How To Use Pawns In Chess Middlegames

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    7 Examples of pawn play strategy in chess. All timestamps below.
    0:00 Intro
    0:40 Central Pawn Trades + Space Barrier
    3:26 Central Pawn Attack, Uncastled King
    4:50 "The Door", Securing A Square, Transfer Square
    6:40 H-File Pawn Attacks
    8:11 Pawn Expansion/Pawn Breaks
    9:56 Take Space/Restriction/Pawn Breaks
    11:39 Closed Position, FINAL BOSS
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  • @abcdefghijlkmn1794
    @abcdefghijlkmn1794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1312

    "already you can pick up the fact we are in the rui lopez", now that is an overestimation of my opening knowledge beyond move 4

    • @kallashiOfficial
      @kallashiOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Lmaoo same

    • @archaicnymph2977
      @archaicnymph2977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I felt proud of the fact that I could identify it as the Ruy Lopez.

    • @DaveXDXDXD
      @DaveXDXDXD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@archaicnymph2977 It can also be an Italian game

    • @archaicnymph2977
      @archaicnymph2977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@DaveXDXDXD No Gotham literally stated it was a Ruy Lopez and if it was an Italian (more specifically Guico Piano because white's pawn structure is also a Guico Piano structure), the opponent would have already developed his dark bishop.

    • @isaacgrabinski511
      @isaacgrabinski511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@archaicnymph2977 yes but gioco piano

  • @yuzureux
    @yuzureux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1175

    This channel is such a hidden gem. Learned so much. Hope you get more subs, you honestly deserve it.
    Edit: Please understand that this comment was made

    • @vincerafaelcastro5778
      @vincerafaelcastro5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      And he seems a really nice guy too.

    • @Drawfill
      @Drawfill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@vincerafaelcastro5778 Honestly it is probably one of, if not, the best channel for learning.

    • @ss9392
      @ss9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Drawfill check out hanging pawns( a croatian guy ) also jozarov( a CM from Croatia also Agadmator's brother in law ) they both do educational chess videos

    • @fspc4
      @fspc4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And he has a minor in pole dancing, the more videos you see the better it gets

    • @minimalfunction9961
      @minimalfunction9961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He has got them now :)

  • @ludacrisbutler
    @ludacrisbutler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    ~2:08 when you ask how to create an escape square for the knight, paused, and said "very good!" I felt like I was watching Dora The Explorer but for chess lmao but I mean that in a good way

    • @mcswagginz
      @mcswagginz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      dude someone needs to make Dora the Explorer for chess lmao... every kid would be 2k elo by grade 4

    • @imaginenation5158
      @imaginenation5158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Takes you back

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      @anantgore3861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 I remember that

  • @atharvagarwal6412
    @atharvagarwal6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    You're like the crash course version of hanging pawns. Really helpful stuff

    • @rohithjacob4699
      @rohithjacob4699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Can u pls explain (if u have time )whats a crash course? Is it different from normal course?

    • @atharvagarwal6412
      @atharvagarwal6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@rohithjacob4699 its like a faster version of a normal course, where all the relevant information is thrown at you at once, with no time wasted.

    • @sethbushnell5051
      @sethbushnell5051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      And he’s more excited to be here than hanging pawns

    • @atharvagarwal6412
      @atharvagarwal6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@sethbushnell5051 ikr the enthusiasm really makes a difference

    • @PianoWithGuido
      @PianoWithGuido 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@sethbushnell5051 Stephan is just a more of a shy/reserved person. He puts constant content out so I wouldn't trash him. Also Levy is an IM, so it makes sense that he is more natural with explaining.

  • @rahulsrinivas3224
    @rahulsrinivas3224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    This is one of the best chess series on TH-cam.

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      @anantgore3861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally the best

    • @aaaaaaa6954
      @aaaaaaa6954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have any other series recommendations.?thanks

    • @danielgilliam7775
      @danielgilliam7775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aaaaaaa6954 John Bartholomew’s chess fundamentals are great. Maybe designed for a lower rated audience though

    • @pascaldesjardins9835
      @pascaldesjardins9835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aaaaaaa6954 St-Louis Chess Club is great. At least 5-6 gm give free class. Super high quality
      Some of the asmr chess video guy is good cus its so slow it sinks in.

  • @Antdezzy
    @Antdezzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Been getting into chess last couple of months, thank you for your consistency and knowledge 🙌🏽 much love

  • @dreamsolutions3037
    @dreamsolutions3037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your humility and graciousness here is awesome.

  • @JaronW
    @JaronW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This video is from less than a year ago and it looks like it was recorded during the first Gulf War. You've come a long way L-dawg, Great stuff!

