Teaching TierZoo #2: Easy Openings for Black

[@adammalone2909]

I'd love a series where you take a sub 500 player and see how quickly you can get then to a 1000+ player

[@gilgameshv9tv]

I volunteer as tribute, lol

[@joybreegaming8781]

Me to I think I’m in 400?

[@dennisthompson5599]

Hi Levy I love your videos. I've been watching from a long time from India. Can you please make a 10min video on the reti opening? I really want to learn it but not by anyone else.

[@AUG_Glow]

A week ago i couldve been 500

[@shermainerodriguez4707]

Levy does listen to his fans, everyone like this to show Levy how much we want this!

[@clintalexander6836]

This is damn fine teaching. Guy does a perfect lesson. He sets you up to tell you what you are learning, does it with you, then gets you to use it yourself followed by a recap. That is just good pedagogy.

[@Tyler-bp4md]

i really loved his teaching in part one especially. the way he allowed tier to ponder the best move first, and when he gave him the rule no checks. but when he told tier he has to beat him in the clear winning position it really got me thinking. he seems like a great teacher

[@leskobrandon8454]

What is pedagogy?

[@BiggyJimbo]

@@leskobrandon8454 The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

[@frisbeedan8905]

@@leskobrandon8454 I googled it, and then opened the replies. Coulda save 45 seconds had I done it in reverse 😂

[@pranavagrawal9382]

I think he worked as a chess coach for a time so there's that experience

[@Winsorvy]

Just found Gotham and honestly seeing him collaborate with Tier is freaking awesome.

[@toilaconhaisam3037]

Rerember the most importain rule, he is the gay version of a IM from New York

[@lenguyenuchung2676]

@@toilaconhaisam3037 wtf ông đang nói clgt?

[@Winsorvy]

Nazmus Saquib I believe the first video i watched was one of his 10 minutes chess opening videos. After watching it and seeing how he explains and talks i instantly subbed. Now when ever he uploads i get excited :D

[@Winsorvy]

Nazmus Saquib oh my bad haha. No I was in chess class back in middle school like 2008. And ive been on chess.com since 2013 but ive played off and on ever since 2014.

[@Joe-nh8eq]

I love how Levy's like today we're going to go over the Scandanavian. Immediately transposes to the Caro Kann.

[@scriptedjava265]

@@michaelmilano1067 it’s a glitch

[@chenyifei8819]

Isn’t this the French?

[@sofooraadam1617]

@@chenyifei8819 yeah it's the french but caro kann is very similar

[@sofooraadam1617]

@@chenyifei8819 it's not completely french because the light square bishop is out

[@chenyifei8819]

@@sofooraadam1617 I see thank you

[@danko95bgd]

I am a lower rated player (~900) but after watching a series of your videos i had 99% accuracy game for the first time. You are a great player and you are so clear when you are explaining stuff behind the moves. Super helpful content

[@Bradex.]

I am the 900 with 40 games and the next game 90 90 90 98 97 40 40 50 50 20 97 ect

[@mayankraj2294]

Sort of wierd I had 99 accuracy games on lower ratings but not not as often or maybe I don't click game report. 900 in 5 mins or 10?

[@danko95bgd]

@@mayankraj2294 something is strange or i am just retarded. I always played 10 min games and i it said that i am playing blitz (yellow thunder logo). Ans recently it says i am playing rapid lol (the green logo). I have 1100 points now in rapid apparently and i feel opponents are worse somehow.

[@playingviking8983]

@@danko95bgd Chess.com moved the 10-minute games to rapid. And they suggested to play 5+5 for the "slowest" blitz option.

[@kharkovluzhin8333]

@@danko95bgd i mean people in the lower 600 is sometimes a higher players that just got themselves to 600 neither by losing or on purpose while 800-1000 could just be players that was starting out, and also when you first created an account it gives you alot of rating for your first and second win so from 800 it can launch you up to 1000 and 800 to 600

[@mattmarlborough3607]

I got into chess after Pogchamps & you gave quickly become one of my favorite personalities. This video series has been wonderful & I sincerely hope you continue to put out content like this in the future, as a developing player, your mixture of personality & information is amazing & inspiring. Thank you GothamChess, & much love from Texas.

