wasn't this the guy who was caught using ChessBase during an online game looking up openings on camera? I thought it was a big scandal and really hurt Andras's future
@@teamscandi5930 Interesting! I've now looked into it, and must admit it feels odd. I have a great deal of respect for what Andras Toth puts out on TH-cam, but at the same time what little I can gather of what happened seems iffy. But then again I don't really know the whole of it as his old videos have been taken down. I'm more inclined to give him the benefit of doubt... screw cheaters : /
Agreed. This interview was absolutely riveting from the first moment to the last, and introduced me to Andras' youtube channel which is simply magnificent. The guy deserves a HUGE following.
I absolutely love Andres' forthright blunt approach. His comment on playing chess without calculating the ramifications of a move is spot on, that is a coin toss for sure. I do this too often in games because I get overwhelmed by the complexity of a position, or time pressure causes stress/laziness.
"The more I teach grown-ups, the less I understand how it works" - that's a very honest statement. I understand how difficult it can be for an IM who learnt the game at a young age.
I second this attitude about the online sphere. We as players and students need to gauge our success based wholly on classical performance. Your rapid rating is only the tip of the iceberg. Some players have great memories but I still feel there’s room for someone who devotes what little time they have to creative tactical play. Do not let your rating define you as a player. Most of the chumps you play would get smoked the second they are out of theory.
I totally agree with you Andras, about club players lacking complete knowledge in chess strategies. I am a club player and I am going over winning chess strategies by Yassar Seirwan, and though some of the content is known to me very well, some other aspects I wasn't keeping an eye on in a game, like controlling a key square, or not trading pieces when you have more space.
I have no idea why it has taken so long to get you two together. I just assumed this interview had already happened and I simply had not seen it in the list of previous videos yet.
Very very very good analogy from IM Toth with use of coach as opposed to self taught... Expertly explanation of why a coach makes learning curve faster and better.
Your content is “top notch.” Your Podcasts always make me go “Wow,” this is such “high level” “legendary” stuff. As an “Adult Improver, chess improver. Your interview with IM Andras is my favorite instructional podcast. I went and looked him up on TH-cam, and was amazed how awesome and instructional his videos are. Please have him on again! Thank you, for all you do!
Triple like! This was immensely helpful, thank-you, great guest. As an adult beginner I have always wondered how much opening theory to study. I could never understand why I was advised by stronger players and other TH-camrs that you don't need to learn opening theory if you are under 2000 OTB, this is because I have made massive progress from learning theory and sticking religiously to my 2 openings. If you do not learn opening theory you must have the chess instinct/intuition to succeed in the opening by merely winging it- this is something that only experienced players can do- perhaps against weaker players I can succeed with this method, but against stronger players I am in trouble from the outset if I don't play an opening that I know very well.. I feel that opening theory is essential for an adult beginner because it gives one a big advantage over many (even stronger) opponents that very likely do not know much opening theory at all. Perhaps kids learning chess need not learn opening theory because they learn more effectively and pick up that chess instinct faster. Adults should learn opening theory because it simplifies a ridiculously complex game, just be careful to adapt where your opponent deviates from the main lines- and also be flexible- DO not slavishly stick to your opening where the position requires adapation.. Opening theory is in my view most useful for adult beginners because it teaches you what the possibilities are. I do not have much chess instinct, I thus need opening theory to cover up these cracks until I do develop it (if ever). Hope that makes sense.
Like the interview. Late to the show but one issue I find going to the board is that I'm so used to the look of online games that I have trouble seeing the pieces on the real board. It's like my rating drops a couple hundred points when going otb
I think it makes sense. The perspective you're looking at the board is different. Also online everything is neat and gridded. Chess pieces placed on a real board look messier.
Regrettably, the kind of content Andras makes is perhaps just not suited to growth. Every other Levy Rozman video is some trash gambit, beginner tier list, clickbaity stuff. Someone who is a chess purist, who would admonish you severely for even considering playing the Jalalabad Gambit, just might not make it.
Not sure I follow, do you mean to say that Andras content is not good for growth and so is Levy's? I find Andras's content very good for chess growth. What suggestions do you have for better content that would help for growth?
I am a weak player and my opinion doesn’t have any way. Nevertheless, I never understood the idea that learning openings is something harmful. Most chess books from the past spent a great deal of words explain openings. With spaced repetition you can learn much more effectively than in the past, saving time, which can use in preparing a basic opening repertoire. IF you do your tactics, IF you spend some time learning basic endgames, IF you spend time trying to understand why a move was suggested in your repertoire… yes, learn a basic opening repertoire. However, in my experience in Chessable a lot of peoples are indeed not trying to understand the opening moves. (And this is perhaps the reason why strong players think you should not learning openings). One example of positions not really questioned by students. in Simon Williams’ Jobava London repertoire there was a position where white is a piece down but is better. The question was: how exactly am I better with a piece down, specially because Black could try to keep the extra piece with …Qf7 (and I didn’t see a simple way to hurt black)? I was the first student pointing to this position. Sometimes I see other students giving a like to my comment, as they were also puzzled by the position. Like this I posted hundreds of comments to different positions in different courses. What I want to say is that learning and memorizing is part of the same process. Sometimes you simple have to learn by heart a long and weird tactical sequence, but it is much easier to memorize if you understand the single moves. After you understand the sequence you still have to keep it in your memory. Thanks for the video. And I love Andras’ courses in Chessable. And yes, I commented some positions of his first course 😊 Once he wrote that you never go back with your pieces. I understood his point, but I couldn’t help myself and wrote that some very famous moves were retreats, like a knight making a reroute in one of Karpov games. Great interview, thanks!