  • @tijhevella-verney3609
    @tijhevella-verney3609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can’t understand why you are not a larger channel! Please don’t stop creating this video, once the algorithm starts promoting you, you’ll get the viewers you deserve. Amazing work!!

    • @ytann
      @ytann ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It worked

  • @OpticIlluzhion
    @OpticIlluzhion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Just a tip as a fellow content creator, if you put a 0:00 time stamp in the description, the video should divide itself into several "chapters". If that doesn't work, try putting it at the beginning or the end of the description
    Edit: I see that was fixed

  • @synesthete23
    @synesthete23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for this Levy! Appreciate the work you put out here for us newbies and amateurs :)

  • @georgecantu856
    @georgecantu856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The way he stops and waits for an answer reminds me of Dora 😂

  • @dkpandey1996
    @dkpandey1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another great video from GothamChess. Really love this series. Thanks.
    Oh, and my favorite season is autumn :)

  • @clintongryke6887
    @clintongryke6887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These videos are so good; crammed full of good advice and some mind opening ideas. Keep them coming, please.

  • @oldgods914
    @oldgods914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Levy is the best coach on TH-cam

  • @segasupernova5121
    @segasupernova5121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey gothom. I just wanted to say thank you. I’ve been playing a lot of chess lately and found out how bad I really am. I wanted to say thank you for making videos and helping me improve my game. You’re the man thank you 🙏

  • @DragisaBoca
    @DragisaBoca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your channel is pure gold. I'm a 1400 player and am trying to improve and you give straightforward answers to many of the questions I've been asking... Thank you so much.

  • @Scotty__
    @Scotty__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Enjoying the chess tips yes very much so and don't ever apologize for how long your video is your instructional videos are golden make them as long as you like 20 minutes 30 minutes an hour we can do nothing but benefit from your advice and knowledge

  • @coryjones7832
    @coryjones7832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your content Levy! Thx for being a great teacher

  • @WilliamJonesChess
    @WilliamJonesChess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    4:38 Look for center-shattering moves
    This was a good one.

  • @Asura-pw6vo
    @Asura-pw6vo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Thank you Levy. I love these videos and look forward to new videos everyday.

    • @louisvuittondonvg9040
      @louisvuittondonvg9040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeez get a life

    • @Ma1efcent
      @Ma1efcent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@louisvuittondonvg9040 a life slagging strangers off on the internet? Sounds great.

  • @samharman7732
    @samharman7732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Levi’s been blowing up the past few weeks, love to see it

  • @adityaprasad4685
    @adityaprasad4685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Levy I appreciate the lesson in pawn play and space :).

  • @rodnarciso3725
    @rodnarciso3725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    J'suis francais et tes videos me rendent un peu prêt pour me battre contre d'autres dans un concours. Merci beaucoup, le gars 😁

  • @Cabbrickk
    @Cabbrickk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was playing a game earlier where I blundered a piece but got a nice attack going. However he defended well and now he was the one attacking, I survived and eventually won the endgame after equalising because I used pawn play to keep his extra piece, a Knight on his side of the board for a few more moves 😊

  • @quality_9597
    @quality_9597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    5:32 the peter svidler-peter leko is a special game as u used the same move d5! as an example for initiative too!!

  • @alexandershorse9021
    @alexandershorse9021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really clear and useful as always Levy. Thanks.

  • @vietpham6225
    @vietpham6225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video again. thank you so much really helpful, I hope you can do a video one day of how can you become a less passive chess player and became more assertive player. keep the good videos coming

  • @hadizahedi5651
    @hadizahedi5651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i watch this video alot, its very useful so thanks for that levy. also autumn is my favorite season. i can do everything i love, and the scenery is fantasy like

  • @42smeagol
    @42smeagol 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very instructive! Thanks for the vid.

  • @kellykeegan2608
    @kellykeegan2608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Levi you are an actual legend. I know you do get paid for your efforts. But you are bringing tangible good the chess community by offering such quality content like this that is so accessible and informative. Thank you!

  • @Drawfill
    @Drawfill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down my favorite channel for learning.

  • @Wombo-Combo
    @Wombo-Combo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite season is summer. Thanks for the video Levy! Very educational :)

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Thank you!

  • @muditbaid
    @muditbaid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your videos 😍 helpful indeed!

  • @daddyofalltrades
    @daddyofalltrades 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so waiting for this. Please make an instructional video on endgames too please Levy. Thanks for all the content. You're the best.

  • @demetriusdemarcusbartholom8063
    @demetriusdemarcusbartholom8063 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks Levy.

