The SECRET to Gain Chess Elo

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[@HeisenbergFam]

This secret to gain Elo is so mind blowing Levy froze in time & space in the intro

[@agentmiko6049]

waltuh

[@egg3909]

Lol

[@falafeli5976]

everytime i see you you seem more and more like one of those people that put up hundreds of comments per video to get near top comment and get subs

[@colonelsanders5278]

I think it was just a glitch

[@trapezoided]

​@@colonelsanders5278 you don't say🤯🤯

[@smileorgobyebye6330]

I thought Levy was flipping at us in the thumbnail 💀

[@angieeee6999]

Samee 💀

[@poyochan9090]

Glad to know i wasnt the only one who thought this

[@stepvencarie5975]

😂😂yea

[@oliverfife208]

same

[@RM-GG]

I feel the relatability deep inside me

[@GekiClaws]

Please make more videos in this format man, its super instructional while being interactive that it doesnt feel like a lecture! Also an interesting deviation from typical instructional content which is more about typical theory/strategy rather than on the topic of one's mindset you've discussed here today. 💯🔥🙌🏻

[@axelrosenkvist9807]

I agree 100%. It was like having a conversation with Levi and we could answer the quesstions very great.

[@aptudo]

Keep putting in pauses for us to think and analyze. As a person who's worked in, and studied, the field of adult learning, it absolutely makes your instruction more effective. Great stuff.

[@tymondabrowski12]

What is the difference between kids and adults learning?

[@WisdomThroughGod]

@@tymondabrowski12we will never know

[@jeffgreen6395]

you can literally pause the video

[@maaikevreugdemaker9210]

​@@jeffgreen6395yes youtube does indeed enable that

[@Lukas_E.]

Me: *thinks I've found the right move* Levy: So let me ask you a question

[@maverickzenub7807]

You would not believe how disappointed I was when I realized Levy was in fact, not flipping the middle finger at us in the thumbnail.

[@Advarious]

I did a serious double-take when I saw this thumbnail. Masterpiece.

[@ivorycxxxx]

He isn’t??? 😭

[@ChristopherNelson42]

@@ivorycxxxx it’s his pointer finger

[@RL_Klipzz]

I had to make sure too haha

[@Blob1907]

I THOUGHT TOO

[@mustafayigitkartal4257]

Hands down your most well made, instructive and useful video I've watched. I feel like it served a lot more than just pure entertainment or a basic overview of a few fundamental concepts but really thought me something that I can also apply in my own games. Great stuff man, keep up the good work

[@TheCosmicafroninja]

I absolutely love videos like this. I’ve been desperately looking for middle game fundamentals to help me improve. I would love more videos like this.

[@kohinoorbanerjee4009]

Today's stare was one of the laggy variety, but inspiring all the same. 8.5/10

[@Jimenem]

I can feel the Levi Rizz coming inside of me💦🍆

[@abdishuffle]

I agree

[@thewhiteguyonval]

Fr

[@coolcat1789]

122 likes at 6 mins wtf

[@imporie]

@@coolcat1789 0 likes in 1min? wtsh"

[@DanielAger02]

I really liked the "interactive" format, pausing to look for the ideas was a really good exercise and definitely fun. I also liked that you used examples from real games you played, it helped add to the storyline of each example.

[@dom203inik2]

Love your doggo

[@AaronWoodrow1]

@@dom203inik2 Agreed, interactive is so much better!

[@zerg4]

Theses kind of videos are that we want❤❤❤

[@yordengroot5520]

Loved the interactive format Lev. Could you please make this for different elo's? I've been trying to find similar content for different levels to make progression more organic

[@coreypacek5706]

Fantastic lesson! This is my favorite type of Gotham content. Recaps and GTE are great, but you is a fantastic teacher. Please keep making videos like these.

[@GamingMonkey123]

“You is a fantastic teacher”

[@fun_g]

@@GamingMonkey123 🤓

[@alien3200]

You is a!

[@alien3200]

I is a good player. I is currently 849. I is watching this video to get better at chess. Why is you watching this video?

[@tugs8689]

As a 1600 this type of content is a lot more effective and appreciated than the lower elo content. Please make more

[@anushkamath]

Agree I'm 1500 and the previous low elo videos were just for entertainment but this fir a change was helpful to actually improve my game

[@akashpabla4327]

Agreed

[@bautistaguichuchu7262]

Ujum

[@koljawichmann5184]

@@bautistaguichuchu7262 true

[@theguyv3]

bro ppl like 600 elo like me also needs consideration

[@adamyohan]

You've singlehandedly made chess enormously enjoyable for me both as a player and spectator. Bless you Levy.

