How To Use Pawns In Chess

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  • @Tazmaniac610
    @Tazmaniac610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3846

    Dare I say it?
    Levy is king of chess commentary on TH-cam.

    • @GothamChess
      @GothamChess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1102

      Good man.

    • @user-xz7lg6bp5y
      @user-xz7lg6bp5y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      k

    • @soumyajitroy5239
      @soumyajitroy5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      @@GothamChess This proves Levy Rozman even read comments after 1 week, lol

    • @soumyajitroy5239
      @soumyajitroy5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes correct

    • @HCortez1000
      @HCortez1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      For sure he is! I’m new in Chess and I have learned a lot from Levy.

  • @davidw2394
    @davidw2394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +985

    The fact that almost all his videos are 1 take and they are still concise and highly informative is amazing. Incredible work

    • @hugo57k91
      @hugo57k91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He makes pauses though, he's said it himself

    • @alexschnellinger7462
      @alexschnellinger7462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hugo57k91 is going on a trip now and I will let you know you know what Time Wheeling

    • @behavior2836
      @behavior2836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexschnellinger7462 update us!

  • @felipemelo8707
    @felipemelo8707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1974

    "How to use pawns"
    Step 1: move them forward
    Step 2: hope they do something

    • @Alessandro-ep2ns
      @Alessandro-ep2ns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @felipemelo8707
      @felipemelo8707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      🐎🤝🐎 my man

    • @eaaddzzzz
      @eaaddzzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      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

    • @pixelbogpixxelbog2090
      @pixelbogpixxelbog2090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Vignt wanted to write the same :)

    • @suezuccati304
      @suezuccati304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No?

  • @spacehighway1239
    @spacehighway1239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1857

    “One person can change the world”
    “One pawn can change the game”

    • @PHeMoX
      @PHeMoX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Realistically, one person kind of can't change the world. It's why we organise in groups, create 'governments' and so on.

    • @ABBASdotMP3
      @ABBASdotMP3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      @@PHeMoX well if one dude built a nuke over the course of his life then detonated it....

    • @ninjallama7456
      @ninjallama7456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@ABBASdotMP3 bro wtf

    • @mithunkumar.s2965
      @mithunkumar.s2965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@ABBASdotMP3 well, that's a good counter 😂😂😂 true

    • @celiusstingher9731
      @celiusstingher9731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      "To the world you might be just a person."
      "To this person, you are the world

  • @kylenisbet6498
    @kylenisbet6498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    "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.

    • @desmonides
      @desmonides 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      The educational system is designed deliberately to pump out easily complacent members of society lacking in critical thinking skills

    • @averyinterestingpineapple6038
      @averyinterestingpineapple6038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@desmonides beans

    • @MsNotorials
      @MsNotorials 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@desmonides beans

    • @NameName-yw4vr
      @NameName-yw4vr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@desmonides beans

    • @OpRaven-62
      @OpRaven-62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@desmonides beans

  • @adcyuumi
    @adcyuumi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    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.

  • @shreesammatjoshi7934
    @shreesammatjoshi7934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    pawns in middle game: super saiyan 1
    pawns in endgames: ultra instinct mastered

    • @toolegit8077
      @toolegit8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup 👍

    • @gideonturner8716
      @gideonturner8716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pawns in endgames: Early stages of Ultra Instinct
      Pawns having undergone promotion: Mastered Ultra Instinct

    • @shreesammatjoshi7934
      @shreesammatjoshi7934 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Complex Construct lol

    • @elijahjordan284
      @elijahjordan284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yamcha

    • @madhuguru3130
      @madhuguru3130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      two bishops are krillin getting killed by freezer twice.

  • @B00Mnation
    @B00Mnation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +897

    Much like the Caro-Kann, this video is all pawns. Unlike the Caro-Kann, it gives me lots of hope :)

    • @champgodwingalvez3298
      @champgodwingalvez3298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Underrated

    • @Xristo_Kaizen
      @Xristo_Kaizen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I see what you did there

    • @Ivan-se5ge
      @Ivan-se5ge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I saw QG too :)

    • @LucyMusic1999
      @LucyMusic1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I watched that episode an hour ago lol

    • @hassandekhani
      @hassandekhani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      incredibly underrated, I forgot about that entire part untill I saw this

  • @drtryhard3566
    @drtryhard3566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +756

    Pawns in middle games:
    I'm weak
    Pawns in endgames:
    *UNLIMITED POWER*

    • @i_______i________i_______i6073
      @i_______i________i_______i6073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      opponent:got 2 pieces in an endgame
      me:got 2 pawns and hoping to win

    • @georgiykireev9678
      @georgiykireev9678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      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

    • @drtryhard3566
      @drtryhard3566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@georgiykireev9678 well said 🙌

    • @RedzeeTV
      @RedzeeTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@georgiykireev9678 they are like children growing up 😭 (not including the implication that they are pawns)

    • @CitoVorleone
      @CitoVorleone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sheev Palpatine wants to know your location

  • @DocsDota
    @DocsDota 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    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"

  • @tomosaurus2956
    @tomosaurus2956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4443

    Instructions unclear I got scholar mated but i had a good pawn structure

  • @harringtongeorge4441
    @harringtongeorge4441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    me watching this pretending I'm learning something, then playing four games against 800's and losing all of them

    • @smrtfasizmu6161
      @smrtfasizmu6161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      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)

    • @gavasiarobinssson5108
      @gavasiarobinssson5108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @GD Magic Gaming I dont do that! I am solid 420

    • @williamspangler9690
      @williamspangler9690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love watching but I totally struggle in keeping up!!! Hopefully I'll get better!!

    • @tasnimmahfuznafis8892
      @tasnimmahfuznafis8892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@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.

    • @SmokinOak
      @SmokinOak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      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...

  • @Moonmager
    @Moonmager 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    That idea about the color that your pawns occupy affecting you bishops' strength blew my mind. Wildly helpful

  • @WildlifeEthics
    @WildlifeEthics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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). ;)

    • @daytonagreg8765
      @daytonagreg8765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @porus3655
    @porus3655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    At this rate at the end of this year I would have spent 1 month watching guy with glasses making me better at chess.

    • @idkgooglei7
      @idkgooglei7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This translates to 2 hours of gothamchess everyday

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      @legitpromo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @robertcharles7722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @mirabelkane2277
      @mirabelkane2277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

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      @Rockykumar-xi6to 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      His info 🙏
      His info 🙏... I'll be grateful

  • @santiagobiegler1588
    @santiagobiegler1588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    hey man, you´re amazing. Not just as a chess teacher, but as a daily company. I really enjoy watching your videos. Stay awesome

    • @MaggieEmm
      @MaggieEmm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'll second this - he's just an all round lovely human being, and great to have around!

  • @onderasan
    @onderasan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    The key: pawns

    • @toversnoleu8769
      @toversnoleu8769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Door: Pawns... The Wall: Pawns... -_- Don't mess with my mind to much! O.o

    • @nikolatesla6776
      @nikolatesla6776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I watch a lot of pawns if you know what I mean

    • @nawinkmr1
      @nawinkmr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am mad I am crazy uridiwudjdosgdiehufjeu I am crazyjrekbdidfjodbfi dhfenieicbiecnoecjiecj

  • @SamuPiano088
    @SamuPiano088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +886

    Someone else's idea, but:
    GUESS THE RATING SERIES!!!
    Watch a game without knowing the rating of the two people. Then guess their rating.

    • @atharvakokaje5818
      @atharvakokaje5818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      This would be great 🤘🏼🔥

    • @lukedelaney8664
      @lukedelaney8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Was thinking this too. Sunlesskhan?

    • @mrjjwwjj
      @mrjjwwjj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fan of that

    • @mateosparta7209
      @mateosparta7209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lukedelaney8664 i see, a man of culture

    • @greenguard07
      @greenguard07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@lukedelaney8664 wow the last thing I expected was to see a mention of SunlessKhan in a GothamChess video lol

  • @wakefield.
    @wakefield. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    According to Levi's video "Chess Cheaters get EXPOSED", the "900" dap is a dirty cheater.

    • @wendellbrown6188
      @wendellbrown6188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      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.

    • @callmeqt1269
      @callmeqt1269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@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.

    • @TheGreatAngler
      @TheGreatAngler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@wendellbrown6188 He probably just gave up and tried to flag?

    • @beri4138
      @beri4138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@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.

    • @ezrahadwi135
      @ezrahadwi135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@beri4138 the engines overheated and get shutted down 😂

  • @goose_o7
    @goose_o7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    "striongest 900 of all time" dap later banned for cheating lol

    • @Xonatron
      @Xonatron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Really?

    • @Xonatron
      @Xonatron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Only had one game after this one.

    • @EnriqueTriana.
      @EnriqueTriana. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      funny bc levy know calling rubius best 900 ever lol

    • @stevenottomanyi154
      @stevenottomanyi154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is it on video? I would love to see that!

    • @ashthepokemonmaster2375
      @ashthepokemonmaster2375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevenottomanyi154 nope

  • @donut1375
    @donut1375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    You know 2021 is gonna be good when Levy uploads 2 videos a day

    • @sarthakgarg184
      @sarthakgarg184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm worried that he will run out of ideas and start random posting like PewDiePie.

  • @Ognjen-kl8bw
    @Ognjen-kl8bw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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! ❤️

  • @sparklecharmer
    @sparklecharmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    this guy uploads so frequently and every video is a godsend

    • @pilotavery
      @pilotavery 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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

  • @ibandaivan8990
    @ibandaivan8990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    "strongest 900 of all time"
    hahahaha.......this killed me!

  • @gerarddiazperez5530
    @gerarddiazperez5530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I remember the 1st time I saw levy doing en passant I was like: WTF HE IS HACKING PAWN CANT DO THAT

    • @Luckyyshot
      @Luckyyshot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @gerarddiazperez5530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Luckyyshot HAHAH shit u should've said that it counts on next game

    • @Luckyyshot
      @Luckyyshot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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).

    • @gerarddiazperez5530
      @gerarddiazperez5530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Luckyyshot well if u won all good all good :)

    • @johnnytwotimes7854
      @johnnytwotimes7854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chess hacks

  • @samlaikin706
    @samlaikin706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I feel like the thumbnails get better and better.

  • @XenusYard
    @XenusYard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    TH-cam Levi: passionate and wholesome teacher
    Twitch Levi: IM Gopnik the Trashtalker

  • @reachwbar
    @reachwbar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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!

  • @grayspainhour3051
    @grayspainhour3051 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @TheIllusionist1990
    @TheIllusionist1990 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @butter5345
    @butter5345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I needed this vid and also love how enthusiastic Levy is about chess it makes for such better content

  • @dylanvogel7817
    @dylanvogel7817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how passionately you talk about chess. I never thought I'd be this excited about a board game!

  • @D3Videos
    @D3Videos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    The 900 guy's account got closed for "fair play" one game after this one

    • @450sr_rider1
      @450sr_rider1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don’t understand

    • @gs6827
      @gs6827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@450sr_rider1 He was cheating

    • @krioni86sa
      @krioni86sa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      why is he cheating?

    • @ulyssesnunez8082
      @ulyssesnunez8082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@krioni86sa using an engine while in game

    • @lawsonian3858
      @lawsonian3858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Levy mentions it in his most recent video

  • @eaglethedigger
    @eaglethedigger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @therijulsharma
    @therijulsharma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The thumbnail is straight fire

  • @AyushGupta-pc6yi
    @AyushGupta-pc6yi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @PukkarPukkar
    @PukkarPukkar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    „AND I WILL SHOVE THE D-PAWN HERE... oh phrasing“ 😂😂😂

  • @A_Lone_Shadow
    @A_Lone_Shadow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @abhisheksabnis5065
    @abhisheksabnis5065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    These thumbnails are epic!

    • @choke-
      @choke- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hikaru has competition

  • @scriptedjava265
    @scriptedjava265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "Not playing like a 900 here."
    I think we all know who dap is now.

  • @roneyIV
    @roneyIV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The excitement in your explanations is quite a joy to watch

  • @enriquepallais9475
    @enriquepallais9475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @JerichoWall04
    @JerichoWall04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Pawns are the soul of chess
    -Philidor

    • @hiradnisari
      @hiradnisari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i absolutely hate philidor for creating the philidor defense

    • @kyleangelocastro9460
      @kyleangelocastro9460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hiradnisari lmao

  • @77thass
    @77thass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @tt128556
    @tt128556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My pawn strategy: allign them in symmetrical shapes

  • @killerholli2123
    @killerholli2123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @HistoryFacts5
    @HistoryFacts5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Levy is such a great teacher :)

  • @niqwalshensemble9164
    @niqwalshensemble9164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that at 19:40 Levy says deadpan “strongest 900 of all time by the way”- 😄

  • @matthewward5849
    @matthewward5849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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. 😂

  • @CIng151
    @CIng151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you've gotten me excited about chess again for the first time in years! i appreciate all of your hard work, creativity, and insights!

  • @deepesh5978
    @deepesh5978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Levy’s vids are growing on me. Its like a drug which is actually curing my sick 🤕 chess knowledge.❤️

  • @samuelcals8160
    @samuelcals8160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    “Wow look at this. This has been like pacman” 🤣🤣🤣 Levy bullying a 900

    • @NinjasOfOrca
      @NinjasOfOrca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He also gave a lot of compliments

    • @samuelcals8160
      @samuelcals8160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NinjasOfOrca haha fair enough

    • @thatsfresh28
      @thatsfresh28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 900 was cheating

    • @mrnobody5763
      @mrnobody5763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 900 played really well

    • @rishesmishra1740
      @rishesmishra1740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mrnobody5763 that guy was cheating and also has been banned now from chess.com

  • @vidarrehnstrom5091
    @vidarrehnstrom5091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Levy is just spitting out content I never thought I had to know!

  • @stevencleere4912
    @stevencleere4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    fun fact: second player, "dap" was cheating. Levy revealed his banned profile in the "catching a cheater" video

  • @soumyajitroy5239
    @soumyajitroy5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Beginners-Useless unless promoted
    Intermediate-Let's push this
    Pros/Hustlers/GMs -Can't lose one untill traded😂

    • @AUG_Glow
      @AUG_Glow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yea pawns are also a part of the game

    • @eduardoayala3204
      @eduardoayala3204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Chess AI: Let's sacrifice this in the name of *space and development*

    • @suryanarayan2032
      @suryanarayan2032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alpha zero: pawns only get in the way of my rooks

  • @stevenkerckhof5879
    @stevenkerckhof5879 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @gembly3237
    @gembly3237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    this Gotham chess guy is good, he should get a title

    • @Aayush_Shah
      @Aayush_Shah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He IM

    • @triangulator01
      @triangulator01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Aayush_Shah r/wooosh

    • @gembly3237
      @gembly3237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      the amount of people who don't understand jokes...

    • @Nnnn88888
      @Nnnn88888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@triangulator01 r/ihavereddit

  • @MrFogZ
    @MrFogZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love both of your exemples very very instructive and easy to understand (pawn interaction, open and closed position ect...)

  • @jootpepet
    @jootpepet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please make a "chess traps" series. Would help us a lot. Thanks.

  • @amberb.1270
    @amberb.1270 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @twoking10
    @twoking10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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."

  • @ScrewedTimeLord
    @ScrewedTimeLord 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @eternalyt5175
    @eternalyt5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A round of applause for levy for putting out good quality and informative content on a regular basis.

  • @baberiel
    @baberiel ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @zireal6481
    @zireal6481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a simple man, I see Gotham Chess posting videos, I like them right away..

  • @mafiap8128
    @mafiap8128 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jasondeng7677
    @jasondeng7677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pawns: Exist
    Rooks: 🤬

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:15 When "En Passant" was used against me for the first time i got SOOO pissed, i was like "THAT'S CHEATING". But in reality the blame was all mine for not knowing all the rules lol.

  • @kylelopez9640
    @kylelopez9640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @neilatkinson3832
    @neilatkinson3832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this channel and content. Very average player returning to chess after 25 year absence and great to see so much material. Thanks.

  • @abidemikoledoye2877
    @abidemikoledoye2877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    so you're telling me everytime i sacrifice all my pawns, im not using them correctly? i disagree

    • @rantnhnaketon
      @rantnhnaketon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I mean, sacrifice and blunder are different

    • @matteoren3804
      @matteoren3804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@rantnhnaketon if we win, it’s a sacrifice if we lose it’s a blunder

    • @rantnhnaketon
      @rantnhnaketon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@matteoren3804 Ay man, Amen

    • @Alphabets1235
      @Alphabets1235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you’re not using the pawns correctly

    • @sh6700
      @sh6700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Alphabets1235 r/woooooosh

  • @dobletroubleify
    @dobletroubleify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @novynee
    @novynee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    dap, a 900: is having the game of his life
    me: sees dap on 'exposing chess cheaters' thumbnail
    coincidence.
    *I THINK NOT*

  • @dipakbhatt16
    @dipakbhatt16 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best instructive pawn lessons that I have seen. I will rewatch and learn and incorporate into my game.Thanks Levy

  • @aneet4316
    @aneet4316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @listentomerantaboutuseless34
    @listentomerantaboutuseless34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the way you closed out that game so quickly after 22:40 blew my mind. premoving almost every move until checkmate

  • @thespartan5689
    @thespartan5689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Damn this dap guy is really good, I wonder if he's cheating...

  • @aupra9010
    @aupra9010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think a video about underpromotion (possible uses and maybe some historical games?) would be very interesting. love your content Levy!

  • @flatemo6117
    @flatemo6117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    People from Medieval Era are offended by your video.

    • @danishjuneja
      @danishjuneja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They got so offended, they just went dead.

  • @tomv8188
    @tomv8188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Asked for a video on pawn play. Got everything I wanted, and more! Thanks Levy!

  • @ryanlewis7633
    @ryanlewis7633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching the game with dap was fun. Watching levy’s reaction to a cheater lol

  • @davidfewtrell3479
    @davidfewtrell3479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Levy's energy for making high quality engaging content is astonishing. Love this channel.

  • @maxrodaks728
    @maxrodaks728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    your actually uploading 30+ min vids DAILY, Coke is a beautiful thing

    • @NinjasOfOrca
      @NinjasOfOrca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re *

    • @ccoodduu
      @ccoodduu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NinjasOfOrca stop being anoying

  • @VivekKumar-sx8vm
    @VivekKumar-sx8vm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @ZerosiiniFIN
    @ZerosiiniFIN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "I will shove the D pawn here"

  • @uali4885
    @uali4885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn Levy’s been killing it with the instructive videos. Thanks a lot GothamChess

  • @insertnamehere4775
    @insertnamehere4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Throw them at your opponent and take their queen when they flinch.

  • @XzBrr
    @XzBrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never heard Levy speak with this kind of energy. He must take his pawn game very seriously

  • @adeternitamn2859
    @adeternitamn2859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Levy's explanation is awesome, i love the analogies and how energetic he is, my attention is bearhugged right from the start.

  • @bartender010
    @bartender010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Imagine needing pawns

    • @deez747
      @deez747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey you should give me a drink

    • @thesupersisters6415
      @thesupersisters6415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Instead we use juicers

    • @unarmedguy
      @unarmedguy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alphazero, is that you?

  • @brass4235
    @brass4235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @lamv3513
    @lamv3513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Godammit Levy, you're gonna make me create a Twich account

  • @RepostCollection
    @RepostCollection 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That game against the 900 player (Dap) was the best chess game I've ever seen

  • @cfgauss71
    @cfgauss71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    dap got banned

  • @arjunkrishnadas
    @arjunkrishnadas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Levy for the ultimate lesson on pawn breaks and pawn structure! 👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌

  • @karlosmadeley2278
    @karlosmadeley2278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This thumbnail is what introverts are like in their head

  • @b4ph0m3tdk9
    @b4ph0m3tdk9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Few minutes on the clock and finds time to do in depth commentary. I am impressed.

  • @trevormenge8726
    @trevormenge8726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “I’m gonna shove my D pawn here, woah phrasing.” - Levy 2021

  • @JoseAntonio-qu8nk
    @JoseAntonio-qu8nk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those quiet and positional games were beautiful!