CHESS STEPS #2 (600-1000)

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Welcome to the Chess Steps Series, where I teach you various concepts on your road to being a superstar chess genius. This is Episode 2.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Game 1 vs 617
14:45 Game 2 vs 769
28:31 Game 3 vs 854
46:14 Game 4 vs 986
1:01:40 Game 5 vs 995
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[@hamburglerhelper326]

this guys is 2700 but barely beating 700s.... i dont get it

[@snowyy3028]

its because you have 1 brain cell which is hanging

[@ThaChildishOne]

Shame shame shame

[@sujataghose8238]

Shame lol

[@dustinkennedy65]

He's barely beating them on purpose so he can be as instructive as possible for people at these ranks. I'd imagine you had the sound off.

[@potroast702]

You need this series more than anyone bud

[@dimitriuss]

"poked around a little bit, and we ended up mating" - Levy 2022

[@tyedyeguy69]

Nice

[@d.a.g4503]

Ayo🤨📸

[@KuoOwen]

Sus

[@zthehuman7051]

That’s what he said? Damn

[@SilentNamikaze]

1:14:54 it so much better to hear him saying it

[@devjubin6965]

The favorite thing about this series is the fact that he acts like he's a lower rated player and makes the common mistakes all 1000 elo and below make and explains how to correct it!!! Really love your content Levy!!

[@michael8815]

this is something that the habits series did better and more consistently because the rules on how to play were written down

[@derekgee8845]

Chessbrah 👌👌

[@Noir0rioN]

@@derekgee8845 dude....chessssss.

[@derekgee8845]

@@Noir0rioN eh? OK. Dude....

[@brucewayne2184]

Oddly similar to Aman's "Chess Habits" series. Very suspicious.

[@herrcrash8218]

I am convinced that teaching in general is an extremely difficult thing to do but Levy is honestly one of the best teachers I‘ve ever seen. I love this

[@booperbonkerton3814]

1:00:03 I'm doing good man. My grades are good, I got really good family-related news today, and I hit my highest rapid rating ever today of 850 after playing chess for a month. Thank you for the videos

[@badza47]

you still doing good?

[@booperbonkerton3814]

@@badza47 yes! hope you are too

[@hawaiian_hero3293]

What rating are you now?

[@booperbonkerton3814]

@@hawaiian_hero3293 1300

[@Ty2x-]

@beelzebub how long have you been playing?

[@pedroivanfernandes2997]

44:21 Levy missing M1 on purpose just to show how to win the endgame... You can see how he hovers over the rook then changes his mind. It's those tiny details that make a great teacher

[@F8alaty45]

I didn't even catch that it was M1.

[@rohitkumar-nb5ym]

He instinctively went for rook h2 and was like nah...

[@huckthatdish]

The Frandinavian combines the loss of tempo of the Scandy with the terrible French bishop for maximum sadness

[@ThaAmjab]

lol

[@asaravenell]

thats why magnus loves it

[@huckthatdish]

@@asaravenell magnus loves the Scandi not starting in the French and taking with queen in the exchange French

[@asaravenell]

@@huckthatdish thanks man i had absolutely no idea that was the case

[@tonieprawda]

Well done sir

[@mattdinger765]

Hi Levy. Since watching these two episodes I have won 10 of my last 12 games and gone from 820 to 915, this is the most instructive content I’ve enjoyed from you so far. Thanks for putting out daily videos, I don’t miss a single one, either entertainment or instructional. Keep doing what you’re doing man!

[@ramyogpandey1112]

Ehat your rating nau

[@esfera2181]

You won ten games and barely gained 100 LP. Just quit the game, it's not for you

[@mattdinger765]

@@esfera2181 well now I’ve managed 1750 as a peak I have had to slow down, life gets in the way of consistent play sometimes.

[@mattdinger765]

@@ramyogpandey1112 I float around 1400-1500 playing very casually but I have reached 1750 when I play consistent, serious chess. Some days I was playing 25+ games of 10 min rapid though, so I kinda got obsessed

[@esfera2181]

@@mattdinger765 make a new account and you'll be higher, eventually you'll fall down till you hit your lowest. But it will be higher than what it is now

[@utygfkuygughg]

Went from solid 600 to solid 750 after one episode…. Best series yet. He literally gets inside my head and explains why my flawed logic doesn’t work at my level.