[@antoinemasse1206]

truee

[@JuJu_Gen]

On baka

[@anotherguy5038]

Matthew 7:21

[@asdf3668]

no problem, kid (im gothamcehss)

[@drgoose3880]

Please make more videos like this. Your how to win at chess series is the reason I became a sub and still watch everyday. This is on par with how to win at chess. I love GTE but this is the content I’m really here for!

[@mrmuffinz158]

This was probably one of the most instructional vids ive seen from levy, good tips cuz ur right we like to play our own selfish chess without thinking about what they want. Would like to see more stuff like this in the future

[@Kaisir08]

I cannot express how much I wanted a video like this from you

[@twainrocks4771]

Agreed. When was the last time this man made a fully educational video.

[@Kaisir08]

@@twainrocks4771 exactly but when he does make one it’s always a good video

[@gure7142]

@@twainrocks4771 I mean he has an entire website dedicated to educational videos

[@zosoart]

Me too

[@Lexii.lindsay3569]

Exactly, when was the last time that stare was this long

[@alexander_228]

It's a shame that this doesn't get a whole lot of views because of the low watch time. Hope you'd more videos of the same kind, they are truly amazing!

[@clipPRmusic]

I agree

[@jonbayuga3238]

300k+ views is not a lot? Lol

[@acanadianfry2539]

@@jonbayuga3238 in comparison, yes

[@alexander_228]

@@jonbayuga3238400k views is actually surprisingly kinda nice, but it's still worse the any other latest vid on his chanel. P.S. Btw I couldn't imagine that this can get so many views

[@imnotnotgameiacmaniac5327]

@@jonbayuga3238 look at the other vids

[@rayanhiron9607]

This is gold. Very instructional. Complete with real game situations. Thanks Levy!

[@rlewis5696]

Make more of these videos. It was very informative

[@rajasmahagaonkar7994]

I'm a 1400. It's true that we lose the games because we cannot analyse, rather refuse to analyse what the opponent wants. So, I really appreciate the efforts you put into such instructional videos Levy. Would love such content in the future!

[@Jospeh378]

I lost 100 elo inn 2 days because i dont analyse

[@kierankong3574]

average indian person

[@rjchin]

Well i got no premium😢

[@idontwantmynameinhere]

I love the interactive format and I love the intermediate chess lesson that goes beyond tactics, but actually gets you to think about the game on different levels!

[@craigmcbride5132]

Just a really great video intriguing and thought provoking and usual Gotham class, so good I don’t want my opponents to see this! This point Gotham is making is the crux of the matter and why I enjoy the slower games which allow the true strategies to formulate in my head. I used to play chess with some guys and they could never understand why I would help them during games I wanted to win through great play and defence and counter play and thwarted attacks generating new exciting complex positions. I’m slowly getting to the level where I can really enjoy my chess. Thanks again Gotham.

[@jfrey123]

I’m always thrilled when there’s no tournaments happening so Gotham switches back to educational vids.

[@Kindahl1]

When I was first learning chess I played VS a 1200, we played all day everyday for about a week. I only beat him once but I could hold my ground for about 30 minutes per game and he said that even though he won it was almost never easy. The reason for this was that I only thought about what he wanted and tried to prevent that. I forgot about how powerful that can be. Sincerely, thank you for this video mr. Gotham 😊

[@TactfulWaggle]

Same here except not a 1200, at 300 elo i used to always think about my opponent's moves, and focus on the enemy side rather than my own side, but now i started focusing on my own side more than enemy side and i'm 970 elo, the moment i mix the both maybe i'll climb up to 1500

[@ascanius398]

Im 1600+. This was a really good video. I learned something today. I’d like to see more of this in the future.

[@ashvinmoro4846]

Amazing format, thanks. Please do more (maybe a lil series)

[@s3vro_au_barca864]

awesome video with interesting lines and what-if's explored. I like the style of pausing and looking over the position

[@Velvet-ni6pu]

This was so helpful! It's so obvious and yet so difficult to actually put into practice in a game when the time is running and there's this urge to just make a move quickly. But through this vid, i understand how it rlly doesn't take as long as you expect to just take those few secs to understand your opponent by asking the right questions. Definitely more of this please!

