and I made it through the first 100 and am looking forward to watching all of them including the ones to come. Thank you so much Robert for making a real difference in the world of the common chess player!

[@mwrr25]

Robert is a great teacher. And you can tell an even better human being.

[@sbrynjelsen]

Agreed. I consider Robert Ramirez to be one of the best teachers out there along with Daniel Naroditsky and Simon Williams. I wish he would create a Pirc course on Chessable since the existing one does not follow his ideas and strategies. His unique approach to the Pirc is very good.

[@CleanCutt]

You have a gift, Robert. Run with it. You've grown my game and because of it, I've grown my sons game. Please don't leave the game. Teaching it is your calling.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Brian! 🙌 It means a lot!

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Robert - A Road to IM or Road to GM video series is an excellent idea. Win or lose we play through all your games. Hell yes count me in. A great 100th episode mate - it was good to hear your story.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks a lot for all your support. it means a lot. I just started to prepare little by little, so let's see 💪

[@tahrianchowdhury4053]

Thank you for this you’re the greatest chess KZbinr- you deserve millions of subscriber…

[@GETSETSHOOT]

38:10 I really appreciate Ur idea of leaving something behind useful , really great 😀

[@jeremaj7513]

1:51 Yea Finland is there. 👌🏻 Kiitos! Thank you. I love your videos they are the best. 😇 I have watch your kings indian playlist milion times over and over to memorize the theory, it was really helpful. 😇

[@angelitoadoptante775]

aha...now i understand why i became very much interested in your lessons. i can relate very much with your experience....i am having goose bumps now...really!

[@jamesjk1234]

My goal is to become a NM, so I am glad I found your channel. My online ranking far exceeds my over the board, but that's due to very little opportunity to play otb. Hope I can reach my goal like you!

[@dragadeyt]

Congratulations on a great 100th episode. It was nice to hear your inspiring story, like how the chess teacher didn’t really want to deal with you because you were too old and put you in the back with some chess books but you beat that challenge. Also many great tips on so much. This is my favorite chess channel.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Dhananjay! It means a lot to know you liked this long video 😁 It is always nice to read your encouraging comments!

[@dragadeyt]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thanks 🙏 it took me a while to comment because I had to watch all of it first.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@dragadeyt I can imagine! It was a long one indeed 😬

[@kch2005]

This is just a fantastic channel, without the usual click bait and smart headlines, that youtubes chess channels are filled with. Your content is really solid compared to other chess channels. Keep it up Sir!

[@Hassy171717]

100% correct about the endgames! I didn't care about learning them, but when I finally took some time off openings and tactics, while I've only learned a basic level of endgame strat, what you've taught me so far has put me far above my current competition when I get to endgames. Especially when I've been down material, it at least gives me a chance to stay in the game when I can find those moves that create counter play. I just recently had a game that I was down 2 minor pieces, though had more pawns, but I was able to keep pushing the pawns as a threat and eventually outplayed my opponent and got the win. It's been a huge confidence boost and proves how important these fundamental ideas are to learn. Looking forward to the next 100 vids!

[@Roosyer]

Hermano tu historia es tremenda. Empecé a ver tu canal y la calidad de tus videos es excelente. Estoy seguro que tu viaje a obtener el título de FIDE Master va a ser exitoso y estoy contento de haber encontrado tu canal. Muchas gracias por tu generosidad y por continuar subiendo tan útil contenido. Mucha suerte compadre!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Muchísimas gracias por todo su apoyo! Me alegra saber que estos videos le han sido util y por su puesto, es un placer tener personas como usted por acá. Saludos y me dice si en algún momento tiene preguntas 👍

[@AnishMandal]

I just found your channel 2 days ago.. and I find its a very serious channel which I never thought exist in KZbin. And then I don't know why I thought to start from lesson number 100 today.. and watched the video until the end... Now I know rest of my KZbin watch hours will be spent here...for a long time ❤️❤️❤️ love from India... May be you are not the biggest chess channel but you are addressing a completely different audience than levy

[@OregonMikeH]

Robert I'm so delighted to have found your Ch! Your Organization, Host Style and Generosity is superior to so many other Chess Creators I've come across. I'm 65 years old, have enjoyed Chess all my life and am gaining more strength now then ever thanks to content like yours. Your Website & "You Tube Offerings," are the most beneficial I've found after studding with many others. I'm going to be spending more time here then elsewhere for now on. I sincerely Thank You for the attributes you personally bring to the Chess Community. I'm going to Share and Promote your Ch. in every way possible and very likely to soon join . Blessings from Oregon Sir. .... Mike.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Mike! Thanks a lot for all your kind words and support. It means a lot to read comments like yours full of good vibe and encouragement. Please, feel free to ask me any qustions you might have as you go over the different lessons. I will be happy to reply 👍

[@OregonMikeH]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thank You, so gracious and appreciated.