[@katlegosityi59]

Same

[@collinbuchanan5741]

me: Qa3 looks good, hitting the pawn and attacking that open space Gotham: I can go Qa3 but that’s a completely ridiculous move and can be easily parried Me: Yup that’s what I was thinking, let’s try something else

[@karambwan1649]

Me but it hangs the piece instead

[@johnwalker1058]

Me: *makes a seemingly reasonable move* Engine: "blunder!" *eval bar drops to the Marianas Trench*

[@ryanrauch1509]

This just made my day... Literally laughing out loud 🤣

[@yassirakkaoui]

Same, i swear😂😂😂

[@sorey_here]

we've all been there 👍

[@infantiltinferno]

Levy giggling as he's playing low-rated moves just says it all. Great stuff.

[@X1ma_]

Gustav guys

[@enricoboldrini5350]

@A Garfayan___🌹 Sorry I don't speak alien

[@CrispyBaconYT555]

When you see a move immediately and then Levy starts talking about the different options and saying that the move you were thinking was a very advanced option :D

[@Legend-rv6sm]

Your like I said that

[@nathannorton5972]

BUT did you know why it was a very good move, and how to follow it up?

[@dabi734]

I saw a move and he immediately said dont do this move its a completely ridiculous move

[@robertforgaci9427]

i feel like Einstein when this happens ahhahaa

[@andrewwilson9123]

@@nathannorton5972Exactly. Sacrifices without seeing the correct follow ups are just blunders

[@ryn1192]

10:00 Levy : Eat the pawns. Subtitles (CC) : Eat the ponds. Me : *searches how to eat ponds*

[@vinod.9290]

no comments

[@minecraft_pro_3226]

Maybe with a rook we can eat the ponds.

[@vinod.9290]

@@minecraft_pro_3226 na if the rook jumps into the pond , the water in the pon will come out

[@minecraft_pro_3226]

@@vinod.9290 Intéressant...

[@geniuz4093]

Cringe

[@trent797]

Levy: "I want to keep these videos about 40 minutes." Also Levy: Releases next video at 1h17mins.

[@pietroorsato9399]

Levi: plays e4 e5 me: Impossible

[@judahrosen4362]

But I love it

[@BanDzTheLord]

Aint complaining

[@Andrew-yr6ig]

Watch on 2x speed and it's about 40min.

[@smartfck4]

We all know Levy is bad with calculations

[@hilmidwiputranto6944]

levy in guess the elo is like normal gordon ramsay, levy in this series is like ramsay when dealing with kids

[@svenbootsma3041]

Honestly, I think this is one of the most enjoyable series so far! It’s really nice to see you play “like” a lower-rated player. Learning a lot here! Also, these hour long videos are great; your voice is nice to listen to

[@jaredcarter1165]

You can tell when you've just made a big error against Gotham, if you ever sign up to play him, cuz he'll take at least 30 seconds on his next move, just describing to the audience how you done flubbed

[@CJ-ts4jm]

Brilliant 😂😂😂

[@TactfulWaggle]

the longer gotham takes to respond to your move, the worse your blunder is xD

[@ben4675]

just watched this then played a 91% game and feeling very proud of myself

[@Tootsiepop201]

The same thing happened to me after episode 1! Great job!

[@AceWolf456]

I like how a lot of mates with many pieces on the board tend to have something backing the mating piece, but I love that 27:05 the queen mates with no backup.

[@Tagger67]

I came out of a year long break from playing any chess. I was pleasantly surprised to see I could hold my ground against 1400-1500 players when my peak before was 1100. The only chess I did in this entire year were watching your videos! So thanks I'm sure you've help many like me without them even realising.

[@Vista.highlights]

It's unbelievable how much effort it takes to become a grandmother in chess. Even Levy who does chess daily is still an international master.

[@survivorsa5923]

Seems unlikely that Levy turns into a granny ngl

[@darkrealm3996]

I love that joke

[@tiwiorogun1767]

Bro i didn't didn't know u were on KZbin keep up the work ✌🏾

[@fesh]

International Mother

[@maxtv333thesuperstar3]

@@xercer he did it on purpose

[@NecDraws]

21:46 Ah yes, I always knew I was very high level thank you Levy.