[@birdzbeeztreez4248]

Dude, Im only 4;50 in..I forgot how fun you make this.. Struggling to get to 1000 but just started playing again.. Missed your humor and enthusiasm ..Love your coaching style!! Im sick of not knowing black openings!! this is great..now back to studying...THANK YOU LEVI!!! Your the MAN!

[@yonkobuster112]

Gotham is one of the best chess teachers on youtube

[@KevinSalim]

No exaggeration, he indeed is one of the best. Imagine if he became a GM lol.

[@sjegannath6295]

why is it that everybody wants him to become a GM? I mean 2400 rating isn't that easy either. It takes years to reach there and thousands of study hours and a lot of dedication. You have to work a lot to even reach 2100 or so. IM's tough man.

[@KevinSalim]

@@sjegannath6295 I agree becoming an IM is hard, but he comes so far wouldn't it be natural if he would continue his journey and become a GM. Ofcourse it's completely his choice and I will always support him but having it as a goal is not bad either.

[@UltravioletFilms]

He’s brilliant. I recently found him after being a John bartholomew fan.

[@darrenlin7943]

@UltravioletFilms you are probably happy with 1:52

[@Luv_sicc]

I never realized how free form and expressive chess could be until i started playing it, it's kind of beautiful

[@teteeheeted]

I thought this was an opening tier list XD

[@shawnfernandes7239]

Damn there are so many traps in this opening. I'm definitely gonna learn this and wreck noobs.

[@kharkovluzhin8333]

@@shawnfernandes7239 _Laughs in Tension gambit ICBM variations_

[@snow5064]

@@kharkovluzhin8333 hello guys this is gm rahul abhishek pranav rajesh

[@sofooraadam1617]

@@shawnfernandes7239 watch eric rosen and you will learn more about this opening

[@LeLe-zv1qw]

17:22 this man just opened my third eye

[@leskobrandon8454]

@@BHAKTIBROPHY yes they sure as shit are

[@levivandusseldorp9878]

*Goes into a new game with black prepared to play the Scandinavian Opponent plays d4

[@jusren]

That Scandinavian defence! Wow!! And that attack on the brown square diagonal to the king! Oh my! A move of beauty!

[@jayeshyadav8891]

Hi Levy I love your videos. I've been watching from a long time from India. Can you please make a 10min video on the reti opening? I really want to learn it but not by anyone else.

[@arathiyadagiri5511]

Yes please

[@sjegannath6295]

What's your rating buddy? I suppose chess.com because rated players won't ask for openings since they know it.

[@jayeshyadav8891]

I'm 1300 on chess.com

[@arathiyadagiri5511]

Iam 1200

[@sjegannath6295]

Oh i t seems I am a weakling as compared to every one here. I am just 930

[@andreasberger4]

23:34 White: "wait a minute, how are you playing queens gambit, im white :-("

[@davidgraff5835]

I like new gotham, but i just found this video and i prefer this old version of gothem more. Hes more down to earth and less of a content pumping youtuber in this 3 yr old vid.

[@gvalentin5464]

Saw it two days ago and got 200 puzzles rating points. Same feeling of huge improvement in play. That format was excellent! Please do an episode 3!!!

[@SejaL8.]

For black: d5>e5 Put the queen to the edges of the board (to avoid tempo)

[@kaidoChess]

13:54 that made my heart melt with Eric Rosen nostalgia

[@th3gamepros425]

As a latvian who plays the latvian gambit, I take slight offence to the comment

[@hendarinfb]

To me, Chess International Master explaining series of moves, especially venomous gambit, is exactly like a magician explaining magic tricks secrets …. For most people like myself, always surprised ending and look so easy, that’s why chess is always a fun game/sport

[@markvillarubia6873]

Game Plan: D E S T R O Y T H E M

[@jcoogs7149]

So is it fair to say that black generally wants to castle on the opposite side of the board as white? Or is it just that castling opposite leads to a more open game and isn't inherently advantageous for black or white necessarily?

