How To Think Like A Chess Master

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I made a video verbalizing my thought process while playing games against a variety of beginners and intermediate chess players. Ending with an expert.
0:00 Intro
1:07 GAME 1 vs 1667
8:09 GAME 2 vs 1106
14:30 GAME 3 vs 1090
20:23 GAME 4 vs. 1703
29:56 GAME 5 vs 1057
35:13 I AM SO STUPID vs. 2120
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[@Matt-nt5lm]

I blundered my Queen right after watching this video.

[@ghostpawnwrld3375]

Same here but before vid also😂

[@RadishAcceptable]

Same here! I want my ad revenue back. False advertising!

[@atahualpaarias1840]

I has playing while watching it, my worst game ever :(((, jk jsjsjsj

[@hantrazaveri1566]

Matt Alexandra botez is a FIDÉ master if that helps. You played her signature gambit The Botez Gambit

[@kendrajade6688]

Then you took its messages to heart.

[@Xbotto]

how to master chess: game1: let your opponent attack and almost mate you but win on time game2: be greedy and grab all the things and (don't) stalemate game3: blunder your queen by premoving game4: be distracted by someone in chat mentioning eric rosen double checkmate with rooks game5: get into a losing position but have your opponent resign

[@garveiveyiv2562]

pfft, I was way ahead of levy on this one.

[@calebfudrums]

hahahahah levy pls heart this comment

[@nanascooking7750]

this comment needs to be pinned for all to see

[@richaragonzales1355]

@@nanascooking7750 levy only pins comments to try to humiliate people. He wouldn't pin something that makes his videos and skills as a teacher seem questionable.

[@prabodhgyawali743]

Pin this comment

[@BenjaminWeeb]

Levy : move 20 "i delayed castling" Eric : Move 30 "oh right, i can castle"

[@BilalHussain009]

Levy Rozman : "I should teach you guys good principles" Eric Rosen : "Oooh Stafford gambit time"

[@oru]

this comment is so accurate that it might get banned for engine cheating

[@jeremythomas4744]

@@oru 100% accuracy

[@edmontonboy99]

Daniel Naroditsky : “That’s not a good move.” Anna Rudolf : “Free stuff!” Eric Hansen : “Is this theory?”

[@MATTicall]

Rosen clapped his cheeks

[@aneet4316]

That position in the thumbnail looks familiar to me 😂 I thought you got me with some prep and resigned. Sorry for killing the fun 😂😂😂 But nice video as usual Levy 😎👍🏽

[@grasshopperdad1479]

No worries...l would have resigned as well..it just seemed there was no way out!! But next time, remember: it is not over till it's over😁

[@aneet4316]

@@grasshopperdad1479 Yes exactly 😊

[@bigmegas]

@@aneet4316 i do not understand why the last game black is winning(no offense tho, just curious), because natural move will be open the knight and the queen will check the king and you get free queen, why would you take the knight with pawn tho?

[@Arda-oc5vh]

@@bigmegas I know I am late but, Ne6+ doesn't actually win the queen because you pin your knight to your queen. So after the king moves and you take the queen, the bishop will take your queen. It will just be a trade of queens. Also your knight will be stuck on d8 and you will have to play Nxc6 and trade knights too. Your attack will be over and you will be down a bishop(which you sacrificed).

[@prateekmishra5495]

@@Arda-oc5vh Hey! May be you're correct but what about this line N×e6+ ..... 1. if the king move to h7 then Q×g7 is the just a mate ... 2. If king move to h6 again Q×g6+ king has to move and knight can simply global up the Black's queen without getting traded ..... 3. If king move to f7 the simply Nxd8+ and after the king move we save the white queen Black isn't winning there .....the resignation is okay . What do you think ?

[@manubiondo5713]

It's so early right now that there is nobody telling Levy he can't play chess well

[@sergefrei4643]

and you can‘t write well

[@zestastic3359]

@@sergefrei4643 it was a joke lol. We're aware he's actually good we just say he's not

[@giwrgoskwnstantinou7891]

@@zestastic3359 his grammar was wrong thats what he said.