[@mickdonedee1]

Not understanding your opponent's plan is why low elo games are riddled with mistakes. Great advice, Levy.

[@DorianDracula]

I enjoy this kind of content much more. Great video. I also hope to see more Win at Chess, rating climbs, and all of that. Also, like I always insist on, endgames, but I suppose you're going to be covering that thoroughly in the chessly masterclass

[@johnchessant3012]

Great video, what goes hand in hand with this advice is to play slower time controls. I usually play 3+0 because it's more exciting, but if I really want to get better I need more time to think on each move

[@MaxIronsThird]

10+5 is the best

[@mango7753]

@@MaxIronsThird I prefer 10+0 or 10+2 for rapid (or 25+5 if it is open otb tournament). For blitz, 3+1 or just 3+0 is good. I highly recommend people to play rapid controls first before playing blitz or bullet. In blitz or bullet, you are just making random moves with barely any time to think, and you will never improve if you are playing blitz or bullet as a beginner (only play it if you want fun). To actually become good at chess, you need to play slower time controls and learn what are the best, most logical moves. After you get around 1500 elo, you can start playing faster time controls as you know how to think quickly and make logical and accurate moves that don't require much thinking like in rapid, but also aren't moves that you played when you were a beginner.

[@efulmer8675]

I almost exclusively play 10+0 because I find it more fun to look for the pattern and find it in the position or evaluate the endgame and win by force, or realize I made a mistake and find a good defense and keep playing down a piece or down an exchange into a draw.

[@wrigls9399]

I play 10/15 and try to spend 15 seconds on a move and in the past month and a half I've gone from 300 to 1100 rapid

[@marceloakol396]

Great video I went from 1500 elo to 900 elo in about 20 minutes... Impressive 👏

[@crow4294]

You gained -600 elo easily

[@zosoart]

Niceeee

[@Redsfervor]

You gained -600 in 20 minutes you are better than me

[@cat-cat...]

damn, wish I could do that

[@something44444]

So funny, what an original comment

[@forestsmusicmusic5562]

I'm 1550 and this video is amazing, the a4 vs g5 example is phenomenal due to the fact that everyone finds a4, but when questioned by the eval bar we all notice g5-g4. Like GM Ben Finegold once said "the key to becoming better is seeing the tactics against you" It's not necessarily about finding your own tactics, or setting up your own tactics. It's just as equally important seeing what your opponents tactics are. Human beings will never make a move without some sort of intention whether it turns out to be good or bad.

[@zurggriff481]

Thanks for this sort of interactive lesson.

[@ElitheSnowFox]

Thank you Gotham when I first started watching you around 2 years ago I was 600 elo and now I am 1300 over double in two years I know you probably won’t see this but you’ve helped me out a lot. I know how common it is to make jokes and write meme comments on these videos but they are genuinely extremely helpful thank you so much for your help for chess noobs and veterans alike.

[@oliver-04]

thats a slow gain

[@DroppinFactz]

Super slow gain.

[@Kaisir08]

W gain is gain even if it is slow

[@samsneaky141]

Dont listen to these bozos telling you this is slow gain. As long as you are better than before most importantly you are having fun it doesn't matter. This is not a race.

[@thotslayer2684]

Woah dude I’m proud of you for getting there. Keep grinding and don’t listen to these burnt shit cookies.

[@blazej6500]

Love these type of interaction videos with the viewers. It feels like solving puzzles and having a in depth explanation of the correct anwser

[@kidpitch]

This was a great video. It feels like I'm hitting a wall around 1500-1600 and looking for ways to improve. Content like this is exactly the kind of thing that actually makes me think about challenging problems.

[@paulrichardwine8756]

same here

[@SimultaneousDriver]

I am at 1,150-1,200, also our profile

[@evandrofilipe1526]

I really enjoy the interactive format.

[@zhu05107]

Best chess teacher for the masses! Seriously I’ve seen some other fantastic chess players recently give nauseating one on ones and you proved again you can do this with your eyes closed whether tutoring Frank, or in videos like this, bravo. Prophylaxis boiled down to a bite sized relatable chunk of video without ever using the word and without patronising. Thank you x

[@evandrofilipe1526]

After reading this I feel like I've been liberated

[@dimitarivanov3817]

I would absolutely love to see more videos like that. Really made me think about what my weak spots are in the game.

