As a 1300 player my takeaways are "calculate full lines" and then "evaluate the positions of different lines", "speak out loud to externalize your thoughts".
Andras, this is absolutely fantastic - extremely helpful for me and I'm sure it will be for many other players at around my level. I can see a clear path to improvement by following your advice about calculation. I knew that one of my weaknesses was not considering my opponent's resources enough, but you helped me realise I need to check them on every single move. And I should definitely learn to reign in my optimism with objective analysis. Fun fact, Eric Rosen and I are the exact same age, except he was born Sept 93 and I was born Oct 93! Distant cousins?
This is outstanding stuff (though I fear Andras might actually explode if he saw the absolute nonsense I like to play). Would love to see more of these.
In terms of bang for your buck, this video series is absolutely excellent as far as educational value goes. I really hope you do a hundred more of these, as these are probably the best source of videos I've found on TH-cam in terms of the insights that they can offer as to the type of thinking to correct for amateur players.
I know that you may not be happy with less views on such amazing videos. But please continue these amazing videos as these videos are just highest in quality. Hope to see more views on the channel.
@@ChessCoachAndras you know I usually don’t leave a comment here but I do find it quite strange why your channel lacks views. I’m not sure if it’s just the TH-cam algorithm, like for example there’s a channel I watch called Hanging Pawns. He’s a motivated club player who makes videos on opening theory and goes over his games. Yet he nets a lot more views on TH-cam. But I’m sure that even he would agree that your content and teaching is way more convincing then his for good reasons. I’ve think you’ve mentioned you have a teacher background, which initially drew me in to your videos because you reminded me of my favorite teacher way back in high school, who would challenge his students by not just immediately giving the answer, but forcing us to use their brains and as a result he was quite easily the best teacher we’ve had and our results massively showed in comparison to other teachers. When a channel struggles, it’s either the creator himself is boring, the content is uninteresting, or it hasn’t been marketed enough. In this case, I think it’s probably the visibility, which you’ve tried to address with collaborations and podcasts. However, finding the solution to this (admittedly not easy as I’m making it out to be) while keeping up the quality seems the best route forward for your channels success. There are stories of people struggling for many years before they got to where they are at today. Your content is excellent, so honestly I have zero doubt in my mind that you can’t be amongst the more popular chess personalities going forward you just need to grab that chance with both hands when it comes.
Brilliant video! I love this series! I'm at his level (currently about 2080 lichess) and hit the mentioned plateau. I don't calculate properly as well (just like he doesn't in the video), but don't know how to start learning/doing it
One of my first ever comments on youtube … this video and all of the other videos I have seen from you Andras are amazing! I’m really loving the attention to psychology of play which I haven’t really seen adressed on any other chess Channel!
Another awesome job Andras!! I love how you talk about comparing and contrasting the two different positions and then drawing a conclusion. Rather than just drawing analogies by itself. I feel like my own knowledge of openings is limited, so the first step is to learn more of the main lines and then play them to see what happens in reality. Then compare and contrast to see advantages and disadvantages of theory versus inaccuracies or blunders in real games. What are you thoughts?
I am new to your channel, but the videos I have seen are some of the most educational and best out there. Please keep producing videos, and am looking forward to getting involved in the community.
Amazing stuff. By examine the players thinking process and adding your knowledge/ thinking structure Andras the outcome is so instructive. The viewer can constantly reflect on himself and draw conclusions for his path of improving. Thanks a lot and keep this series going with different rating ranges of the players to cover the very basics up to more advanced ideas 👌👌
This video not only increased my chess knowledge but also my confidence about my so-called "stronger" opponents because they don't know much better than me, they are just confident about them, that's it.
Fantastic video! I enjoyed this immensely and learn a huge amount from your videos in general. One thing I do notice in your videos, though, and not just this one, is that you seem to respect the Lichess ratings a little too much, perhaps for fear of 'insulting the players. I don't think you need to worry about that as people generally want to know what their real strength is. I am around the same rating as Fionn on Lichess and I am nowhere near 2000 strength, that is something of which I am 100 percent certain. Sometimes you say things like "This is not how a 2000 player should think", but to be fair to Fionn, I would say 2000 Lichess translates to about 1600 ELO. When you get higher on Lichess, around 2300/2400 the ratings do seem to be more accurate though.
@chesscoach Andreas Actually, Christof recommends a6 one move later, after 3... Nf6 and then 4. Nf3. Playing a6 now is less flexibel with other lines (apparently, what do I know, I listen to Christof)
Wow ...a6 seems pretty important. Perhaps it would be worthwhile to add a line or two about it to your 1.d4 Chessable course? Like you said, the main move is to take on d5, but that approach seems different from the overall spirit of your repertoire? Anyways, really enjoying this series.
