Under 1200 Rated? Watch This.

In this video I talk through my moves against chess players rated under 1200 to explain what they are doing wrong. Hope this is helpful to you and lmk if I should do the same thing with higher rande rating groups :D
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[@alexeypunov2642]

Anna: trying her best to give us a lot of information Me: ANNA YOUR TIME!!!

[@paulski1080]

Glad it wasn't just me stressing out watching the clock. 😂

[@toriless]

@@paulski1080 Yeah, like 20 seconds vs 3 minutes because she is talking the whole time and she is fast talker too.

[@erenjaegerbomb8653]

It was not good for my anxiety 🤣🤣

[@alexeypunov2642]

Anna, castling: "We want to castle as soon as possible" On the clock: 17 seconds left 🤣

[@professorclapshot1106]

My chess development happened before time controls with increments were a thing. Anna's chill in this video makes me wonder if the kids who've grown up with increments have their threat detectors wired different.

[@Schicksalz]

For people with anxiety, anna is not losing on time so relax guys.

[@RetrETH]

You give me anxiety misspelling "losing"

[@Schicksalz]

@@RetrETH oh sorry im going to fix this

[@alexanderborg0611]

I´ve had anxiety for so long I did, only thanks to your comment, realize i focused on that also... sad to realize it.

[@caiobaaaa]

thank you

[@geno8079]

Lol

[@ryry854]

Anna: "Most people don't blunder a rook or a queen in one move at this level" Me: "You underestimate my ability to blunder my queen!"

[@johnhonai4601]

Second player was quite good wasn't he

[@SonGokuSaiyajin187]

@@johnhonai4601 No

[@styroyou]

lol

[@codesymphony]

literally came here to say this

[@MartijnVos]

The few times I beat my 1600 dad was when he blundered a queen or a rook. Nobody is immune.

[@DonLee1980]

Anna: I don’t know why opponent is taking so long for that move. Also Anna: talking to the camera for a minute during a bullet game 😉

[@toriless]

Maybe they are shooting video too??

[@justinthelegend8399]

Bullet is 1 minute or under this called blitz.

[@joel4283]

This isn't bullet. It's blitz.

[@eyadnasr6071]

Shes her

[@icaropinto1334]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Iam0pti]

Anna: 5+5 is too fast if you are under 1200 Me only playing 3+0: _nervously sweating_

[@emiliengonsard4522]

What is your elo ?

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

I prefer 8+3

[@jamesrawlings5781]

To be fair, most yt chess educators say something similar.

[@joshuafiebig4754]

I love 5min and 3 min games at lower ratings. You build experience and see a lot more openings. You can experiment and try things, getting faster answers. It helps develop reflexs too I think

[@zoefezius6615]

yeah, i mainly play 5+0... not as depressing blundering after 7 mins then after 17... ;o)

[@Slender-James]

Not gonna lie, the small “play your opponent like they’re really good” tip is a game changer for me. I usually scale my effort and thought depending on who I’m playing. I’ve lost to noobs because of this carelessness.

[@lowgpu1687]

Same

[@xmathmanx]

@@lowgpu1687 how do you play people a lot worse than you? The algorithms give you suitable opponents if you don't game the system in some way

[@Gardolind]

@@xmathmanx Damn, poor man so focused on the grind he forgot friends exist

[@hesido]

@@xmathmanx On my friend list, we sometimes do matches where I get +0 for winning and ~20 for losing. (I know we can still do no-point matches but they deserve the points if they beat me) (I am a 50% player point-wise, not a good one)

[@xmathmanx]

@@hesido do you even know what rating represents the 50th percentile?

[@alexwiththeglasses]

Old beginner chess player here. Tyvm to WFM Cramling for taking the time to share concrete & practical explanations for newbies like me! Hope she makes more content like this, and maybe considers bumping up the time control (maybe 10+5 or something) to allow more time to talk through ideas. Not lots of down-to-earth chess content out there like this!🙏

[@ibrahimskandarani118]

I love that you are speaking your thoughts as you are playing. You have a unique and easy to follow way of teaching. Thank you.

[@MrJoeynuncio]

Ms. Anna Ive been watching your videos as I do several other favorites of mine. Ive been stuck under 800 FOREVER!!!! Thank you! I watched your video on 'Calculate' and I watched it several times. You're talking through the game I believe has 'busted' a wall down in my head. I started the day out at just under 800.........I am at 863 this evening. I worked all day too so I ve been taking a game here and there where time permits. Great work! you're doing.....thank you!