Toth deserves far more viewers on his channel. I have a huge problem with him using cheap attention grabbing techniques, which puts me off. Such as clapping his hands before a video starts and making noise. You clearly can see that in many videos he loses his train of thought because it's not him really. (note: clapping your hands at the start of the video was/is used to check for audio sync originally) But his opinions and chess heart are spot on and I wish he could turn it into more success. Maybe IM Toth could manage to pay for an expert to boost his channel.
Alot of good quality information - but it wasn't my favourite. Ben - you did an amazing job adapting to a different type of guest 😉. The quality of guests and podcasts has been sky high these last months. I appreciate all your hard work.
Interesting interview, but he talked too much. You asked him what time it was, and he told you how to build a watch. LOL. He struggled with proper accents on his words, making it a little difficult to understand him.
Leaving a comment to boost IM Andras Toth’s publicity, I honestly think he is the nest educator when it comes to improving at chess.
wasn't this the guy who was caught using ChessBase during an online game looking up openings on camera? I thought it was a big scandal and really hurt Andras's future
@@teamscandi5930 Interesting! I've now looked into it, and must admit it feels odd. I have a great deal of respect for what Andras Toth puts out on TH-cam, but at the same time what little I can gather of what happened seems iffy. But then again I don't really know the whole of it as his old videos have been taken down. I'm more inclined to give him the benefit of doubt... screw cheaters : /
He obviously doesn’t need to cheat. Andras Toth is the Truth. Period.
This is the only Perpetual Chess episode I have listened to twice.
Agreed. This interview was absolutely riveting from the first moment to the last, and introduced me to Andras' youtube channel which is simply magnificent. The guy deserves a HUGE following.
I've listened to this one three times so far.
I absolutely love Andres' forthright blunt approach. His comment on playing chess without calculating the ramifications of a move is spot on, that is a coin toss for sure. I do this too often in games because I get overwhelmed by the complexity of a position, or time pressure causes stress/laziness.
48:50 How to do tactics
Thank you!! As a club player these conversations are invaluable to me. Big help to my understanding and enjoyment of the game! Thanks!!!
Wow awesome interview no sugar coating. This could be best guest on the show for improvement.
"The more I teach grown-ups, the less I understand how it works" - that's a very honest statement. I understand how difficult it can be for an IM who learnt the game at a young age.
I have learnt some great lines from Andras. I had never heard of him, now own two of his courses and looking forward to more.
Great interview
The fact that IM Andras have a deep respect for Alekhine makes me respect him even more.
Great interview! What he says about tactic training is impressive e.g.
I've only been playing chess a couple years, but this is the best episode I've ever heard.
I second this attitude about the online sphere. We as players and students need to gauge our success based wholly on classical performance. Your rapid rating is only the tip of the iceberg. Some players have great memories but I still feel there’s room for someone who devotes what little time they have to creative tactical play. Do not let your rating define you as a player. Most of the chumps you play would get smoked the second they are out of theory.
I totally agree with you Andras, about club players lacking complete knowledge in chess strategies. I am a club player and I am going over winning chess strategies by Yassar Seirwan, and though some of the content is known to me very well, some other aspects I wasn't keeping an eye on in a game, like controlling a key square, or not trading pieces when you have more space.
I have no idea why it has taken so long to get you two together. I just assumed this interview had already happened and I simply had not seen it in the list of previous videos yet.
Very very very good analogy from IM Toth with use of coach as opposed to self taught... Expertly explanation of why a coach makes learning curve faster and better.
Amazing interview!!! Made me a better parent!!
I already follow Andras and was delighted to find him on your channel. Absolutely brilliant show. Love your channel also.
Thank you
great!!
GM Finegold uses some of IM Toth's training style. 🤣
Your content is “top notch.” Your Podcasts always make me go “Wow,” this is such “high level” “legendary” stuff.
As an “Adult Improver, chess improver. Your interview with IM Andras is my favorite instructional podcast. I went and looked him up on TH-cam, and was amazed how awesome and instructional his videos are. Please have him on again!
Thank you, for all you do!
Triple like!
This was immensely helpful, thank-you, great guest. As an adult beginner I have always wondered how much opening theory to study. I could never understand why I was advised by stronger players and other TH-camrs that you don't need to learn opening theory if you are under 2000 OTB, this is because I have made massive progress from learning theory and sticking religiously to my 2 openings. If you do not learn opening theory you must have the chess instinct/intuition to succeed in the opening by merely winging it- this is something that only experienced players can do- perhaps against weaker players I can succeed with this method, but against stronger players I am in trouble from the outset if I don't play an opening that I know very well..
