1 Positional Chess Concept You MUST Know! [WIN Easily]

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov teaches a key chess positional concept that can transform your approach to the game and pave the way for success. Get ready to take your game to the next level with the most crucial chess strategy that will lead you to a 2000 rating and beyond.

But first, let's delve into why this concept holds such significance. Throughout his journey to becoming a grandmaster, Igor Smirnov discovered that chess is filled with countless rules and principles. However, identifying the most dominant and impactful ones can be challenging.

That's why he wanted to share with you the ultimate chess strategy that will simplify your decision-making process and enhance your gameplay. So, what is this fundamental concept that can revolutionize your chess understanding? It's none other than the principle of piece activity.

The essence of chess revolves around maximizing the activity of your pieces. The more active your pieces, the greater control they exert over the board, and the more pressure they can apply on your opponent. From this video lesson, you will learn 5 different ways on exactly how you can follow this single strategy in different positions.

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00:00 Best Chess Strategy to Reach 2000 ELO
00:06 Example-1
01:00 The Most Important Concept to WIN in Chess
02:39 Chess-Football analogy, be like Messi!
03:00 Rule-1: Move your pieces forward (most active square)
03:53 Rule-2: Do NOT make your bishop a tall pawn
04:59 Rule-3: Do NOT defend unless you have to
06:54 Rule-4: To take is a mistake
08:37 Rule-5: Improve your least active piece
09:29 GM Smirnov's Father's Day Special

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[chilliram]

Note for self:
1) Move your piece to the most advanced square that's possible under the circumstances.
2) Don't make your bishop a tall pawn.
3) Defend only when needed. Work out the possible threat in your mind first to decide if it's one at all.
4) When in doubt what to play, make your least active piece better.
Fantastic advice and so easy to follow.

[myokosanden]

I am a chess coach in Japan. The rules you mentioned in this video are all advice that I want to tell my students! You make them simple and easy to memorize. Great job!

[Fenite]

Been subscribed to your channel for while and I just reached 1000 elo and finally posted my first chess video (I'm 13 years old) your videos really helped!!

[MyBiPolarBearMax]

When i was a kid i had a baseball coach that was a great player but not a great coach.

My dad explained that sometimes people that are good at things are bad teachers at it because it came naturally to them and communicating what they did is difficult.

Your comprehension of the thought process of lower level players and ability to communicate these ideas is so incredible (your puzzle ones where you show how each level of player would calculate the lines are incredibly accurate) and makes you one of the better coaches ive seen for any sport, not just chess.

your channel is going to get huge and get some merch! Especially about aggression in chess 😍 (the optimal way to play, keep creating threats!)

[DaveRossignol]

Your the best chess Mensa online. Your kind, humble, coherent, and don’t talk down to your audience. Thank you Igor!

[newyorkslim]

Warm, communicative, insightful — as always your video sessions are much appreciated.

[rotorblade]

I’ve just tested the principles and I could notice the difference, 😊, oportunities simply expanded

[BobChess]

This is very good! The positional plays can be very hard but I really want to improve it. Thank you for this such video. Love you and Messi ❤️

[GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters

00:00 Best Chess Strategy to Reach 2000 ELO
00:06 Example-1
01:00 The Most Important Concept to WIN in Chess
02:39 Chess-Football analogy, be like Messi!
03:00 Rule-1: Move your pieces forward (most active square)
03:53 Rule-2: Do NOT make your bishop a tall pawn
04:59 Rule-3: Do NOT defend unless you have to
06:54 Rule-4: To take is a mistake
08:37 Rule-5: Improve your least active piece
09:29 GM Smirnov's Father's Day Special

[todesque]

This might be the best single chess lesson I've ever seen on YouTube. Thank you!!!

[Farren]

Love that your channel is focused on actual strategy with no distraction of laughing at low level play

[georgekosinski]

It's amazing how instructive these mini-lessons about a single position can be, even for very experienced players. The g5, ...Nh5, gh6 g6 line was especially enlightening.

[GMIgorSmirnov]

For interesting content on chess and beyond! 👆

[pranaychawla]

This is an outstanding chess channel, and you're an excellent coach, GM Smirnov. Keep the videos coming! :)

[theUroshman]

We are extremely lucky to have you as a chess teacher! This was one of the most valuable video chess lessons I've ever seen on the net! Thanks a million, GM Igor!!! 👍👍💪💪😎😎

[J]

Igor, i was about 1100 when I found your channel. I've been watching you for a couple of years now and although I'm still only 1450-1500, I sincerely appreciate all of the free content that you provide on youtube. "To take is a mistake" and several other key concepts have been instrumental in my improvement.

I will be purchasing your 3 steps to 2000 ELO course because you are such a great coach and content creator.

I'm sure that I'll make it to 2000 in the next couple of years for sure!

Thanks Igor

[leeemmanuel]

Your videos are very straightforward and contains good content. Keep it up please, I would love to see more from you!

[tdvxzoz]

This is so helpful. you should make more videos like this.😊

[Padraic]

I love your advice. You're an amazing chess teacher.

[ChristianSoschner]

Excellent description. Thanks for sharing