[@s1ck_b07]

Where are you at now??

[@marcosgarcia901]

Are we gonna ignore how well that person played for being rated less than 1000?

[@KV-gy2mr]

I can beat 1000 or even 1100 rapid, but I get smoked easily by an 800 rated blitz player. 1000 blitz is like 1200-1300 rapid.

[@TheNole]

@@KV-gy2mr I started playing a month ago, and I am about 950 rapid, but I made it to 1087 blitz relatively easily. I think it just depends on the person and how they play under different time controls.

[@onionman8160]

@@KV-gy2mr It's cause new players play more rapid. Anything under 1600 is going to be weaker in rapid while above that they tend to even out. 1200 rapid is also much more inconsistent. You can meet one guy who hangs pieces and has no clue what he's doing, and the next game you meet someone who knows decent strategy and tactics and completely destroys you.

[@theguy7380]

Most players under 1,000 …use computers

[@air789]

@@theguy7380 surce: dude trust me !

[@ashleyjohansson230]

Rated 100 chess player passing by 💅

[@discy12345]

If rated 100 you just can't play

[@coochykilla]

You're 🚮

[@Onlygloo]

​@@discy12345 If rated 100 -you just can't play- you're a beginner :o)

[@andremarques1088]

@@coochykillayou were 100 one day :)

[@kimchi2911]

I was 180 when I started. Now I’m 1200. I think people who are 100 rated can be good too :)

[@aaronferguson7304]

Hearing your thought process as you play is incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[@wimhollebrandse8133]

These are incredibly helpful videos, thanks so much for doing these, keep them coming!

[@DeAguaMusic]

Love this kind of content, super educational, thanks Anna!

[@justmegumi34]

Yeah

[@robertakerman3570]

@@justmegumi34 Heonard, I paused to guess things; "failed miserably". Both Anna & opponent have played way more than I. Fun,fun,fun!

[@hulkslayer626]

Thank you sooooooo much!! 🥰 Such an informative video. I've only ever played a couple family members my whole life(I'm 42) and never really delved into the deeper motives behind openings and placements. Just recently started playing against the computer for fun and have been enjoying it, but also struggling a little. My current "rating" is around 1100, so this video felt like it was for me 😁

[@mikecf1]

I love these videos. Your lessons are so enjoyable! Please keep them coming.

[@Dr.K.626]

Nicely done, with a very cogent explanation!!

[@Vlabar]

This was very helpful. I love hearing your thought process

[@hogantezza6469]

Thank you for a simple video explaining chess while not trying to overcomplicate the game! You did a great job talking through your approach to each move and playing solid chess. I learned a lot!

[@exdejesus]

Oh my gosh, hearing how you think out situations is so helpful! Thankyou for these videos!

[@davidbusse8900]

Really finding your instructional content helpful. You are particularly good at explaining Why an idea is a good one. Thanks! More please.

[@user-wd7th6ri7r]

Yes, very instructive so would hope series continues. Thanks Anna & looking forward to your next video.

[@Israelpwn]

Unrelated but what's your username based on? :S

[@lornakcindespire671]

This was a great video. Make more content like this, plz. Also, I strongly suggest you up the time control (or even explain your thought process on a later analisys), it seems that there are times in witch you cut your explanation short because of it. It would be great to explain if you see a tactic your oponent could have played and the thought process on it. Thx :D

[@erenjaegerbomb8653]

I could watch vids like this all day. Doesn't get much more helpful than talking through the exact mistakes I am making and how to come up with better ideas. Take away for me this vid was that rook knight dance to improve, and better understanding of how to keep good pawn structure. Yes to 1600, yes to these videos being 4 games, yes to 12 more 1200 vids 😋😅

[@stbauch1]

You uploaded this Video just when I needed it! Thanks very much! This will definitely help me, because I also get frustrated sometimes and make those kind of "intuitive" moves, when I instead should think it through.Great content!

[@andre3447]

2:10 I was always taught to push my bishop back when opening with the London in hopes to open up my rook. Really like hearing different ways of playing the London.

[@ryceryder85]

Gotham Chess recommends sliding the bishop back so your rook is open after the exchange

[@robhead22]

Wonderful examples!! Thank you! Enjoy the day!