  • @user-kh6xl4yg1j
    @user-kh6xl4yg1j 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good examples of pawn play including square, diagonal, rank or file clearance, restraining or security piece outposts, and advancing against the enemy kingside

  • @scottyoung2601
    @scottyoung2601 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent instructional content. Thank you.

  • @dennisdzeko3916
    @dennisdzeko3916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing content, thank you!
    Oh and i really enjoy Autumn more than anything, like, a walk in the forest is good enough to fill my spirit up.

  • @landonphemister3941
    @landonphemister3941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    With pawn play, i always have such trouble with the concept of “winning on the queenside” when same-side castling occurs. Any quick tips or concepts on that would be super helpful :)

  • @scorbaciufermecat
    @scorbaciufermecat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    really good video. also if you have time Levy, can you please do a video about the "Najdorf Opening". thanks.

  • @prakashg7320
    @prakashg7320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks mate for all the knowledge that you have been sharing with us. It's really helpful. I have a question that what's the best and the fastest way to 2000 can you please make a video on this topic so it can help promote chess more to everyone

  • @tank.4496
    @tank.4496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Levy. Thanks man

  • @guccigang6984
    @guccigang6984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is starting to become my favorite chess channel

  • @roroestavillo4028
    @roroestavillo4028 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for ur effort to coaches❣️

  • @XkztyIpKtHrwmNxlKhPy
    @XkztyIpKtHrwmNxlKhPy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the best chess lessons on youtube, congrats!

  • @aminomidi7629
    @aminomidi7629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hey levy I’m literally learning chess from your channel man. I appreciate your pure content. I was stuck on 900 but now I’m 1050 and playing solidly. Thank you so much. Regards from Iran.

    • @samarth018
      @samarth018 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What your elo now?

  • @freda6542
    @freda6542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like watching your videos :)
    Was laughing so hard when you played against the Bots. That last game with the tower, your reaction was priceless 😂

  • @kabooby0
    @kabooby0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this, god damn. Nice pacing and number of examples.

  • @Beanmachine91
    @Beanmachine91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are my go to for chess tips!

  • @boraolmez6622
    @boraolmez6622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great video, I am sure that it will improve my pawn play in chess games... :)

  • @patriciantre
    @patriciantre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, super helpful!

  • @rachelthomas9962
    @rachelthomas9962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, more on strategy please !!

  • @devthakkar6536
    @devthakkar6536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    FIRST THINGS FIRST
    keep up the good work. Sir🙌🙌🔥

  • @danielcobb5441
    @danielcobb5441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos bro thanks

  • @chesstea3266
    @chesstea3266 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i live in a tropical country so i guess my favorite season is summer? hahaha. i enjoy beaches during such. thank you also for this series! it’s really helpful.

  • @brayanchaves8198
    @brayanchaves8198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually the best chess channel I follow. Thanks a lot!

  • @skyconnect2516
    @skyconnect2516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotham, you are the most instructive chess channel on TH-cam. Keep up the 🔥🔥🔥 content.

  • @seasideman
    @seasideman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned a lot from this video, thank you.

  • @skillzhub9526
    @skillzhub9526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I thought the pawns were only used to push forward

    • @RD-sc4ll
      @RD-sc4ll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Is in lower level not in 2k plus

    • @leginamon3984
      @leginamon3984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Pawns: i just move forward. until my enemies are destroyed.

  • @ruturajjadhav5393
    @ruturajjadhav5393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This struggle paid offf levy... congrats!!!

  • @MaghoxFr
    @MaghoxFr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Keep these series going please. It's gold for the broke ass players like who can't afford classes.

    • @frameofmindextremecraft120
      @frameofmindextremecraft120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it is better than a chess class because you can rewatch it and its free

  • @rubenmaes4062
    @rubenmaes4062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the vid!

  • @mr1234oz
    @mr1234oz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just started to play and I'm devouring all this videos

  • @smithsmitherson9449
    @smithsmitherson9449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome videos. I have been watching you a lot more recently and I like you more then Agamator because you teach a bit more then he does in my opinion. Keep it up and you will get the GM title one day.

  • @benjamin4990
    @benjamin4990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks very helpful

  • @harris5716
    @harris5716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    really helpful video, thank you

  • @nothisispatrick6832
    @nothisispatrick6832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome thx for the tips. When is capturing an pa- can't even spell that. But when is taking most beneficial and detrimental

  • @maxdennehy4624
    @maxdennehy4624 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid, thank you

  • @beanz239
    @beanz239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you're slow at catching on (like me), just set the playback speed to .5 or .75. This makes it easier to follow because he does run through it pretty quick. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Gotham!

  • @TheReaper002
    @TheReaper002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I climbed from 900 to 1100 just by learning from your videos, great job!

  • @Zephirum37
    @Zephirum37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Summer is my favourite season and I like to watch Levy play chess on twitch during summer :smile:

  • @rezaamirpour562
    @rezaamirpour562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thnk u i love it... make some this more

  • @mickmcknight162
    @mickmcknight162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats great advice! Now I understand the power of a little pawn!

  • @dylanthompson1686
    @dylanthompson1686 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Levy great video

  • @mongoosemadness8986
    @mongoosemadness8986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video thank you

  • @lionsskyblue442
    @lionsskyblue442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the education, thank you sir

  • @limmeh7881
    @limmeh7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The middlegame has been very frustrating for me to learn to play as a beginner so this helped 🙏

  • @jelle7937
    @jelle7937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best instructional video I have ever seen, and a desperate 1200 like me has seen a lot of them

  • @jessneurismfarmer
    @jessneurismfarmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @ASHISHKUMARDPSG
    @ASHISHKUMARDPSG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man Levy

  • @user-ks9yi6gt1c
    @user-ks9yi6gt1c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are are a legend ... legends never die 😀😀 thank you for these videos

  • @mahmoudkchaou1799
    @mahmoudkchaou1799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking for a non-conventional and practical pawn play video for a while till I found this video ❤️

  • @h_2577
    @h_2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started watching ur videos today after cat Gambit 😅. Whatever, these videos r really helpful. 💯.. I was having some problems with keeping track of pawns. It helped. 🥰

  • @curtislavaud6518
    @curtislavaud6518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly the video I needed

  • @anthony_chow
    @anthony_chow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid thank you :D

  • @jonasherman9195
    @jonasherman9195 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you make a video about pawn moves in the opening such as when to use flank pawns and when not to and when to push a or h pawn? Would be really helpfull, thanks in advance!

  • @ultra7353
    @ultra7353 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and streams

  • @swaroop2518
    @swaroop2518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video.

  • @Socrates...
    @Socrates... 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video thanks

  • @jddebr
    @jddebr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More please

  • @moonwarrior1227
    @moonwarrior1227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful thanks! Any tips for blitz and bullet games? I’m 1400-1500 in rapid and daily but I can’t break 1200 in blitz and bullet.

  • @yareyboadames2148
    @yareyboadames2148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most helpful chess channel in all TH-cam.

  • @gautamgautamsuresh1218
    @gautamgautamsuresh1218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can u do a video on the grandprix

  • @mikkoyanong7824
    @mikkoyanong7824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will share your videos to make you have more subs!

  • @OregonMikeH
    @OregonMikeH 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to enjoy it here! New Sub that would Greatly Appricate insight into defense Play against the London System. Thank You Much! ... Mike.

  • @siddharthnair1958
    @siddharthnair1958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hey levy love the videos. Do you think you could do a beginners guide to queen endgames? I am rated around 1800 and have been trying to improve my endgame play. I have no clue where to go when learning queen endgames and learning how to play them. Those tend to just be so different from normal endgames.

    • @luckyleshanth7252
      @luckyleshanth7252 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Puhhhh

    • @asianprodigy2281
      @asianprodigy2281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try "basic endgames" on chessable

    • @AG-iy8nd
      @AG-iy8nd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ooh yeah I’d love an endgames (not just queen) guide from him, great idea

    • @XxMVPxDawg
      @XxMVPxDawg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Queen endgame is probably the hardest there is

    • @sharonjuniorchess
      @sharonjuniorchess 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This explains 'the box' and the 'the knights shadow move' to trap your opponents king th-cam.com/video/5Kl25qb27FE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=penguinchess

  • @ilyazarnetske1029
    @ilyazarnetske1029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Levy ty for your videos, been enjoying your streams and videos a lot and gaining ELO along the way. Your comment minute 12 'no one is going to play h4' was something I didn't understand and I believe touched a concept I want to learn- hurting your own position to hurt your opponents. If h4 leads to a g file pawn exchange I understand it hurts your king, but does it not also hurt your opponents king position in the same way? Perhaps that exchange would not occur because another move makes more sense but the motif applies to other examples- I have my pawns positioned on dark squares making the light square bishops strong, when is it good to trade them? Alternatively in a closed position where the pawns control opposite squares would I rather have opposite would I prefer opposite bishops both biting rocks, to have my bishop same color as my pawns, opposite my pawns? And what would I prefer for my opponents bishop? After writing I suppose these are mostly separate concepts, the idea of when weakening both players is ok and bishop play. Hopefully these questions might give some inspiration for a future video, keep up the great work

  • @TheKrazyLobster
    @TheKrazyLobster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful teacher