[@skye275]

Opposite side castling usually leads to more dynamic attacking games as each side is able to throw their pawns at the others king

[@sietsejohannes]

Neither. It can happen in open and closed positions and benefit black or white. It usually leads to both players trying to "storm" the castled enemy king with their flank pawns and an advantage to the person who can attack the king the fastest.

[@SkilledApple]

Your ability to teach is simply unparalleled. Thank you for these videos!

[@Ackeljl]

These style vids are golden. Hearing the thoughts of a player my level, and your knowledge applied is invaluable for understanding and learning.

[@emeyers7]

check out the insane glowup for Levy since now. in 2023 my mans is looking fantastic, with great audio, and at like 2.? million subs lol

[@steveblomerth]

This is a well done and easy to follow lesson with helpful examples. More like this would be great.

[@misterdemocracy3335]

It’s also useful to note that if white advances the e4 pawn to e5 instead of taking on d5 that it can transpose into the French basically. Then it’s just French Defense principles.

[@kryptikknowledge1501]

I started playing chess about January time and can say i much prefer playing as black. A good defence makes for a great offense. Lower rated players are good to learn your gambits but higher you go the less likely they fall for them so your normal openings work more. I really want to learn some theory but lack the attention span to do so :(

[@kali_das_37]

I want….. no NEED a private lesson with you levy! I’ve learned more about chess from you than any other teacher due to your teaching style, and personality lol. If you want to destroy me at a game for a video or something I’d love the opportunity. My ELO sits around 450. I can’t break 500 yet.

[@Dbchaze]

lol, proper Scandinavian got me past 1000, which I was stuck for a while. Thanks a lot Levy!

[@SureshBabu-yo8vb]

Haven't seen anyone providing such a good explanation in Chess videos. I like your attitude of being nice with learners. Thanks for sharing and keep up good work.

[@CanadaMMA]

This is the most random, but amazing, crossover ever. I love both channels

[@sirchristopher2000]

This has really helped me start out at Chess. Thanks Gotham.

[@camerondewar9769]

Literally watched this and won two games in a row for black with the Scandinavian. Thank you for your wisdom.

[@micromonarch]

All joking aside, the seamless placing of this video makes it so easy to learn. I have not come across another teacher like this before.

[@MarkLeinhos]

3:50 the idea of letting the light bishop go to then reinforcing with light pawns... enlightening! Thanks!

[@Miguell25]

I didnt quite get that to be honest

[@ojb48o]

I learn something new in almost every one of these. At the very least I better understand the "why" behind what I have been taught previously. Thanks!

[@calebemory2134]

The best informational video for me with the most that I can understand thank you

[@Marriedasone]

Thanks for the in-depth simplicity of your videos.

[@plantaznik266]

That was the best black opening video I have ever seen. Thank you very much.

[@darrylkassle361]

I used to think Levys videos were overrated trying too much with clickbait stuff , gimmicks etc but when you get to videos like this you realise what a valuable resource he is for improving one’s chess particularly among us chess hacks

[@jay997]

Damn there are so many traps in this opening. I'm definitely gonna learn this and wreck noobs.

[@arathiyadagiri5511]

Sir please make a video on scotch gambit

[@chilledgamr]

I literally just watched this video and i played the staffords gambit on the opponent (white) and he made every move here I was shouting with excitement by the time he played h3 because by then his fate was sealed. he resigned after i won the queen hahaha

[@summee4]

Man Best video for opening explanation for beginners. Like to see more videos on others openings also it will be helpful for me.