[@aryanbansal624]

yaaayyyyy was waiting for this😁

[@sarak2619]

I appreciate your doings specially your intentions.

[@ArbazKhan-xs9ww]

Brother you're amazing you're doing good I pray may you succeed in your life

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! I really appreciate your kind words and all your support! 👍🙌

[@israelbrilhante8252]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Brazil.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Israel!

[@tstrauchSJE]

Thank you sir for all of your help! I am a teacher as well and you are judged by how easy u make it look. Thanks! Keep up the great work!

[@davidramirez4810]

Love your channel and videos! Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, David 👍 Thanks a lot for your kind feedback. It means a lot!

[@hipakkhayar8773]

You consistently bring your all and I truly appreciate that.✨🐣

[@Mezamoe]

Hola Robert, encantado... han pasado 2 años desde el video pero un saludo es lo minimo. La primera vez que he jugado al ajedrez tenia 7 años, y despues de unos meses ya le ganaba a mi padre. La frustracion que le veia en su cara me hizo dejar ese maravillso juego. De casualidad me atropelle en uno de tus videos y mira..... acá estoy jugando otra vez. Gracias por todo, te deseo paz y salud.. un abrazo!

[@kenstephens7747]

I also wanted to share a little feedback on the series thus far.. This has been engaging enough that up until now I haven't even watched anything else, but as we move toward more advanced instruction, I came to realize that I need to take a step back and spend more time on the fundamentals. I really like that this is a progressive series but one of the drawbacks is that by continually moving forward we leave certain areas behind that players may still need work on and they have to look elsewhere for. In particular, we could benefit from spending more time on avoiding mistakes that a player at our current level may be making, and especially in defending better against attacks. This is a product of how chess is taught in general, where we focus way too much on attacking and not enough on knowing how to defend. I just lost a game to a player that I feel I am better than, and was up a piece and a pawn and ended up losing to due to needing to get better at defending, and this really got me focused on getting better at this. We need to be spending at least the same amount of time thinking from our opponent's perspective, and while this series touches on that we could spend much more time on this. I'd also like to see a lot more variety with openings, and I don't just mean the opening videos, as this carries over to the games that you play. I don't mind learning more about the KID, the KIA, and the Pirc but I don't really play these openings so this is of limited value to me. I still plan on watching all of these and still feel this is a fabulous series but as it has evolved it's becoming more of a sideline for me, to be used more as a side dish now, some great teaching for sure, which I still highly recommend for anyone, and the fact that I have gone through the first 100 without watching anything else is certainly testimony to that. It is time to work more on other needs though to keep my game moving forward.

[@adamblomquist5581]

Can't wait til you achieve your goals! Know you have at least 30,000 of us rooting for you. Amazing story coach. Feel so blessed to have found this channel

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you so much Adam for your encouragement and support! It truly means a lot 🙌👍

[@garygranier6369]

I found your channel a couple of months ago and you have helped me immensely mostly with openings and defence, thanks

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you for your feedback, Gary! That is certainly music to my ears 😎

[@justgotluckygodspeed9878]

Great journey! You're a treasure to all chess lovers..humble and so effective! Easy to understand and easy to follow lessons. Some may find it simple yet so deadly! Stay sharp coach and may God bless you more! Have a safe trip to FM.. to IM.. and to GM as well. More power!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you so much, Julius! I really appreciate all your kind words and support! 🙌

[@fredbanon3314]

This anniversary vidéo is an excellent idea. I enjoyed it and now I can put a face on a voice 👍. Lots of good advices, thanks. Looking forward to the next lesson.🇨🇵

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Glad you liked this one, Frederic! It means a lot 👍

[@OliveiraDenerrrr]

I'm 22 and I've only recently learned Chess more seriously because of your channel and very didactic and instructive videos. Certainly those who regularly follow all of your content will have a good base to follow in chess and make their own path on the game 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼 Great vídeo btw

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you for your kind words and for telling us more about your specific experience, Dener! It's great to know you are enjoying this journey! 👍

[@dronai]

