How To Win At Chess #14 (800-1900)

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This is a series I'm launching called How To Win At Chess. This is episode 14. We will feature many openings for beginners, intermediate, and hopefully advanced players, as well as discussions of middlegame strategy, tactics, and so on.
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Game 1 vs 804
11:36 Game 2 vs 1100
17:18 Game 3 vs 1306
31:26 Game 4 vs 1503
48:09 Game 5 vs 1712
58:46 Game 6 vs 1973
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[@beastmode_4049]

Gotham yesterday: there won’t be a recap tomorrow Me: I’ll just watch an old Win at Chess episode Gotham: Nah, I gotchu

[@uralugurlu4450]

He is so clutch

[@beastmode_4049]

@@uralugurlu4450 that’s why he’s #1 in viewer engagement and soon to be #1 in subscribers

[@benjaminharrisiv650]

Seriously Gotham is amazing at being so consistent. Love this dude.

[@Vei--]

He would say BOSS. Nah BOSS , I gotchu

[@moltenshard]

Does Levy himself edit all his videos or does he hire an editor ?

[@randomaccount8899]

Wow man you weren't kidding, you really are sleep deprived. One instant look at your eyes and I can see it. Levy, just know that we are here to support your decisions. If you need to rest, go for it! You've been giving all of this content to us and now we should give back to you. So please Levy, get some rest, take a break if needed.

[@MariaMaria-pd9tt]

Exactly, we're not gonna run are we

[@aztecnoob6896]

I agree he shouldn't feel stress, he should take time off (if he needs it) and come back better than ever when he is ready

[@vn7512]

No if he take a rest I’m inscribing his name in my death note

[@samuelparadis3161]

@@vn7512 you’re not a real one

[@roughlyunderscore]

@@vn7512 Oh no! Anyway,

[@yadhunandanhegde6901]

levy is literally the cure for boredom.

[@Ignazyoh]

Petition to pin this

[@Compassiron1]

I feel this sentence literally doesn’t need the word literally

[@delta9240]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@stevencleere4912]

so much yes

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

Levy Rosen Agad trio , maybe Hikaru before he became waq

[@LeventButSpeedrunning]

1500: OMG I outsmarted Levy! This is the only move but equalizing! Levy, 5 minutes ago: OK let's see if my opponent finds the only move.

[@RouxTueur]

He's a machine, my pleb brain could not follow. I did feel good finding the move though haha

[@awe331]

What if I found your account in a piano video and not chess >.>

[@avyaypandey8000]

Hey you exposed the title.

[@LeventButSpeedrunning]

@@avyaypandey8000 shhh :)

[@milannesic5718]

And you would play it instantly? Don't you need to search for a better move first, or check to see if that move would be a blunder somehow?

[@johnchessant3012]

Levy we would understand if you need to take a break. You are worth more than a king and your mental and physical health is really important. So much of your content is very entertaining on the rewatch anyway

[@shashwatsharma2596]

I think gently caressing his mustache would be soothing and relaxing, for both parties involved.

[@GhostPuddle]

You should do what the jumper cables guy did on reddit. You make a normal comment and toward the end, out of nowhere, you talk about caressing his moustache. Look up jumper cables guy if you don't know him.

[@mihailwarsavski8849]

Are you 12?

[@Julien12342]

@@mihailwarsavski8849 yes i turned 12 3 month ago

[@mihailwarsavski8849]

@@Julien12342 happy birthday, kiddo!

[@demianhopstaken3786]

Just here to tell levy that he is the best chess teacher/youtuber/streamer. Also just want to thank you. I went from 1550 to 1800 in the past year thanks to your lessons and courses.

[@DarthScott]

This needs to be pinned

[@l1ke583]

@@DarthScott and in this case its not pin of shame

[@LeventButSpeedrunning]

@@DarthScott indeed

[@demianhopstaken3786]

@@DarthScott thanks. But lets just hope levy reads it. Pins are always nice tho ;)

[@SpacewardJarl92]

I went from 1300 to 1500

[@gamergenius9407]

"Please guys no more blunders" Next day: *Gotham viewers start defeating supergms*

[@SchrodingersCat8813]

This is the first time I can really feel your fatigue man, it’s in your voice and face and I’m not being critical. Quite the opposite we love you bro and will totally understand if you need either a break or to slow down the content a bit. After a million subs in under a year I’d say it’s well earned!! Don’t be afraid to take a break/slow it down we will still be here :)

[@bencesarvari2235]

Brain: forgets variation Levy: *chuckles* I'm in danger.