[@Mr512austintexas]

Another great lesson. Thank you, Anna! You pack a lot of information into every video, and your teaching style is terrifically accessible. I've watched loads of chess lessons that are mind numbing and confusing, but you really deliver the goods. Keep up the great work!

[@1polyron1]

The way you teach is amazing. I feel proud to technically be a student under Anna Cramling. Maybe one day I might win against the computer or over the board even!

[@andrewmays3988]

You are doing a very good job explaining your moves. THANK YOU!😇

[@Str8W.tm4rv]

Thank you Anna! I love your advice. Now if only I would follow it!

[@MikeFasanoDrums]

These videos are helping so much, thank you!

[@moucli]

Thank you for the video I learnt that some times tactics also involve having a better position and not just captures thank you very much

[@mandag34]

I couldent focus on the game because I was thinking time is running out.....

[@eddievangundy4510]

What a virtuoso performance. I know some people can play 10 games at once and blindfolded or 50 games at once, but all that discussion and explanation while on the clock! Incredible!

[@jacksaunders7797]

Virtuoso is a little much, when she is playing people 800 points below her.

[@kredziigaming981]

5 sec increment 😂😂 make 5 to 6 moves and she will be fine

[@pavetheworldlovely]

u1600 would be great. More at all levels would be great. It's fantastic to hear your real - time thought process.

[@ShawnTheRazor]

Thank you Anna, this was really helpful. Especially trading inactive pieces for your opponents active ones.

[@ShawnTheRazor]

After watching this I was able to beat the 1k bot, so this stuff really works.

[@amitdhun]

Great video Anna! Keep doing these

[@ricardorodulfo739]

Thanks for sharing Anna. Very helpful your explanations.

[@biancarocha3939]

Anna, thank you for being so gentle and to teach in such clear way!

[@nickjerrat]

This is great content, keep doing these !!!

[@talkup3327]

I love how good u explain and teach us everything. Really thank you Anna ❤

[@michaelmolz8037]

Strategy and Tactics - I believe they're both important. I see tactics as something one can learn just by playing a lot over 1 or more years. So I'd be interested in more analysis of various strategic considerations.. Abrigado 🙂

[@Shf623]

They'll definately learn, because you are one of the best chess explainers.

[@discy12345]

You tool

[@JoseRodriguez-so1kj]

Good tutorial, It looks as a refreshment...and also a looks as a chess class for I think when someone goes go up in rating tend to skip the fundamentals and working backwards everything makes sense even in 1700s rating.

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

What a great Lass ...thank u for all the tips

[@CaesarReb]

Thanks Anna. Great video and very helpful. 😊

[@UniformSierraMike]

Excellent vid. Glad I found this channel. I can imagine my ratings climbing already. Thanks Anna.

[@Ravnopravie]

that is amazing content ! thank you Anna

[@justmegumi34]

Thank u Anna for helping me and inspiring me to get better at the game love ur content

[@moosewild4239]

Nice instructional video. Always helpful. Thanks for using London. Please do some more at 1500-1900 levels.

[@woodland5325]

At last, the perfect chess video for me, really good advice looking forward to applying it.

[@JJEW]

You nearly timed out while your opponent was only down a minute. That was incredible to watch. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom!

[@aptudo]

Great format. I'll watch your live games like this any time because I learn so much from them.

[@fabricedjime7815]

This is perfect teaching. Congratulations and thank you, Anna !

[@Bewisenotdumb]

I love the way that you explain and teach. You have helped my game and really helped me have a better understanding and perspective. Thank you.

[@jacobfrank9033]

you rock. what a great video for people like me who don't have the money for chess teachers! keep being awesome.

[@NexusGuru]

your videos are really helping me improve im winning more games and your thought process really helps you're not trying to explain the game your actually playing and letting us know what your thinking that's awesome! Thank you!

[@williama.3752]

This was a great video ! Impressive how you could give so much advice and also not lose on time.

[@GCTACOBATMAN]

I started with a rating of 996. Since then, my rating has gone down. I mostly blame myself for playing at the end of the day when I'm super tired. I haven't played much at all in the past 32 years. My older brother taught me to play, but we didn't play a lot. I got very sick after that and I've been in hospital after hospital until about 2014. Now that I'm back to "normal" I'm trying to get back into the things I enjoyed when I was younger, like chess.