Great story of your journey !!! I think you are a naturally gifted player, as well as a hard worker with a passion for the game. Thanks for introducing me to the Pirc, it's been an intersting study, and an odd choice I would have never explored.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome! Thank you for your kind words! 🙌👍

[@Charles-Windham]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are welcome, Charles 👍

[@kanavkohli794]

Great video robert!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Kanav! Glad you liked this long video 😜

[@XFlyingDutchmanX]

Congratulation on your 100th Video. I really like your channel and the way you explain. I haven't played tournament chess since many years because of kids and then pandemic. But I want to start again when it's possible. When I stopped playing I was around 1900. I hope to achieve my goal and reach 2300 elo to become FIDE master one day.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you so much! And I think you will like tomorrow's lesson 👍💪

[@karanarora1468]

It always feels great when you reached a milestone. Completing 100 lessons gives me immense pleasure. but all the credit goes to you for making this possible. Thank you Robert ♥🙏

[@dancingbrave2820]

Great video on your chess story Robert! Your videos are really helpful and instructive .Thank you

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! It's great to see you liked this one. It truly means a lot 👍

[@vinothindrakannan2240]

It meant to be the 100th video.. Happy to watch the whole video, it felt like Zoom call meeting with you...Your wife deserves to get applaud too.. couldn't see her, hope she reads our comments... I was amazed when you explained the reason behind the youtube channel creation. Hats off to you. In future videos preparation, i am glad to join if any support required (preparation, content creation and so on). All 100 videos are worthy. :)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you so much, Vinoth! It means a lot to know you felt that way👍 And yes, I showed my wife your comment. Always happy to know there great people like you as part of this community!

[@jeraldmcgowin4162]

I have really enjoyed your videos. I am an old geezer, and your pirc system is very interesting. I hope you will expand the info for the pirc. show more games against higher rated players.

[@alanschutz7981]

Great structure, format and design. Books in the past were the place to study and improve your chess game. Robert's channel is going to be the best channel to learn and study chess for a long time to come. Thank you Robert, a really wonderful channel you have set up. Love the format and design. All the very best to you and your wife. Ps...keep the "Blue" and "Numbered" channels. Now it's time to go into more in depth strategic games to become masters. 😉

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You got it, Alan! Thanks a lot for your feedback and support 👍🙌

[@vivekelangovan4140]

Motivation to many of them. Thank u

[@GETSETSHOOT]

Loved to see you and your 100th lesson 😀 Good luck sir ❤️

[@hussmohd69]

Thanks alot, you added much to me

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome! 👍😎

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello guys! If you are in a rush, feel free to look for the time stamps in the description to go straight to what you would like to see. Hope it helps 👍 Also, feel free to like and subscribe 🙌😎

[@GETSETSHOOT]

😀❤️

[@mehdila6144]

if someone can help me, if someone, have anybook of tho books on tehis video (pdf books) can you send me please ?? i will give you my mail for that, because realy i dont have any money and dont have ressouces for buying any books, and i dont find it for free in the internet, the only website that i used 4 mouth ago is close, sor i didnt fin kramnik move by moveand the other books, so please if someone have it on pdf or any format i can't thank him enough for helping me, because i need it, and i lost all my pdf books on my pc, [e-mail] have a nice day all and thank you in advance

[@BGMI_MOD]

Thank you so much brother ❤❤❤ love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@BGMI_MOD You are more than welcome!

[@BGMI_MOD]

@@NMRobertRamirez can we contact you by any how means social media??? Insta,fb,twitter,gamil,whatsApp...

[@aeaatkn6734]

I just finished your 66th video but I am writing here to say thank you very much, great lessons, you are a great instructor...

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to provide such a kind feedback. It means a lot 😎

[@nal2us2]

LOL, I told you I was at Lesson 36, but I jumped ahead to Video #100 per your recommendation to address the "Not taking your KZbin Videos Away". I got my questions answered and am very excited about continuing on with Lesson #37. May Jesus bless you richly for these absolute "Jewels" that you have put here regarding solid chess play!!!!!!!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

😎🙌👍 that's great to hear! Keep it up and let me know if you ever have any other questions 👍

[@jonshive5482]

An interesting story. Leaves out a lot of personal info but that's cool. As Fischer's favorite chess coach CJS Purdy would say, "It's all about the chess and nothing but the chess." It speaks volumes that your coach at the Cuban chess academy--a praiseworthy institutional holdover from the Soviet era--started you off solving puzzles from a tactics primer. Right up GM Huschenbeth's alley: "Tactics are the foundation of everything else." Would beg to differ with your contention that becoming a National Master is "no big deal" or that chess can improve IQ but that's beside the point. Your instructional viddies are gold and perhaps the best of their kind on the web. Best wishes on your pursuit of a Fide Master or IM title. Cheers!