[@pankajpandey8388]

14:30 It went from Win at Chess to guess the elo

[@jeremyhwang4593]

Underrated

[@manhtiennguyen1704]

lmao :)))

[@Relisoc]

Lmaooooo that was me! I have been angrily grinding all day, all the way up to 1238 now. Might have made the most absurd blunder in chess history but Im redeeming myself i swear

[@manhtiennguyen1704]

@@Relisoc yeah nerve caught you :))) everyone must make blunders once in a while.

[@pankajpandey8388]

Nerves are a real thing.

[@user-gd8xm3eb9t]

Levy: *glances at 5 different computer screens* *CARO KANN*

[@ImJustJonnY.]

Levy sounds like he’s about to fall asleep every time he speaks he really needs a break

[@Geozuks]

No

[@Jacob_Chen]

Yes

[@Geozuks]

@@Jacob_Chen No

[@IbrahimIbrahim-zw4zj]

You have really helped me through hard times with your humour and chess, i got into chess more because of you and my life has been much better. I really appreciate it

[@eshw23]

same him and Eric Rosen are the reason my rating has quadrupled

[@IbrahimIbrahim-zw4zj]

@@eshw23 true

[@V0idFace]

“Once I get my king safe, then I will feel good about myself.” My life in general.

[@dafenz5902]

*my general about my life

[@travisk9897]

@@dafenz5902 I don't think you're in a position to correct people's English bud lmao

[@nekytypec2052]

@@travisk9897 I don't think you are in position to correct people either, it was a joke.

[@travisk9897]

@@nekytypec2052 I wasn't correcting him, I was referring to how his comment made no sense

[@dafenz5902]

@@travisk9897 yet that's not what you said...

[@StewartUSAF]

"Once I get my King safe, then I'll feel good about myself." Levy, you should definitely feel good about yourself regardless of your King safety. You are a great content creator as well as a good teacher/explainer of chess concepts and thought processes.

[@seanofthezo]

I was really sorry to hear about your burn out. Your content has been important for me during one of the hardest years of my life, and I am grateful to you for it. Please take care of yourself, as you deserve the rest. What you've done in the last year is remarkable. Thank you so much for existing.

[@sommohapatra5221]

I hope your year has gotten better man!

[@JasperPino]

When even Gotham doesn't know that bishops can go back

[@AA-sf9wu]

When he's burnt out apparently

[@robinraj4812]

Gotham : I am exhausted and burnt out...I need some rest. Continues to upload videos. Gotta love that passion of yours.

[@SpacewardJarl92]

We love you Levy! You have single-handedly brought my rating from 1300 to 1500 in a few weeks. You are so easy to understand and have such an interesting way of explaining everything. Everything is understandable and have allowed me to get the ideas of all parts of the game.

[@jainildesai3735]

Congrats

[@lucasdelhove1568]

@@jainildesai3735 1300 to 1500 is a big jump. Well done from your elder at 1600

[@4n2t0]

Levy's "win at chess" series is some of the best educational chess content on the web. We appreciate you Levy, feel better soon!

[@urbanfox7322]

Hey, man, just relax. We are not going anywhere. Take your time. You are an excellent creator and we would wait for your content. Just relax. Be sound.

[@leoashi8935]

Levy: why do i find the best moves for my opponent but not for me? Me : first time?

[@djd1335]

TRUEEEEEEE Relatable

[@vidvilla4541]

So relatable 😂😂 happens so much

[@aditiajish3610]

Your burnout is totally understandable. In fact, take a break!!! I've been entertained enough the past few days to last me weeks😌

[@Notorious-S]

Last game was probably the most intense game of chess i ever watched... wow if it was me i would've promoted you to a GM 👍🏻

[@freeEnd_]

He won vs 2000 rated player, thats not gm worthy. But the game was beautiful, thats true

[@bobby3eb]

TAKE A COUPLE DAYS OFF, NO ERRANDS, JUST NICE TIME WITH LUCY

[@RiccardoCereghino]

I was wondering about your streaming schedule as I wanted to follow you more on twitch, but if you feel burnt out don't force yourself too much on work, I'm speaking from experience, go on a couple of days of vacation with your girlfriend!