[@hugo57k91]

Wait what? I'm 1300 and I saw that

[@davidefilippi7294]

@@hugo57k91 same... I think we heard Levy saying "trading at one's terms" so many times that we constantly look for this kind of moves

[@smartfck4]

It's not so hard to understand why it's such a good move (if you look 2-3 moves ahead it looks like white is just blundering a pawn on d4 but there's rook to d1 to pin the queen to the knight and win it). Other than that white has no immediate threats but black king gets paralized completely and it's very hard for black to bring more pieces to defense. There's also development problems for black because e6 pawn blocks its own bishop but hangs a mate if it moves up (white bishop slides to d3 and f6 pawn just lost support to interpose and block a checkmate). Even if black doesn't blunder immediately it's still impossible to stop bishop, knight and perhaps a rook lift in the future (if white plays correct moves). I'm 1400 and visually that move looks good to me but it's still not clear how to win it while Levy could probably dismantle any GM if given white's position.

[@stephendaedalus7841]

@@hugo57k91 lol im 800 and saw that ... ;)

[@hugo57k91]

@Akkzz I didn't see a wink lol

[@rossmarshall4297]

This is my favorite series you've ever done. I've rewatched all your ratings climb videos so many times, but this is even more instructive! Can't wait for the next step

[@jeremiahcurtis3067]

This series so far has been most instructive. It's incredible when this is broken down to basics how much the mind misses. I now know what I need to be focusing on more to advance, now just to devote my time legitimately instead of half assed. Thanks Levy

[@sethpetrie2620]

Thoughts on doing a series where you lost the opening, in a losing situation and maybe even down a piece and fighting back for the win or a winning position?? Love what you do and all the content!!

[@olivetree7430]

Just resign and learn your opennings

[@hxhbestanime497]

Feel like thats not helpful, you’d just try to play good moves regardless of whether you’re losing right?

[@benedmondson3901]

He’s commented on this idea in a stream before after accidentally blundering a bishop or something I can’t remember exactly what he said but he decided against it and said it would be bad if he just lost games lol

[@temporarynickname]

@@olivetree7430 never resign, unless it's a very long time control

[@olivetree7430]

@@temporarynickname a game down a piece on move 5 sucks . I'd rather start a new game

[@drtheengrumb4439]

HANDS DOWN your new best series. I love this and it is EXTREMELY helpful. By the way, your channel has raised my ELO over 400 in the last month alone and I am proud to say I rank in the 1600's now. Thanks Gotham!!!! PLEASE keep em coming.

[@dajansuyal2854]

Hey Can you suggest me an opening Im 900 player and im playing London but levy doesnt have a lot of studying materials about it and i lose to weird moves Can you help me with any opening

[@burarum1]

@@dajansuyal2854 Play the biipboop gambit named after mr. Gambit

[@drtheengrumb4439]

@@dajansuyal2854 Study different openings. He has a video on the London too. Maybe check that video out as he helps break it down myself. When I was sub 1000, I felt as I could not get any better and I was very wrong. It takes time and practice. Also, play matches against bots with help so then you can also see and get help with different moves but then also learn why those moves are best.

[@kittuojha]

@@dajansuyal2854 if you play london, then watch hikaru teaching london to pokemane. It's the best london training on the net, better than levy and everyone else.

[@drtheengrumb4439]

@@kittuojha Completely forgot about that video too. In my defense, I was on my first cup of coffee and hour ago lol.

[@r.l.s.6722]

Another AMAZING series! I for one am ecstatic you are devoting yourself to Chess education - there are lots of GMs, but not lots of great Chess content. Keep up the good work, seeing you grow as an educator has been joyful!

[@umutcancoskun5874]

25:42 Qa3 is a perfect move that wins a piece if black doesn't want to lose knight then he loses queen. There is the moves: Qa3 c5 d×c6 Qe7 Bd6 or Qa3 Qe7 d6 c×d6 and again B×d6

[@BiscuitZombies]

En passant, very nice.

[@spicewiczmusic]

honestly, I'm 1200-1400 and even first episode was incredibly useful for me. not that I didn't know all this stuff, but it helps to organise all this in my brain. Let's watch this one then :D

[@kevinsips3658]

This such a thoughtful series tbh. You seem to really understand the challenges and mistakes that players of every level encounter.

[@colegieseking5136]

I agree with this. I think that the series could be improved slightly if Levy was cognizant of the fact that he is a very tactical player and he can tend to overestimate lower rated player’s tactical awareness and underestimate their positional understanding.

[@marcoantoniocabreraaguilar8226]

@@colegieseking5136 Bit unrelated to OP's point, but you're so right about Levy being a very tactical player! I'd never realized it. I'd always really enjoyed Levy's style of play and admired his skill--he makes it seem effortless, like every move is perfectly obvious--but it's only now that I understand why. Thanks for the insight!

[@Stillshot10200]

1. I watch without ad blocks. 2. I am watching this series and then the course. 3. I love your content and these long game recordings rock. Keep it up. Thank you.

[@Zorionn]

Really enjoying the longer form content. Being able to see players make similar moves I would make and showing why they aren’t as good as alternative moves/ tactics at various stages in a game is super educational

[@plaguetree5067]

"I missed mate in one!!" I, personally want to Welcome Levy back to playing 1000 Level Chess!

[@thenerd446]

; kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@hatterson]

​@@adamh4510 At 41:56, Qe5+ forking the king and rook is met with Qg3 which blocks check and also guards the rook.

[@whocares2277]

He didn't see rook h1 but he would have liked it.

[@XTRM-fd7ty]

@@whocares2277 you are not a psychic

[@LordFarquhar96]

Game 4’s endgame was super helpful. Basic tips like move one time, middle pawn back, and aiming to get into zugzwang are things I’ve not been told before. Really enjoying this series

[@mikparker2572]

It doesn’t matter to me if your videos are 24 hours long I would still be here watching. I’m a noob at 64 but I’m mesmerised by your instructions and play. I only started playing five weeks ago and I love it. You have all the qualities of a teacher ie; the skill, information, humour etc that makes these videos so exciting. Thank you so much for just being here. Keep up the great work and hi from the UK.

[@zerfetzt]

the series is outstanding. it's always the most precious lessons - when a pro shows his mind on the battlefield, the grid he sees. Wonderful, thank you very much for the work

[@Chicken_of_Bristol]

Not sure if this is appropriate for this series, but I'd love some content that focuses on evaluating with the computer. As a low rated player, if there isn't a simple tactical sequence, I don't feel like I get a lot out of the computer analysis. When you say things like "the computer likes this move because" I often don't feel like I can get that "because" when I'm just trying to do analysis on my own.

[@stoutlager6325]

Sure I'll second this suggestion. I've noticed a lot of beginners not really sure how to use the engine like that. The basic idea is to see what the computer suggested instead of what you played, then play the computer suggestion and all the of the top computer suggested moves after that. This will show you why the move it liked the most was the best in that position. Now sometimes the computer suggested line is going to be extremely complicated and totally unrealistic for you to calculate. Other times it's a very simple tactic you certainly could have seen, at least with some puzzle practice. That tactic might be for you or instead you allowed one for your opponent. Doing this for endgame positions can be rough. There are times when making an innocuous king move somewhere changes the eval from totally winning mate in some handful of moves to dead draw or lost.

[@PerfectSense77]

Yep you need to look at the following five moves or so from the computer AFTER the suggested move. Then in most cases you'll see why the computer suggested it. Even then sometimes it won't make sense to your puny human brain but a lot of the time it will and you'll be like "OOOOOHH that's why that move was total trash." Gotta look at the following moves.

[@xxmsp91]

LEVY PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS COMMENT!

[@quantumblip4715]

I can't express how hyped I am for this series. It's insanely helpful and instructive for me even as a 1200 rn

[@whileimgaming]

This is just so, so good. A long video that really takes a deeper dive into different positions and tactics. This one was maybe a BIT too long, but dang it. Perfect stuff to regain motivation and break glass ceilings

[@asharpbflat7179]

This is such an amazing video totally underrated and underappreciated probably, but this is where most of us are at! So instructive, just watch! so nicely and thoughtfully done. Thanks so much for the dedication Levy!!!

[@Boston-prince]

I don't have the money to buy lessons or donate but I've disabled my ad-block. Amazing effort Levy, keep it up.

[@michael2244]

Amen from Chessbrah has a series "building habits" check it out, it's a lot better than this series.

[@DiabolicalHater]

Cuckold

[@AM_-wg1hj]

21:33 Me thinking: yeah I would play Qe3 here Gotham: that's a very high level move like 2900 level Me: *surprised Pikachu face*

[@bartjames2192]

I really think this series is terrific. As a 1000 ish player, I have found that GM's have a tendency to write books and build lessons around things that interest themselves (often showing me how good they are in their games). That level of instruction is far above my head right now. This series is showing me some new stuff, but also reinforcing the sorts of things I need to focus on. Thank you Levy! Keep up the good work!

[@davidmcdonald4511]

Thank you, it's an excellent basic series. I'm stuck at 1300 (playing on the computer), some tactic in your series I know but it's a good reminder, and others are new. I appreciate you reaching out to us, beginning chess players. David

[@isaacingalls720]

Just wanted to say that was the best explanation of king and pawn endgames I've ever heard. Thanks levy!

[@chaliceter5698]

I’d pay the price for a full course were this to be compiled as a course on his website. This is excellent and valuable content. The explanations are really clear and slow enough for lower rated players to understand precisely what Levy is saying.

[@seantimmons5900]

Well, don't pay for the milk if you're getting the cow for free.. or something like that.

[@whiskeyfilmstudios7230]

shhhhh

[@Nova_501]

Check out Daniel naroditskys speed runs too! They’re even more thorough with easy to understand GM level analysis. If you’re over 1200 it is probably more beneficial. But he plays the best moves almost all of the time. Levy playing some low Elo moves on purpose then showing how to continue from a not as good position is also super helpful

[@brandonriordan921]

Honestly I'm around 1000 and I'm loving this series. As you've seen on guess the elo, simple blunders happen even at 1500, so this series is a nice reminder to slow down, look where the pieces see, and play basic principles. I'm one of the people who watch your videos in full-- much appreciated.

[@loaarnoth8311]

I really love your channel, so easy to understand your teaching style, and fun. Really, really appreciate your knowledge ❤ thank you for taking the time to play at each level. Really helpful to see the mistakes that I make played out, really helpful to hear your thought process.

[@complex136]

I love this series, also, don’t always watch the whole thing in one go (i do often, but not always) so the chapters separating the games is a huge help, keep up the superb work anyway! 👍

[@totiscalisi8777]

This format is absolutely amazing. Hearing your explanations and understanding the mistakes of lowrated players is very helpfull. Congrats

[@arnoldbailey8803]

Hearing your thought process while making moves is the most educating experience I've had with this game. 🎯

[@wisama11]

Hey Levy - Thanks for this amazing content. I was struggling in 950 rating range for sometime now. After watching just first 2 videos, I went from 950 to currently 1114. I got an 8 and 11 game winning streaks. I stopped blundering and my opponents started to blunder more. Feels just amazing. Thanks again for the content. Super Useful.

[@gnorthey]

Man this series is going to be so groundbreaking, cant wait for the third episode! Keep up the great content Levy!

[@randomdude2981]

; - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4K1aGCQj8mFZs0

[@j3fr0uk]

Check out chessbrah

[@sigurdh.s8320]

@@j3fr0uk Building habits is so damn good. So is this

[@j3fr0uk]

@@sigurdh.s8320 Yeah after watchin the next episode too, I need to edit my above statement lol

[@oogabooga7089]

This series is so entertaining and educational at the same time, I love it!

[@dawsonrowe8402]

ooga booga

[@codyhoney1830]

This series is both incredibly entertaining and it feels very informative to me. Please continue with this style of content it's phenomenal.

[@ayesaac]

This series is incredible. I played a LOT as a kid, didn't play at all for years, and have been getting back into it. I don't really remember any of the strategy I learned as a kid, but some of this stuff I was doing (sometimes partially) on instinct without really having an understanding of why. First video immediately bumped me up several hundred elo and this one is bringing back a LOT, and feeling like I'll get a similar result this time too. Thank you for such an engaging, informative series. Basically the epitome of that core memory unlocked meme for me 😅

[@Bapple34]

23:10 instructive moment! I'm often more developed and it's difficult to convert such positions to a win for me. Thanks for the detailed explanation

[@asym52]

Ya know what I find really useful? Levy saying "this is the best move, but I'm a (whatever rating he's playing), so this is what I am going to do. That way, we not only get to see two different moves, but we get the rationale as well. Very nice. AND then we get to see Levy playing to overcome the handicap he's given himself. It might seem like a bit of a cheat ("now I'm going to play as a higher rated player"), but it's really not. It's really just quite a brilliant teaching device. As a former teacher, I am constantly pleased with what a good teacher Levy is.

[@Perseagatuna]

That's really good imo, as a 600 we always just get distracted with something else or don't think enough and make blunders, every game I play has at least 1 blunder (Except those where I played like a master, I'm talking 80+ accuracy and/or at least 1 brilliant move)

[@jonnyledesma8511]

Love this one, as a struggling 900 I’ll try to use these tips and lessons, as a student I love that I can still learn without buying a course or boot camp. Thanks so much Levy!

[@ladscrimpton8590]

Great series. I'm a beginner, and I'm learning a ton. I like how you also show some of the suboptimal moves, and then you explain why it was suboptimal, and why a different move would have been optimal.

[@whiskeyfilmstudios7230]

“like 27, 29 level…wink” You got my back, made me feel like a strong player! And you know u did it on purpose

[@Shadowyurix]

Love this series!

[@bocz4317]

I learnt a lot from Game 4's endgame.Many times In a king and pawn endgame I'm in a zugzwang and I lose but I didn't know why I thought I was just casually pushing pawns.However apparently from this vid I'm not supposed to frozen the pawns if I have no moves next.thx a lot Levy! :) I learn a lot from your videos,love the content!

[@oliveski]

The pawn endgame was really really helpful. I always lose those and never grasped any ideas around them and Levy really enlightened some interesting ideas.

[@felixschinnerling903]

After you dropped the video, I immediately went from 900 up to above 1000. Thanks Levi.

[@bennetth7008]

I was so thrilled to be featured in this episode, Levy! (I was 4th) THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR AMAZING CONTENT AND WORK

[@pawntozy]

You did great man

[@Drogon7102]

Levy knows your name, Im jealous

[@briantreadwell2206]

Loving this series and glad you adapt your game to the level of opponent and explain the errors made along the way - i recall lessons being mentioned, i will look out for those - your teaching style makes this game look so much easier

[@connerreyer8779]

Love this series and love your courses! I finished beginner boot camp just before Christmas and I’ve gone up 240 ELO points in less than a month!

[@gnorthey]

3:47 "It's a completely ridiculous move" But it is so tempting...

[@valimaa1006]

My mind is telling me nooooo......

[@ReidBallardIII]

When Levy was talking about piece activity/coordination around the 24:00 mark, I was expecting him to say "Chess is a team sport." Just seemed like a Levy way of explaining it.

[@floralemmens]

I'd love to just see another take on these episodes. Just repeat the concept and make 3 new episodes. Cause this is so useful. And i love watching it.

[@MrSirchasen]

For me one of the best series you have ever done, you really nail down the basics. love the review of each game.

[@dalewier9735]

Wow! thank you, this is excellent instruction

[@TenTimesTheTea]

Love this series. Definetly a step up from "how to win at chess"

[@desmundreid3368]

This video helps tremendously! I have been struggling to stay in the 600’s due to now playing higher rated players. I have to focus more on Calculating and Blundering less. Definitely trying to understand trading pieces, strategies and tactics. Thank you very much for the wealth of information.

[@tomk9850]

Just started watching your vids a few days ago and absolutely love them! Thanks

[@jacobkr]

I belong in this elo (about 800 blitz and 1000 rapid) and this video is really helpful. Good job IM Levy, hopefully a GM soon. :-)

[@sameo1000]

Me: *looks at Qa3 looking to take the pawn and fork the king and rook* Levy: "I can wander all the way down and attack this pawn, it's a completely ridiculous move" Me: "oh... okay then..." *cries in 600*

[@batnaychoboxing2581]

I can't stop watching your videos. You explain very well. People like me with low elo don't want to get into the deep water at first so I guess this is the wright way. Thank you for your sharing your knowledge with us.

[@abzu]

I like that you didn't just show us how to do openings but explained every move showing us why the openings are good

[@lochlanjohnston402]

I love listening to Levy explain chess at my level, he's so naturally engaging. Whenever he analyses high level chess, it's entertaining, but I don't get much out of it as much as this series.

[@advikganapathy2515]

The next 2 episodes are gonna be so much better as my rating is 1600 right now, these are good too as i can still learn a lot

[@thenerd446]

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[@alanschrader3117]

That pawn endgame discussion at the end of Game 4 is invaluable. This series is awesome!

[@823Brad]

As a new player, I truly appreciate your channel and this series. I feel like I’m slowly beginning to understand this game a little more.

[@MrTimos]

As a millennial who was going to be a part of the attention deprived generation z just a few years afterwards, I was able to watch the entire video without being distracted a gazillion times.

[@devil-kun2765]

Long and enjoyable...:)

[@rippedkun]

🤨

[@minebr100]

thats what she said

[@earth2.0brazil]

😏

[@JD-mo9nn]

I have that on my vision board hoping my girlfriend will say that to me one day

[@HectorGonzalez-kw8gn]

Found your channel after me being interested in chess and I have never been more motivated to learn and get better because of your videos. Keep doing you!

[@Gregzyb453]

Loving this series. It is so helpful hearing you talk through moves of a game at my kind of level.

[@GiulianoBBianc]

Hey Levy, I'd like to ask if you'll be able to explain in this series how to read the situation of the chessboard and assess the best thing to do in certain positions (when there isn't a clear move to play, but several look good) such as the early middlegame. I'm currently about 1400 rated. Sometimes I analyse my games, and I see there was that 1 push of a pawn or piece I should have put in a better square that I didn't do, which then makes my whole position (after some moves) harder to play. I think it's a challenging task for everyone of my level, because it's not immediate as rerouting a knight or bishop and aiming at the opponent's weaknesses. I hope I exposed my request clearly, as I think it would be great in this current series. Keep it up :)

[@thenerd446]

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[@udayjangir9017]

Most of the times in a situation of opposite side castling, I find it difficult to use my pawns to launch an attack on the opponent's king. I either lock up that side of the board, or just my attack fails. Could you please tell some way to use these pawns? Love your content by the way.

[@seeker606]

It's hard to pawn storm if the enemy pawns are all on the 2nd/7th rank exactly because of that, they can lock you up. If they have a fianchetto structure and you have e.g. h5/g5 played then its often better to play g6 first rather than striking with h6, because you fix their pawn in place first. You always want to have piece support to back up your pawn storm, a lot of the time the way you break through is to push the pawns to induce a weakness, then sacrifice a knight on e.g. h7 to open the path to the king for the rook or queen, or to make a path for your own h pawn to get through. It's not always about the attack either, making your opp commit pieces to the defense can cause them to overextend and leave pieces or pawns vulnerable to tactics elsewhere. Not every successful attack ends in mate.

[@functionalrehabilitation4734]

Unbelievably great content for a player like myself looking to advance in ways other than memorizing openings. Thank you for the content

[@johnadams3751]

Great video! Learnt a lot and stayed until the end 🙌 Gonna watch part 1

[@mariovasilev2292]

44:21 rh2 mate in one missed again lol

[@petersuhajda9080]

1:14:53 - "We poked around a bit and we ended up mating." Story of how Levy met his wife.

[@SanderValcke]

to the top with you lmao

[@gamer-ph5on]

Lol

[@physixz5732]

The most incredible video for people around this level. I've improved so much after watching this. Thank you Levy!

[@samukis272]

Being the love child of the French and the Scandinavian, 3. ... Qxd5 should be called the Norman variation.

[@dontask8585]

Haha

[@animaster8509]

Hey

[@ego8751]

Hey

[@fernandocortesolivares557]

Hey

[@animaster8509]

Hey

[@animaster8509]

Can we get Levi to say hey?

[@vicentepulidodrevespiano2494]

Hey

[@doodlekid9864]

Been watching ur stuff for a year and I’ve gone from 600 to peaking at 960 about 2 months ago! Ur videos help a lot :)

[@cmcgill41]

That king and pawn endgame in game 4 was the most instructive chess content I've ever seen. I feel like my mind has been expanded to the puzzle of pawn endgames

[@aidansmith3603]

19:43 “I’m gonna play it, because… because, IM.” Yes Levy, we know you’re IM, but isn’t the series geared towards winning from the perspective of these ELO rankings? (This joke was brought to you in part by Ironic Dad Puns - your one-stop shop for all things punny & metallic that your dad would likely say at the family cookout!)

[@thenerd446]

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