[@nal2us2]

This video is solid gold Robert. Question: You bring up a good point about getting on a schedule day to day with the different aspects of the game that one should focus on.... on a regular schedule. With that in mind would you be so kind as to share with myself and everyone else here what you would consider to be a good sample weekly training/study schedule with the subjects one should focus on from Sunday to the next Saturday? You had some real good ideas in the video that you used as an example, ( one day openings, tactics, and game play, next day something similar but slightly different). I love that idea and would love to see you present us all with your idea of the perfect weekly study guide .... again for all 7 days of the week. Cant wait to see what you say!!!!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! Glad to see you liked this longggg video 😎 Please, feel free to check out lesson # 102 and let me know what you think 👍

[@darrylkassle361]

Like in Australia- our middle school starts at 12 also Going on the history of the development of chess it is obvious that those 7 years cost you vital brain connections that would mean you would probably be a grandmaster. Almost definitely. Nevertheless you are still a highly talented player and are a National Master which is an achievement in itself particularly considering you get many kids not missing out like you did yet only getting to 1600-1800. Considering your history you have done extremely well. The main thing is you are doing what you love so as they say when you do what you love you never work another day in your life

[@abdulla4830]

Hats off 🎩 👍👍👍👍

[@79-souravsutradhar53]

Sir you are the only coach i found in youtube whom i could really relate to... following you ever since you posted your 1st video... you are helping us in countless ways in improving in chess.love you sir from INDIA♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Class8-i8p]

HUGE RESPECT FOR YOUR WORK

[@jeffic9249]

great storytelling! btw, i want to suggest a lesson about visualization/calculation, especially blindfolded. i see that some GMs calculate by closing their eyes/looking elsewhere (naroditsky, hikaru). i assume it would be easier to calculate multiple lines if the board is printed clearly in my head so that i won't be distracted with the pieces on the board. i have been practicing on memorizing coordinates, but it's very hard to see the dark and light squares in my head. Congrats on reaching lesson 100. You've been a big help for many and we can all see your dedication! Edit: Woah, i commented this before 44:45 where you're talking about blindfold chess. It's like you're reading my mind.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

😎 this only means it is time to talk about blindfold Chess indeed 😜 Thanks a lot for your kind words by the way. It truly means a lot 👍

[@Brice23]

Interesting story and top notch instruction

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@itiller69]

I love all your videos you are helping us chess maniacz a lot

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That means a lot! Thank you for your kind words 🙌😎

[@vinothindrakannan2240]

I didn't see the video yet.. But i am sure it's going to rock😇

[@Justin-qe6gj]

same

[@zamaankhan9344]

Sir I must say this video is as beautiful and knowledgeable like all your other videos.. Just a personal request I want you to make content for English opening as well as how to play Sicilian defence against e4.. There are other channels on KZbin where I can learn from but I want to learn from you.. Thank you ❤️

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Zamaan! Thank you for your nice words. Regarding your request, we will certainly be learning these opening soon 👍

[@timwoods3173]

Thank you for sharing!!!

[@tonycosta3336]

Great video really appreciate you teaching chess. I hope you make it to IM!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thank you, Tony! I really appreciate it. Maybe you get to it before I do 💪

[@BernardHumphreyGaskin]

Thank you .. you have certainly helped me improve my ratings ... by at least 200 points ... I am beating stronger players more consistently. . Thank you

[@NMRobertRamirez]

You are more than welcome, Bernard! Thanks a lot for sharing your progress with me. It means a lot 👍😎

[@tonycosta3336]

What's your rating/

[@SageMotive1111]

Really overwhelming story coach👍🏻

[@jonwalker2929]

Great video. Just using the Pirc I finally reached 1000 elo. Very interesting learning your life story. I've watched lessons #69 and #71 more times than you have read Grau's books.

