How To Win At Chess (Ep 9, 850-1600)

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This is a new series I'm launching called How To Win At Chess. This is episode 9. 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
0:35 GAME 1 vs 850
12:04 GAME 2 vs 1174
23:47 GAME 3 vs 1212
40:25 GAME 4 vs 1545
51:58 GAME 5 vs 1400
1:03:45 FINAL GAME vs 1600
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[@v2bed]

you suck and your chess skills are horrible 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩 NOOOB

[@simplygamin07]

The irony

[@Jakub_27]

What flag is that is that Uganda?

[@Jakub_27]

Btw wear the pin of shame hope it suites you well ; )

[@beastmode_4049]

Wait this person is a troll, they’re subscribed to GothamChess

[@sumitadas4582]

Just two words for you : *N O Y O U*

[@lizardpeoplearetakingovert9996]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the consistency of all the commenters appreciating Levy for his consistency.

[@icecrack4579]

You bamboozled me.

[@hkm239]

This is an inconsistency.

[@astraestus8828]

Beat me to it

[@andrewditton7226]

It's consistency and appreciation all the way down.

[@ramachandra776]

😂😂. This needs to be pinned .

[@aidanscott1944]

Levy: don’t just snap take Also levy: don’t even think take the bishop

[@pranitgandhi6832]

That is so true

[@ryanbell3704]

ya Levy is a good teacher but he sometimes contradicts himself like that, so I’ve noticed. His “blanket rules” aren’t extremely refined

[@mangoi3]

Only ims can lol

[@kylemenos]

He doesnt need to see the move happen to know the outcome. Him snap taking is from experience but he is saying be careful when your playing because he's teaching new or average players.

[@goodknyght4319]

@@kylemenos True. Some captures are instinctive because of experience and/or pattern recognition. But newer players don't have that yet so they have to assess the board first.

[@SemenStainsMountTops]

Gotham: "Why is this so hard?!" me: *laughs in 400 ELO*

[@bmoneybby]

Yep

[@joel5673ify]

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[@joel5673ify]

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[@j0hnt3nnant]

Hey Levy, I’m 45 and just starting to study chess a bit. Your videos are a blast and I watch them in my studio in front of my chess board when I’m not doing my actual job which is sound for video games. Keep up the awesome work. Many thanks from Vancouver 🙏

[@konroh2]

How's your rating in playing?

[@Pazaluz]

Sound for video games sounds really interesting. Are you making sound effects for games? Wonder how that works.

[@kaine1327]

YOURE the reason I can’t hear footsteps in Apex legends

[@j0hnt3nnant]

@@kaine1327 omg rotfl -- you can't blame me for that. I may have had something to do with Gears 4 footsteps though... :D

[@Daniel-pj7di]

Thats good to hear man its never to late to start. What rating are u at rn?

[@ethank6572]

To summarize: Always say you’re gonna castle long, and then don’t, castle short

[@kevinforman9239]

It's more about the mindset of believing you're going to castle long. It's one of those mental tricks

[@eyesack2215]

Ethan K are you Ethan kim

[@mangoi3]

@@eyesack2215 fearless sub

[@andrewpeterson8552]

your opponent can’t predict your move if you have no idea what you’re doing

[@mjchongthu7637]

Cause you are short

[@chidzhustle3570]

this feels so intimate without twitch chat... it’s just me and levy 😳 alone 🙈

[@thefreeze6023]

dafuq???

[@jihyo8481]

the *com* e gambit

[@pouyanchakameh8594]

Maybe he can show me how fast he can mate with his white pieces.

[@runethfc]

@@pouyanchakameh8594 .

[@Yoshicality]

@@pouyanchakameh8594 ;-;

[@marshalllambert4441]

“And then Drunkenly stumbles into C2” 😂💀 this is why I love your videos. Hilarious everytime

[@paranoidandroid97]

67 minutes in, love the content Levy. Huge fan, you've taught me so much - thank you!

[@KommSusserT0d]

"you don't need two Queens, one Queen is all you need" - IM Levy Rozman, the family man *67th min gang, my boi.*

[@joshuawoodford7525]

Read this at the 66th minute.

[@joshuawoodford7525]

Update, lol I get it now 🤣

[@elleviathan9261]

Me: 69th min gang

[@Reydatorman]

How to improve on 900: Just find a 4 move strat, with a piece sac. Its dat simple.

[@hermangraa7248]

That was harsh on the 900 player, I agree.

[@Satsuto23]

@It'sBaileyToYou Good game btw

[@maxkho00]

@It'sBaileyToYou Yeah you played really well for a 850. Other than that tactic you missed, you easily played like a 1500-1600 player.