[@kylemartin9556]

These are by far my favorite videos on his channel. Kudos to him for not letting them drop off, as they’re packed with good tips and strategy

[@Anonymous-yl5op]

honestly your channel has helped a lot. in one of your recaps you said it’s good to sacrifice pawns in endgame to push one pawn very and promoting. your advice has probably won me many games and you are making all of us better

[@zainlol6541]

him: "The plan is simple" me: having ludwig flashbacks

[@IICivix]

There’s a certain joy you get when you can visualize what Levy or other high level players calculate. And it’s all from the help of your videos and in game practice! Thanks, Levy.

[@sore_forey9259]

Oh dear, my brain did a terrible job scanning this comment as I scrolled by, I read “A certain joy you get when you visualise Levy and other high level players ejaculate”. I probably didn’t need to share this lol.

[@BrickKong]

This is the first time I've watched this series and I absolutely love it. I just started playing chess a few months ago and your videos have helped so much! I always thought the game was for old men in a park, but you've made it really fun to learn so thanks!

[@ericblock7626]

Thanks for all the great content this past year as I’ve been getting into chess. Take some time to re-energize if needed. We will all still be here when you are ready to crank it out again.

[@eoinfun9033]

That really was an incredible final game!! SO enjoyed watching that! :)

[@superoby99]

No other chess channel has the fanbase and engagement we have right there. Love you Levy, if you need time off we'll be here when you get back. Take care of yourself!

[@luukasmeisaari784]

That last game was extremely instructive and I learnt a lot from it! All I can say i thank you Levy! This was very a good video and I hope you will survive your burnout and come back even stronger!👍🏻

[@hollowman1345]

That last game was fantastic. On the edge of my seat fantastic. Very well done to hold onto your position. I love games like that.

[@lukelondesbrough5596]

Never clicked on a video faster!!

[@leonardopoppi2194]

Against roux tue, you had a nice queen sac for a bishop a two rooks all forced. H3 h4, hxg4 hxg3, rxh8+ ke2, rxa8 ... Cheers, great content

[@pjs777s.8]

Dude, you’re so amazing at teaching and breaking it ALL down while keeping it entertaining with your commentary. Thank you so much for bringing quality enjoyment into my life.🙏🏼👊🏼☀️

[@jeffreyperdue1606]

And with that I now have every course. Thank you for what you do levy. I can't wait for an intermediate bootcamp!

[@theresnoonehereatall4807]

"I am scared." made this an exciting episode!

[@E-uj5jb]

Last July I was 900 rated and now because of Levy I am 1500 now keep up the good content

[@literallysweden]

What rating are u now

[@bemyprotector]

Glad you're feeling better! My 8 month old has loved your content since birth 🤣 we turn on one of your videos and he comes crawling from another room. Thanks for pushing yourself for our entertainment!

[@cjdub0930]

You’re the best levy!!! I’ve been feeling kind of down recently and your videos are always the best pick-me-ups. Thanks for being amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Yolo-1020]

Amazing video. I really appreciate how fun you make this game. You’re certainly the best chess youtuber, and I smile every time I see you’ve uploaded, but my god take a break man. I can see that you’re pushing yourself, we’ll wait for you, and congrats again on the milly

[@joshua0166]

Gotham please take a lil break, you look and sound really tired. your health should come before anything related to yt. take care

[@DeeEast]

Levy you are the best. I got into chess maybe 6 months ago and I've climbed from maybe 600 to 1500 cause of your videos, which are ridiculously instructive

[@nb4398]

Levy you’re amazing. Thank you for continuing to make incredible content despite the burnout

[@ansarisamina8817]

Levy is like one of the best chess channels

[@RevoZep]

Yeah, levy should just upload like on the week days and take the weekends off or something. If he's tired and needs rest he should get it, his content will probably be even better if he's well rested and refreshed. I can't even watch all the videos he uploads because he uploads so consistently and I have to work lol

[@ianhutchison2226]

I like this pure analysis. Not that the twitch posts aren't exciting, but this relatively chill discussion is why I'm here. Thnx for the chess content, Levy.

[@jeremyhwang4593]

Thanks for the content Levy, I got your e4 course a while ago and its loads of fun! Keep up the good work but take a break if you need to

[@shtefozoid1384]

I would like to award you the highest honor I can bestow: watching you while eating

[@Nosikas]

Dude new secret code and I just bought your e4 course yesterday D:

[@allim7015]

refund, then buy it with the code

[@roniL2000]

Where is the code?