I feel that opening theory is essential for an adult beginner because it gives one a big advantage over many (even stronger) opponents that very likely do not know much opening theory at all. Perhaps kids learning chess need not learn opening theory because they learn more effectively and pick up that chess instinct faster. Adults should learn opening theory because it simplifies a ridiculously complex game, just be careful to adapt where your opponent deviates from the main lines- and also be flexible- DO not slavishly stick to your opening where the position requires adapation..
Opening theory is in my view most useful for adult beginners because it teaches you what the possibilities are. I do not have much chess instinct, I thus need opening theory to cover up these cracks until I do develop it (if ever). Hope that makes sense.
Like the interview. Late to the show but one issue I find going to the board is that I'm so used to the look of online games that I have trouble seeing the pieces on the real board. It's like my rating drops a couple hundred points when going otb
I think it makes sense. The perspective you're looking at the board is different. Also online everything is neat and gridded. Chess pieces placed on a real board look messier.
Very cool podcast. Love Coach Andras.
Regrettably, the kind of content Andras makes is perhaps just not suited to growth. Every other Levy Rozman video is some trash gambit, beginner tier list, clickbaity stuff. Someone who is a chess purist, who would admonish you severely for even considering playing the Jalalabad Gambit, just might not make it.
Indeed, the struggle is real.
@@ChessCoachAndras For what it’s worth, your content has been gold for me so thank you for that
Not sure I follow, do you mean to say that Andras content is not good for growth and so is Levy's? I find Andras's content very good for chess growth. What suggestions do you have for better content that would help for growth?
@@klacsanzky77 I think he means his content isn't good for his Channel to grow, not for players who take his advice to grow
@@darkstarpress9455 Makes sense! Well I hope his channel does grow from dedicated chess players then :)
Amazing insights for both players & coaches alike
Thanks mate, the credit is Ben's.
Man…….I love what I’m hearing
I have won games, I repeat, won games based on adhering to the most basic chess principles outlined by Chess Coach Andras...
Awesome content
he looks like andre from the league
Who cares.. 🙂
I am a weak player and my opinion doesn’t have any way. Nevertheless, I never understood the idea that learning openings is something harmful. Most chess books from the past spent a great deal of words explain openings. With spaced repetition you can learn much more effectively than in the past, saving time, which can use in preparing a basic opening repertoire.
IF you do your tactics, IF you spend some time learning basic endgames, IF you spend time trying to understand why a move was suggested in your repertoire… yes, learn a basic opening repertoire.
However, in my experience in Chessable a lot of peoples are indeed not trying to understand the opening moves. (And this is perhaps the reason why strong players think you should not learning openings).
One example of positions not really questioned by students. in Simon Williams’ Jobava London repertoire there was a position where white is a piece down but is better. The question was: how exactly am I better with a piece down, specially because Black could try to keep the extra piece with …Qf7 (and I didn’t see a simple way to hurt black)? I was the first student pointing to this position. Sometimes I see other students giving a like to my comment, as they were also puzzled by the position.
Like this I posted hundreds of comments to different positions in different courses. What I want to say is that learning and memorizing is part of the same process. Sometimes you simple have to learn by heart a long and weird tactical sequence, but it is much easier to memorize if you understand the single moves. After you understand the sequence you still have to keep it in your memory.
Thanks for the video. And I love Andras’ courses in Chessable. And yes, I commented some positions of his first course 😊 Once he wrote that you never go back with your pieces. I understood his point, but I couldn’t help myself and wrote that some very famous moves were retreats, like a knight making a reroute in one of Karpov games.
Great interview, thanks!
Great show!, does anyone know when the chessable app will be available for android? thanks
Thanks for the upload will be listening to it tomorrow while driving.
Toth deserves far more viewers on his channel. I have a huge problem with him using cheap attention grabbing techniques, which puts me off. Such as clapping his hands before a video starts and making noise. You clearly can see that in many videos he loses his train of thought because it's not him really.
(note: clapping your hands at the start of the video was/is used to check for audio sync originally)
But his opinions and chess heart are spot on and I wish he could turn it into more success.
Maybe IM Toth could manage to pay for an expert to boost his channel.
Alot of good quality information - but it wasn't my favourite. Ben - you did an amazing job adapting to a different type of guest 😉.
The quality of guests and podcasts has been sky high these last months. I appreciate all your hard work.
Interesting interview, but he talked too much. You asked him what time it was, and he told you how to build a watch. LOL. He struggled with proper accents on his words, making it a little difficult to understand him.
That's true
English is not my mother tongue and I could understand perfectly.
Your making my point. Only a non-native English speaker would understand him perfectly since his accents were on the wrong syllables.
@@TCS088 *you're...
@@TCS088 firstly, you're lmfao. Second, very native English speaker who has never heard Andras before and I understood every word