[@Unknown1Percent]

Dat?

[@sagick97]

I hope gotham enjoys his time off when he gets it. He deserves thank you for getting me from 900 to 1550 in the past year

[@cshu1990]

Hey Levy, wanted to let you know I stuck around for the whole video and glad I did! This video really brought out the beauty in chess for me. Chess has been my quarantine activity and this does a good job showing what sacrifices are good and why which is where I waste ton of time over the board. Keep up the good work!

[@ritviknv9528]

1:07:05 yo i stuck around till the 67th minute

[@thalassinosmitsou3806]

u saw my game thx!

[@darth_shadow7924]

same

[@mikealc1183]

^^

[@apsethus8723]

👍

[@davidrobins1021]

Same

[@kier_q]

Me an intellectual: Win Episode 9 at Chess

[@descar1626]

win at episode chess 9

[@hkm239]

Episode Chess at win 9

[@adhitocho]

9 Win at Chess Episode

[@CharterForGaming]

ssǝɥɔ ʇɐ 6 ǝposıdǝ uıʍ

[@runethfc]

Chess 9 at episode win

[@eoinfun9033]

Just wanted to quickly say how much I appreciate all the content you’re putting out atm - I’ve got 2 weeks off from work and loving being able to catch up on all your videos! Thanks so much! :)

[@senniboiii9941]

It’s so nice how yesterday the title was “enjoy your Sunday” and now its just what it usually is

[@saldan3985]

"You don't need two queens" But it feels good...

[@cole_bh0373]

in one of my games i got 5 queens lmao

[@artupaysivar6884]

@@cole_bh0373 yeah, Now you can make a harem with it 😂😂

[@mysterycat351]

@@cole_bh0373 Yes, and waste your time calculating stalemates

[@calebjohnson9740]

It does decrease the likelihood that I’ll stalemate my opponent

[@KingNovastars]

What if the first queen is busy?

[@knzo13]

It's astonishing how much calmer Levy is when he's not streaming. A chill guy, very instructional, very pleasant to listen to. Not saying the "streamer" Levy is any better or worse, just the viewer experience is so...different. It's almost like Levy has 2 personalities, and the only difference between them is how much coffee he drank throughout the day lol. Again - this is absolutely not meant to be a negative comment in the slightest, just thought i would share my experience... P.S. - Still waiting for that Nimzo-Indian vid :)

[@abutahirputhedath8841]

Agreed, i think 'Streamer' Levy does that, cuz chat annoys him, just a lil. And maybe even to keep chat in line. He's an awesome dude tho.

[@anujg74]

totally agreed

[@jf7199]

any player streaming is either angrier or playing with less gaming IQ

[@Ziggerath]

I really love how he doesn’t have to deal with any annoying chat trolls and he doesn’t go off topic, just pure information. One thing I did like about the live chat tho is when they ask good questions or question levy, prompting him for further explanations.

[@kengonzo1640]

Levy is the hardest working youtube content creator. You're success is well deserved. Congrats

[@bmoneybby]

Fo sho

[@justinkinser4645]

Hey Levy......Just got you’re openings course, and love the amazing and practical content! Great to see the surge of subscribers, you deserve it!!!

[@foxus-a113]

I made it 67 minutes into the video Levy. I wasn't even aware of it until you've mentioned it, it's really nice to watch you play chess.

[@m4terialised]

I will enjoy my Sunday thanks Gotham

[@richardlabrie515]

38:34 Levy suggesting Bd7, hanging mate in one

[@ddiq47]

When will the series “Lose at chess” start? I’m looking to down my game.

[@Drogon7102]

First lesson is blunder the queen as quickly as possible.

[@elleviathan9261]

@@Drogon7102 Wdym? The Botez gambit is one of the most powerful strategies in chess.

[@rocket6940]

This comment aged well

[@amidenediaries8354]

The first thing I did was look at what sweat shirt levy is wearing today only to find its an aeroplane themed pajama😂 Am kinda digging it

[@redteddy135]

wing gambit themed pajama

[@johnmarston5383]

All the kids tomorrow are gonna be hilarious with their: "haha but it's not sunday Levyyyy" comments

[@TKNinja37]

After today it'll be "Did You Enjoy Your Sunday?" for a week.

[@zBrain0]

Plot twist, he has a script that will update the day of the week forever

[@StanbyMode]

@@zBrain0 yeah lol

[@vihaandumir1649]

@@zBrain0 That would be cool.

[@indilyfrancis2410]

Except I am in Australia

[@Bullets_Burnouts]

67 minutes in convo. Hey man! Love watching your chess. Truly brilliant. Been watching for a while! Thank you for your help we all appreciate it! Your the goat!