[@ncssravan5527]

Levy has become a go to guy on my youtube feed. 80% recommendations are either his videos or Hikaru's sub battles with levy

[@PSnGa]

Thanks for the code Levy, was sad I had missed out on the last one, snagged both opening courses this time. ;)

[@ralphhulsman]

Hey Levy, sorry that you are having some burn out issues. Just know that we appreciate you tremendously and that you shouldn't feel bad to take a break or slow down a bit. Thanks a lot and please take the time you need to feel better! That'll always be the right thing to do in the long run:)

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

Lol levy’s feeling about the Englund gambit is how I feel as a 1300 when my opponent goes for the fools mate or fried liver attack.

[@andrewyang6901]

In 1300 level, the Fried Liver gets a lot of people. 1300s aren’t that good

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

@@andrewyang6901 the whole point was that it’s a comparable cheap trick so no it doesn’t get many 1300s especially today. Maybe back when you played pre-engines.

[@andrewyang6901]

@@JackOfAllTrades0404 it gets a whole lot of 1300s still, and even if black knows how to defend, the Fried liver isn’t a cheap trap because it still leaves white with a good position after

[@IRateIt331]

These are hands down my favourite videos; keep it up Levy!!! Thank you

[@rickmccreary]

It's ok to get some rest! You done so good with giving us amazing content(especially the draws) You deserve a break!

[@zer3552]

31:51this is the code

[@Woodshadow]

That 800 played way better than an 800 until he got mated in 2

[@Alkuf100]

you play well at 800 if you use an opening database up until move 5 to "learn the openings" :) but I dont blame him, he is an 800 and doesnt want to get blown off the board in 10 moves

[@Charles-sy7ej]

im sure I have given you the most watch time out of all your subscribers over the last 8 weeks. I just got back into chess haven't played in 18 years but I wanted to get back in it to get my mind off of life. Chess is a lot more challenging than when I was 11. so I found you on youtube and have been binging these videos.

[@wickedlycool1237]

Thanks levi i was introduced to chess by queens gambit but your the one thats kept me entertained by and willing to play i watched your vids for a while and im now 700 rating and climbing

[@meet8714]

Woah i just refreshed the subscription feed and this video popped outta nowhere. Guess I'll have to see this right away.

[@stevenz01]

Everybody checked their outlook notifications at 11:39 😔

[@sethlawrence5068]

I am sure that these long ones are arduous to make, but they are pretty damn awesome. Something to keep be busy between study sessions for my PMI-ACP.

[@csspeedbump]

My fav series levy. Thank you!

[@dkpandey1996]

Seeing Levy miss tactical subtleties makes me feel like I'm not a complete idiot for doing the same in my games. Although my mistakes are not so subtle :/

[@Talpham]

The code is: watch the freaking whole video!!!

[@oosmanbeekawoo]

Watch the *whole* video 😈 I knew it had to be in the second half at least, because there's only one reason he'd be hiding codes in his video. Algorithm. I tried my luck at . out of curiosity. bingo! See, chess is not only about the board, but also how you apply it in real life ;)

[@joeb4142]

Had me absorbed the whole time. Especially the last two games.

[@BigAHen]

This is my favorite series! Thanks Levy!

[@josiashemuel274]

You have no idea how much your videos has impacted my quarantine life! Much love ❤️

[@lookatsarthak]

As long as you're feeling energized.

[@moiids1668]

your*

[@LienChess]

@@moiids1668 “your” is a noun, nouns are subjects. “you’re” is a contraction of “you are”. Sarthak Mishra’s grammar is correct. Yours is wrong.

[@shubhamdhingra6089]

@@LienChess youre'r*

[@davidrobins1021]

@@moiids1668 No. To illustrate: YOU'RE wrong about YOUR grammar. Original comment is correct.

[@DarthScott]

THANK YOU FOR CURING MY BOREDOM! 😁

[@DarthScott]

@Plunki what I'm saying is that I now have an interesting video to watch

[@EnriqueTriana.]

@@DarthScott same

[@Dm145_F36]

Hey Levy, thanks for the great content. I donated to your stream earlier this week (not sure if you remember it but it was about playing my first OTB game at Washington square park). Just purchased two of your courses now too, thanks for the discount code!

[@dorto7779]

Thanks for the code, and congrats on 1 mill! Just bought the E4 course for white, and I'll probably get the gambits bundle soon. Keep up the amazing work dude

[@faleanimation1733]

This channel is gold

[@thecoolaiden5160]

That 800 was good

[@eaaddzzzz]

Last game was awesome to watch. Amazing to see you calculate.

[@henryrogers8221]

Just bought the e4 course to complement the caro kann from the last episode, love your courses levy

[@bakulshah4367]

Day 150: Of requesting Levy to cover opposite coloured bishop endgames. Especially when you have a slight material advantage of being up by two or three pawns against your opponent and you both have opposite coloured bishops as well.

