3 Rules That Will Change YOUR Chess Forever! [Expert SECRETS & TIPS]

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you the 3 most important chess rules (key ideas) that will help you play like an expert chess player. These are universal chess rules, therefore you will be able to find the best moves in ANY position and improve your game very quickly!

You will learn when to exchange pieces and when not to, how to find proper attacking moves and create problems for your opponents, and most importantly, you will learn when and how to calculate during a chess game.

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00:00 3 Universal Rules to Improve Your Chess
00:36 Example-1: How would you play here?
01:16 Rule-1: To take is a mistake
03:02 Rule-2: Create problems for your opponent
04:34 Example-2: Bg5 pin on your knight
05:04 Rule-2 extension: Offense is the best defense
06:19 Example-3: Can you find the best move?
07:19 Rule-3: Calculate when there is tension between pieces
08:13 Forcing moves: Captures, checks, and attacks

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[smithyq]

"What can I attack" is a real game-changer. It's amazing how often hidden resources jump to life when you ask it regularly. The problem is that it is so easy to fall back into passive habits; it takes discipline to think of counter-attacks on every move. Something I am still working on.

[danagreen]

Hello, I have really enjoyed listen to your tips and teachings on chess. I am a 69 yo guy who was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. I decided to return to the game of chess that I had not played since I was a teenager. It is a wonderful game. I enjoy playing 5 min games. Many thanks for your top notch UTube videos. Dana via the coast of Maine

[jstone]

I'd never heard "to take is a mistake" until you said it...and just by following that one thing, I've been getting stronger. Now I ask the question...am I helping my opponent? Does my opponent want to get rid of this piece because it is hindered? I love it. Thanks!

[jongalt]

Just starting getting into chess, you're my favorite teacher. Always happy to see a new video on something I can learn.

[drewmusic]

My cat would be great at the "What can I attack?" strategy.

[paulstabin]

A great lesson, even for those of us who have been playing for a while.
Many 'forced' moves are anything but. Unless you are in check, you may miss greatness by just reacting defensively, as shown here. Defending a piece is meh if you had a great counterattack or other thwarting move.
To boil down the nuances of chess into easy to grasp and easy to remember and apply lessons- true genius. Thank you.

[ttjciluk]

Hi Igor. As a beginner I watch your segments over and over. Thanks for these tips. I wondered what attack(s) to use. I heard Judit Polgar plays as an attacker, now I have some knowledge how to. I wish you all the best. Now I will subscribe to your channel. Regards, Tibor.

[MyBiPolarBearMax]

Whenever i teach chess to someone wanting to get better, after all the basic stuff (development center tempo time material), the first thing i teach is “only take for a specific reason.”

It really is a basic idea but getting used to playing closed games and leaving tension will help you advance so so so much.

[neiladvant]

Wow this is a fantastic video. Very very helpful for someone just getting into chess like myself, you really helped me understand some of the hidden nuances of chess besides just moving pieces one turn at a time!!

[helenbrooks]

Nice, seeing 5 moves ahead is really cool. My dad was into chess, big time. I was playing chess by 7 years old. My dad played Bobby Fischer at a chess club in Chicago, where Bobby went from table to table, and was blindfolded, so he made all his moves by knowing where every piece on the table was without looking, which is extremely impressive.My dad got down to the last pawn, and Bobby won, but the point of this is that my dad taught me to play the same way you are teaching, to always look for an attack to keep the pressure on, and to always have a strong defense.Always think of defense 1st. Great video, I really enjoyed it.

[BobChess]

This is so useful.
To take is a mistake, except you take this useful lesson.

[GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters

00:00 3 Universal Rules to Improve Your Chess
00:36 Example-1: How would you play here?
01:16 Rule-1: To take is a mistake
03:02 Rule-2: Create problems for your opponent
04:34 Example-2: Bg5 pin on your knight
05:04 Rule-2 extension: Offense is the best defense
06:19 Example-3: Can you find the best move?
07:19 Rule-3: Calculate when there is tension between pieces
08:13 Forcing moves: Captures, checks, and attacks

[benisof]

You have the most useful chess videos ever!!! I just got from 1300 to 1500 in blitz by learning some of the opening lines you show in your videos. And I remained at 1500. Thanks.

[MyBiPolarBearMax]

PLAY. LONGER. TIME. CONTROLS.

Whatever control you are playing play at least one higher.

Amazing content as always Igor. I recommend your channel to everyone i know that plays chess. 👍

[mjchecksfield]

This is excellent stuff, making you think a layer deeper

[GhazarYaohBanLoay]

Igor my teacher!!!
This lesson was gold. Much appreciated

[pauls]

nice tips! I'll keep this in mind and think a little differently. I never thought about that cheeky tactic in this opening. opps will be demoralized as well going into the endgame haha

[thomasexeter]

This video was the key to leveling up my chess game

[RachelledelaRosa]

By far the most helpful video I’ve ever watched on chess. Seriously, I feel like I can actually go back and start to analyze my games after watching this because I know what to look out for lol. Otherwise I was just guessing

[JYGamerDad]

Great video thanks! I’m always playing too passively