[@Dog3D]

These videos strike a great balance between entertaining and instructional. It’s very hard to do both well but I think you nailed it

[@pi840]

I've seen levy wearing a hoodie so many times that him not wearing one looks weird to me

[@bakulshah4367]

Day 81: 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.

[@shriram9933]

I was also requesting "" attack the castled king "" but he's not watching😭 then I stopped

[@Crustee0]

@@shriram9933 did you watch his videos properly? Most of the games that he shows are games where the kings castle, its super rare to see one where one of the players dont castle. Just pay attention when he talks about either player idea to attack.

[@awszaza3225]

I think it's just a draw with correct play since the bishops can't attach eachother , main point to keep in mind is that your bishop should win the opponent's pawns or coverr the promotion square and keep your pieces on the opposite color of the opponent's bishop , i think But levy should absolutely bring endgames series back

[@shriram9933]

@Gabrieledude, I know that's a beginner type of concept but you know there are so many ways of doing that so if there can be a video which collects them all it would be good right 👍.

[@shriram9933]

@@Crustee0 dude, I know that's a beginner type of concept but you know there are so many ways of doing that so if there can be a video which collects them all it would be good right 👍. And watching games and learning concepts are different. A proper video for it would be better😎

[@gilbertl.680]

I’ve learned so much in just watching a handful of videos versus reading a book or doing puzzles. Awesome stuff!

[@LadyLouski]

I love these Levy, they're so informative. Thank you!

[@thepadawanchesschannel8323]

1:14:48- somewhere Eric Rosen jumped out of his chair both in delight and horror

[@_A-B_]

why

[@Joe-gb4fm]

I'm South East Asian, and Sunday is already over. Tomorrow is monday, and I'm having my graduation tests. Sigh... But enjoy your Sunday!

[@erolsuhonjic7640]

Gl my guy. You gonna kill it.

[@sparklecharmer]

isn't it 7pm here edit: i though you meant it was already monday very sorry good luck for your exams

[@cristijurji3490]

F

[@purpleclouds2240]

@@sparklecharmer ... It is...

[@believer1056]

Exams start tommorow for me wish me luck

[@senger27]

Thank you for all the content Levy! 🙏🏼 I’ve watched most of your videos & love them all!

[@dtkincaid]

This is fantastic! Thank you for doing this. A ton of stuff to learn here.

[@MrSuperShiv]

For the 10th episode, you should do a streamer special where you go up the rating ladder against different chess streamers or streamers who can at least play chess. Pokimane, QTCinderalla, Ludwig, Northernlion etc Maybe put money on the line for extra fun?

[@samvisser6031]

this is brilliant

[@alexprovost6693]

Yes! He could play Hutch too!

[@MikeeYowee]

Perfect timing. I'm literally finding something to do.

[@catch2297]

Same here, I’m procrastinating revision for a physics exam tomorrow

[@samaranvetha7061]

Lol same

[@mlsanica7618]

im eating mcdonalds

[@vejasg6272]

I have an egzam tomorrow and if i dont study my mom is gonna best me up lmao

[@fifalegendguy67]

@@vejasg6272 are u drunk?

[@_interficere]

Thank you for all the great content, lately especially for the chess history, great stuff. Would you be interested in making a video about chess history from a broader perspective, for example how the prevalent playing styles changed in different eras, important theoretical discoveries etc.? Id love to know more about these topics and you are such a great teacher and presenter. Thanks!

[@nr1748]

Made it to the hour point you were talking about leaving a comment at. Love these videos. They’re especially helpful! I mean all of your stuff has been one of the main reasons I’ve been so motivated to improve at chess but... the thought process can seem super intimidating at times so please keep making these!!

[@ayushsuyayush]

This guy is insane. The sheer amount of videos he posts is off the roof. Thanks, Levy

[@melvado]

67 minutes of quality content followed by a great 10 minute ending... 67 ... you know if you know...

[@user-gj7rc9xb2o]

Stayed till the end as always! Thanks Levy, you're amazing!

[@kirkrothes8040]

Great video Levy 👍 Loving the Winning at Chess series, definitely learning a lot from your content. Thanks 😎

[@GiaFil7]

Video idea: How to spot a good sacrifice? Also, keep it up Levy! You're the best!

[@parabolaaaaa4919]

watch his video on the rule of +2

[@michaelstoffel9668]

If you win the game its a good sacrifice

[@McRoYdY]

Thanks Levy, enjoy your Sunday too.