I think i have found gold....I have seen so many coaches on yt but you are just better....Don't lose motivation. And literally i am playing chess 2 years now 2100+ lichess and actually never knew about e.g. how better e4 is than e3 in d4 positions just because no yt coach ever showed that on his channel. After i go to uni i will definitely buy one of your chess principles reloaded cources( which do you suggest for my level?)
If I could push back on one of Andras' critiques: He says if it's not our move, we shouldn't be thinking about what kinds of moves to make abstractly, but rather to think/calculate in variations. I disagree with this. Think in variations on your own move, and think about how generally to improve your position in terms of plans and ideas (often this can involve calculation too, especially if it's a sharp position) during your opponents' move. I agree that Finn's idea to 'find tempo-gaining moves on the queen' is quite shallow, but I do think it's best to start with a plan for improving your position THEN maybe calculate some during your opponents' move.
Hi Andras, I really love these videos. Is anybody allowed to send you videos to review? Or is it a membership/exclusive thing? Do you do this for a fee or something? How can I get my game analysed by you?
I wouldn't be able to speak my full lines calculated at same speed I think them. Also speaking would interfere with my thinking which would slow down the calculation.
Thank you for the great lesson as always, although to be fair to the guy, this was a rapid game and I think calculation skills on that level are seriously hampered by fear that one is wasting time. Another good reason to focus on classical to develop. You barely even practice longer lines in rapid
Haha you say that optimism only gets you till a certain level. I understand what you meant and this is not an argument but a joke. Hikaru vs ding round8 2022 candidates, hikaru told he was "confident" that it's a very drawish position and played Be8(or was it Bd8?) And went on to lose the game.
Hi Andras, if I (~2050 lichess) posted a video of myself similar to this one (with no facecam), would you consider making it one of the next episodes in this series if the video is quality and you think it has instructive points? I could make a donation to your stream and you could review it there as well if that's more convenient.
The thumbnail shows a rating of 2600, but that's an internet rating, which we all consider suspect. Why not proudly show your FIDE classic rating, which is 2377. No need to show an inflated and, to most of us, fake rating.
For many reasons, one of them is that the student's relevant rating is the online one, and so the FIDE rating here would make an irrelevant comparison. If my "fake rating" (whatever that even means) is the biggest mistake we made with this video, I am super happy.
Thank you Andras! I sent you the first game I managed to record but maybe it was to the wrong email. In case you want, you can check any game on my twitch, my user is marziottaffm. I usually do a game (or more) at the end of any video. I try to always comment as much as I can, the more I try to elaborate the more I understand the game and remember what I did wrong. I think it's very valuable what you explain and I think there can not be too many videos of such series, since we all need to listen good advice as much as possible and in slightly different settings to really grasp it and make it part of our regular thought process.
As a 1300 player my takeaways are "calculate full lines" and then "evaluate the positions of different lines", "speak out loud to externalize your thoughts".
Andras, this is absolutely fantastic - extremely helpful for me and I'm sure it will be for many other players at around my level. I can see a clear path to improvement by following your advice about calculation. I knew that one of my weaknesses was not considering my opponent's resources enough, but you helped me realise I need to check them on every single move. And I should definitely learn to reign in my optimism with objective analysis.
Fun fact, Eric Rosen and I are the exact same age, except he was born Sept 93 and I was born Oct 93! Distant cousins?
you have a cute face!
This is outstanding stuff (though I fear Andras might actually explode if he saw the absolute nonsense I like to play). Would love to see more of these.
This is phenomenal
Thanks bud!
In terms of bang for your buck, this video series is absolutely excellent as far as educational value goes. I really hope you do a hundred more of these, as these are probably the best source of videos I've found on TH-cam in terms of the insights that they can offer as to the type of thinking to correct for amateur players.
getting an insight into someones head is an absolutely beautiful process
I know that you may not be happy with less views on such amazing videos. But please continue these amazing videos as these videos are just highest in quality.
Hope to see more views on the channel.