[@teacherlee3527]

Coach, can you please do a video on the KIA opening you described as 'kind of like the Catalan without C4' in around minute 58:30? It looks really interesting.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Absolutely! We will talk about it when we start discussing the Catalan 👍💪

[@Grandcapi]

I knew it! Roberto Grau's series was one of your first books. Being born in Cuba, as you were, this series was a must. I always wonder why it was never translated into English. From volume II on anyone can improve a lot. Some years ago they updated it to algebraic notation. I have both editions.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

hehe yes! They used to say that after reading that series, you would either improve or go crazy 😅

[@abhilashbhandekar9531]

I love your channel ❤. I am 26, you motivated me to start chess again. I am going to play my first chess tournament in 2 weeks. I hope you do well in your life

[@gboundrapa]

Lots of good information! I'm hoping to see the video about blindfold training soon!

[@ravikumarkothamasu]

You are my coach for KID and PIRC .I am rocking with your teachings 😀❤️👍.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Vinukonda! It's great to know you remaking progress an d enjoying these lessons 👍

[@tomtoss2463]

Thank you for this illuminating video. I will finish it later today as work takes precedence. Now I understand what it takes to become a master chess player. For me chess is a hobby not a profession. Again thank you.

[@rizalonia539]

Go master go go go

[@NMRobertRamirez]

😎💪👏

[@vijyantmehrotra8119]

My best wishes with you

[@darklord9025]

that smile on telling your birthday to us. It was way too cute

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

Your story was better than watching a good movie. Perhaps you could sell in more details your biography and they could make a movie out of it. All the best.

[@京城五]

Omg, the content I long for so long

[@vijyantmehrotra8119]

Coach you will definitely become FIDE MASTER

[@Class8-i8p]

THANKS FOR THE WONDERFULL VIDEOS

[@deanreinglas3679]

Very informative videos thank you God Bless

[@captainnolan5062]

Maybe a video going over, in detail, creating your lesson plan (training plan to become an IM), with schedule, books, online resources you will use, etc., that we could model our own plan on. Thank you.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! Take a look at lesson # 102 and let me know what you think 👍

[@captainnolan5062]

Will do, thank you.

[@davidramirez4810]

Hola Ramirez! 🙋‍♂️ From David Ramirez, desde Southern California.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello David! 👋😎

[@aryanbansal624]

Gm Robert Ramirez has a nice ring to it

[@NMRobertRamirez]

😜👏

[@nrmz22]

What do you think of daily chess? Do you think I would be able to get the same results by playing this instead of the 15 minute ones or even blitz. I may have maybe two hours a week to have the time to play chess and I like to spend that time going over lessons and tactics. So daily chess like 1 day or 3 days per move works for me. I have pockets of time here and there. My goal is to become an expert. You are a Great coach and I thank you for getting into You Tube. I really enjoyed your story. It’s interesting that your first teacher thought you were too old to learn. If he could see where you are now.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Norman! It will be a pleasure to help you reach your goal of becoming an expert 😎 Regarding your question about daily Chess, I think it is good as an extra, but it should not replace live games. If you want to reach your goal, you will have to play in tournaments and tournament games require you to know Chess (tactics and everything else you are learning from lessons in those two hours a week) but they also require the ability to focus and be consistent throughout the entire match. There are certain skills and abilities we develop playing live games that we cannot get from daily games. This is just my personal opinion, but I would recommend that you take 30 minutes of those 2 hours and play at least a 15|10 game. We also need you to get comfortable with playing under time pressure. Even if you start a tournament game with 2 hours, you might get to time pressure and if you have never experienced it, you will throw away everything you accomplished up to that point in the game. Hope this makes sense and feel free to ask me any other questions you might have 👍

[@nrmz22]

@@NMRobertRamirez I will take that advise and again I thank you very much

[@nrmz22]

I took your advise and played a few 15/10 games and it didn't go so well. I know I can play better but I just couldn't think fast enough. In daily games I have a few days at best to figure things out. Looks like I'm going to have to change the way I play from now on if I want to improve. Its just as you said and for that I am grateful. Oh and my 5min games are even worse 🤣

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@nrmz22 I know exactly what you mean. We have all been there! Some of my younger students jokingly call the Chess timer "evil" lol But then, after a while they do not even mind it. When you use the timer in person, it is even more challenging because you have to remember to press it after you move. Do not worry about blitz for now. Instead, get comfortable with 15|10 or even 30 mins. And of course, keep me posted 👍

[@briangorman1079]

Robert, you are the man!!! Sincerely, bad_chess_student

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Briannnnn! Thank you. Nice to see you here 😎💪

[@jakub453]