[@nc17atnce101]

the way you talked through that first game was so awesome. helped me enjoy my sunday.

[@xtran81]

Thanks so much! Love this. Watched it all- can see myself in every game

[@vincentcholette165]

I still think you make chess more entertaining than watching hockey, and I'm canadian so it says a lot....

[@radioactive_chris1725]

See I love Eric Rosen, he’s a little bit more calmer and i think more put together. But Levy just has such a lively personality. He’s not afraid to be himself and we as viewers love it. AND ON TOP OF THAT HE BE POSTING TWICE A DAY AND I LOVE IT

[@ezrahadwi135]

Eric is Grandmaster of calmness while Levy is Grandmaster of making content

[@Axiomatic75]

I like Eric but he's a bit too calm for my liking. After watching him for 30 minutes I fall asleep.

[@ezrahadwi135]

@@Axiomatic75 yeah too calm and too cute 😂

[@brandonbornet4799]

no need to compare them, they are both equally great youtubers in their own way

[@gavinsand6479]

I watch all your vids all the way through; they're just so interesting and helpful :)

[@PukkarPukkar]

I adore this series, I learn so much from this in a very practical sense. Thank you sincerely

[@aakashhaque9805]

Levy posted this at 7am. What a beast

[@parabolaaaaa4919]

it was a scheduled upload

[@zar6]

For those wondering, the tactic at 24:57 was after ...Bg4 you do Bxf7+ Kxf7 Ne5+ Kg8 Nxg4, so now material is equal and you have a lead in development, so you have the benefits of the gambit without the drawback. Black also doesn't have the right to castle so it's harder to connect the rooks. Engine says it's +2 for white :D

[@eldattackkrossa9886]

thanks for explaining!

[@MusicPlaylistsChannel]

Bg4*

[@zar6]

Sorry, it is Bg4, just corrected it

[@MusicPlaylistsChannel]

@@zar6 np I was confused for a sec but then realized it's a mistake and corrected so others don't get confused too👍

[@remusannani3026]

Great video Levy! Really cool to see different strategies that can play out. Arrows are super helpful!

[@Giumpe]

Leaving a comment to say I just listened to this start to finish and really appreciate the depth that you go into. It's approachable and instructive for a 1200 player like myself. ALSO since I started watching your videos I've been analyzing and calculating my games with your voice in my head so make of that what you will.

[@dhanishpk1218]

I love this series because it is helping me to make plans in chess , so levy please continue this series

[@matteoprojetto1587]

Day 37 of translating the title in Italian: "godetevi la vostra domenica!". (ye i know, he will probably change the title soon :P)

[@xxsamperrinxx3993]

Sei una leggenda

[@robyb8651]

Veramente sono passati 37 giorni? Sei bravissimo

[@matteoprojetto1587]

Più che giorni, sono 37 video solo che é brutto scrivere video numero 37 ahahah però considerando che ha fatto una pausa per un pó di giorni, ma a volte pubblica 2 video in un giorno, probabilmente si, sono circa 37 giorni 👌

[@nicolalughi5489]

Grande

[@gschichtscrack2656]

grandeee

[@chesco711]

Stayed until the end. These are my favorite episodes. Keep em coming. Much appreciated!

[@zachp617]

This series gets better with each episode. These are my favorite chess videos to watch on YT. Great quality videos. Keep it up

[@CaptnCondor]

“I just don’t believe my opponent”. Levy channeling his inner Hikaru

[@michaelchristensen2786]

Levy, don't be afraid to show us fancy moves, that's what I love to see.

[@AgEyal]

This is a really great series. Thank you for taking the time to teach us. I find great pleasure in chess.

[@regailio2316]

Thanks for the wholesome content Gotham! You’ve helped my chess rating grow over the past couple months from ~650 to 920! Still more room to grow obviously but anything helps!

[@nailafarooq3295]

LEVY'S BACK AT IT AGAIN

[@Blu3Dud3]

I’ve been playing blitz for a while and recently hit 600 elo points. I know it’s not much, but it’s amazing to me :)

[@nuravgupta8226]

Dude I’m in the same spot. My username is Nurav9000.

[@garycavaretta3310]

Just finished watching the whole series after about 2 or 3 weeks. Great series, learned a lot, would definitely watch new installments. Also as a suggestion, I don't know if you'd want to as I know you like to sell your openings manuals but I would love to see longer videos on openings and more details into possible lines. Great channel as always.