[@drkshr4803]

Hey there, if you haven't played much in a few decades you'll be shaking off a lot of rust. Which if you love chess will be great, as you're going to lose games. You'll improve through tactics/puzzles, playing and watching educational material. And whenever I'm losing a few, I always remember these content creators have lost thousands upon thousands of games to get where they are.

[@Marxestacerto]

Anna, you are amazing. Congratulations for the content! Keep up the good job sister !!

[@tightesp]

Thank you for the Video. Anna you give us so much good content . I appreciate that.

[@johnrobinson3905]

Very useful, many thanks, Anna.

[@krusbaer11]

Love this type of content. So helpful

[@gcart771]

Thought you were not paying attention to the clock and would lose the first game on time. I think you knew the time and were just confident and cool down to the last second. Great video.

[@bradjunes1610]

Anna you brought tears to my eyes what great game----much thanks from Oregon USA

[@adamramazanov797]

Very helpful. Thank you, Anna.

[@MillerTheOriginal]

Great game you make it look so easy. But great commentary and explaining everything in depth

[@matthewgolden3277]

Very informative, thank you.

[@mmathems395]

At 24:52 you have just moved your queen to d7 and you are explaining why. That's some really good thinking and a valuable explanation. I need to do that kind of thinking more. Brilliant and kind. Thank you : )

[@sharkes3331]

Helpful-Thank you Anna! I can feel myself getting stronger!😂

[@allanc5323]

Very good analysis of best chess piece positioning leading into the middle game especially in the 2nd game posted.

[@jjmarketing7776]

Glad 🙂 I found this channel. What a great teacher you are Anna and nice family heritage you have.

[@Kempe6116]

Thanks for another great video. I'm enjoying your videos while improving my chess game. Love your bubbly personality. ❤

[@firejuggler31]

No tricks or traps, just a lot of information that I needed to hear. Subbed.

[@swilson429]

Thanks Anna. Very instructive.

[@gegaoli]

Really appreciate this kind of instruction

[@user-cy3xc5lo1h]

Thanks Anna, your videos are always helpful and useful. Love them all.

[@coolcat23]

Yes, please. More of these!

[@JustinBieberFailz]

I feel like longer games are more suitable for lessons like this. It was interesting to see your thought process, I just wish you had more time to explain in more detail.

[@kend7597]

Learning so much from your vids. Thanks a lot :)

[@Mr.dontPlay79]

Tha k you so much for your sincere coaching amd advice, I will definitely incorporate what you've taught into my game, I currently am at 1400 trying to work my way through all the bots, thanks again 👍

[@westgigo]

Very informative video. Thank you Anna.👏

[@Bork0r]

I think you do this type of content really well. Im too weak of a player to appreciate really high level play so this is more my jam 😀

[@diverbrent]

simply brilliant, thank you!!

[@roy2579]

Ive learned something new today. thanks for your video :)

[@kiroshisamurai6417]

Thank you so much, you are a very good teacher!

[@fabiotellez6192]

Anna this is a really good video. Thank You.

[@NotSoNarrowCast]

GJ nice explanation for us lowbies, you make it seem logical & simple

[@william.darrigo]

this was super educational. Thank you!

[@Beery1962]

Please more like this!!! I've been on 1100 - 1200 for so long!

[@kotor4749]

i love this series do more 👍

[@chennelrep]

thanks for explaining everything.😃

[@creationcoach2703]

Great lesson. It's just what I need.

[@codenamerishi]

Amazing video!!! Great content

[@abewickham]

Thank you, great video as usual

[@alfredoball-llovera8609]

Really good stuff. Thank you. Checks, captures, and attacks. I looked up middle game principles before and discovered “tactics” like skewers, forks, etc. but i had never heard of “checks, captures, and attacks”. Not sure if someone can answer why she says “in that specific order. Cuz sometimes i have the option to do a meaningless check but I go for a capture instead. Usually a bishop for one of my knights lol. Maybe another video elaborating on why that works? Will that help my puzzles cuz I suck at puzzles once they get harder than back rank checkmates 😅

[@stevegunn9971]

She's referring to meaningful checks.

[@linuxsurfer2002]

I was having trouble paying attention because of so much time running off her clock...

[@marineteam21]

Great video! Thanks

[@matthewjameskincaid1665]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm.