"I'm keeping the tension here. It's not good to keep the tension in the headache, or with your loved ones, or with your friends. But in this case, it's not so bad." Levy, I think you have something the GMs don't. You understand our perception of chess, and instead of teaching us HOW to play, you're teaching us how to THINK. If only schools understood the value of this method.
Chess player for 37 years here; I just like to watch your channel, regardless of topic. ... I think it might be important to clarify WHY a passed pawn is so strong, since some newer players will not already see the reason. The usual method of stopping a pawn is to trade another pawn for it. Because a pawn is worth less than even a weaker piece (knight/bishop), an opponent doesn't want to trade something other than one of their pawns for your passed pawn -- because were they to do that, you could just start trading evenly piece for piece and easily win. If you can protect the pawn and march it down the board, the opponent will struggle to keep it from promoting. You cannot always force the opponent to trade a piece for your passed pawn in order to stop you from promoting -- however, the passed pawn is like being armed with a weapon that you can at any time choose to use. Every time you want, you can work to move the pawn further. Your opponent must keep the threat in mind all game long, once you have that passed pawn. It is a lot like forcing a person to run with one foot tied to their elbow. And it really, really feels like it.
I like to view endgame and non-endgame pawns as different pieces. In the endgame they have individual power, since all of them could become a game ending piece, and in the rest of the game they're strong as a collective, acting as a single 8 point piece. In the endgame you protect the pawns, before that the pawns protect you
That is sooo true! While watching Levy's videos every move he makes just seems so obvious. As if Id make the same move. But then I play a game and 10 moves into It I've got 3 hanging pieces, down 2 pieces, and haven't castled yet. Then repeat...
@@mavaltheos407 Buy stocks and buy more cryptos too, I have invested into both and I found out that crypto investment is far better than stocks. People will be kicking themselves in few weeks if they miss the opportunity to buy and invest in bitcoin
@@legitpromo How does the whole Bitcoin thing work, I'm interested in it and I'm willing and ready to invest heavily in it but I'm gonna need an assistant from any trusted and productive professional
@@robertcharles7722 I love this Mr David , I love his strategies and method, I was able to withdraw $13,500 in a week. There's more to the system than the eye sees sometines. Sometimes this video don't really help as they end up confusing you more. When I came across Mr David the confusion ended.
I'm new. I'm a "senior" and pretty much a beginner...I love your videos ! I have to "Pause" them almost every few seconds...you go so FAST ....and so much is still way over my head...but isn't this FUN !!!! Thank you. I wish there were more chess players in the world. No killing...no pollution...just using your brain and having a good time....(tho I do sweat upon occasion). ;)
I find it helpful to slow his speed down to either .75x or custom .60x, otherwise my ADD kicks in. Then watch it over and over until you can teach it yourself. Good luck.
It's funny how stark the difference is in his play as he runs low on time and isnt able to check whatever engine he's using, i.e. him immediately losing all of his pawns.
@@wendellbrown6188 to be fair, I don’t believe it was possible to save all of those pawns because he only had one bishop with a weird structure, but yes, that is an interesting thing to mention.
Right!?!? Normally I expect the more you upload the less quality content there is but he uploads videos I'd expect to see from someone who uploads once a month but he uploads every day or two
This was one of the most instructive chess videos I've ever watched. So many things mentioned that are otherwise just called "its was a logical move" "it was a good move" "a bad move" "its good" but it is never explained WHY. This was awesome and a good base to start with! Thanks!
Dude, you've got such a way of getting info across. You don't need me to tell you that you've earned every sub you have. Bravo for making this level of chess informative and engaging for even a 500 ELO like me, and thanks for doing what you do!
Watched this video a week ago and immediately improved alottt. Tried learning a couple new openings and down the ladder I go. Watched it again and improved again I did even with the new openings. Thanks Gotham!
Thank you Levi. I haven't played in a long time, but I keep watching your videos and streams. Recently, I again started to make a few puzzles every day and reached about 1,000 puzzles rating, though my game rating was 555 when I abandoned playing. Practicing today, I solved the 2109 rated puzzle within the first attempt. This means that your content not only kept me in shape, but even made me progress. Thanks for all you're doing!
He is such an amazing coach. Currently I take group chess coaching, but now seeing your videos and other chess channel I think TH-cam especially Gotham chess is the best coach. The main reason your videos are so amazing is by the way you interact with the audience. Great work. Keep it up
I am a retired SW Engineer and have taken many, many courses throughout my career. I have a MS degree as well and have taken many classes at University as well. I am very critical of instructors. I can honestly say you are one of the best instructors I've every had.
Forgive me if im wrong, but after that knight moved to G2 (10:37) it is Win for black with Black Bishop to D2, with no way to prevent Check when going to C3 .(if king moves to either squares, black wins with rook A8. if Knight moves, rook C8 to C6 then Other rook to C8) If White rook moves to A1, Bishop C3 Check. King move either squares, then Black Rook C8 to A8 (with check(king B2 to A2) , or facing other rook (king B2 to B1). If check: white king A2 to B1, Then Black Rook take with Mate. If rook facing other rook, Activate other Black rook from H8 to C8, wich is too much for white. Other way, When black bishop move to C3 Check, White king B2 to C1, then Black rook to A8. Could bring a big mess here, but sure looks winning to black when activate other Rook.
First time for me was when I had a friendly chess game with a friend at his house, and we ended up having a pretty long discussion with him looking up the rules. Ended up with him getting a free pawn. :(
@@gerarddiazperez5530 I did ask if I could just replay the that position, but he wasn't having it, and since rules are rules I went with it (and I did end up winning in the end anyways, so it's all good).
You have grown so much throughout the last year. You are quickly becoming one of the best at what you do. You seem to have mastered a very rare ability to translate complex chess knowledge into very natural and evident concepts. That's why so many people follow you, you understand how we think about chess at different levels and age-groups. I admire you effort and work. Congrats and keep it up. Cheers
I just picked up chess again this week after not playing for about 15 years. Today I played a computer to a draw, and won two games against actual people, including my dad. I attribute this is no small part to Levy's videos. In the game against my dad I was mostly thinking about pawn management, and not rushing my attacks. Managed to checkmate him, probably due to a single blunder he made that allowed me to take his queen early. Thanks for the lessons Levy
Very helpful, you're a fantastic instructor. I started talking out loud to myself when playing bots to help me justify (to myself) why I'm making certain moves. What a beautiful game.
11:10 maybe after Rc8,Ra6+;trade rocks,you could play Bd2 so strong move,trap the knight which doesn't allow your opponent to move any of his pieces,white rock can Rd1 but you can simply e3 and it cant be taken without white to sac a piece to stop you queening
26:13 - @GothamChess in this position, pawn takes b4 is a brilliant move because unless white sacrifices bishop and immediately castles, you have a vicious queen pin with bishop b4
super helpful video, i feel like my main weakness is positionally because i'm rated about 1850-1900 in puzzles but I find it difficult to use my pawns and win in ways that aren't with complicated tactics.these videos help a lot thank you for reference my rating in rapid is 1300, i think that i mostly just need to play much longer games like 15 minute so that I can understand the position more as I play because i generally play 5 minute games.
The value of pawns goes up as the game progresses. In the early stages, they are 1. expendable soldiers, 2. Excellent defenders precisely because of their perceived low value, and 3. devices which can be used to manipulate the opponent. As the game progresses they increasingly try to realize their dream.... "I may only be a pawn now, but I aspire to be a QUEEN."
These videos are so fantastic. I feel like I’m actually understanding chess, not just watching and hearing big words I don’t really know. Super helpful, really glad I found ya from NL
Levy! I adore your enthusiasm for the game. It emphasizes how beautiful chess can really be and reminds us all why we love it so much as we’re learning from you. ❤ Thanks so much for all the wonderful content!
You make it look easy. I always get so deep in a game where both of us have made like 20 moves each and no pieces are off the board. Then I have no idea what I’m doing, what piece to move, what to take or trade, etc and end up losing the game. 😂
Dude you are like Zorro. For those who want to swordfight, they've done well to find their way to your videos; you are a briliant insightful instructor with great tools whether the student is a slow fat soldier or a developing assassin.
This is an amazingly instructive video. I am at the point of learning where pawn structures and pawn push consequences are something I need to focus on and this helped so much in understanding pawn movement intent. Thank you for amazing content.
Levy. Your channel is clearly the best TH-cam chess channel. I don’t work yet but If I had money, I would donate to support you. Thank you for the very useful content.
That was really classy putting up games from your match where you won and lost. I love the respect for your competitor. You guys played a hell of a match
love the vids homie and they are so helpful. ive only been playing a month+ and ive watched a tone of your videos and im finally winning and climbing the ladder
Thank you for such an instructive video! I can tell by the way you talk that your mind is quite facile and deeply incisive which actually intimidates me a little because I'm not as fast as you in interpreting chess positions, however, I am smart enough to know that if I follow you, my positional grasp is sure to improve.
i don't know how you do it, but in your every video you pin point my exact mistake that i make in every game. Every time levy's opponent make a move and i thought it is good, levy said "This is actually a mistake". LOL Keep going dude, you are an amazing teacher.
How to use pawns "properly" in the various phases of a chess game. 1) Slowly open the packaging and pull a couple pawns out 2) Throw your pawns in a pot to simmer with horse meat and maybe read the bible while at it. 3) Once the horse meat has been tenderized enough, and or you have finished reading the holy scriptures, start pulling the pawns out of the pot for consumption. Careful not to make the rookie mistake of consuming pawns on their own. Always escort them with some sort of a side dish if you want to have a majestic experience. You are welcome
Thankyou Levy. Through your videos I have become very strong in the middle games. I am still working on memorising openings and not panic and get tilted in the endgame. Can you please make a video on Knight/Bishop and 2 pawns vs 5 pawns.
Just started again in chess [after 50 year break] and after watching your videos I've won two on-line games at ELO1400. [Lost one too.] Thanks, your a great teacher.
I never learned chess by watching videos as learning it will forever linger in the essence of my grandfather. When I was a child, we would play every day. Those memories are still moments so calm and intemecy. But never the less, you do a great job at this. I know my grandpa would approve.
Dare I say it?
Levy is king of chess commentary on TH-cam.
Good man.
k
@@GothamChess This proves Levy Rozman even read comments after 1 week, lol
Yes correct
For sure he is! I’m new in Chess and I have learned a lot from Levy.
The fact that almost all his videos are 1 take and they are still concise and highly informative is amazing. Incredible work
He makes pauses though, he's said it himself
@@hugo57k91 is going on a trip now and I will let you know you know what Time Wheeling
@@alexschnellinger7462 update us!
"How to use pawns"
Step 1: move them forward
Step 2: hope they do something
ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
🐎🤝🐎 my man
Step 3: don’t take a pawn trade offered by opponent. Even if you don’t know why, you can both be as clueless as eachother
@@Vignt wanted to write the same :)
No?
"I'm keeping the tension here. It's not good to keep the tension in the headache, or with your loved ones, or with your friends. But in this case, it's not so bad." Levy, I think you have something the GMs don't. You understand our perception of chess, and instead of teaching us HOW to play, you're teaching us how to THINK. If only schools understood the value of this method.
The educational system is designed deliberately to pump out easily complacent members of society lacking in critical thinking skills
@@desmonides beans
@@desmonides beans
@@desmonides beans
@@desmonides beans
“One person can change the world”
“One pawn can change the game”
Realistically, one person kind of can't change the world. It's why we organise in groups, create 'governments' and so on.
@@PHeMoX well if one dude built a nuke over the course of his life then detonated it....
@@ABBASdotMP3 bro wtf
@@ABBASdotMP3 well, that's a good counter 😂😂😂 true
"To the world you might be just a person."
"To this person, you are the world
Chess player for 37 years here; I just like to watch your channel, regardless of topic.
...
I think it might be important to clarify WHY a passed pawn is so strong, since some newer players will not already see the reason. The usual method of stopping a pawn is to trade another pawn for it. Because a pawn is worth less than even a weaker piece (knight/bishop), an opponent doesn't want to trade something other than one of their pawns for your passed pawn -- because were they to do that, you could just start trading evenly piece for piece and easily win. If you can protect the pawn and march it down the board, the opponent will struggle to keep it from promoting. You cannot always force the opponent to trade a piece for your passed pawn in order to stop you from promoting -- however, the passed pawn is like being armed with a weapon that you can at any time choose to use. Every time you want, you can work to move the pawn further. Your opponent must keep the threat in mind all game long, once you have that passed pawn. It is a lot like forcing a person to run with one foot tied to their elbow. And it really, really feels like it.
Goated comment
pawns in middle game: super saiyan 1
pawns in endgames: ultra instinct mastered
Yup 👍
Pawns in endgames: Early stages of Ultra Instinct
Pawns having undergone promotion: Mastered Ultra Instinct
@Complex Construct lol
Yamcha
two bishops are krillin getting killed by freezer twice.
Much like the Caro-Kann, this video is all pawns. Unlike the Caro-Kann, it gives me lots of hope :)
Underrated
I see what you did there
I saw QG too :)
I watched that episode an hour ago lol
incredibly underrated, I forgot about that entire part untill I saw this
Pawns in middle games:
I'm weak
Pawns in endgames:
*UNLIMITED POWER*
opponent:got 2 pieces in an endgame
me:got 2 pawns and hoping to win
I like to view endgame and non-endgame pawns as different pieces. In the endgame they have individual power, since all of them could become a game ending piece, and in the rest of the game they're strong as a collective, acting as a single 8 point piece. In the endgame you protect the pawns, before that the pawns protect you
@@georgiykireev9678 well said 🙌
@@georgiykireev9678 they are like children growing up 😭 (not including the implication that they are pawns)
Sheev Palpatine wants to know your location
I remember a grand master once said: "You can move any piece forward and then back, but not pawns. So always think twice about pawn moves"
Instructions unclear I got scholar mated but i had a good pawn structure
fools mated*
@@aritrapal3166 no they aren't ,smart guy(!)
lmao
Lmao, u had a good structure at least
@@primordial345 scholars mate*
me watching this pretending I'm learning something, then playing four games against 800's and losing all of them
Because the pawns are not that important when the games are decided by who blunders more pieces (or who blunders mate in 1 or a queen)
@GD Magic Gaming I dont do that! I am solid 420
Love watching but I totally struggle in keeping up!!! Hopefully I'll get better!!
@@williamspangler9690 I frequently pause the video to keep up. When I feel like I'm not attentive, I say out loud the positions of the pieces.
That is sooo true! While watching Levy's videos every move he makes just seems so obvious. As if Id make the same move. But then I play a game and 10 moves into It I've got 3 hanging pieces, down 2 pieces, and haven't castled yet. Then repeat...
At this rate at the end of this year I would have spent 1 month watching guy with glasses making me better at chess.
This translates to 2 hours of gothamchess everyday
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@@robertcharles7722 I love this Mr David , I love his strategies and method, I was able to withdraw $13,500 in a week. There's more to the system than the eye sees sometines. Sometimes this video don't really help as they end up confusing you more. When I came across Mr David the confusion ended.
@@knono3978 Please how can I reach Mr David trading service I've lost enough money trading for my self
His info 🙏
His info 🙏... I'll be grateful
That idea about the color that your pawns occupy affecting you bishops' strength blew my mind. Wildly helpful
The key: pawns
The Door: Pawns... The Wall: Pawns... -_- Don't mess with my mind to much! O.o
I watch a lot of pawns if you know what I mean
I am mad I am crazy uridiwudjdosgdiehufjeu I am crazyjrekbdidfjodbfi dhfenieicbiecnoecjiecj
I'm new. I'm a "senior" and pretty much a beginner...I love your videos ! I have to "Pause" them almost every few seconds...you go so FAST ....and so much is still way over my head...but isn't this FUN !!!! Thank you. I wish there were more chess players in the world. No killing...no pollution...just using your brain and having a good time....(tho I do sweat upon occasion). ;)
I find it helpful to slow his speed down to either .75x or custom .60x, otherwise my ADD kicks in.
Then watch it over and over until you can teach it yourself. Good luck.
hey man, you´re amazing. Not just as a chess teacher, but as a daily company. I really enjoy watching your videos. Stay awesome
I'll second this - he's just an all round lovely human being, and great to have around!
Someone else's idea, but:
GUESS THE RATING SERIES!!!
Watch a game without knowing the rating of the two people. Then guess their rating.
This would be great 🤘🏼🔥
Was thinking this too. Sunlesskhan?
Fan of that
@@lukedelaney8664 i see, a man of culture
@@lukedelaney8664 wow the last thing I expected was to see a mention of SunlessKhan in a GothamChess video lol
You know 2021 is gonna be good when Levy uploads 2 videos a day
I'm worried that he will run out of ideas and start random posting like PewDiePie.
TH-cam Levi: passionate and wholesome teacher
Twitch Levi: IM Gopnik the Trashtalker
"strongest 900 of all time"
hahahaha.......this killed me!
According to Levi's video "Chess Cheaters get EXPOSED", the "900" dap is a dirty cheater.
It's funny how stark the difference is in his play as he runs low on time and isnt able to check whatever engine he's using, i.e. him immediately losing all of his pawns.
@@wendellbrown6188 to be fair, I don’t believe it was possible to save all of those pawns because he only had one bishop with a weird structure, but yes, that is an interesting thing to mention.
@@wendellbrown6188 He probably just gave up and tried to flag?
@@wendellbrown6188 Lmao he played like a GM and as soon as his clock hit 20 seconds he turned into a 0 elo random mover. That was hilarious.
@@beri4138 the engines overheated and get shutted down 😂
this guy uploads so frequently and every video is a godsend
Right!?!? Normally I expect the more you upload the less quality content there is but he uploads videos I'd expect to see from someone who uploads once a month but he uploads every day or two
This was one of the most instructive chess videos I've ever watched. So many things mentioned that are otherwise just called "its was a logical move" "it was a good move" "a bad move" "its good" but it is never explained WHY. This was awesome and a good base to start with! Thanks!
Went from 550 elo to 950 elo rapid in just 2 months thanks to you Levy, thanks for helping us all out with getting better at chess! ❤️
I love that at 19:40 Levy says deadpan “strongest 900 of all time by the way”- 😄
Dude, you've got such a way of getting info across. You don't need me to tell you that you've earned every sub you have. Bravo for making this level of chess informative and engaging for even a 500 ELO like me, and thanks for doing what you do!
what's your elo now?
"striongest 900 of all time" dap later banned for cheating lol
Really?
Only had one game after this one.
funny bc levy know calling rubius best 900 ever lol
Is it on video? I would love to see that!
@@stevenottomanyi154 nope
I feel like the thumbnails get better and better.
Watched this video a week ago and immediately improved alottt. Tried learning a couple new openings and down the ladder I go. Watched it again and improved again I did even with the new openings. Thanks Gotham!
I love how passionately you talk about chess. I never thought I'd be this excited about a board game!
Thank you Levi.
I haven't played in a long time, but I keep watching your videos and streams. Recently, I again started to make a few puzzles every day and reached about 1,000 puzzles rating, though my game rating was 555 when I abandoned playing. Practicing today, I solved the 2109 rated puzzle within the first attempt.
This means that your content not only kept me in shape, but even made me progress.
Thanks for all you're doing!
His name is Levy
I can't tell you how much you talking through your moves is helping me. Great job with the videos, Levy. Keep up the good work!
He is such an amazing coach. Currently I take group chess coaching, but now seeing your videos and other chess channel I think TH-cam especially Gotham chess is the best coach.
The main reason your videos are so amazing is by the way you interact with the audience.
Great work. Keep it up
The thumbnail is straight fire
I am a retired SW Engineer and have taken many, many courses throughout my career. I have a MS degree as well and have taken many classes at University as well. I am very critical of instructors. I can honestly say you are one of the best instructors I've every had.
I needed this vid and also love how enthusiastic Levy is about chess it makes for such better content
Forgive me if im wrong, but after that knight moved to G2 (10:37) it is Win for black with Black Bishop to D2, with no way to prevent Check when going to C3 .(if king moves to either squares, black wins with rook A8. if Knight moves, rook C8 to C6 then Other rook to C8) If White rook moves to A1, Bishop C3 Check. King move either squares, then Black Rook C8 to A8 (with check(king B2 to A2) , or facing other rook (king B2 to B1). If check: white king A2 to B1, Then Black Rook take with Mate. If rook facing other rook, Activate other Black rook from H8 to C8, wich is too much for white.
Other way, When black bishop move to C3 Check, White king B2 to C1, then Black rook to A8. Could bring a big mess here, but sure looks winning to black when activate other Rook.
And oh, Thank u for ur videos, they are very helpful! Wish u the best!
I remember the 1st time I saw levy doing en passant I was like: WTF HE IS HACKING PAWN CANT DO THAT
First time for me was when I had a friendly chess game with a friend at his house, and we ended up having a pretty long discussion with him looking up the rules. Ended up with him getting a free pawn. :(
@@Luckyyshot HAHAH shit u should've said that it counts on next game
@@gerarddiazperez5530
I did ask if I could just replay the that position, but he wasn't having it, and since rules are rules I went with it (and I did end up winning in the end anyways, so it's all good).
@@Luckyyshot well if u won all good all good :)
Chess hacks
You have grown so much throughout the last year. You are quickly becoming one of the best at what you do. You seem to have mastered a very rare ability to translate complex chess knowledge into very natural and evident concepts. That's why so many people follow you, you understand how we think about chess at different levels and age-groups. I admire you effort and work. Congrats and keep it up. Cheers
The 900 guy's account got closed for "fair play" one game after this one
I don’t understand
@@450sr_rider1 He was cheating
why is he cheating?
@@krioni86sa using an engine while in game
Levy mentions it in his most recent video
I just picked up chess again this week after not playing for about 15 years. Today I played a computer to a draw, and won two games against actual people, including my dad. I attribute this is no small part to Levy's videos. In the game against my dad I was mostly thinking about pawn management, and not rushing my attacks. Managed to checkmate him, probably due to a single blunder he made that allowed me to take his queen early. Thanks for the lessons Levy
"Not playing like a 900 here."
I think we all know who dap is now.
i think dap is just a very talented player, he surely cant be a cheater or something
I'm supposedly rated 1000 and I would've been crushed by him
who?
@@информациясовсехсторон go watch his “Crushing CHEATERS in Chess” video
@@scriptedjava265 ah yeah I found it... sad life of a cheater
Very helpful, you're a fantastic instructor. I started talking out loud to myself when playing bots to help me justify (to myself) why I'm making certain moves. What a beautiful game.
These thumbnails are epic!
Hikaru has competition
„AND I WILL SHOVE THE D-PAWN HERE... oh phrasing“ 😂😂😂
The excitement in your explanations is quite a joy to watch
11:10 maybe after Rc8,Ra6+;trade rocks,you could play Bd2 so strong move,trap the knight which doesn't allow your opponent to move any of his pieces,white rock can Rd1 but you can simply e3 and it cant be taken without white to sac a piece to stop you queening
Pawns are the soul of chess
-Philidor
i absolutely hate philidor for creating the philidor defense
@@hiradnisari lmao
the way you closed out that game so quickly after 22:40 blew my mind. premoving almost every move until checkmate
My pawn strategy: allign them in symmetrical shapes
26:13 - @GothamChess in this position, pawn takes b4 is a brilliant move because unless white sacrifices bishop and immediately castles, you have a vicious queen pin with
bishop b4
Levy is such a great teacher :)
super helpful video, i feel like my main weakness is positionally because i'm rated about 1850-1900 in puzzles but I find it difficult to use my pawns and win in ways that aren't with complicated tactics.these videos help a lot thank you for reference my rating in rapid is 1300, i think that i mostly just need to play much longer games like 15 minute so that I can understand the position more as I play because i generally play 5 minute games.
The value of pawns goes up as the game progresses. In the early stages, they are 1. expendable soldiers, 2. Excellent defenders precisely because of their perceived low value, and 3. devices which can be used to manipulate the opponent. As the game progresses they increasingly try to realize their dream.... "I may only be a pawn now, but I aspire to be a QUEEN."
you've gotten me excited about chess again for the first time in years! i appreciate all of your hard work, creativity, and insights!
this Gotham chess guy is good, he should get a title
He IM
@@Aayush_Shah r/wooosh
the amount of people who don't understand jokes...
@@triangulator01 r/ihavereddit
Loving this channel and content. Very average player returning to chess after 25 year absence and great to see so much material. Thanks.
A round of applause for levy for putting out good quality and informative content on a regular basis.
Tank you Levy,
Im only 950 and was very lost about my pawns.
This video helps me so much understanding how important pawns are or can be.
Levy is just spitting out content I never thought I had to know!
Few minutes on the clock and finds time to do in depth commentary. I am impressed.
Levy’s vids are growing on me. Its like a drug which is actually curing my sick 🤕 chess knowledge.❤️
These videos are so fantastic. I feel like I’m actually understanding chess, not just watching and hearing big words I don’t really know. Super helpful, really glad I found ya from NL
I'm a simple man, I see Gotham Chess posting videos, I like them right away..
Levy! I adore your enthusiasm for the game. It emphasizes how beautiful chess can really be and reminds us all why we love it so much as we’re learning from you. ❤ Thanks so much for all the wonderful content!
You make it look easy. I always get so deep in a game where both of us have made like 20 moves each and no pieces are off the board. Then I have no idea what I’m doing, what piece to move, what to take or trade, etc and end up losing the game. 😂
I've never heard Levy speak with this kind of energy. He must take his pawn game very seriously
fun fact: second player, "dap" was cheating. Levy revealed his banned profile in the "catching a cheater" video
that is funny
"This is like the strongest 900 of all time by the way"
Glad he cheated though. I just learned a lot
Dude you are like Zorro. For those who want to swordfight, they've done well to find their way to your videos; you are a briliant insightful instructor with great tools whether the student is a slow fat soldier or a developing assassin.
“Wow look at this. This has been like pacman” 🤣🤣🤣 Levy bullying a 900
He also gave a lot of compliments
@@NinjasOfOrca haha fair enough
The 900 was cheating
The 900 played really well
@@mrnobody5763 that guy was cheating and also has been banned now from chess.com
Levy's explanation is awesome, i love the analogies and how energetic he is, my attention is bearhugged right from the start.
Pawns: Exist
Rooks: 🤬
This is an amazingly instructive video. I am at the point of learning where pawn structures and pawn push consequences are something I need to focus on and this helped so much in understanding pawn movement intent. Thank you for amazing content.