[@manubiondo5713]

@@sergefrei4643 if you tell me what's wrong I'll happily fix it

[@nanascooking7750]

@@manubiondo5713 he just mad?

[@piisom1142]

Gotham: how do I make him take me The person who just entered the stream: wat

[@chocolatechez1951]

69 likes dont ruin

[@armstrongtixid6873]

@@chocolatechez1951 Now 169 lol

[@kuwumiefn6943]

@@armstrongtixid6873 196???

[@michaelbrantley6039]

People resign too fast a lot of times. I had a game yesterday where it looked like I was forking his king and queen so he resigned in like 2 seconds thinking his queen was lost but had either of us scanned the board a little longer would've seen that my knight doing the forking was left hanging for his bishop on the opposite side of board he could've just taken and been winning, but resigned to quickly. I almost always play out my games even when I blunder a rook or queen because you might get lucky and they blunder later or at least play for a draw/stalemate or win on time maybe

[@randomperson5586]

We must have played the same game because the exact same thing happened to me but sadly he saw the bishop love and took my horse. Luckily I was still able to beat him afterwards tho lmaoo

[@Lordmewtwo151]

Yeah, I have a blind spot for bishops too.

[@viksinha5410]

I only resign when there is absolutely nothing I can do to even draw. Like when I have a king and a few pawns.

[@tonybarfridge4369]

yes losing a few pieces doesn't mean an automatic loss, especially if u still have a queen or can promote

[@GJAkuo]

Thats how u get better. Premature resignations piss me off. I blunder a piece n keep playing till I equalize n drag them into a winning endgame for me.

[@adams4523]

day 2 of appreciating levy’s eyebrows

[@Ninterd2]

@Jignesh Gupta they do a sort of peek-a-boo thing every once in a while but that's it.

[@user-kx8pu6ys5i]

Yes

[@user-kx8pu6ys5i]

@Jignesh Gupta gog

[@stemapoweredcom5536]

and it was in this position that shavers resigned the game

[@alexanderk2250]

Bro that mustache and goatee hits different

[@AnAussieGamer]

You know, ive only recently started getting back into chess. And i have to say, you are probably one of the best well presented, well spoken youtubers and i can watch you for ages and you even describe thought processes. So, Thank you.

[@willyfleming999]

"Hopefully he gets confused" ...Basically my strategy whenever I hang my queen on move 3.

[@williamspurdza4981]

Hey! I just wanted to thank you for your teaching. You are a natural at teaching and breaking things down into understandable pieces . I really appreciate it keep up the good work!

[@robyrogo1843]

Your way of presenting the videos makes me watch them with full pleasure:)

[@maxwelljann5462]

that last game was bonkers. love the engine rook lift

[@paawanjethva]

This is TOP TIER content!!! I would love for this to just become a series. This could easily boost people's ratings up another 100.

[@UltimateIrishRebel]

Fantastic quality content from you recently Levy. Loving this as a beginner.

[@SirBinski]

Just subscribed! Been watching your videos for awhile now. I've played chess for about a decade now (22 years old) and still looking for ways to improve. Your channel is making that possible for me. Thanks for inspiring keep it up!

[@baseldaher6039]

pleaseeee show Hikaruu the last game puzzleeeee without telling him anything or just say "look how my opponent feared me in this position" we need to see his reaction

[@EpicAglet]

I like this idea. See if Hikaru does the en passant

[@SergheyKatastrofenko]

Players like Hikaru wouldn't even get into this position cause they can calculate much faster, especially against weaker players who are less experienced and don't master each of the aspects of chess. I'm a fan of Gotham, don't get me wrong, but Hikaru is on a different level. The lesson in this video is "Don't get tunnel vision". It's funny cause Levy says that all the time and he still does it, like all of us. :)) If the opponent didn't resign, he would have realized that Levy has no real threat and he actually had plenty of time to see that. It looks scary and it's hard to see all the positions during the game, but if you sit on it and think, you might get something out of a game like this.

[@SdoubleA]

@@SergheyKatastrofenko The En Passant move looked scary as hell but I'm surprised Levy didn't see the strength of the black Queen the moment those pawns started moving away from it.

[@jimmyjames6318]

Great stuff, especially that last game. Thanks for posting.

[@juliesheard2082]

Love you Gotham! It cheers me up no end to watch your games, thanks.

[@r1ze191]

Ur like my fav chess KZbin you explain thought process and your just a general nice guy thanks man

[@ClearReflect]

You gotta love how he tells you where the clickbait is in the video. Levy is a G

[@gimpycpu]

@GothamChess I really like your content espcially the 10 minutes openings video, especially the ones where you also offer the opposite side counter. I cant get enough

[@ToeNailFever]

Your enthusiasm for chess is infectious! Thanks for the great content!

[@tenorhighc1]

(at 39:00) The last game against the other master who resigned in winning position is SOOO HILARIOUS!!! I loved when the engine said best move is a4??? then go Rook up and over LMAO!!! You reactions were so funny - I've literally watch this one scene about 6 times and laughed each rime and I even showed it to my family members Haha

[@michaellee7313]

25:55 Looking at chat and seeing "you're the most handsome and best chess player in the entire world" Who ever said the chess nerds don't get the girls?

[@charlesandre2000]

Thanks for the videos Levy:) I've started playing just recently and watching your stuff has been really helpful!

[@gerainedoss7123]

You’re really coming into your own with your content. I love your direction and it up!

[@alextabara9150]

How to think like a GM: -"That move doesn t make sense" -"yes" -"ok then let s do it!"

[@aesaehttr]

There was a video on Ben Finegold where he said that people that are beginners think "oh I can't go there". Then he said grandmasters think "I'll go there anyway". I realize that grandmasters will find a scheme to set that thing up that they think is favorable

[@jayeshyadav8891]

29:40 he is talking about himself

[@pawnmasseur9544]

totally agree ;)

[@hieunguyenminh8045]

I laugh more than I should XD

[@boonytoons7968]

You are the best Levy!! I love your content so much! Love you dude ... keep making awesome videos

[@mrbolimaga]

Best chess analysis ever!!! I haven't laughed watching chess in my life ... Thank you so much for this educative vid!

[@stupidassol]

40:04 had me laughing hysterically, everyone on the plane looked at me like "Oh no, not on my flight..."

[@Kalwin420]

40:04 that voice change lol

[@dig_deep_]

Haven't watched the video yet but I subbed. I like your other stuff, thanks for sharing your knowledge :-) Your reaction in that last game was hilarious; another great vid.

[@Giovanni1972]

I enjoyed these games! Thanks for sharing your logical thought processes out-loud, facilitating the Volcan mind meld, which is the best technique for improving chess.

[@Chx_s]

very instructive :), if you played some longer games like 10+0 it would be even more instructive i think

[@divyanshujoshi9108]

This is like my first comment ever on any chess content, i liked it that much. Thanks Gotham loved your content. :)

[@0KevinsVideoDumpster0]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for the videos. Just found your channel and you are such a great instructor.

[@wherethewatermeetstheshade]

Hey levi you are a good chess player your really fun to watch and I enjoy your commentary. I learned a lot and I appreciate your help.

[@ashscott6068]

That knight was like "I'm freeeeeeeeeeSPLAT"

[@marwanbensaud548]

man that a4 engine move i think no human will think of it, it's just too slow and feels like it allows counter play so it's scary 😂. anyway i love this video i think i learned few things today :) keep up the good work Gotham

[@potatoonastick2239]

Love your reaction to the analysis in the last game :D

[@darioarmandoromeroerazo1789]

I really enjoy your videos Bro, great job!!

[@moustafa_1994]

Your reactions to the computer moves alone are a reason to bring more people to chess xD

[@dabossnic5550]

I know you won’t see this, but the 4th game was extremely fun to watch and I got a ton out of it. Crazy to see you basically crush someone at that playing strength. Both of you played insanely well!