Yep... Hard to remain motivated though....:(
@@ChessCoachAndras you know I usually don’t leave a comment here but I do find it quite strange why your channel lacks views. I’m not sure if it’s just the TH-cam algorithm, like for example there’s a channel I watch called Hanging Pawns. He’s a motivated club player who makes videos on opening theory and goes over his games. Yet he nets a lot more views on TH-cam. But I’m sure that even he would agree that your content and teaching is way more convincing then his for good reasons. I’ve think you’ve mentioned you have a teacher background, which initially drew me in to your videos because you reminded me of my favorite teacher way back in high school, who would challenge his students by not just immediately giving the answer, but forcing us to use their brains and as a result he was quite easily the best teacher we’ve had and our results massively showed in comparison to other teachers. When a channel struggles, it’s either the creator himself is boring, the content is uninteresting, or it hasn’t been marketed enough. In this case, I think it’s probably the visibility, which you’ve tried to address with collaborations and podcasts. However, finding the solution to this (admittedly not easy as I’m making it out to be) while keeping up the quality seems the best route forward for your channels success. There are stories of people struggling for many years before they got to where they are at today. Your content is excellent, so honestly I have zero doubt in my mind that you can’t be amongst the more popular chess personalities going forward you just need to grab that chance with both hands when it comes.
@@samt7676 Yeah. Unfortunately it's the "win fast with black" sort of videos that get the views.
How come this channel does not have enough views as it should ? I just love it !
The riddle I have long been trying to crack with no success! Nonetheless, happy to have you on board!
Incredible content once again Andras. I wholeheartedly thank you so much for this kind of Videos!
My pleasure. Enjoy it while you can!:)
Thanks!
Thanks!
this style of video is incredible and you have such a flair for teaching
Brilliant video! I love this series!
I'm at his level (currently about 2080 lichess) and hit the mentioned plateau. I don't calculate properly as well (just like he doesn't in the video), but don't know how to start learning/doing it
This video is worth its weight in gold! I have a similar rating to our boy Fionn and I'll take your lessons to heart, thanks very much.
The pleasure is mine!
What a great idea for a series Andras! It is so instructive to see how you think vs club players and will be excellent content every time.
One of my first ever comments on youtube … this video and all of the other videos I have seen from you Andras are amazing! I’m really loving the attention to psychology of play which I haven’t really seen adressed on any other chess Channel!
Some of your points in this video really spoke to some of my issues. Thank you for the content!
loving this!
Another awesome job Andras!!
I love how you talk about comparing and contrasting the two different positions and then drawing a conclusion. Rather than just drawing analogies by itself.
I feel like my own knowledge of openings is limited, so the first step is to learn more of the main lines and then play them to see what happens in reality. Then compare and contrast to see advantages and disadvantages of theory versus inaccuracies or blunders in real games.
What are you thoughts?
Thank you very much!
"What are you thoughts?"
"Thank you very much."
That is the best part of this video
I am new to your channel, but the videos I have seen are some of the most educational and best out there. Please keep producing videos, and am looking forward to getting involved in the community.
Great video boss man. I would love to see more
Amazing video. Thanks for this style of content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing stuff. By examine the players thinking process and adding your knowledge/ thinking structure Andras the outcome is so instructive. The viewer can constantly reflect on himself and draw conclusions for his path of improving. Thanks a lot and keep this series going with different rating ranges of the players to cover the very basics up to more advanced ideas 👌👌
Glad you enjoyed it!
These videos are really ace! Thx, keep it up 👍
Another very interesting video, well done
Fantastic stuff. Please keep doing these!
Weeyyyy Fionn. Big up Reading Chess Club (UK). :-D
This video not only increased my chess knowledge but also my confidence about my so-called "stronger" opponents because they don't know much better than me, they are just confident about them, that's it.
love it :D
excellent material, right out of the top drawer of chess education. I loved it
great video andras!!
Fantastic video! I enjoyed this immensely and learn a huge amount from your videos in general. One thing I do notice in your videos, though, and not just this one, is that you seem to respect the Lichess ratings a little too much, perhaps for fear of 'insulting the players. I don't think you need to worry about that as people generally want to know what their real strength is. I am around the same rating as Fionn on Lichess and I am nowhere near 2000 strength, that is something of which I am 100 percent certain. Sometimes you say things like "This is not how a 2000 player should think", but to be fair to Fionn, I would say 2000 Lichess translates to about 1600 ELO. When you get higher on Lichess, around 2300/2400 the ratings do seem to be more accurate though.
This is especially useful since Finn has the same rating as me.
Another great video
This channel is underrated by at least 400 ELO
@chesscoach Andreas
Actually, Christof recommends a6 one move later, after 3... Nf6 and then 4. Nf3. Playing a6 now is less flexibel with other lines (apparently, what do I know, I listen to Christof)
Yes, a6 is a valid move, and you yes, you can/should listen to Christof.
at 31.38 is Qa4+ is also there after knight takes the pawn on c4
Wow ...a6 seems pretty important. Perhaps it would be worthwhile to add a line or two about it to your 1.d4 Chessable course? Like you said, the main move is to take on d5, but that approach seems different from the overall spirit of your repertoire? Anyways, really enjoying this series.
