Why You Are Bad At Chess

0:00 Intro
1:02 Reason 1
5:00 Reasons 2 and 3

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[Maxpap]

when levy stares at me for a split second at the start of every video, i feel different. Almost like a small outcast of joy reflects upon my soul and defies the question of my very existence. I would like to personally thank levy for these milliseconds that make me feel like im in a different reality, and hope to experience such a vigorously entertaining piece of life, on many, many more occasions. Thank you.

[yunikage]

"Stop looking for reasons why you're right and start looking for reasons why you're wrong" is excellent advice in anything.

[_Raj_kapoor]

Levi: Games are in a range from 400-2200
Me as a 300: My power is beyond your understanding

[mannynunez]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 *🏁 Understanding Chess Improvement*
- Understanding the reasons behind stagnant chess improvement.
01:08 *📚 Importance of Openings Mastery*
- Lack of understanding and mastery of chess openings hinders progress.
- Mastery involves knowing fundamental principles, avoiding common traps, and understanding opponent's plans.
- Teaching others about your chosen openings can enhance your own understanding.
04:47 *👥 Consideration of Opponent's Moves*
- Chess is not solely about individual moves; considering opponent's intentions is crucial.
- Avoiding simple blunders and understanding opponent's threats can lead to better gameplay.
06:29 *🔍 Analysis of Subscriber Games*
- Reviewing games across different skill levels highlights common mistakes.
- One-move blunders and failure to anticipate opponent's moves are prevalent issues.
- Lack of opening knowledge and strategic thinking leads to unfavorable positions.
12:43 *🔄 Adapting Opening Strategies*
- Proper understanding and execution of opening strategies are essential for success.
- Reacting to opponent's moves and avoiding one-move blunders are critical.
15:05 *🧠 Strategic Decision-Making*
- Recognizing tactical opportunities and assessing potential trade-offs are vital.
- Succumbing to unnecessary trades can shift the game's momentum unfavorably.
17:26 *⚔️ Mid-Game Tactical Awareness*
- Mid-game blunders often stem from overlooking opponent's threats.
- Critical thinking and anticipation of opponent's moves are key to success.
18:34 *💡 Learning from Mistakes at Higher Levels*
- Even experienced players make tactical errors due to oversight.
- Recognizing opponent's strategies and adapting accordingly are crucial skills.
19:45 *🏹 Analyzing specific chess moves and their consequences*
- Analyzing a game where a player missed the opportunity to improve their position by trading queens unnecessarily.
- Highlighting the importance of considering the consequences of each move rather than opting for immediate captures.
- Emphasizing the significance of strategic thinking over tactical one-move decisions.
20:59 *🛡️ Punishing common opening mistakes*
- Discussing the importance of punishing common opening mistakes, particularly for players encountering them frequently.
- Illustrating a scenario where failing to capture an opponent's piece leads to a loss of castling rights.
- Emphasizing the need to think beyond immediate captures and consider long-term positional advantages.
23:53 *🌟 Learning from higher-rated games*
- Analyzing a game between two 2200-rated players to highlight that even at high levels, mistakes occur.
- Demonstrating the transition from the middle game to the endgame and the importance of strategic decision-making.
- Reinforcing the idea that understanding opponent's intentions, avoiding one-move thinking, and mastering openings are crucial for chess improvement.

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[markos]

Just what I needed after losing 5 consecutive matches. Thanks Gotham!

[pfg_pedals]

Discovering the board flip button was a game changer. It really helps to look at the board from your opponent’s prospective.

[p_edits]

I actually appreciate how stern Levy is explaining everything

[davidpratt]

By far the most instructional chess video not only by Levi, but perhaps in all of You Tube. Sensational Sir!

[WhaleMilk]

Honestly the best tip in this video is "Prove yourself wrong." It's advice that applies both to the game of chess, as well as literally every single decision you might make and opinion you might have in the wider world. Do everything in your power to prove to yourself that what you are about to do is the wrong this, and if you can't, then you're probably making the right decision

[scorpio]

Yesterday I lost 15 games and I'm not lying, and I felt like I never wanted to play again, now after watching this, I feel like I wanna lost another 15 more games but understand why I lost them.

Thanks Levy, I'm becoming a masochist of chess.

[adammccomb]

Been following him since 20'. I try to watch every video he posts, and yet I'm still left as a 600 blitz rated player, 800-900 rapid. Love chess, will always continue to follow his success. Just some people were meant to be good at this game, I am just not one of them. But Thank you Levy for everything you do for the game, don't lose your motivation to play. You help more than you know, and people just get through the work week!

[iamawuss]

1. Never look at your opponents Elo, it’ll affect you psychologically either positively or negatively
2. Always review your games and try understand why the engine does what it does
3. Remember it’s just a game
4. Have fun

[Allyourneedsmet]

Love the critique, felt it over here. Thanks

1. Learn your openings
2. Think for yourself and the opponent in terms of checkmate first over any other thing

[indo]

Got to around 2100 in a few months playing everyday and I actually learned a lot from this channel I’ve always played chess as a kid though so I had a head start I know I joke around but for real thank you levy for keeping chess alive and having a constant dedication to streaming I hope more kids in the future will play now Because of this

[markonikolic]

I was getting really frustrated lately with my chess. I lost a lot of my blitz rating and was constantly on tilt. This reminded me of what I need to think about while playing and today I won 6 games in a row. Thanks Levy!

[sccur]

I've had a HUGE jump in my win rate in the last week. But half the games I am winning on my accuracy is mad low, sometimes lower than my opponent. It's a culmination of a lot of your videos and practice, but one specifically about defending against queen attacks at low elo levels. It made me realize, wait I'm low elo. I don't need to play perfect, I just need to play against how opponents at my level are playing.

[brendanhusk]

this made alot of sense to me. stuff i see myself doing. im gonna study up on main line openings and get out there safe to start then make good advances after my king is safe and castled :)

[helloagain]

Great lesson, Levy. I went up from around 1200 to 1600 a year ago and have been stuck for nearly 10 months now but this video does motivate.
For other intermediates - rather than re-watching as Levy suggests I like to watch at 0.75 speed. This video I actually watched at 0.5 speed.
This gives me the opportunity to follow Levy and process what he's saying. I think it can be a bit fast because he's conscious of people's short attention span and dosen't want to be too pedagogical, that's his style.
But you guys gotta try 0.75 and 0.5. Just watch the 2000 and 2200 games at 0.5. It's amazing. Hope this helps some of yall

[RealNinox]

Gotham is on fire this year, I am happy he is helping all those new chess players

[oluwafemiajayi]

I thought the best move was to get the knight until I sat down to think it through and I realized I should take my pawn to g6.
Not bad for a beginner, I feel proud of myself.