[@TheShamansQuestion]

The thumbnails are so good. Never stop making them melodramatic

[@Lollyx9]

As much as I like GTE and other types of content you bring on your channel, for the sake of variety and to satisfy different types of viewers, obviously, I think this is what you do best. Very useful video, never thought about it that way. Thanks Levy! P.S. Yes, a lot of us are interested in getting better at chess, please do more of this!

[@fernandovargasleal]

These types of videos are incredibly instructional & valuable, Levy, please do more if you can! 🤞🏼

[@jonnyjansson7320]

Really like this one! Very easy rule to remember, but very hard to implement. It feels like a rule for strategic play similar to the rules of tactical play, where looking for checks, captures and threats is the number one thing to to. Thanks! More of this, please.

[@Thrashmachine188]

Please make some more content like this, I am learning so. much. Thanks for doing what you do Levy, it is ace.

[@nandamyeswin]

[computer found some ridiculous defense for king] this dialogue though

[@MackenzieForge]

That was really good, I would definitely like to see more content like that, it really gets me thinking a little deeper about the game.

[@abhishekjethawa8562]

great video man, everybody stream while playing chess but there are only few who teaches and explain every move. love such content

[@ManuCarmona88]

Just watched this video. This is GOLD! Can't agree with you more, seriously. I'm horrible at getting into my opponent's head and that's been the main reason why I lost most of my games. I need to work on that sooo much. Not sure if I will be able to do that some day but you're absolutely right. Thanks so much for your content. Really enjoy it. PS: I love your accent. You speak soooo clearly.😁

[@solomu8772]

Please make more of this instructional content for advanced and expert players! The Guess The Elo series only takes a couple moves to make me wince at what's being played on either side.

[@ruzgarkaanozutam7006]

Please make more educational content like this. I love guess the elo and stuff, but these videos are the reason I am subscribed to your chanel.

[@moveabledo]

I enjoy watching you play games and chatting, but an old-school instructional video was EXACTLY what the doc ordered for me. This was fantastic, Levy, thanks!

[@Maxim.Teleguz]

“SOOOO MANY TOOLS” is my biggest problem

[@jackbunker5457]

This was a really nice change of pace of video. Great content levy!!

[@patrickwang3197]

Great video. I once heard the saying " The most important difference between a grandmaster and an advanced player is the ability to read the opponent's mind" or something like that. Definitely agrees with the topic today.

[@BloontoniumWizard]

Gotham never fails to deliver with a educational video, thank you very much for this lesson.

[@joshuamadl2972]

An ☕

[@user-xi4os2jw7y]

he is retarded

[@fluffyfish517]

I thought a different finger was up in the thumbnail

[@hotleap]

"sometimes, you need to get out to get it" - levy

[@oliabid-price4517]

More of these kinds of video please Gotham, this is really helpful for all of us lowly mortals. 😊

[@JociCoastal]

Wow, Levy really working on his ventriloquism to make the intro interesting, great work man

[@prsancho]

Funny that THIS WEEK I was thinking on how I was missing the old “teacher Levy”’s videos. I like these more than “entertainer Levy”, tbh. Thanks!

[@chaitanyakulkarni9733]

We need exactly this type of content levy. Keep it up

[@lucianoariasduval]

On the second example I literally said to myself "normally, I'd play a4, but based on the premise of this video, that's definitely not it". Goes to show how instructive it is. On to watching the rest of the video, much love, Gotham!

[@aryamanpanigrahi3982]

Certainly loved today's video. As a 1100 rated player sometimes I am just so oblivious to my opponents strategy it's crazy😭. So I would love for you to give these sorta tips🙏

[@Luke_Nuke]

My man Levy wiping the floor with GMs

[@SynjonLaubscher13]

Loved this video! I think it's really important to see the game through the opponent's eye. And its a massive fundamental skill to anticipate the opponents plan. Please keep making these type of videos Gotham! xD

[@blindknitter]

Probably one of your best videos. More in this format would be incredibly helpful for improvers.

[@woodenfences]

Yes, I like instructional content of this sort. You are great at story telling and great at teaching. Thank you!

[@Modulates]

Please give more instructional content like this. It took me a few sittings today to get through it, but it was extremely helpful.