[@markusjambert8744]

enjoyed your video on my trainride from linz to vienna today. thanks for the amazing content - as always! greetings from austria :)

[@kujo4948]

Love your your win at Chess episodes Levy. I’ve watched them all multiple times. Your passion for the game and sharing what you know combined with your talent for teaching and highly entertaining commentary sets you apart from every chess streamer out there. I understand your hesitation in going through what it will take to become a GM. It will not enhance your online presence which is substantial. That said, in your choose field it does seem to be the logical next step. How can you incorporate your work with your online business with preparing for the classical chess tournament play need to gain GM status?

[@Moorb0y52]

I guess he answered your questions by now

[@isaiahmonteleone]

Your the reason I enjoy my sundays.

[@arianna8093]

I had nothing to do today until levy posted :)

[@VincentGalbo]

Been watching this whole video, loving all the instructional value. I went and played a game at 92 accuracy right after watching this.

[@JeKySpecial]

Levy I really enjoy your content as an italian chess fan I don’t skip any of your videos of this series, they’re just entertaining to watch and very helpful

[@carlneoh5843]

Levy after developing the knight in front of the c pawn: I became the very thing I swore to destroy

[@lieutenantmonke3674]

Levy cares about our morning :))

[@korosensei4873]

Our evening :)

[@kevantatum8724]

Great games!! Made it the whole way. Love the content man, thanks for posting!!

[@NumberCaboose]

Only got into the chess scene last month, and you're by far my favorite content creator. Both for entertainment purposes, but also educational ones given your more recent videos. Thank you very much. Sincerely, A fan who made it to the sixtieth minute in the video

[@ashutoshjaiswal3153]

Just because of his influence I left the football match and watching chess. Nice job man ❤️.

[@hiddentreasure2161]

Thanks, trying to work up the courage to play more. I won lots of ELO yesterday, but I have a feeling that I will lose it all if I play without practising harder

[@fredalert7556]

Made it till the end! Learned a lot, thx for the always supreme content!

[@sebgibson1546]

Made it to the end, a comment on my time management. Thanks for the great content, it’s super helpful as a development tool

[@macsatLEE]

Me breaking the fifth wall: talking back to Levy as he breaks the fourth wall!

[@emenelowpea]

Gotham, you're worth more than a Queen!

[@farrankhawaja9856]

He's more than a King!

[@VladGligaVibes]

Hey man, until now i have watched every video of yours from the beginning to end! Nice content!

[@asharma30]

Thanks for new lines & attack, I look for the openings to study from your videos

[@johnmctavish962]

1:07:11 our conversation Levi

[@thecore69]

This is the way your win at chess videos should be filmed. Huge improvement.

[@radioactive_chris1725]

I agree, his streams make the actual content a little harder to grasp because of the twitch chat

[@fathi525]

I watch all your Winning at Chess Episode fully :D i feel like it's very instructing and calming before i go to sleep instead of playing some games on my own they tend to wake me up xD

[@mgcelano]

I always enjoy your longer videos. They are very informative. Your "How to win at chess" series is my favorite!

[@alijbara5481]

Can we appreciate this man's consistency

[@diogoalves1443]

So original.

[@user-dh8oi2mk4f]

So original.

[@stellarjayatkins4749]

If you want to.

[@alijbara5481]

So if I want to say I like his content and want to support him I am begging for likes

[@alijbara5481]

Not everything is about likes

[@NathanHeaver]

As a member of the Comment Reading Association (CRA), I’m here to read comments and have a good time. Please keep the comments short and simple. We do appreciate your typing efforts. Also please watch your spelling. Thank you and have a good day.

[@matei.chelbegean]

I’ve been a fan of your chess for a while, but this vid made me a fan of you as a human. You just seem like a good dude. Kind. Keep up the great work!

[@musictheorysean]

A year down the road, but I made it all the way through, Levy! Actually I'm just watching through this series, so I've also watched all of Ep. 1-8, too. Thanks for teaching.

[@ekanshsingh3896]

Welcome to Episode 2 of No more hoodies.

[@saraladusane2508]

I’ve been watching levy for like 2 months and he has taught me more than school. Ironic isn’t it

[@suryanarayan2032]

Not really, since it isn't surprising. mItOcHoNdRiA iS tHe PoWeRhOuSe Of ThE cElL

[@phedden97]

Towards the end you seemed worried it was getting dull -- I loved the 1-on-1 format and the long format. Great video!

[@nc17atnce101]

the way you talked through that 2nd game was amazing.

[@aqirate]

1 hour of Levy, am I dreaming?

[@mamakking4500]

Gotham, you work so hard everyday and you deserve all the fame u got .. Luv yah ❤

[@Remzylol]

really enjoying your content, its just smth i can have on my 2nd screen and i can learn alot in the meanwhile, really appreciate your content, thank you very much