[@BakariViolin]

what if opponent plays after e4, d5 , and d4? I won many games using that Blackmar-Diemer Gambit as white

[@mareksicinski3726]

5:28 Wrong, Scandinavian is not only taking with the Queen, sometimes you but the night on f6, that is the Modern Variation

[@praveenrewald]

I was struggling for black opening.. best lessons so far

[@PsychozaBezNogi]

IM Levy. Pleasure to learn from

[@pirogjr6298]

Thank you, Levi for this pivotal chess lessons.I teach by watching your videos and becoming better

[@mattdavis1839]

keep this series going, its helping me put the pieces together with my strategy and 0 training

[@fitsailor-armaanhakim]

Just loved it !!! They way you teach

[@sidgohan4846]

Could you please make video about how to beat time management in chess , tip etc!!

[@vishalchoubey5606]

Just play long time games Usually players below 1600-1700 should play 15+10 games Bcuz at that stage ur brain is not much developed to pre move with accuracy

[@Allirin0The0Mad]

Tried this and literally crushed my last 3 games ❤

[@drhmakki1]

Levy, you are a natural teacher! I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@reenakumar3769]

Stafford is forever connected with eric now

[@elizabeth4689]

I love how the scandi transposed into the french

[@TreeCamper]

I'm a Scandinavian enjoyer. I'm also 1/4 Norwegian so it makes sense.

[@lautanuñez]

i cant help but jump on a game after watching a few minutes of your videos

[@WilliamJonesChess]

Few days ago, A Stafford Gambit video was released on Eric Rosen's channel. It is a great gambit to use because lots of logical moves for white, turn out to be bad!

[@jasperjones6857]

Excellent video. I will try the Scandinavian. And that tricky Stafford.

[@anthonywang5351]

I’m gonna watch and sub to you because I know you will grow tremendously

[@Mattycs]

16:38 I should go bishop g4 if he defended his queen I move back if he takes my knite i take a queen

[@oo-nx3cd]

Thanks Levi!!! Helpful breakdown my mind is melting...

[@nickd5422]

Didn't Levy say you need to move your queen to D8 in the Scandi on their opening rankings vid?

[@sup6979]

That video I believe he said for complete beginners but I am not sre

[@felixproger]

Would be amazing see you playing 5d chess

[@lowryco]

Good stuff, keep it up. This is helping things start to click for me.

[@rektbiscuit5188]

16:36 black queen e7 the pawn is pinned so it can’t take the knight then play knight g4

[@lawrenceworrell591]

Okay that is very interesting. Thank you I learned lots. Didn't think about chess like that before. So bishops are defenders? What are the roles of the other pieces?

[@robertogomez9625]

Excellent videos man!, I love your content!, do you offer private lessons?

[@jacykataylor5759]

I thought this was an opening tier list XD

[@akshay12328]

Eric rosen seeing Gotham's Stafford gambit tutorial: hold my beer

[@ministerjack2424]

I’m new to chess and would love to subscribe and learn just like this.

[@spotlightmusic883]

Chess is so much easier when you're watching a video. 🤣🤣

[@emiral1807]

3:38 important advice that is seldom heard

[@kubawisniewski8647]

17:20 what if white moves queen f2? Then black knight moves f2 but then the game carries on its not check anymore right?

[@jovindsouza3407]

But white is still down a queen for two pieces, with their king floating around in the center. White is hopelessly lost.

[@luckyleshanth7252]

Tier zoo literally has 2 million subs. ............Levy is lucky

[@GU-RP]

No, YOU are lucky! :)

[@toilaconhaisam3037]

This video has 1k

[@luckyleshanth7252]

Did you tell that to me ??

[@luckyleshanth7252]

@@finboex wdym I was negative to levy I will never be negative to such a good friend. and I will not be

[@binnieb173]

So is the best way to defend against the Stafford is to just not accept the Knight at C6? Just retreat or reinforce your knight at E5?

[@dimitristheodoropoulos18]

could you make a video to explain some ideas how to play in the middlegame? I play a lot of chess. Sometimes i find some nice moves and i win.But sometimes i feel bored because i use the same openings but i struggle to find ideas to move on during the match and i don't how to continue the variation that i chose and i don't know what i have to play with the black pieces.