Beginners-Useless unless promoted
Intermediate-Let's push this
Pros/Hustlers/GMs -Can't lose one untill traded😂
Yea pawns are also a part of the game
Chess AI: Let's sacrifice this in the name of *space and development*
Alpha zero: pawns only get in the way of my rooks
love both of your exemples very very instructive and easy to understand (pawn interaction, open and closed position ect...)
so you're telling me everytime i sacrifice all my pawns, im not using them correctly? i disagree
I mean, sacrifice and blunder are different
@@rantnhnaketon if we win, it’s a sacrifice if we lose it’s a blunder
@@matteoren3804 Ay man, Amen
Yes you’re not using the pawns correctly
@@Alphabets1235 r/woooooosh
THIS IS THE BEST PAWNS VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE(BIRILLIANT VIDEO!!)
Levy. Your channel is clearly the best TH-cam chess channel. I don’t work yet but If I had money, I would donate to support you. Thank you for the very useful content.
Levy's energy for making high quality engaging content is astonishing. Love this channel.
Please make a "chess traps" series. Would help us a lot. Thanks.
Enthusiasm for the game is unreal lol Best channel out there...
That was really classy putting up games from your match where you won and lost. I love the respect for your competitor. You guys played a hell of a match
love the vids homie and they are so helpful. ive only been playing a month+ and ive watched a tone of your videos and im finally winning and climbing the ladder
dap, a 900: is having the game of his life
me: sees dap on 'exposing chess cheaters' thumbnail
coincidence.
*I THINK NOT*
Thank you for such an instructive video! I can tell by the way you talk that your mind is quite facile and deeply incisive which actually intimidates me a little because I'm not as fast as you in interpreting chess positions, however, I am smart enough to know that if I follow you, my positional grasp is sure to improve.
your actually uploading 30+ min vids DAILY, Coke is a beautiful thing
You’re *
@@NinjasOfOrca stop being anoying
i don't know how you do it, but in your every video you pin point my exact mistake that i make in every game. Every time levy's opponent make a move and i thought it is good, levy said "This is actually a mistake". LOL Keep going dude, you are an amazing teacher.
People from Medieval Era are offended by your video.
They got so offended, they just went dead.
I get thru 1 full video and about half of a second video . I can't finish the 2nd video because I'm Soo pumped up to play immediately! Ty @levy
How to use pawns "properly" in the various phases of a chess game.
1) Slowly open the packaging and pull a couple pawns out
2) Throw your pawns in a pot to simmer with horse meat and maybe read the bible while at it.
3) Once the horse meat has been tenderized enough, and or you have finished reading the holy scriptures, start pulling the pawns out of the pot for consumption. Careful not to make the rookie mistake of consuming pawns on their own. Always escort them with some sort of a side dish if you want to have a majestic experience.
You are welcome
Thankyou Levy. Through your videos I have become very strong in the middle games. I am still working on memorising openings and not panic and get tilted in the endgame. Can you please make a video on Knight/Bishop and 2 pawns vs 5 pawns.
Damn this dap guy is really good, I wonder if he's cheating...
;)
he was lmaoo
@@gorgistanojevik3196 wait what
You can tell that Levy is super passionate about pawns. He sounds like he is giving a motivational speech
This thumbnail is what introverts are like in their head
Just started again in chess [after 50 year break] and after watching your videos I've won two on-line games at ELO1400. [Lost one too.] Thanks, your a great teacher.
Throw them at your opponent and take their queen when they flinch.
Can we just appreciate, the mass amount of uploads, greatly appreciated 🙏
Watching the game with dap was fun. Watching levy’s reaction to a cheater lol
I never learned chess by watching videos as learning it will forever linger in the essence of my grandfather. When I was a child, we would play every day. Those memories are still moments so calm and intemecy.
But never the less, you do a great job at this. I know my grandpa would approve.