Hi, Robert! QUESTION: Could you include in your course a tutorial, how to play as black when you come across other first move than 1.e4 or 1. d4 (especially against 1. c4 (English), 1. f4 (Bird), 1.g3 or 1.Nf3). Thanks for your amazing efffort!!:)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! I am planning to cover almost every opening little by little including the English. In the interim, consider playing the King's Indian Defense set-up against it 👍

[@calculus7]

Not being a fluent Spanish speaker, I’m intrigued by Roberto Graus’ chess anthology. Would you say that your lessons cover a lot of the material in these books? I don’t mean he talks about forks in the books and you talk about forks in your lessons…that would be in any chess lesson series probably. I mean that clearly this book series was a major part of your education. Do you think that some of the pedagogy and spirit of Graus books are found in these lessons? I know I can find books on similar topics but I feel like I’m missing out an a valuable perspective since I can’t read these books and there are apparently no English translations. I hope my question is clear.

[@iamproudpro1433]

I'm 17 now i am an intermediate and now I have become serious to chess! I will turn 17 this year, let's see can I do better than the people who are playing since they were 7 or 8

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Excellent! Just keep it consistent and enjoy the process 💪 Keep me posted! 😎

[@vijyantmehrotra8119]

Happy Guru Purnima to you Coach

[@ctriamimgons]

Really excellent content. I'm still trying to figure out the czech pirc defense though.

[@AmericasAlgebraTeacher]

Thanks for this! I just learned how to play chess at a VERY advanced age and I’m not interested in a high rating - just fun. Your videos have provided an excellent framework for my development - and I thank you!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Glad to be part of your journey, Mike! Thanks a lot for your feedback. It means a lot 👍

[@mapekala]

Robert, this is a terrific video (as all of yours are). Good luck on your run to the next title! One question: Where did you film this video? (That doesn't look like a U.S. electrical outlet!)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello Mark! This was in Bucharest, Romania 👍

[@mapekala]

@@NMRobertRamirez Cool!

[@catedoge3206]

Yessiiirrr

[@Centurion-yw5ky]

Fascinating and interesting to hear 'your chess story'. I wish you success on your journey to the next level. On another note, I have loved your videos on the Pirc and Kings Indian defence, so much so that my win rate as black is so much better than when I play as white. I suspect that I am not the only 'student' with this situation. I would love you to do a video on the Catalan type opening which you mentioned, just to show the basics. And the most important question, does your wife play chess? And if not, have you tried to teach her?😀😀😀😀

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello and thank you! Glad you liked this one 😎 Regarding the openings as white, we will certainly talk more about it -especially the Catalan. And my wife learned the basics in Cuba, but she is not into it. She learns fast, but she does not feel attracted to it or any table games 🤷‍♂️

[@jonshive5482]

Actually wish Robert would do some more on the KIA, especially those lines in which Black plays ...dxe4 and then ...Bc5. Usually have trouble against that line for some reason. One can always hope...

[@nal2us2]

Robert.... maybe you can help me with this issue. I find myself stuck at about a 1350 to 1400 rating currently. I have identified part of my problem being that I am WAAAAY to impulsive with my moves not taking time to see..... the whole board and also I sometimes miss threats from the opponents bishops on the long diagonals. Are there any tips you can provide to address the above-mentioned issues and assist me in getting out of the 1300/1400 vortex? hehe. Any comments as always are greatly appreciated.

[@mdashrafulislam969]

I don't know if you still can remember me. I completed all your lessons and practiced them with heart. And I am already 1600 rating. I was 1100 when I started and I will reach 2000+ I hope

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! Congrats on that jump! Soon you will be in the 1800 and then finally in 2000+ 💪 Just keep training consistently. 500 is a lot. It would be interesting to know how long it took you.

[@mdashrafulislam969]

@@NMRobertRamirez after watching your videos only 2 months. But I was stuck at 1100 for more than 6 months.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@mdashrafulislam969 thank you for your reply 👍

[@muzkaii]

This is epic

[@benjaminzelahhoward430]

This is a knight on an outpost.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Ahh that was a nice one 👏

[@pasadenapsych44]

Ah, nice. Some Sicilian coming this way! Will look out for it with curiosity.

[@ernestogarcillan1977]

coach where i found or watch our game.. u said u featured your 100 game

[@davidrobertson1980]

Nice Robert, you were born just 2 days before my son ;) but he plays different games lol

[@Movie.reviews-s]

wow, now i can play a game more than 55 moves with stockfish level 6..... but do not know how to analyse my moves and it would be very help to make videos on analysis and correction of blunder