[@willemlagerwaard438]

This is sooooo instructive! Encredible! Thanks dude!

[@bossbaby7105]

Amazing video levy! Your videos are improving day by day I spend hours watching ur videos

[@johnlapiana7247]

Is nobody going to talk about how CLEAN the transition was from the intro to the first game?

[@armanesteghamat589]

40:06 Wow I can’t believe Levy didn’t see a4, what a terrible chess player, terrible, terrible, such an obvious move, wow

[@BluTru158]

sarcasm?

[@casonpilette5728]

@@BluTru158 hopefully

[@vestigex]

@@casonpilette5728 maybe

[@chrisscott9542]

Really enjoy your videos. I've played for years but this had got me actually learning the game...good stuff

[@elontusk610]

Thank you for your thought processes as you play. It allows much insight.

[@user-kv7fo3gb4g]

33:43 if you take bishop, he'll pin queen to king. So, technically, he can castle :)

[@Seventeen187]

Be3

[@shivkampani158]

40:05 Damn that voice

[@JusticeStiles]

Keep this up Levy, great very instructive games here. The insight is much appreciated.

[@kyokushinkai10]

I like this video. I’m still getting back into it again and hearing your thought process i was really helpful. I hope you’ve got other videos like this. 👍🏼👍🏼. Another subscriber. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@ManSkirtBrew]

I'm going to start asking all of my opponents, "What if I loiter here?"

[@vitosestan1706]

Big fan of yours. I started playing almost 2 months ago and went from 500 to 1150 thanks to u. Big thanks, man

[@therealmattviolet]

Love your content, Gotham! Learning a lot from these videos!!

[@danielrogers2970]

Hey Gotham just started watching your channel and I am hooked!! I was wondering, could you play a full game where you play both sides of the board and talk your way through the mid game decisions and all that. Thank you!!!

[@Sesquipedalia]

Can we talk about that Amimak dude who writes a message every second?

[@soumyajitroy5239]

Unless you don't have the experience to play at IM level with 2GM norms or GM international level it is typically very hard to think lol

[@xcx2225]

Yes. It is indeed very hard to think

[@ChenGuitarCycle]

Levi!! great stuff. there's nothing more effective such as these teaching videos.

[@roshanthapa8487]

Man you make us hooked to your loooooong videos

[@Xbotto]

reddit when they open this video: i'm 40 minutes away from being a gm finally

[@alexcaruso6085]

Me: Watching this video about to go on Lichess My opponent: YOU FOOL I HAVE WATCHED THIS TWICE

[@nanascooking7750]

double play back speed with four tabs of the video open all on loop.

[@shikadaitazerface6463]

Great content dude keep up the amazing work

[@ansichart]

More of this! This is top shelf

[@eboatwright_]

These videos are _amazingly_ helpful. _Especially_ that you explain your moves, and not just speed chess :) (P.S. I've gone up 1000 ELO just watching your videos :D

[@redataoussi]

Am I the only one who is in love with how he introduce a subject? That 3 first words are music to my ears.

[@bgamercc6589]

Really like the commentary that makes it more of a learning experience

[@Theinspirationalguy]

You should make more videos like this one :) really enjoyed it

[@5thfloor584]

I feel like all those players cheated occasionally using a chess engine, someone rated 1000 isn't going to get close to competing with a 2000 and above.

[@xy5004]

Not really, sometimes people just don't feel like climbing

[@5thfloor584]

@@xy5004 Climbing the rating ladder? Even if that's true for a few people they're rating wouldn't jump/ or drop by a thousand points, a 350 rating change would be the max for players who are above 1000. Most people care about their rating for a number of reasons, like keeping track of your progress, etc, etc. This would only be true if you meant some people will barely try on some games or they just quickly make moves without much contemplation.

[@szarekhthesilent2047]

@@5thfloor584 I don't. I care about my rating on lichess, and instead use chess.com to try the crazy stuff and see where it goes. Also everyone nows at least one opening in which he/she is effectivly +800elo.