"Yiha, I'm going to win!" is actually my biggest flaw in Chess.
I think i have found gold....I have seen so many coaches on yt but you are just better....Don't lose motivation. And literally i am playing chess 2 years now 2100+ lichess and actually never knew about e.g. how better e4 is than e3 in d4 positions just because no yt coach ever showed that on his channel. After i go to uni i will definitely buy one of your chess principles reloaded cources( which do you suggest for my level?)
If I could push back on one of Andras' critiques: He says if it's not our move, we shouldn't be thinking about what kinds of moves to make abstractly, but rather to think/calculate in variations. I disagree with this. Think in variations on your own move, and think about how generally to improve your position in terms of plans and ideas (often this can involve calculation too, especially if it's a sharp position) during your opponents' move. I agree that Finn's idea to 'find tempo-gaining moves on the queen' is quite shallow, but I do think it's best to start with a plan for improving your position THEN maybe calculate some during your opponents' move.
commenting for the algo! it's a true crime you don't rake in the subs + views
As always, I could not agree more!
Please more from the 2000 level!
Hi Andras, I really love these videos. Is anybody allowed to send you videos to review? Or is it a membership/exclusive thing? Do you do this for a fee or something? How can I get my game analysed by you?
I wouldn't be able to speak my full lines calculated at same speed I think them. Also speaking would interfere with my thinking which would slow down the calculation.
Id love to see these videos as an elo climb. Show people at say everything 300 elo points
Andras u r a gem...i believe u can get me out of my 2200 plateau
Wow very nice..can u do a react to 2200 and 2300 rapid too?
God bless you Andras 🙂
How does one get to send in a video?
Andras, can anyone send you these videos? I'd love to be a part of this series! Thank you very much, and I love your videos!
Thank you for the great lesson as always, although to be fair to the guy, this was a rapid game and I think calculation skills on that level are seriously hampered by fear that one is wasting time. Another good reason to focus on classical to develop. You barely even practice longer lines in rapid
Glad you enjoyed it
hardcore desire!
Haha you say that optimism only gets you till a certain level. I understand what you meant and this is not an argument but a joke.
Hikaru vs ding round8 2022 candidates, hikaru told he was "confident" that it's a very drawish position and played Be8(or was it Bd8?) And went on to lose the game.
2800 ELO is a bit beyond a realistic 'certain level' forbadult improvers ;)
@@simonhinkel4086 ?
Damn, I feel cought 😁 'yeah this looks good' without calculating has cost me so many Games 🤣
Evaluate the prices but don't add them up lol! That stuck with me!
you wouldn't happen to be still taking in students would you?
Hi Andras, if I (~2050 lichess) posted a video of myself similar to this one (with no facecam), would you consider making it one of the next episodes in this series if the video is quality and you think it has instructive points? I could make a donation to your stream and you could review it there as well if that's more convenient.
How do I join chess punk
There's no official joining process, you can just start using the #chesspunks hashtag on twitter and speaking to the rest of the group :)
Sielecki promotes 3... Nf6 and after 4. Nf3 then ...a6. Janjewski indeed ist 3... a6.
2000 ELO is strong enough to beat an IM from time to time
Note that lichess rapid ratings are significantly inflated, i.e. by 300+ points, compared to FIDE ratings.
@@pdomckenzie That's true, my ECF rating is about 1600!
It is not inflation, it is different way of calculating. But I am aware!
Yes, I agree that ratings on Lichess are inflated. Fide rating of 2380 elonon Lichess is 2500 elo
I like cheese
The thumbnail shows a rating of 2600, but that's an internet rating, which we all consider suspect. Why not proudly show your FIDE classic rating, which is 2377. No need to show an inflated and, to most of us, fake rating.
For many reasons, one of them is that the student's relevant rating is the online one, and so the FIDE rating here would make an irrelevant comparison. If my "fake rating" (whatever that even means) is the biggest mistake we made with this video, I am super happy.
Thank you Andras! I sent you the first game I managed to record but maybe it was to the wrong email.
In case you want, you can check any game on my twitch, my user is marziottaffm. I usually do a game (or more) at the end of any video.
I try to always comment as much as I can, the more I try to elaborate the more I understand the game and remember what I did wrong.
I think it's very valuable what you explain and I think there can not be too many videos of such series, since we all need to listen good advice as much as possible and in slightly different settings to really grasp it and make it part of our regular thought process.
Thanks!
Thank you sir, very kind!