[@Rubycule]

This is great content. You are a fantastic teacher. When I was about 12 years old, my stepdad tried to teach me and I even became a member of a chess club for a few months. Neither my stepdad or the club's instructor were good teachers. If they would have had a fraction of your insight and teaching skills, I might have continued to play and wouldn't have given up so fast.

[@kenoucrer668]

6:27 there is a little mistake : it's not free, black can play quean A5 check

[@Burly-gv8nc]

Can't see it

[@kenoucrer668]

@@Burly-gv8nc black pawn c5, if White take pawn (xC5) black can play quean A5 check then quean xC5. Both player loose a pawn, it s not what we call a free pawn.

[@ough9010]

@@kenoucrer668 White can block with the knight and take whites d pawn after qxc5.

[@kenoucrer668]

@@ough9010 if white block check with Knight there is no white peace menacing black d pawn after qxc5

[@ough9010]

@@kenoucrer668 Both the knight and queen would be threatening the d pawn.

[@bhunts2539]

Why do you castle queen side and push the queen side pawns? Just curious

[@marianodemiguel3442]

I am a beginner. A total beginner. I played that slavic defense again and again against my PC . Bring out the their queen and both knights was devastating no matter how I wasted moves trying to protect my queen. Can you do this one again but with a sly white opponent.

[@daz147]

really interesting, better than the boring openings, its good to change it around.

[@Wiam103]

holy shit i learn a lot by watching this, especially gambit stuff.

[@dominiorrr6510]

What do I do if white plays B4 and attacks the queen? Do I just take it? Also what to do with my queen if white plays A3 and then B4? Do I just take the queen back to D8?

[@OleFanaego]

18:20 too! Sheesh 😩😩😂 Chess Gotham you different bruh

[@jackausick5903]

Question: at 27:25 Levy says that when you have all your pawns on, say, dark squares, you're vulnerable to attacks from the opposite-square bishop. But at some point earlier in the video he says that if you trade away your bishop of a given color, you *should* put your pawns on that color because you've lost the piece that would otherwise be able to protect those squares. So I'm confused. What are the situations where should you structure your pawns on the squares of the color of the bishop you've lost?

[@willsheekey7747]

they are unrelated scenarios i think. the main point i think he was trying to make was that whenever you lose your own bishop of a specific colour, you should aim for your pawn chains to be on that colour. also, going on similar logic, if the opponent has only one bishop, try to limit its mobility through creating pawn chains on squares of that particular colour. FYI tho I'm only 1200 rated so take this all with a grain of salt lol

[@mariusnoh]

damn how simple it looks. and then ohnomyqueen 4 real.

[@jacob_1866]

Hey, when I play this they usually push and then they play pawn to g4 attacking my bishop. Then they try to trap my bishop. What should I do against this?

[@betterideas]

Do me next

[@loc7909]

Isn't that a version of the Vienna gambit? F6 after Nc6 or Bc5?

[@LandonStarr]

How can I get a chess lesson? I’d really like to learn more.

[@jacobwilkinson6112]

I never thought of re-filling white squares with pawns after trading white square bishop 🤔

[@pablox91]

This is the best crossover ever

[@Muhammad_Nuruddin]

11:30 In this position, how about the pawn advancement to d4 attacking the knight, and then pawn to e5?

[@architsaraogi1827]

People who write first Me: You are not just the clown but the entire circus

[@TheTitanass]

But comments are good for the algorithm. So comment anyway.

[@burningspirit7874]

Sounds like someone who's always been second, jk love you Archit. Try turning on notifications so maybe you can be first someday.

[@vishalchoubey5606]

@@burningspirit7874 how did u fell in love with him?

[@louisaclark234]

17:30 What happens when you kill the bishop at f2 with white's queen? You can play knight to f2 and take the queen, And then, don't you avoid a checkmate by doing that? :p

[@kryxhh]

You're under check, you cant take with queen

[@TheR0ry]

Is there a link to the full VOD of this live stream anywhere?