[@hamerslager2265]

damn i just started chess and i feel like a noob i lose ALL my games

[@joecortesi2894]

Love the videos man, sweet content!

[@benediktotto6191]

Just leaving a comment to feed the algorithm. Keep it going.

[@falconfire8759]

the biggest thing to improve in chess 1: learn from Gotham chess youtube videos

[@KordinsonHD]

i Cant stop watching all your new content you make your videos always so interesting.

[@paltogiapoulima9379]

Haven't even watched the whole video yet, but i know it's going to be really helpful. So thank you Levy!

[@AlexanderKG]

Now we know engines hate en passant

[@Althangout]

Things I took away from this video: - Control the center of the board - Maintain a strong pawn structure - Develop all of your pieces - Be flexible and adaptable in your strategy - Anticipate your opponent's moves and plan accordingly - Use pawn breaks to disrupt your opponent's position - Don't ignore the importance of the endgame - Take the time to analyze and evaluate the position before making a move - Study classic games and grandmaster games to improve your game play - Focus on improving your calculation and visualization

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Honestly, what helps me is to relax and be calm and confident. This allows me to take sufficient time for analysis, thwarting the opponent's plans, looking for checks, forks, discoveries, strengths and weaknesses, unprotected pieces, pins etc, before moving. Developing a good attitude beforehand can prevent anger, frustration and hasty moves which lose. Even by losing we can learn and improve, and perhaps be glad for the other player since it's only a game after all and we can't always win, nor keep improving.

[@sonadas1787]

love you bro

[@cyanjames5728]

Ì was playing a game where I had two rooks and a queen And my opponent had one rook one queen Then he offered a trade To be honest I wanted to trade Then I remembered levy saying in a video that "when your up material and your opponent is not don't trade" Then I declined the trade and went on to win the match thanks to levys brilliant advice🙂

[@mlr3188]

Bro, when you're up in material, u should trade

[@gabamarino2906]

If u dont have in mind any attacking plan you should trade, the general rule is: if ur up material trade down and win the end game

[@gabamarino2906]

So i think Levy told in a game not to trade couse he had a checkmate sequence using is material advantage, but the general rule is to trade

[@cyanjames5728]

Oh I see my bad then

[@cyanjames5728]

@@gabamarino2906 That makes more sense😖

[@TheGrandmaster1]

At least I was ONE of the first ones.

[@jbachman01]

So glad I watched until the end. Very entertaining!

[@doctorbea]

Levy, I just now found you. It's like Christmas came early...your channel is GOLD!

[@thefrankperspective4247]

“Let’s analyze... HE’S WINNING!!?!!??!?” (Cue the “Nani??!” meme)

[@mr_zmt7152]

Step 1. Dont understand memes

[@michaboniecki4313]

I enjoy your videos so I subscribed thanks for todays video

[@m.a.w1231]

Just subbed. Love your work 🙂👍🏽

[@sujathags5137]

I started playing chess at the age of 8.Now I'm 18 still I'm a 1000 rated player😣😫

[@BbY1231]

i started playing chess 20 days ago and im 1000 rated player too lol

[@ppal44]

Une petite Queen E2 with a great french !! Youre awesome in explaining chess i love wacthing and learning with you !

[@halfkrack9486]

Bro i subbed to you. Very entertaining and been learning alot, thanks much my guy aka Crew64 😂🤣

[@NickMaovich]

Levy more of those, very instructive & useful!

[@dariiapashkova2353]

I'm enjoying your content! High quality, funny and free access, wow!

[@islandonlinenews]

Hahaha this was so fun to watch, and the end, great content buddy.

[@zyaego7993]

Was quite instructive and inspiring! I enjoy watching these videos! Currently am around 1800 rapid on chess.com (working to try to keep going up! 😁) only around about 1600 for the other controls and I have to say these certainly do help!

[@blauerbaer]

Thx for all your vids