[@igivesolace]

Levy I really do love the way you teach and how its so clear and straight forward. You also made me realize that the games in which I do my best, are games where I actually took a second to think about what my opponent wanted. Thank you

[@dualify]

aint no way anna cramling made this thumbnail

[@renobgm]

20:43 d5 was one of those - too obvious to be the right move - moves

[@yusufsalhi5351]

Bro speedrunning the video 💀💀

[@kohinoorbanerjee4009]

How tf did you get to 20:43 in 15 seconds?

[@aidanvfx8052]

how do you know that while the video is 2 minutes old lmao

[@whyy9383]

how did you find that in less than a minute of the video being uploaded

[@hn396]

@@yusufsalhi5351 bro skipped to the end of the video first LMAO

[@Percussius_]

Thank you Levy, I saw none of these moves/ideas because I suck but thank you for the lesson all the same.

[@jakobsollberger2125]

More of this!!! Very instructive. Liked that "interactive" video! :) Thanks.

[@Madara_O7]

"The thumbnail was trickier than the video"💀

[@abrarak478]

This video was perfection from start to finish. I loved the thumbnail and the whole contents. I missed your instructional videos. I am hoping for at least one a week because you are incredible at teaching. Thanks

[@kiliabgonzalez7826]

Definitely thought Levy was flicking us off in the thumbnail & I was all for it.

[@worminaround]

Bro was flipping us off😊

[@markwheazer945]

The stare was traumatic today, best ever 10/10

[@Alex.The.Lionnnnn]

I'm 40 and spent many years teaching. You possess the ability to articulate the core idea of what you're focussed on vastly above the majority of teachers I've worked with. Impressive mate. As an ultra ADHD kid, your speed works juuuust perfectly for me. 😂

[@Peter-zj3fl]

“Sometimes you need to get out to get in” -Gotham Chess

[@samgray4298]

Love this format

[@kabirgambhir4656]

thnx to you, got from 1350 to 1250 in 1 hour :)

[@ghislainlefebvre9551]

I'm rated 800 and I enjoyed this video so much (maybe because I found a lot of the things you were making us search for). I really feel like I progressed! Thank you so much!

[@mattk.9937]

As an 1800 this content is far more enlightening than the 50 elo chess content.

[@RetrieveTheData]

Love the frozen screen at the beginning 😂

[@MeritedMasterOfTheUSSR]

I was completely new to chess and I went from 300 to 2400 in 3 weeks because of your videos and stockfish ❤️

[@mitcigamer4289]

LMAOO

[@y.ilhantekin5248]

I kinda dont believe that happened in 3 weeks

[@aryankumar-mu7zu]

@@y.ilhantekin5248 he is saying that he cheats

[@MeritedMasterOfTheUSSR]

@@aryankumar-mu7zu I’m not actually a cheater or course

[@aryankumar-mu7zu]

@@MeritedMasterOfTheUSSR than how did you reach that elo in just 3 weeks

[@shaynegravitt2926]

Thank you Levy!!!! This was very helpful. I’m literally the guy that needed to hear this.

[@ezzdabezzyoyo]

This helped a lot. I watched tho whole thing! I definitely can relate to playing selfish chess lol😂 keep up the good work levy!

[@devanshisolanki7785]

just seeing your videos it makes my day❣️ its very good content that you are helping so many people by proving free content and helping them improve we love u ❤ and will always support you ☺️

[@oigle9538]

Who else thought he was flipping you off in the thumbnail

[@CxldvSync]

Bro flicked us off in the thumbnail lol 😂

[@Amms.connect]

21:30 “ sometimes you need to get out, to get in” Levy spits facts

[@Aphellina]

No one is going to talk about that middle finger in the thumbnail?

[@danan8875]

Dude Levy helped my chess elo alot, Before I started watching I was 1100 and since i've grown by 300 elo, i'm now 1400. Thanks Levy for giving me daily entertainment and helping my chess skill

[@come.inside.me.join.now.]

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[@thriky395]

This video was really helpful. Please make more Luke this

[@Martin_Ditzel]

This type of video is very useful and appreciated. Keep making these kinds which emphasize important principles, not just tricks, traps, and clever strategies.

[@mercuryblack]

Todays stare was longer than usual, but still magnificent. 10/10

[@Gamer-kk7yo]

Thanks to this Video i went from 400 to 200 elo in just 1h of practicing, thank you Gotham. Maybe i should ask Frank for some chess teaching so i finally can reach 550 elo.

[@piratemonkeycode]

Bruh