[@minimalfunction9961]

Damn you are actually asking everyday

[@CES-ConceptsExplainedSimply]

read how to reasses your chess. i covers opposite color bishops in that. for example if you have 2 bishops and 2 pawns up and the opponent has knight and bishop, trade your bishop for the knight that is the opposite color of the other bishop ur opponent has so u dont go into opposite coloured bishop endgames

[@zxc2851]

Put your pawns on opposite color of opponent's bishop and once his bishop stops covering the square in front of your pawn push it and if it is attacked push it again. This is main rule. In game it would be easier to understand

[@stephan19912710]

Levy, I imagine you must hear this from people close to you, but please take care of yourself! We love the content you bring out every day, but you are worth more than your content

[@Cs01csikin]

I just bought my first course! Thank you so much! Keep up the good work!

[@jiexuantang3847]

I want to thank you so much. Without you there is no chess for me. I wouldn't have lived my life so great this year during the pandemic if it weren't for you. Thank you so much for making such great content!

[@BotezGambit]

Hey guys I think I may have spotted something levy might have missed at 47:07 when the h pawn is pushed threatening the queen can't u just take the Bishop leaving the queen hanging after pawn takes queen there is rook takes rook with check and after the king moves u pick up the second rook meaning you get a piece and two rooks for the queen which is winning. I'm only 1200 so please correct me if I'm wrong but I just thought it would be cool to point this out. Thanks for the great video levy love the content ♥️

[@quinnbright9472]

I saw this too and was wondering if he missed it

[@xcubicalyt784]

I paused the video for a straight 15 minutes to figure out what that noise was on my computer until I unpaused it lmao 11:38

[@CaioTrinchinato]

Love the long videos. I can imagine they take a lot of you, but they are amazing!

[@VoD-qe7zb]

Thanks for doing another promotion was preparing to pay the whole thing but now i got that e4 jammy for half off! Love all your content thanks for letting me freeload for so long

[@yashshah4494]

What an ending ...i switch between learning and watching a thriller 🔥

[@orendamusic7577]

Levy we appreciate the content but please go easy on yourself and take breaks. I’d rather have content a few days a week for years to come than every day but you burnout and have to stop

[@siphogumbi95]

Thanks to your advice about always looking for how can your opponent attack you. I'm now playing better cause of that advice just had an amazing win using your advice Levy😀👌🏾

[@frtz8609]

Hey Levy, thanks so much for the code! I bought the Caro-Kann course and hope it will help me crush people at my noob-level of 800-1000. Cheers mate, love from Germany !

[@EnronIntern]

Im a simple man. I see a Gotham noti, i click

[@camdickson9112]

Levy I just used the last code, I can’t make money to buy courses this quickly

[@scm6668]

Although I know you are super tired and that's the reason this video feels a little bit different from the usual, I have to say it has been one of my favorites. I actually just got the e4 course (thank you for the code btw) hoping that it will be something like this. All the best, cheers.

[@Luieyy]

That fantasy variation checkmate was a thing of beauty

[@pmchess]

37:33 what if after h4 you played hxg4 and after takes then Rxh8. There is Qe3 somewhere down the line, just wanna know what you think

[@chicagocubs8788]

PMChess I thought the same thing. You’d be up a bishop and two rooks for a queen and white would have a good attack on the king.

[@davidemantovani9899]

I thought the same thing: it looks like 2 rooks and a bishop for a queen. Both Qe3 and Qf2 seems annoying though.

[@parabolaaaaa4919]

Ne1 traps the rook

[@davidemantovani9899]

@@parabolaaaaa4919 If Ne3, I castle long and feel fine. I think the only way black can compensate is to keep pressure. You can't move the knight back in a passive position, leaving the queen as the only attacker.

[@pmchess]

@@chicagocubs8788 yeah that's what i was thinking as well

[@nbw_dark6906]

Goddamn i was dying of boredom for hours , thank you levy for bringing joy and entertainment to my life

[@kchiang4]

Hope you're feeling better man! The timing's so weird... I'm studying for my medical board exams and also related to your post about exhaustion and mood. I think it's also all this social distancing affecting our moods. We're in the same boat, things will get better!

[@cambowman5020]

I was really hoping for a win at chess or openings piece but figured you would take the day off. As much as I adore you for delivering for all of us, I also don't want you to burn out Master Levy. Also, I thought that was my computer making the noise LOL